Browsing articles tagged with " Flower Tips"
May
4

Send Flowers for Mothers Day — Without the Hidden Fees

By Gina B. Kellogg  //  Mother’s Day  //  6 Comments

Mothers Day flowers are a traditional way of showing appreciation for the mom in your life. But with today’s extended families — and members living miles, and even continents, apart — arranging for a floral delivery is a bit trickier than in years gone by.

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Apr
18

How to Give Stylishly Chic Mother’s Day Flowers

By Gina B. Kellogg  //  Mother’s Day, Occasions  //  No Comments

Today’s moms aren’t like those depicted in the past. If you see one wearing an apron, it’s likely to be modishly retro or vintage chic. Her hair is more likely to be tastefully highlighted in a stylish bob than pulled back into a graying bun. And her shoes may sport a designer label rather than a “sensible” heel.

Her taste in flowers probably is just as fashionable. She wants a floral arrangement that—when delivered—will make friends and coworkers “Ooooh!” and “Ahhhh!” with heart-felt envy rather than merely polite admiration.

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Oct
30

3 Easy Techniques to Create Black Flowers

By Gina B. Kellogg  //  Create Your Own, Halloween, Tips & Advice  //  3 Comments

Do you think “black” when thinking of flowers? Then, think again. The use of the color can add dramatic impact to a flower arrangement. Even among brides, the dark shade is becoming more popular, either for a wedding bouquet and reception flower arrangements, such as a mix of black and white flowers. It’s no longer reserved for gothic touches at Halloween.

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Sep
16

How to Find a Florist & Save Money Sending Flowers

By Gina B. Kellogg  //  Tips & Advice  //  21 Comments

Flowers make seniors feel better. Science proves it.

Specifically, 81 percent of seniors who participated in a study by Rutgers University (Newark, N.J., U.S.A.) reported a reduction in depression following the receipt of flowers. Forty percent of seniors reported broadening their social contacts beyond their normal social circle of family and close friends. And 72 percent of the seniors who received flowers scored very high on memory tests in comparison with seniors who did not receive flowers.

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Aug
18

Is Your Florist Selling Fresh Flowers?

By Gina B. Kellogg  //  Flower Care  //  6 Comments

Floral Beauty May Be Fleeting Without Proper Flower Care

The care your florist gives to the blossoms in his or her store can have a significant impact on how long those flowers last once you get them home. No matter how well you care for your flowers, if the florist didn’t provide proper handling of the blossoms while they were in his care, they won’t last more than a few days for you.

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Feb
9

Flower Care Tips and Tricks

By Florist Chronicles  //  Flower Care  //  4 Comments

How to make your Flowers Last Longer

There are few things in this world more delightful and pleasing to the soul than a beautiful bouquet of fresh cut flowers. Their vibrant colours and often unique character will brighten up any room or office space. So it goes without saying that you would want your lovely flowers to last as long as possible, which is why we’ve put this easy to follow list of flower care tips together for you to get your flowers off to a running start and keep them blooming for longer.

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