Find Your Local Florist:Everything you want to know about flowers!
A new season means new opportunities to decorate. Add a floral centerpiece to your dining room table and a few fall flower arrangements around the living room and it will feel like you have redecorated your home! Here are some easy ways to incorporate beautiful fall flowers and the shades of the season into your home decorations.
Get rid of those pesky mosquitoes so you can finally enjoy a nice evening outside! Keep reading to see what natural plants and flowers are pros at keeping mosquitoes away.
Marigolds are known to repel mosquitoes and even rabbits. Marigolds prefer full sunlight so place your potted plants near open entries to your home. Marigolds contain a compound commonly used in insect repellents called, Pyrethrum. Not only will this plant work as a great barrier for your outdoor spaces but it will be beautiful addition to your home.
The sweet scent of lavender is pleasing to our noses but works as a strong deterrent for mosquitoes. This herb is also known to repel fleas and moths. Some people even make their own natural insect repellent with lavender leaves.
Don’t throw your flowers away once they start to wilt and lose their luster! There are tons of fun and easy DIY projects you can do with dried flowers. Spruce up your bath time with floral bath bombs or make a decorative shadow box for your home. These projects are perfect to do with younger children and are great for gift-giving. See how you can get creative and start putting your old flowers to use!
Making a floral bath bomb is actually easier than you think. With baking soda, essential oils, citric acid, flowers, and bath bomb molds you can make your very own bath bombs!
Grandparents give the best advice, the best hugs and are always ready spoil their grand kids. Their devoted love should be recognized with an amazing gift on Grandparents Day! Keep reading to find thoughtful gifts that are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression (without breaking the bank!)
Send Your LoveOf course, flowers top the charts as the best way to send your love. The gesture of sending flowers and their beauty just can’t be beat. Talk to your florist about ways you can personalize the arrangement. You can ask for specific flowers that your grandma likes or choose certain colors they enjoy. Include a card message with a sweet memory you have with your grandparents. They will feel overwhelmed with love when they receive your thoughtful gift.
Normally when we think about a gift our mind goes to a possession or an item. For many people though some of the happiest times in their lives are not when they received a gift, but when they spent quality times with the ones they love. This Grandparents Day try to make a weekend trip to visit them. Ask your grandma how to knit or how to cook one of her classic recipes. Go fishing with your grandpa at his favorite fishing hole. Sit down with them to ask about their heritage and some of their favorite stories from the past. Taking time out of your busy schedule to make memories with your grandparents is a gift they will always remember.
Are you wondering what to write in your card message? No worries, we have plenty of examples to get you started! Keep reading for some great card messages for the major holidays in September.
Grandparents DayThank you for telling me your stories and sharing your many years of experience and wisdom. I’m a better person for having learned from you. Happy Grandparents Day.
You inspire me to be a better woman/man! Thank you for being my role model and for giving me so much love. Love and miss you! Happy Grandparents Day.
Love is the greatest gift that one generation can give to another, and you have given me so much!
Do you want to be inspired, meet other florists and share your talents? You should attend a floral convention near you! They take place all over the U.S. and we would love to see you there! You get to learn about the latest trends and hear from some of the best designers in the floral industry.
September gives us many opportunities to show the people in our lives love! Create in yourself a giving heart by choosing a few holidays this month to celebrate others. Call your local florist and they will be happy to prepare the perfect gift for you. You will feel satisfied knowing that your gift made someone’s day!
September 5 – Labor DayLabor Day is a celebration of the hardworking men and women in America. Families will be spending their day off barbecuing, taking one last trip to the lake, and spending time with friends. Send your arrangement to someone you know who has truly worked hard in their lifetime and should be recognized for their efforts.
Grandparents get little recognition for the huge hearts they have. Sending a beautiful bouquet is a great way to say thank you for everything they have done. If you can’t see them in person, send your love with a personal card message to go along with the flowers.
The peony is frequently used in arrangements because of its large beautiful blooms. Despite its popularity there are some weird facts that you may not know about the peony!
Nothing is more exciting than a baby entering into the world! The new parents have spent countless hours preparing the perfect baby room and making sure that they have thousands of diapers and everything they will need. There is so much joy in this special time but there is also a new set of challenges. Being the caretakers of a newborn is a heavy responsibility. Sleep is lost and adjusting to a new routine is hard. This time of transition is a great opportunity for you to send your love and support to the new parents.
By now the new parents have plenty of diapers and baby wipes and really just need some encouragement! A fresh flower arrangement is a great way to send your love. Picture their delighted faces when they receive your unexpected gift. They will feel relieved and thankful knowing that they have your support. Every time the parents walk past the beautiful blooms they will be reminded of your kind and loving heart. [Read more…]
