Browsing articles tagged with " Special Occasions"
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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Jan
22

Valentines Roses May Make Her Swoon, but Tulips Can for Less

By Gina B. Kellogg  //  Valentine’s Day  //  1 Comment

Valentines rose… or Valentines roses? Hmmm. Those search terms didn’t get the Google results you were looking for, eh? Try typing in Valentines day rose. Wait—do you need an apostrophe? Shouldn’t it be Valentine’s Day roses to get the best search results? Argh!

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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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Feb
8

Valentine’s Day: Just One More Reason to Give Flowers

By Gina B. Kellogg  //  Valentine’s Day  //  2 Comments

Have you heard others refer to Valentine’s Day as simply a “Hallmark holiday”? Have you bought into the idea that giving flowers to your loved one on that day is simply acquiescing to society’s consumerist expectations? You haven’t? Good! Because none of it is true!

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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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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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