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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 enhanced vessels. The vases are covered with foliage or the floral foam is wrapped in […]

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 flower of love are still the bridal favorite. They now are available in many colors, […]

Spring is in the air and the buds are beginning to swell on the trees in my neighborhood. Now is the time to get a jump on spring by gathering an armful of your favorite branches. Forsythia, plum, cherry, almond, magnolia, azalea, lilies and tulips can be used to add vibrancy to your living room. […]

March 20th is the Spring Equinox, a moment in time when the sun is directly over the equator and length of the day and night is nearly equal at any point on earth. For those of us in the northern latitudes this marks the beginning of spring and the warmer, sunnier days to follow. How […]

Welcome back to our contest all you Flower Fans – Change the line We must admit, some of the entries we received were extremely fascinating. To share knowledge is truly one of the noblest things anyone can do and we would like to thank everyone who participated in this contest. But what must be done, […]

St. Patrick’s day and the wearing of the green just got better with the fabulous green flowers available from Flora2000 – carnations, freesia, spray poms, roses etc. Wow! So many green choices! Gather your favorites and add a Four-Leaf Clover; one leaf for hope, one for faith, one for love and one for luck In […]

Did you know that each and every flower arrangement is lovingly crafted by hand? It is hard to believe in this age of mechanization and mass production but it is true. Each and every flower arrangement is created by a floral artist. The flowers are picked at the perfect point or maturity, gathered together and […]

Brighten your day instantly with a perky basket of primroses. Pink, purple, yellow, pink – some even sport variegated blossoms. Just as the winter cold begins to get you down, the bright faces of primroses appear. I love to place baskets of primroses throughout the house, a basket on the kitchen counter, a small basket […]

Are you still counting down the days till the next big occasion arrives? Well, you had better plan a recount because something special could be in store for you, sooner than you think. We are giving you a chance to create your own special occasion and send an extravagant bouquet to anyone in the world, […]

Here’s a tip for all of my female readers. It’s OK to send flowers to men! Yes, times have changed. Even the “Macho Man” can be seen going to the spa for a massage or found in the chair next to you at the salon getting a manicure. During the last ten years we florists […]