Are you tired of your traditional Thanksgiving? There’s a new traditional holiday that you may enjoy much more than your average Thanksgiving. Give Friendsgiving a try. What is Friendsgiving? It’s right in the name. Friendsgiving is a popular blend of Friends and Thanksgiving. Where Did Friendsgiving Come From? According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the…Continue reading
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Thanksgiving Table Setting Ideas
Are you hosting your first ever Thanksgiving this year? Are you looking for Thanksgiving table setting ideas? Why not add something classic to your table? Try a cornucopia. You’ve seen them before. Cornucopias resemble wicker horns and usually have fruits, veggies, nuts, grains and even bread bursting out of them. Although we generally think of…Continue reading
Choosing The Best Memorial Day Flowers
As you celebrate the Memorial Day weekend with BBQ’S and family time, don’t forget to honor Americas fallen soldiers. Memorial Day has a fascinating history. In ancient times Greeks and Romans decorated graves with flowers and laying wreaths on graves signaled high honors. Memorial Day as we know it was formerly known as Decoration Day…Continue reading
What’s Your Mom’s Birth Flower?
With such a large selection of flowers, sometimes it can be hard choosing the right bouquet for Mother’s Day. Fortunately, there is a flower for each month. If you’re in a bind and starting to feel like you’re choosing lunch from a diner, than one option is to choose a bouquet that contains your mother’s…Continue reading
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
May 12th is right around the corner and that means it’s almost Mother’s Day. In our perfect world, every mom has a bouquet of flowers! Flowers are the perfect gift for every type of mom. Whether you are sending flowers to your mother, step-mother or grandma, flowers are a classic way to make them feel…Continue reading
Avas Favorite Obscure Easter Facts
Did you know that the word Easter originated from the name “Eostre” or “Ostara” which means movement towards the rising sun? Ever wonder why Easters date changes from year to year? It’s because Easter was is celebrated on the first Sunday after the Vernal Equinox. If that day falls on a full moon then Easter…Continue reading
Seder Dinner Décor Tips
The Passover Festival (or Pesach) brings together friends, relatives and other close relations who do not get the chance to congregate often. Passover begins with the Seder meal served at the Seder table. Why not decorate your Seder table with Seder Flowers? What are Seder flowers? Seder Flowers are traditionally spring flowers such as; Lillies,…Continue reading
The Best Flowers For St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Bells of Ireland This flower is often a first choice for special events centered around St. Patrick’s day. Some people equate this flower with prosperity, so much so that it’s often used in wedding ceremonies or even as gifts. Shamrocks Shamrocks (or 3 leaf clovers) are usually the first kind of plant/flower that people think…Continue reading
Hail To The Chief…Floral Designer?
Hail to the Chief…Floral Designer? Did you know that The White House has a Chief Floral Designer? The Chief Floral Designer is in charge of all of the floral arrangements for the first family and all of the white house events. Each Chief Floral Designer is selected by each administration. There is a competition to…Continue reading
Flower Ideas for Superbowl Parties
With the big game coming up, flowers might be the last thing on your mind. But whether you’re going to someone else’s party or hosting your own, adding some flowers to your party decor can be a great way to show team spirit! Here are some ways you can use flowers at your superbowl party….Continue reading