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Since the ancient Greeks first awarded a palm branch to the winner of an athletic contest, floral bouquets, garlands and wreaths have been symbols of victory. At the height of the Roman Empire, bouquets of flowers and garlands were awarded to generals victorious in battle as well as the victors of gladiatorial contests. When the Olympic Games were restored in the late 19th century, flowers as well as olive and laurel branches were made a part of the victory ceremony. Today we see flowers awarded to the winners and stars of many various contests and events. The winning race horse in the Kentucky Derby is draped with a blanket of 554 red roses. The winners of the Tour de France bicycle race are awarded with large bouquets of flowers. The winning driver in the Indianapolis 500 automobile race is draped with a floral wreath and stars of theater, opera and dance are awarded floral bouquets during curtain calls. Flowers are such a wonderful way to honor a significant accomplishment. Isn’t there someone you know who deserves a victory bouquet today?

Have you ever noticed that when you hand flowers to someone, they almost always pull the flowers close to their face and smell them? Not only do we expect fragrance we find great enjoyment in the fragrance of flowers. The fragrance of flowers is found to be calming and relaxing. Additionally, researchers have found that for many the fragrance of flowers stimulates memories of happy occasions past when flowers were received.

Remember this when you order flowers. Nothing beats the relaxing and therapeutic aroma of fresh flowers.

Who holds it all together? Who makes sure it all gets done? Who is “one in a million”? Say “Thank You” to the person that helps you get through the day – each and every day.

Just imagine, what would you do if you came to work and no one was there to dot your “I”s and cross your “T”s? The world just might come to an end.

You need not say thanks to only the people close to you such as friends and family. Thanking peers at work too, would be a great way of appreciating people around you.

Millions work in offices all over the world and they are just waiting to be shown appreciation for their effort and hard work. Flowers would be the best way to give them a pat on the back. Flora2000 is waiting round the clock to help you put your grateful feelings into words.

I best get back to the design room and help make arrangements for the millions of hard working professionals so, they get the gratitude they deserve.

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 and purple. A footed-compote filled with mop head and lace cap hydrangeas mixed with roses and dusty miller creates a striking centerpiece.  Add a few color coordinated glass stones in the bottom of the vessel for extra pizzazz. A few votive candles, a matching table cloth and napkins…a fantasy setting awaits.

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.

We have, as always, found it extremely difficult to select a winner but in the end there can be just one. Thank you all once again. Please do keep coming back for more.

CONGRATULATIONS TAMI JONES

You have won an exquisite floral arrangement from us absolutely FREE. Do check your email for your prize.

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 to our Sister’s day Contest.

One winner gets a luxurious ‘Sister’s Day bouquet’ filled with sentiment and love, absolutely FREE.

In less than 30 words, let us know about, ‘The best moment in your life with your Sister.’

The most expressive entry would be chosen as the winner.

Leave your answer in our comments.

Best of Luck to you all.

Entries will be accepted till the 2nd of August.

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 close your eyes and breathe in deeply…aromatherapy straight from Mother Nature.

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 to spend the day.

If you can’t get outside to wander through the garden, bring the garden inside!  Flora2000 can create a gathering of blooms. Add a butterfly or two or three to put a smile on your face.

Take your shoes off, put your feet up and meditate on your garden flowers. It’s almost as good as the real thing!

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 get you started. Did you know there were so many? Don’t even get me started on the potted varieties.

Begin with blue and add…

Just a touch of yellow will give you a French Country look.

Stark white for a perky innocent bouquet

Chartreuse green to create a sophisticated combination

There’s a blue that’s perfect for you and all your true blue friends.

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 “greens”? Check out the bright world of colorful flowers at Flora2000.