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Parents always tell their children: I love every gift you’ve given me. Little wonder that children often take their parents for granted. Honestly now, don’t you? This probably explains why your sentimental Papa owns so many interesting ties and cufflinks that can never be worn in polite society.
A good present cannot be thought of and procured at the last moment. Plan ahead; after all, this is your chance to show Daddy how grateful you are for all the birthday parties he’s bankrolled.

As men get older their fondness for food increases- Enlist the help of family members and throw your dad a surprise dinner party. Set the table with his favorite flowers; choose brightly colored and fragrant blooms. Indulge him with his favorite delicacies, wine and chocolates. And most importantly, join him for dinner; your father loves being with his family. Parents of grown up children especially look forward to it — do not let them down. If you can’t cook, show up at your parents’ house with a hamper of delicious treats; the important thing is for everyone to be together.

Perfect Pick- Take it along or send this perfect gourmet pick containing bread, crackers, beer, etc.

In addition, put some effort into selecting your Father’s Day present. What does Dad secretly yearn for that he keeps putting off buying? Do some sleuthing and pool some money. The smile on his face will be worth far more when he sees an autographed picture of the sports star he idolizes, or raises a glass of a coveted Single Malt.

Though he seldom says it, your father loves being acknowledged and pampered for all he has done for his family. Don’t disappoint him. Make sure he has a Father’s Day to remember. And hey, sweeten the experience even further with one of Flora2000’s exquisite Father’s Day bouquets.

Scoops- Fluffy carnations form a large snowy ball, accompanied by similarly arranged spheres of pale green button mums with rolls of dark green tropic leaves.

Tour de Chocolat- Contains a complete assortment of Leonidas delectable dark, milk and white chocolates.

Father! – to God himself we cannot give a holier name.
~William Wordsworth

A time to honour paternal bonds and fatherhood, Father’s Day now includes all father figures, such as uncles, big brothers, fathers-in-law and step-dads. While ‘honouring thy father’ has been a part of every culture around the globe, the modern Father’s Day owes its origin to the efforts of one Sonora Smart of Washington. Her father, William Smart raised six children as a single parent and Sonora wanted there to be a special day dedicated to fathers like hers.

The first celebration took place on William Smart’s birthday, 19th June 1910 at a small church in Spokane. The congregants wore roses on their lapels—red roses to honour living fathers and white in remembrance of those who had passed away, a tradition which has continue since. Today, father’s day is a time for family outings, barbecues, picnics and presents and is celebrated with enthusiasm around the world. This year, Father’s Day falls on 20th June, so remember to do something wonderful and make your dad’s day!

Pink and white blooms combine for a delightfully feminine bridal bouquet. The sweet fragrance of stephanotis and the romantic flower of love, roses combined with contemporary favorites, calla lilies and lisianthus. Enhanced with wax flower, babies breath and pearls- this bouquet is sure to be known as the “bride’s favorite”. Does is look like something you would love? Print this photo and take it to your florist. They’ll be happy to personalize it for your special day.

Purple without a doubt is “THE” color for 2010 weddings. Lavender, eggplant, violet… purple and all its variations, is one fabulous flower color. It’s not often a trendy color is so easily co-ordinated within the world of flowers. Have you seen the new Cool Water rose? It is the perfect hue for a purple wedding. The large heads open into a full and lush bloom. Use it by itself for understated elegance or mix it with freesia, orchids and tulips for a luxurious bouquet. If you’re planning a purple wedding, put the Cool Water rose at the top of your “want” list!

Wow! It is amazing, the new and wonderful type of roses that can be found at Flora2000. Fabulous large blooms with petal counts beyond belief! One of my new favorites is the Cherry Brandy. How to describe it…. Kind of orange, kind of bronze and a touch of hot pink – you have to see this bi-color rose to believe it. The color evolves as it opens and seems to change with the light throughout the day. I placed this trio of bamboo vases filled with Cherry Brandy roses on my desk over a week ago – hard to believe they are still lovely. Long lasting, beautiful big blooms and fantastic color… what is not to love?

“I love coffee, I love tea,
I love the Coffee Break rose and it loves me
Coffee and tea and the rose and me…”

OK, so I took a few liberties with the Manhattan Transfer lyrics but I can promise, we’ll all be singing the praises of this new rose aptly named, “Coffee Break”. This large headed beauty reminds me of the perfect café au lait – creamy bronze and tempting! Time for a Coffee Break! Perk up your day with this new and fabulous rose.

Update the classic vase design by thinking inside the box – or cube… yes, the glass cube vase adds a sophisticated touch to the traditional vase bouquet. For ultimate style, pick a favorite color and gather a monochromatic collection of blooms. Jade green roses, hypericum berries, textural brezellia and mint green carnations make a bouquet that will have all you friends “green with envy”.

“Summertime and the livin’ is easy….
Fish are jumpin’ and the cotton is high….”

The summer garden is full and lush… what, you don’t have a floral cutting garden? Me neither! Thank goodness for the local florist. I’m off to gather my favorite blooms and pretend they came from my garden. Yes, you can find fabulous garden-style flowers at your local florist. Hydrangeas and lilies and solidaster and asters and, and, and… there are far too many to list. Summertime gardening is truly easy with flowers from Flora2000.

It’s almost picnic time! Yes, the outdoor dining season is just around the corner. Next time you head to a friend’s home for the back yard barbecue, don’t forget a unique and lovely hostess gift. Flora2000 can make up the perfect casual basket of flowers. Vibrant summer flowers – my favorites are lilies, asters and hydrangeas – are sure to be a welcome gift. Who knows… maybe it will get you another barbecue invitation!

There is something wonderful about presenting a loved one with a living, flowering plant, especially one as beautiful and exotic as an orchid. Indoor potted Dendrobium and Phalaenopsis orchid plants are surprisingly easy to care for and make memorable and unusual gifts. Contrary to popular belief, orchids are not difficult plants, nor will they need a temperature-controlled greenhouse and painstaking protection from the elements. A little weekly watering and lots of sunlight should keep them in flower for months.
Both Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium orchids have long been coveted for their exquisite loveliness and long blooming season. Spectacular Dendrobiums, with their drooping stems and copious, trembling flowers, have an air of mystery about them. The gracefully arching Phalaenopsis, aka Moth Orchid, is prized for its flaring, oval petals and moon shaped flowers.
Whichever orchid you choose to gift, it’s graceful, fluttering form will add a touch of elegance and a splash of color to the atmosphere.

Yellow Phalaenopsis Orchid Planter – Phalaenopsis orchids, with their exquisite petals, moon shaped blossoms and drooping canes have been prized for their exotic beauty for centuries.