Picture via Jeff Golden: flickr Independence Day is one of the most celebrated days of the American year. It is a day to remember the Founding Fathers and what they did for the cause of independence, and also a day of remembrance for those who have fought to preserve that independence ever since. Often for the…Continue reading
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Graduation Flowers to Celebrate Your Student’s Success and Bright Future
Making milestones special and memorable is my life’s joy. It gives me such a sense of accomplishment when people are able to make great memories to treasure forever. One of life’s most significant times is when someone fulfills her educational goals and embarks on a new chapter in her life! I’ve learned some great techniques…Continue reading
A Hello from Ava and Your Guide to June Birth Flowers
Hi! I’m Ava, and together with Sophie I’m helping you meet all of your special occasion needs with an enormous variety of flowers, bouquets, and gift arrangements. My love of plants and flowers transcends ordinary gift bouquets and comprises an appreciation for what it means to make someone’s milestones truly special. Today I’d like to…Continue reading
How to Keep Flowers Alive Longer
Do you worry that lacking a ‘green thumb’ will speed up the decaying process and prevent you from enjoying your flowers for as long as possible? Well here’s how to keep flowers alive longer. A simple tip that should keep your flowers alive not only longer, but will also help them preserve their beauty for days to…Continue reading
The Origin Of Calla Lillies
Here’s the first installment of What’s Hot! Calla Lillies Do you know the origin of calla lillies? Legend has it when Hercules was born, Zeus wanted him to have divine powers. He drugged Hera and let the baby Hercules nurse from her. As some of milk fell on the earth they became calla lilies. They are…Continue reading
History of Admin Day
Administrative Professionals Day (also known as Secretaries Day or Admin Day) is an unofficial “holiday” observed (in North America) on the Wednesday of the last full week of April (April 24 in 2013). Mary Barrett, then president of the former National Secretaries Association, and C. King Woodbridge, then president of Dictaphone Corporation started the idea…Continue reading
Cornucopias for Thanksgiving
When you think about Autumn inspired floral arrangements, you normally think of pumpkins, scarecrows, and multicolored fall leaves. But another popular fall arrangement , especially for Thanksgiving, is the cornucopia. Cornucopias are also frequently referred to as horns of plenty or harvest cones. During Thanksgiving, the cornucopias presence is dominant. Living it’s name to the…Continue reading