By Julie Christensen No matter the time of year, a baby shower calls for flowers that are light, cheery and beautiful. Forgo cutesy, cheesy decorations in favor of simple, elegant themes. Use linens and candles to bring the look together. And don’t forget take-home gifts in … [Read more...]
Flowers for Newborn Babies
Your best friend or sister just had a new baby. What better way to celebrate this joyous event than with a gift of flowers? A flower arrangement is a traditional and thoughtful way to honor the new baby, but you may be wondering what type of flowers to send and when to send … [Read more...]
10 Great Flowers to Wear in Your Hair
By Julie Christensen During the Victorian Era, women adorned their hair and clothing with flowers. Victorians believed flowers conveyed specific meanings and women often used flowers as a means of unspoken communication. As time went on, flowers were relegated to special … [Read more...]
Growing Achillea (Yarrow)
Throughout the United States, you’ll find achillea, or common yarrow, growing in woodlands and fields or along old roads and ditches. In Greek mythology, Achilles used yarrow to treat his soldiers’ bleeding. This tough plant was valued by Native Americans and early settlers for … [Read more...]
10 Most Appropriate Flowers for a Funeral
By Julie Christensen Sending flowers for a funeral is a very old tradition. Flowers convey your sympathy and condolences and provide comfort to a grieving family. When selecting funeral flowers, consider the following etiquette guidelines: A floral basket is appropriate to … [Read more...]
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