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Need Ideas For Decorating With Fresh Flowers?

Throwing a dinner party for a “girl’s night out” treat? Why not spice up the decorations around the dinner table with some fresh flowers from your local florist. There are always tons of flowers from which to choose. Besides, what girl doesn’t like to stop and smell the freshly cut bouquet of roses in the antique vase from your great grandmother? (I’m pretty sure the standard cliche phrase was adapted from that sentence. Really.)

There are many ways that a florist can help you throw a party in style whether it’s a formal affair or a pajama party. For example, a girl’s only bridal shower is perfectly decorated when the bride is given a special corsage. With her pretty flowers on, everyone in the room (even the entertainers) will know who the lady of the hour is. It’s a great way to make her feel special!

Throwing a pajama party? Grab a few loose stems and create a fun centerpiece for your snack table. After guys and food, it’ll be a great conversation piece!  Better still, set a colorful flower arrangement in the middle of the room where you’ll be entertaining. Crank up the tunes! Many say it’s good for the plants. Don’t forget to watch out for vase arrangements during the pillow fights though.

For your time with the girls, stop in and ask your local florist for more great flower ideas.

Friendly Sunflowers Arrangement Friendly Sunflowers arrangements are great for house parties!

The Virtuous Virgo Zodiac Flowers

The love of my life is a Virgo. I find him charming and unique but often have trouble finding charming and unique birthday gifts. My love shares a birthday with my mother which makes finding two unique gifts even more of an adventure. Thankfully for all with multiple Virgo birthdays, I have discovered the solution.

A flower arrangement designed with forget-me-nots, gladiolus, and violets will make any woman feel incredibly special. When I explain to my mother that her chrysanthemum gift is actually in line with her astrological sign, she will appreciate the creativity it took to select an arrangement and enjoy having something beautiful to lighten up her home.

My sweetie’s gift is a bit trickier but I hope this will help all women needing a clever gift for men. Celebrating both our anniversary and his birthday during the Virgo period between August 22 and September 22, a unique gift will help make both occasions feel special and fun. Very few men expect to receive flowers on their birthdays, anniversaries, or at any other time. Adding a dash of whimsy to the day by having a zodiac flowers arrangement delivered is certain to spice up the conversation around the dinner table. Be careful! Make sure your fellow has an easy-going sense of humor because jovial jabs at work are just as likely to follow.

For Virgo men and women with children, selecting arrangements or small flowers with which to decorate a home are a fabulous treat for parents. Planting or decorating with flowers alongside a giggling child makes a birthday an even more special and enjoyable day. I know that our daughter will be thrilled to play in the dirt with her father. I can already hear her chipper laugh as he lifts her by her waist to hang a potted arrangement near our porch swing. I share these same memories with my grandmother and my heart melts with joy when I dream about those simple moments together. Besides, in his mind, it’s one less thing for him to mow.

Visit your local florist today and design the astrological flowers arrangement that is right for your Virgo!

africanviolets.jpb Violets for my Virgo

orangegladiolus.jpg Gladiolus are a beautiful and unique gift idea!

Send Flowers And Put The Razzmatazz Back Into The Nursing Home

Strike up some Glenn Miller on the gramophone. Grandparents’ Day is just around the corner. As it falls on the first Sunday after Labor Day every year, Grandparents Day is September 7, 2008. Many people have parents and grandparents in nursing homes and want to celebrate this special occasion with their loved ones but are unable to visit. When you want to send a gift to let your loved one know that you’re thinking of them, send flowers that symbolize just how special that person is to you.

Some people enjoy regular visits to their family and friends in nursing homes. However, special occasions call for special gifts but it’s not always possible to break away from the office to shop for a unique gift. Nab two birds with one stone by having flowers delivered to your special person before your scheduled visit or possibly even during your visit. You’ll get to watch their face light up after receiving a beautiful flower arrangement and share in their special day.

There are a few things that everyone needs to know when sending flowers to friends or loved ones in a nursing home. As with all deliveries, your local florist will need accurate information including the following:

  • Recipient’s Name
  • Name of the Nursing Home
  • Address of the Nursing Home
  • Phone Number of the Nursing Home and/or Recipient
  • (Possibly) Recipient’s Room Number

These little trinkets help make sure that the florist is able to deliver your gift on time and without any hassle. Due to recently enacted privacy laws, it is not always possible for the recipient’s room number and other personal information to be given over the phone. Often delivery personnel are asked to simply leave the package at the front desk. To avoid any delays or confusion, call the nursing home and obtain this information as well as delivery protocol before contacting a local florist.

Lazy Daisy and Delphinium Flower ArrangementSend flowers to the young at heart!

Happy Anniversary To You!

Congratulations on another milestone year! Stuck on what to give your sweetie this year? It may seem cliche but it’s never wrong to send flowers on your anniversary. There are many clever ways to surprise your lovely lady or dashing beau when your anniversary rolls around again. Just to help you out, here is one sure-fire surprise that is bound to be a hit.

If your beloved’s workplace allows visitors or deliveries, send a romantic flower arrangement to your honey at work! Your lady will be the object of envy around the office for the rest of the day. She’ll have a chance to brag about how sweet you are and how much you care. You’ll earn brownie points for remembering the day without being told. You don’t have to go far to find beautiful anniversary arrangements. Flower Shop Network has a great selection of anniversary flowers that you and your sweetheart will love!

To spice up the traditional, throw in a special gift such as a teddy bear or candy. If you really want to hit a home run, include that new cd that she’s been eyeing. If she’s a dog lover but poodles are her prize, send her a bouquet of pretty flowers lovingly arranged in the arms of a stuffed poodle. Your local florist has probably seen every idea out there so don’t be afraid to ask him or her for more great ideas.

Speaking of great gift ideas, we have many more ideas for sending flowers on your anniversary so remember to visit the Bloomin’ Blog again. Did you try this gift idea and love it? Let us know!

Rainbow of Blooms ArrangementSurprise your sweetheart at work with colorful flowers!

Powerful Flower Arrangements For The Feisty Leo

Born July 23rd through August 22nd, Leos are powerful and confident people who are the “fearless leader” of the group. Sincere and trustworthy, Leos are the premier leadership choice of the zodiac sign. Providing this kind of reliable guidance can take it out of someone very quickly. Though they like to be the center of attention, Leos need positive interaction and feedback from others. When buying a birthday gift for this fiery sign, fill their hearts with the affirmation and attention they crave by sending a zodiac-inspired flower arrangement.

Even the flowers represented by the Leo astrological sign scream “power!” The Venus fly trap is a carnivorous plant. I’ve yet to see more powerful foliage. Cactus and red hot poker need no explanation. These unique plants compliment the feisty side of your Leo. Sometimes the most amazing people are the ones that throw us for a loop. For a Leo with a softer side, contact your local florist for a flower arrangement made of peony, carnations, hibiscus, or anthuriums. You know your sweetheart better than anyone else so visit your local flower shop today for a treat that your honey is sure to adore!

Peony Flower Arrangement.jpg Powerful peonies flower arrangement for your Leo!

Five Cool Flowers For Summer

There are many awesome flowers that make great additions to summertime flower arrangements. When it comes to creating an exquisite display for my tables, centerpieces, gardens and other home décor uses, I look to these fabulous blooms for an extra splash of cool during the summer months.

Hydrangeas in full bloom are gorgeous additions to the home or garden. The blossoms of hydrangeas provide a very distinctive and soft scent that no nose can resist. Hydrangea potted plants accentuate patios, walkways, gardens, tables, and other nooks in the home. These colorful and buxom plants draw attention to ignored areas with their attractive size and shape. Hydrangea wedding bouquets are also popular as summer wedding flowers. The shapely blooms of hydrangea plants create full and vivacious wedding bouquets. At the wedding reception, the full-bodied shape of hydrangea centerpieces lend a sense of balance to larger tables. Adding depth and dimension to flower arrangements or gardens, hydrangeas are a colorful and attractive way to enjoy the fresh, full summer months.

Hydrangea potted plant.jpg Tame the heat with potted hydrangea plants.

Calla lilies are other summer flowers that enhance wedding bouquets. Calla lily bouquets are easily recognized as their distinctive and beautiful appearance make them one of the most popular summer wedding flowers. Calla lilies are especially suited to certain bouquet shapes. Brides everywhere look to calla lily wedding bouquets to enhance gorgeous, long wedding gowns. Whether dancing at a summer wedding or simply drawing more attention to a listless centerpiece, calla lilies are perfect summer flowers for bringing light, beauty, and grace to the atmosphere of your home.

 


Burnt-sienna-calla-lilies-arrangement.jpg Colorful trumpeted calla lilies beautify any bridal bouquet!

Lilies are excellent seasonal flowers. Summer months see the lily at its finest with use in bridal bouquets, home décor, gardening, or fresh flower arrangements delivered to loved ones. One of the most popular types of summer flowers is the stargazer lily. This easily recognizable flower is popular for its unparalleled ability to add beauty and color to fresh flower bouquets. The brilliant star-shaped pink and white bloom matches the intensity of the summer months but with intense distinction rather than intense heat. Stargazer lilies definitely make a bold statement regardless of how it is chosen for display.


Stargazer-lilies.jpg Stunning stargazer lilies make incredible summer wedding flowers!

The birth month flower of August is gladiolus which is another fabulous flower for summertime bouquets. These flowers bloom all summer and are very popular in all most special occasion arrangements during the warm summer months. Looking at gladiolus, with just the right amount of brilliant color, helps tone down the intense heat of the summer and brings a more appealing cool to whatever room I’m in.


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Glorious Gladiolus zest up any table!

Of the many flowers in season in summer, liatris should always be counted among the most distinctive types of summer flowers. Liatris stands tall and proud in fresh flower arrangements, drawing definite attention to the height and beauty of the bouquets. The bright purple bottlebrushes of the liatris quickly enhance plain-jane tables or gardens with a pop of stunning color. Summer wedding centerpieces also benefit from the fun and fancy appeal of the tall, colorful flowers.


Liatrus.jpg Fragrant Garden Liatris and Daisy Arrangement.jpg Use liatris to add height to your fragrant garden!

There are so many uses for these great summer flowers. Personally, I look forward to seeing the large hydrangea bushes outside of my home each day. The blue-purple blooms never fail to attract my attention. Looking out of my window each morning, I greet the day with a smile as my hydrangea plants greet me with color. In the process of planning a summer wedding for a friend, I definitely cannot overlook the versatility of lilies in our bridal bouquets. My friend being a huge fan of stargazer lilies, I’m sure her summer wedding will be a hit. Bringing gorgeous flowers inside is a job I leave to the others in the home but we are never failed by the wonderful summer blooming flowers.

Light Up July With Larkspur Flowers

Celebrate July with a bang! The fabulous flower for the month of July is the larkspur which is the common name for several varieties of flowers from the Delphinium and Consolida genera. Beautifully complex, the intricate spikes of Larkspur plants bloom in colors ranging from white to blue and violet to pink, making Larkspur an attractive addition to gardens, homes or inside flower arrangements. The long, stemming Larkspur plant adds a very desirable height and visual appeal to flower arrangements. This touch of distinction keeps Larkspur the popular choice for florists desiring a little extra for a truly stunning arrangement.

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Flower Gifts Even A Crab Will Enjoy

The end of June and the beginning of July mark the end of spring and the beginning of summer. People that fall under the Cancer zodiac sign are very aware of this mix of natural wonder. Those born between June 21 and July 22 find in themselves this same need to be both calm and feisty, cool and robust. Finding a birthday gift for Cancers can be challenging but there is one gift that soothes them all.

An arrangement of flowers corresponding with the Cancer zodiac sign is quite an amazing gift. Roses make incredibly beautiful arrangements and perfectly suit a vivacious and caring Cancer. Cornflower and delphinium arrangements speak to the softer, sweeter, and more colorful side of your beloved. A plant may also be a nice choice for Cancers who tend to be very protective, nurturing, and supportive. Ferns are a beautiful plant associated with the Cancer zodiac sign and make wonderful additions to any home.

Your sweetheart is likely a very loving, devoted person. As she does with her personality, capture the natural wonder of spring and the intense adventure of summer in a gift that shows just how much you love her also. Contact your local florist and send your favorite crab a flower arrangement today!

DaisyandDelphinium.jpg The striking appeal of delphinium and daisies is perfect for Cancers!

Can Carnations And Oleanders Make Southeast Missouri Home?

Ask the Expert: Carnations/Oleander

I have two questions.  I would like to grow Carnations like you get from the florist, is this possible?  I know you can get a Dianthus but it does not look like a florist carnation.  I have thought about Oleander also.  Are these possible growing in zone 6-7, Southeast Missouri?  If so where is the best place to purchase these?

Thanks, Mary

Honey, You’re A Real Gemini

Gemini birthdays fall between May 21 and June 21. If the love of your life is a Gemini, he or she is probably known for being talkative, intellectual, and energetic. It may be difficult to find a unique gift as fun and fascinating as your Gemini but sending a fresh flower arrangement filled with alstroemeria, solidago, or daffodils is a very easy way to make your Gemini feel special. These beautiful flowers represent the Gemini astrological sign and, when paired with a personalized card, are as unique to your Gemini as her bright blue eyes or his sensual laugh.

Your guy or gal may appreciate a plant rather than an arrangement. Easy! Cactus, nut-bearing fruit trees, and maidenhair ferns all represent the same charismatic traits found in Gemini. Gemini represents very strong individuals who are adaptive and ready for a new adventure making cacti perfect gifts. Nut-bearing fruit trees reveal to the world a fresh start and a new season of growth and exploration. With these and many other gorgeous plants, there is no shortage of options for pleasing your Gemini with a special birthday or anniversary gift!

Alstroemeria Topiary Flower Arrangement

Alstroemeria Topiary makes great Gemini gift.