Author Archives: Flora2000

When I am an old woman I shall wear purple with a red hat which doesn’t go and doesn’t suit me. And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves and satin sandals, and say we’ve no money … Continue reading →

First off, we want to start by thanking everyone who took part in this contest. When we put up the Mother’s Day Contest, we had no idea that we were in for an emotional roller coaster ride. Some of the … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day is here again but this year, we want to celebrate Mom’s in an extra special way. This is the time when you start planning and get your Mother’s Day shopping started to make every detail perfect. Since we … Continue reading →

Fresh air, clean water, tall trees offering shade, beautiful grasses blowing in the wind and fresh flowers dotting the landscape – what wonderful gifts the earth provides. As responsible citizens we all need to think about our part in protecting … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe that 2009 is the 50th anniversary of the Wizard of Oz. It seems as though it was only yesterday. What a grand old movie! My favorite part is the transition from traditional black and white to … Continue reading →

“April showers bring May flowers, That is what they say. But if all the showers turned to flowers, We’d have quite a colorful day! There’d be bluebells and cockleshells, Tulips red and green, Daffodils and Chinese squill, The brightest you’ve … Continue reading →

At last, spring has arrived. The change of seasons brings new delights each and every day. I walk through the neighborhoods and find crocus, daffodils, tiny little snow drops, flowering plum, quince and tulips (just starting to bud). What a … Continue reading →

Are you ready for the Easter Parade? Easter means new white patent leather shoes, a flower dress and matching hat. A traditional New York City Easter morning meant a trip to church and then joining the Easter Parade. Made popular … Continue reading →

Where does a flower arrangement begin and end? That is the eternal question. Or, it is at least the question of the day when you create a containerless arrangement. What am I talking about? Containerless designs are flowers in floral … Continue reading →

This year’s spring bride is choosing a sophisticated collection of flowers for her Bridal Bouquet. Softer pastels in the spring blue palette are the most popular hues. Bouquet styles are more traditional, but elegant and filled with blossoms. Roses, the … Continue reading →