It seems the calendar year is full of days to express our love and appreciation to family members, but there are many people outside our immediate family who mean so much in our lives. Hence, in 1935, Congress established National Friendship Day on the first Sunday of each August. This year, Friendship Day falls on…Continue reading
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Because They Deserve It: How to Celebrate Parent’s Day
It isn’t often we see legislation in Washington designed to bring together different faiths and political parties, so when it happens it is truly remarkable. This is just what happened when Trent Lott (a Republican) introduced a bill to create Parent’s Day. The bill received bipartisan and interfaith support, and was signed into national law…Continue reading
How to Make Your Bouquet Last Longer
To me, beautiful bouquet is so fresh and welcoming. Whether it’s a gift from someone or a special treat to yourself, you’ll want to get the most out of fresh flowers. Unfortunately, most of us don’t know what to do when we get a fresh bouquet, and the arrangement doesn’t last very long on our…Continue reading
What to Say on Sympathy Cards
It’s About Sending Condolences… Not Cards!: What to Say in a Sympathy Card Most of us have been in the unfortunate situation of having to offer our condolences to someone who has lost a loved one. Personally, it’s never easy for me to find the right words when offering those condolences because it quickly becomes…Continue reading
Choosing the Perfect Garden Party Flowers
Girls may grow up, marry, build careers, and become mothers, but they never outgrow tea parties! Garden parties are coming back in vogue, and for good reasons: they’re easy, affordable, and best of all, fun! Garden parties have roots in the Victorian era, and are still commonly held by the upper classes in England. But…Continue reading
How to Throw a Chic Garden Party
A traditional garden party is far from your only option when it comes to entertaining during the day. Consider a garden theme party instead of the typical Victorian style tea. These parties are so fun and give you endless room for showing your creative side! Don’t worry if you think you don’t have a creative…Continue reading
Budgeting Your Buds: Cheap Wedding Flowers on a Budget
Having been in the business of grand events like weddings, I can safely say most brides aren’t Bridezillas at all. They’re very nice women who want to make the memory of a lifetime, and to do so within their financial means. Yes, sometimes this is a stressful thing to try to do, and sometimes we…Continue reading
Fireworks and Flowers: Happy Independence Day!
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
A General Guide to Christian Funerals
If you need to express condolences to a Christian family dealing with the loss of a loved one, you may be wondering what kind of service to expect and what gesture is appropriate. Christianity encompasses a broad spectrum of denominations, but for our purposes can be easily broken down into two groups: Catholic and Protestant….Continue reading
The Florist’s 411: Funeral Flowers
The expression of grief is a profoundly personal thing. Often, we find ourselves confused about how to express the right sentiment. Upon a loss, it’s natural to want to console those left behind, but how can we do this appropriately, respectfully, and in a way which uplifts, encourages, and strengthens everyone? Whether the person was…Continue reading