Month: November 2012

Christmas is the season to be jolly and spread joy amidst your near and dear ones. One of the most celebrated holidays in the world, Christmas is a time characterized with merriment, gifting and decorating households with floral arrangements. People beautify their homes with vibrant floral decorations and wreaths which give the interiors a whole […]

The term Cyber Monday refers to the Monday immediately following Black Friday. It is believed to be the ceremonial kick-off of the holiday online shopping season in the United States between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. While Black Friday is associated with traditional brick-and-mortar stores, “Cyber Monday” symbolizes a busy day for online retailers. Cyber Monday […]

With a history that dates back to 15th century B.C., chrysanthemum mythology is filled with a multitude of stories and symbolism. Daisy-like with a typically yellow center and a decorative pompon, chrysanthemums symbolize optimism and joy. They’re the November birth flower, the official flower of the city of Chicago and the 13th wedding anniversary flower     […]

The most common name for the October birth flower, Marigold is ‘Pot Marigold’, which refers to ‘Virgin Mary’. This sun-like flower also has many different local names like Holli Gold, Mary Bud, Gold Blooms and Bull’s eye. The history and tradition surrounding the October birth flower is intriguing. It is believed that during Roman birthday […]