Browsing articles in "Great Ideas"
Jan
30

Create Your Own Unique Valentine’s Day Flower Arrangement

By Gina B. Kellogg  //  Create Your Own, Great Ideas, Valentine’s Day  //  2 Comments

Valentine’s Day flowers are often associated exclusively with red roses. That floral variety and color are, by far, the most popular. Last year, in fact, more than 233 million were produced! As a result, many florists focus on the traditional red rose arrangement as their primary offering for the holiday. You’ll find a wide variety of Valentine’s Day flower arrangements and options that include this traditional romantic offering.

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Oct
17

Extraordinary Halloween Floral Arrangement Ideas

Halloween is just around the corner. Just a few weeks more, and little ghouls and goblins will be running around outside, knocking on every door and demanding treats in trade for not initiating any tricks. So rather than spook the kiddos with toilet-paper mummies or freakish, hunchback statues, encourage your visitors’ best behavior, instead. Put a new twist on “scary” with a ghastly gorgeous Halloween display that focuses on the traditional Jack-o’-lantern.

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Mar
9

How to Make Sugar-Frosted Flowers

By Gina B. Kellogg  //  Create Your Own, Great Ideas  //  3 Comments

Addicted to watching “Cake Boss” and its entire sister cake-decorating shows? Wish you could create similarly gorgeous, intricately decorated desserts? You can, but with a twist that will truly set you apart from the crowd.

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Oct
12

Halloween Party Ideas: 9 Tips to Create Ghostly Decor

By Gina B. Kellogg  //  Great Ideas, Halloween, Occasions  //  9 Comments

Creative Halloween Decorations Made Simple

Spooky spider webs, black flowers, creepy creatures, ghostly ghouls … Yep, it’s time to get your “scare” on and get in the Halloween spirit!

If you are among the many planning Halloween parties – whether you organize an elaborate Halloween horror show – (popular among serious celebrants) or arrange a relaxed gathering with lighthearted Halloween crafts or ghoulish Halloween party games – you can affordably create an ethereal theme.

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Sep
30

Unique Ideas for a Wedding with No Flowers

By inMotion Flowers  //  Great Ideas, Weddings  //  10 Comments

When most people think of weddings, they envision lovely, lavish flower arrangements. But, believe it or not, some brides simply don’t like or want flowers. They may be allergic to certain kinds of flowers. They may want a nontraditional wedding without the huge traditional flower centerpieces and arrangements. Or they want to maintain a minimalistic, fresh and modern look for their wedding ceremony.

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Mar
28

Mothers Day Gift Ideas: 10 Great Ways to Spoil Her

By Florist Chronicles  //  Great Ideas, Mother’s Day, Occasions  //  10 Comments

Make Your Mom Feel Special this Mother’s Day!

Moms don’t expect much from us, yet they are always ready to give us the world, and have likely been doing this for most of our lives. Well Mothers Day, which falls on the second Sunday of May each year, is the perfect opportunity to treat your mother to something very special to show her just how much she is appreciated.

This year Mother’s Day falls on the 13th of May and to help get your creative juices flowing, we have put together a list of great Mothers Day gift ideas which we hope will inspire you on your quest to spoil your mom.

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Feb
25

The Ultimate Wedding Flower Guide

By inMotion Flowers  //  Great Ideas, Weddings  //  14 Comments

Are you planning a wedding and not sure what wedding flowers you need, or how to go about getting a quote? We know exactly how you feel, as we get daily enquiries from brides to be who aren’t sure where to begin, or what to ask for. So to help get you started, we’ve put together this simple and easy to follow wedding flower guide, listing all the most important floral requirements you need to consider for your wedding day:

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Feb
1

14 Great Valentines Day Ideas

By Florist Chronicles  //  Great Ideas, Valentine’s Day  //  20 Comments

Breaking Tradition on Valentines Day!

Once a year, on the 14th of February, we are treated to a very special day – a day full of romance, red roses, hearts, and the opportunity to express our undying love to our partners… BUT… there’s nothing like breaking tradition to add a bit of surprise and delight to your relationship! So to nudge you in the right direction, and get you thinking “out of the box”, we have put together this list of unique Valentines Day ideas to inspire you and awaken the romantic in you.

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