5 Facts and Traditions of El Día de las Madres

¡Feliz Día de las Madres! Mother’s Day is a special occasion celebrated throughout the world in honor of the mothers who have dedicated their lives to nurturing and caring for their children. Throughout Latin America, El Día de la Madre is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion.  However, unlike in the US, Mother’s Day is […]

Top 11 Long-Lasting Cut Flowers

Cut flowers fill our homes and lives with vibrancy and color, yet the joy they bring often fades too quickly. Luckily, some cut flowers last longer than others! Let’s check out the different types of cut flowers and which ones will give you the most bang for your buck. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or […]

11 Ways to Show Your Favorite Florist Love this Valentine’s Day

Local florists work incredibly hard year in and year out to bring light and love to all of your special occasions. It’s time we return the favor!  Have a favorite local florist? Here are 11 ways you can show them some love during their busiest time of year—Valentine’s Day. 11. Order early to help plan […]

Narcissus

Narcissus A symbol of faithfulness, good wishes, and respect, Paperwhite narcissus blooms in the winter, making it the perfect birth month flower for December. “A tulip doesn’t strive to impress anyone. It doesn’t struggle to be different than a rose. It doesn’t have to. It is different. And there’s room in the garden for every […]

7 Pet Safe Alternatives to Traditional Holiday Flowers

The holidays are swiftly approaching and you know what that means—it’s time to get festive.  Poinsettias Mistletoe Holly Amaryllis The holiday season + flowers + plants = just a few of our favorite things.  While we adore holiday blooms, many of them can be toxic to pets if ingested.     If you want to know […]

Holiday Parties: When Should You Bring Flowers?

The holiday season is here, which means parties, family, friends, and, you guessed it, more parties.  If you’re one of the unlucky few, this may also mean meeting the in-laws or “possible future in-laws” for the first time…all at once. Yikes. Either way, you’re going to want to make a good impression.  How do you […]

9 Ways to Shop Local This Holiday Season

Home / We all know that shopping local has become even more important than it has ever been before.  Everyone has holiday shopping to do, so instead of running to big corporations, consider supporting a local business instead. Even just a few gifts off your list can make a huge difference (we know, these lists […]

Our Favorite Holiday Traditions

Home / Holidays and tradition tend to go hand in hand—and every family has their own unique set of both.  Whether it’s Secret Santa, White Elephant, or something as simple as the to-die-for chicken salad your uncle makes every Christmas Eve.   Looking for some fun ways to spice up your holiday season? Boy, do we […]

A Very Lovingly Holiday Gift Guide

Home / For all of the flower lovers in your life… With the joy of the holiday season comes the annual gift-hunting frenzy. How about we skip the gift-panic this year?  We’ve gathered together 10 gifts every flower fanatic will love—so you don’t have to. 1. Flowers We’ll start off with the obvious, but ultimate […]

6 Thanksgiving Traditions Around the World

Home / Thanksgiving isn’t always turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie!  Although the Thanksgiving most of us know and love is quite popular, it’s not the only way people across the globe celebrate. Allow us to take you on a historical journey that dates back as far as 200 BC—where celebrations were plentiful, and turkeys were, […]