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The brides have spoken. Once again, the hydrangea is noted in the top ten flower choices for weddings 2008, 2009 and 2010 – three years in a row. I would have to agree. The versatile hydrangea is perfect for romantic bouquets and centerpieces. The intense colors are fabulous – pink, blue, green, ivory, white, lavender […]

Where do we begin? The comments, the feelings of love, the emotions and sharing of it…. we are grateful for this overwhelming response. Reading all the entries in the contest made us think about our sisters and all the precious moments we have shared with them. Thank you all for taking part in this contest. […]

Sister’s Day is around the corner and it is the best way to celebrate your Sister. All those precious moments which made each day of life special are memories worth cherishing and celebrating. This is the time to thank her and, show her you love her. To make this day memorable, we welcome you all […]

Aromatherapy is quite trendy at the local spas. This is nothing new to all of us flower lovers. We’ve long known that the exotic scent of a lily, the spicy aroma of freesia or the romantic fragrance of lavender will quickly lift our spirits. Feeling blue, tired or cranky? Add fresh flowers to your room […]

I love wondering through the garden in my bare feet. Fresh green grass, newly tilled soil, even the rough gravel path – a walk without shoes keeps you in step with the mother earth. The scent of flowers and the delight of watching the butterflies landing on a bloom – is there a better way […]

Are you a true blue friend? Show your colors with a cool blue bouquet. Flower varieties offer a full spectrum of blue choices. From the lightest sky blue to deep ocean blue to intense cobalt blue, the time is perfect for the blues. Hydrangea, delphinium, iris, and statice – there’s 4 of my favorites to […]

There are so many fabulous foliages available today. Gone are the days of “greening” an arrangement. Now, you can “green” with stripes or speckles and colors galore. A base of variegated aspidistra leaves and a bow of striped ribbon grass quickly updates a romantic collection of flowers. Looking for the unexpected in the world of […]

Flowers sizzle with color. Many of the fiery hot reds, yellows and oranges are long lasting blooms that capture the beauty of the season. Need help choosing long lasting blooms? Here are a few helpful hints to get you started. 1) Look for sturdy, strong and straight stems 2) Touch the foliage, it should be […]

Need a quick and easy idea for a centerpiece? Look no further than your closet – or the re-sale store – or the dollar store. A bouquet of fresh flowers looks just grand in a handbag. What better way to re-purpose and recycle? And, best of all, when the party is over, just grab the […]

Dress up your deserts and salads with fresh flowers. Edible varieties come in a rainbow of colors and flavors. Yellow and Orange Nasturtiums add a peppery zest. Sweet violets and pansies suggest old fashioned romance. Marigolds add a tangy touch of sunshine. And, who could resist the petals of a rose, the flower of love? […]