Category: All About Flowers

August 29, 2014August 29, 2014

10 Amazing Home Decor Ideas To Try Right Now

If you love the riotous color of flowers blooming outside, then you’ll love having them at home too. Simple flower arrangements, can make any dull room bright, here’s how:

1. Three To Tango

A trio makes everything better. Deck up your dining space with three mason jars topped with the flowers of your choice. We’ve used roses and daffodils.

2. Wildflowers Along the Road

It’s easy to find wildflowers blooming alongside the road. Breathe new life into that vintage pitcher lying unused in your store room, by adding these fresh blooms, and a few spikes of straw to it just to make it stand neatly.

3. Mason Jars

The mason jars lying unused in your shelf, can be turned into beautiful and chic centrepieces. You tuck the flowers of your choice in them. We’ve decorated ours with snap-dragons.

4. Beaker and Flowers

Something as simple as sprigs added to a beaker, can look elegant. This arrangement will look perfect in your bathroom. Apart from adding a hint of aroma, the arrangement will make your bathroom look classy.

5. Pickle Jars With Flowers

If you have empty pickle jars in your kitchen, you can wash them and use them as pretty little flower vases. A simple combination of white hydrangeas can make a dull room elegant. To make the jar look more classy, you can add a tint of blue to it.

6. Add Life To Your Candle Holder

You can decorate your fancy candle holder with the flowers of your choice. Use warm colors like yellow that will stand out in contrast to the worn-out colors of the candle holder.

7. Peonies In A Pitcher

An enamelware pitcher can be put to good use at your home by adding the flowers of your choice. We’ve tucked in beautiful pink peonies in this pitcher, just to add a hint of color.

8. White Is Beautiful

White flowers of your liking, tucked in a vintage ironstone pitcher can add life to any dull space.

9. Simplicity Is The Key

Sometimes a flower arrangement as simple as this, can do the trick. Place it at the centre of your dining table, or your study table, or wherever you think it will look best.

10. Deck Your Reading Space

A French enamel pot with beautiful, single pink hydrangeas can add an artsy touch to your reading space, to get those ideas creative juices flowing.

Feel free to add your suggestions and comments in the box below. We hope you liked our ideas.

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August 15, 2014August 18, 2014

9 Occasions To Send Flowers To Your Loved Ones In Philippines

Philippines is the land of clean waters, archaic landmarks, blessed with plenty of flora and fauna. Even their festivities are full of color. There are several occasions on which you can send flowers to the Philippines. If you’re a Filipino who resides outside of Philippines we’ve made a list of significant events, so that you can mark your dates and book your flowers online in advance.

Chinese New Year
31st January, 2014

Philippines has a significant Chinese population and naturally the Chinese New Year is one of the most celebrated festivals out here. The festival is best celebrated with exchanging pleasantries and gifts with family and friends. This is the perfect occasion to send flowers, especially if you’re away from your family.

Valentine’s Day
14th February

The celebration of LOVE is a big event in the Philippines. Lovers send each other flowers and love baskets, not only within Philippines, but also get them shipped from abroad. This is the perfect occasion to add a touch of magic to your romance.

Easter
April 20th, 2014

Celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection is a significant event in the Philippines owing to the vast Christian population out there. Filipinos send gift baskets and flowers from all over the world to the near and dear ones.

Mother’s Day
11th May, 2014

Several Philippines are out stationed and have to stay away from their families to earn a better living. Mother’s Day is one such occasion where children send their love to their mothers by sending flowers and gifts.

Pahiyas Festival
May 15, 2014

This festival celebrates the bountiful harvest. Locals decorate their house with fruits, vegetables and dyed leaves known as kipings. It’s customary to meet relatives on this occasion. Entering someone’s home with flowers comes across as a kind gesture.

Eid
July 29th, 2014

Philippines also has a signification Muslim population and Eid naturally is a big celebration out here. Filipinos staying away from their families in far off countries can send their love to their loved ones with Flora2000.com’s custom Eid baskets.

Kadayawan sa Dabaw
August 23-24, 2014

This is an annual thanksgiving festival to celebrate flowers, fruits and other produce. Near and dear ones are visited. Gifting flower baskets to the relative’s being visited can be a nice way to commence celebrations.

Christmas and New Year
25th December and 31st January, 2014

Christmas and New Year celebrations have become a worldwide phenomenon and Filipinos too celebrate it in a grand way. It has become customary to greet each other with flowers and gift baskets. Even if you are away from home, you make your celebrations count by sending gifts and flowers by online flower delivery services.

So book your gifts now and never miss the chance to surprise your loved ones in your home country.

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August 8, 2014August 8, 2014

7 Useful Tips To Keep In Mind When Buying Flowers Online

Flowers are a universal expression of love. And they’re never out of season or fashion. Online flower delivery gifting portals are taking the lead in the lives of tech savvy consumers and have also made their shopping and gifting expeditions easier. However it isn’t all that easy either, very often consumers get confused because of the vast variety that is offered to them. We, being floral experts have listed down 7 useful tips that you can keep in mind when you buy flowers online.

1.Flowers That Suit The Person And The Occasion
Make sure you gift flowers that suit the occasion that is being celebrated and also the person you’re gifting the flowers too. You don’t want your flowers to look misplaced or mismatched. You can read more about flowers and their significance here and here.

2.Flowers Of The Season
Do a little search on the flowers that naturally bloom in the season. Flowers of the season look doubly fresh.

3.Meaning Of Flowers
Do a quick internet search on what each flower signifies, that way you can make your floral gift more meaningful.

4.Decide On A Delivery Date
Book your floral surprise well in advance. Save yourself embarrassment by confirming your dates. You don’t want to send a floral gift on the wrong date.

5.Categories On The Website
Gifting portals have floral ensembles listed as per occasion, that way you don’t have to break your head over making a choice.

6.Check Product Reviews
Check what consumers and recipients have to say about products that were ordered by them. This is another way to filter products.

7.Call Them
If you still aren’t convinced, call their contact center or write to them. Premium gifting portals like Flora2000.com are very customer friendly and eager to help you with finalizing a gift.

So go ahead and book a wonderful surprise for those who matter to you. You can use flora2000.com‘s international flower delivery services to send a surprise anywhere in the world.

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August 1, 2014July 14, 2021

The Ultimate Friendship Day Gift Guide: A Color For Every Friend

Friendship, they say is one of the most precious gifts to mankind. Friends add life and color to our mundane existence. This Friendship Day, these very people certainly deserve to be surprised! We’ve made a list of different kind of floral arrangements that’ll suit different kind of friends.

Yellow Flowers For The Fun and Funny Friend

There is an air of positivity around these people. They’re never run down by the challenges that life throws at them. They are the first people you go to when you’re facing a crisis. You know that they’ll turn your gloomiest day into a sunny one. So rightfully, your sunny friend deserves a yellow floral arrangement. Yellow stands for sunshine and hope.

Pink Flowers For The Mum or Mother Figure

We all need that one friend we can rest our shoulder and cry on. The one that plays second to no one but mum itself. He or she has an aura of warmth and motherly love. He/She will correct you when you’re wrong and will encourage you when you need it. Pink is a color that stands for attachment, affection and tenderness. A pink bouquet is exactly what will serve as the perfect gift for this friend.

Orange Flowers For The Inspiring Friend

When you’re low on inspiration and energy, this is the friend you look up to. They’re up and out there, facing the challenges of life like a pro. Even the briefest moment spent with them is enough to get you up and going. They’re the kinds that instil a fire in you and inspire you to do something other than the ordinary. Orange is a passionate hue that symbolizes energy and fire.

Red Flowers For The Friend You Love

One of the best things to happen to you is you falling in love with your best friend. This is the kind of friend you simply love, despite their flaws and he/she loves you back. They’re simply the one for you. Red stands for love, passion and joy. It’s the most apt color for a floral surprise for the friend you love.

Purple Flowers For The Star Of A Friend

If you have a friend like this, then it’s farewell time for all of your life’s problems. They are the talk of the town, well connected and funny and the kind that own the dinner table. These friends are your veto cards, the kind that’ll bail you out of life’s most difficult or awkward situation. Purple is a color that stands for royalty and for the power these friends’ posses. So gift them a royal floral arrangement.

Now that you have identified your friends with these colors, don’t shy away from making it a special Friendship Day for each one of them. In the age of online flower delivery services you can select the flowers online. No matter where in the world they are, you can make use of online flower delivery services to have the flowers of your choice shipped across countries. We sincerely hope you and your friends have a splendid Friendship Day.

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June 27, 2014July 21, 2014

8 Beautiful Places You Won’t Believe Exist

The Earth is full of awe-inspiring places that are being discovered everyday! When you see a breath-taking picture, you instantly feel that it maybe “photo shopped”. But we’ve made a list of place that you must visit! These places are so unbelievably beautiful, they’ll make you doubt their existence.

1.Hitachi Seasisde Park

An absolutely beautiful place, especially during spring and autumn! A must visit if you’re in Japan in that time!

2.Canola Flower Fields China

Being at the Canola Flower Fields is like witnessing a “golden sea” of Canola flowers!

3.Red Beach, Panjin China

A one of a kind beach, that is covered in red instead of sand. The phenomena is caused by a type of sea weed called Sueda. It grows during April and May and later stays green during the summer. It starts to turn red in autumn.

4.Shibazakura Flowers, Takinoue Park, Japan

Yet another gem from Japan. This park is famous for famous for the tiny pink moss flowers that spead across acres of land.

5.Wisteria Flower Tunnel In Japan

The spectacular Wisteria Garden, in Kitakyushu, Japan is another example of Japanese architecture.

6.Nature is a wonderful artist and this street in Bonn, Germany is proof of it.

Such beautiful Cherry Blossoms.

7.Lavender Fields, France
Walking into the aromas of lavenders is nothing short of bliss.

These fields bloom from June to August around the Mont-Ventoux, in the region of Sault and that of Valréas.

8.Tulip Fields in Netherlands

During spring, the striking colors of the flowering tulip bulbs are a charming sight. From afar they look like flags.

Beauty is an understatement to describe the wealth of nature. If you think we’ve missed out on anything feel free to add them in the nature box. We’d be more than happy to feature it here!

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May 30, 2014May 30, 2014

5 Father’s Day Gifts He’ll Love

Dads only act all mature when they’re with you. But in reality, they’re still boys, who love their toys. Father’s Day is on June 15th, and you don’t want to miss surprising your old man. We’ve compiled a list of wacky gifts that will astonish him as much as it will make him happy. These gifts are particularly for dads who love to garden.

8-in-1 Pocket Weather Station 418

It’s spring, and the gardener in your dad has worked hard putting in all the precious plants together. But you can’t predict nature and its ways. Well maybe you can, with the Weather Station 418 you can know the forecast, temperature and humidity as well. So here is one gift your dad will truly love! If this doesn’t please him, then you can go the traditional way send flowers online, through the international flower delivery business.

House Plant

Dads, who love gardening, will definitely love to have an indoor plants as well. Croton plants are a great choice for indoor plants as they’re eye-catching. With their bright leaves in vibrant shades of green, red, orange and yellow, Crotons add a decorative touch to any room. You can buy it here.

Zinc Rain Gauge

For dad’s who wish to monitor the amount of rain in their garden, this one’s the perfect gift. The gauge measures rainfall and gives you an idea of how much more water your garden needs.

Uncommon Goods’ Gardeners Seat

This is the perfect present for dads who love to spend hours in the garden. This chair combines the features of a tool bag and a folding chair. It’s made of lightweight steel and water-resistant nylon. The bag detaches easily from the frame via hook-and-loop fasteners and has two carrying handles, 21 pockets for different sized tools.

Sprout Pencil

sprout

Nothing will astonish your dad more than this gift. This is one gift that believes in the policy of ultimate utilization of resources. Instead of throwing your pencil stubs away, you can plant them and have them grown into something delicious, beautiful, or simply grown into something fun. Sprout is a pencil with a seed inside. When it’s too short to use, it can be planted wherever. The best bit; it comes in a variety of flowers, herbs and vegetables.

Now that we’ve made it easy for you, go ahead and plan a surprise for dad this Father’s Day. Father’s Day is on 15th June, plan your surprise now, you don’t want to be late.

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May 23, 2014May 29, 2014

10 Wow Facts About Flowers

They say that flowers are the most beautiful living things to inhabit the earth. By their mere presence they spread cheer and positive vibes. Every flower has a quality that’s worth admiring and a long illustrious history that’s worth being in awe of. We’ve listed 10 facts that are will surprise you, shock you and possibly amuse you as well.

1. There are more than 2,50,000 species of flowering plants in the world.

Talk about flower domination!

2. Roses are related to apples, raspberries, cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, pears and almonds. Fascinating, ain’t it?

3.Tulip bulbs were more valuable than gold in Holland in the 1600s.

If only life were this simple.

4.Ancient civilizations burned aster leaves to ward off evil spirits.

So now you know what needs to be done, in case you experience something paranormal.

5. Tulip bulbs can be substituted for onions in a recipe.

Remember this, the next time you run out of onions. 😉

6. The largest flower in the world is the titan arums, which produces flowers that are 10 feet high and 3 feet wide.

The flowers smell of decaying flesh and are also known as corpse flowers, as pictured at the top of this post. Taking smelly flowers to another level.

7.Scientists discovered the world’s oldest flower in 2002, in northeast China.

The flower, named Archaefructus sinensis, bloomed around 125 million years ago and resembles a water lily.

8.Moon flowers bloom only at night, closing during the day.

They could be called vampire flowers too, just for fun sake.

9.During the Middle Ages, lady’s mantle was thought to have magic healing properties.

If only life were this simple, once again.

10.Flora2000.com delivers the widest range of floral arrangements to over 190 countries. So when are you gifting your next bouquet? You can send flowers to USA, or send flowers to UK. We deliver across the globe, all you got to do is choose. 🙂

Got some other interesting fact about flowers? Share them with us in the comment box.

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May 16, 2014

10 Gorgeous Gardens In America That You Must Visit

They say that if you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.

A walk through a flower garden is one of the most refreshing things to do on a tired day. While you can always buy flowers online, a walk in a peaceful garden would also make a great gift. America has its fair share of the few of the world’s most beautiful gardens. From the Atlanta Botanical Garden to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden in Texas, here are 10 gardens that you must visit.

Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX

This place is so amazingly huge, that it will take a couple of hours to try and see everything. Spring and summer time you will see a lot of quincinera, bridal, engagement, and senior photos being taken. The walk through this garden is nothing short of amazing.

Norfolk Botanical Gardens
6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA

The best time to visit this place is Spring when Tulips bloom, in the summer when the roses bloom and late summer when lots of other flowers are blooming. The paths and great and the gardens are magnificent. The Japanese garden and the butterfly house is something that you should definitely not miss.

Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH

The butterflies in this garden are the real treat; they’re all over the place. Fabulous gardens spread over 10 acres of land and an exotic Glasshouse are the highlights of this place.

The New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY

If there’s one word that describes this place it’s, spectacular. The Orchid Show is total treat to the eyes. It’s the perfect place to click hundreds of snaps and soak up in the beauty of the thousands of flowers arranged in creative displays. The conservatory has rooms and rooms of brightly colored flowers and outside there are well-manicured gardens and arrangements of various plants and trees.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This garden looks stunning when the cherry blossoms bloom and in the autumn. It offers a variety of different areas, like the bamboo forest, or the cherry tree lanes and the rose garden. They also have an area which represents the natural forest environment of the NY state area. In the month of May this place glows in different shades of yellow and orange.

Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA

Touted to be one of the best botanical gardens in the US, this garden has something blooming year round. The edible gardens and demonstrations are simply breath-taking. The Holiday Light Display is out of this world with the Ice Goddess transformation. And the Reindog Parade is a lot of fun.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX

This Botanic Garden is beautiful and boasts of a huge variety of plants and numerous sculptures. There is also the native plant walking areas, the nature trail with educational plaques along the way, the rose garden, and the Butterfly Arborium. All of this is available for the low price of free, and is open every day! Also for small fees you can explore their amazing Japanese garden.

The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA

Apart from the beautiful and expansive Japanese and Chinese gardens, among other gardens, what you should also look out for is the mansion, the library, the courtyards, and the mausoleum. The conservatory too is a treat. There is a humid section in the garden that recreates the tropical climate.

Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA

With an expansive green house and conservatory with a vast flower collection, this is easily one of America’s most loved gardens. During Christmas the light display is breathtaking. Each tree is wrapped completely with lights, and the displays are wonderful.

Naples Botanical Garden
4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples, FL

A beautiful expanse of interesting tropical and semi tropical plants arranged artfully around different themes with charming little structures like a small carribean style house, an oriental tea house, a Mayan temple, a wonderful tree house and playground and many beautiful water features. There are many meandering paths and inviting places to rest in the shade.

If you like life in the slow lane in a lovely setting, do visit at least one of these gardens this weekend. And don’t forget to share your experiences with us in the comment box below.

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