There are so many ways to say “I love you” during an anniversary surprise for your sweetheart. Sending flowers is a great way to show appreciation for the person that has stayed the course another year, but make the occasion even more memorable this year by including a sweet surprise of romantic anniversary flowers.

October is a beautiful month celebrated as the official start of the fall season. In honor of the beautiful beginning of autumn, why not celebrate your October anniversary with an apple cider picnic surprise? Read the rest of Warm Her Heart With Apple Cider And October Anniversary Flowers »

There’s a yellow rose in Texas but it’s the Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis) that won the title of the official state flower of Texas. The bluebonnet is also called buffalo clover, wolf flower, and el conejo. Regardless of its name, the bluebonnet provides a beautiful addition to the countryside in Texas. From Galveston to San Angelo, Texas florists find inspiration in the vivid colors of the state and its larger than life traditions. The bluebonnet flower is Read the rest of Wash Away The Gloomy Grays With The Texas Bluebonnet »

Scare out Spring with a Sunny Pumpkin Surprise

The colors of fall are warm and inviting. Bringing these colors into our homes signals our friends and family to join us in a cozy celebration of the new season. Orange, brown, red, yellow, deep green, and a splash of brighter colors welcome that special feeling that can only be associated with the changing of the seasons into a new fall coat.

A crisp chill in the air, the trees gently turning incredible colors, and holidays that encourage family togetherness are definite marks of fall. Autumn flowers give the Sunny Pumpkin Surprise arrangement this special feel so much that I knew that it simply must be the featured flower arrangement of October. Read the rest of Fall Into Autumn With A Sunny Pumpkin Surprise Arrangement »

Flower Shop Network would like to join the nation in recognizing October as the official Breast Cancer Awareness month. Many here at Flower Shop Network have been affected very deeply by breast cancer. Having known both the pain of loss and the joy of survival, we are very aware of the sympathies that mean the most during the troubled times of dealing with the disease.

Often it is the simplest expressions of support that mean the most to those battling cancer. Read the rest of Flower Shop Network Celebrates National Breast Cancer Awareness Month »

When you work with flowers everyday you are bound to hear the phrase “my favorite flower is” at least one hundred times per month. It was what seemed like the 78th time that I heard “my favorite flower is the gerbera daisy” that inspired me to learn more about gerbera daisies. Flower meanings are quite interesting things. I learned that the flower meanings of gerbera daisies are purity and strength. These are two of the most admirable qualities in any person. To send a bouquet of gerbera daisies is not only a beautiful gesture but also expresses an appreciation for the purity and strength of the recipient. How sweet! Read the rest of Speak Softly And Carry Gerbera Daisies »

Pink Hydrangea Bridal Bouquet

Hydrangeas are the true definition of mass flowers. It’s easy to see why hydrangeas have received such a recent boost in popularity. These versatile blooms appear to be bursting at the stems with colorful blossoms that can appear in purple, hot pink, green, blue, white, multicolored and more.

This very full appearance makes hydrangeas the first choice of many floral designers looking to add mass and dimension but lack the time or budget to use many stems. Because of this, a single stem can easily take the place of many other focal flowers. Who doesn’t want more bang for their buck?

Tony Medlock of PJ’s Flowers and Gifts knows this design tip well. One of the talented florists in Phoenix, Arizona, Tony understands that hydrangeas are Read the rest of High Fun and High Design With Hydrangeas »

Jaguar Spirit Flowers

If you missed the first kickoff of the official football season, don’t worry! You can still kick off the next big game with a fun football themed party. Grab your team colors and have a blast. The one thing that you can’t forget at this party is flowers. Arrangements of chocolate cosmos or other brown flowers shaped like a football will rock everyone’s socks off as a festive centerpiece. Throw in some foods in the team colors and the party is underway.

Another great idea for the women at the party is to contact your local florist for stems of flowers in the team colors. Snip the stems just enough so that the women can Read the rest of Kick Off The Party With Game-Day Football Flowers »

Yes, it’s true. I’m a Libra. Well, I am on the cusp with an October 23^rd birthday. Fair and balanced and not having even the slightest high opinion of myself (hardly), I find that I adhere to a lot of the personality traits of Libras. This makes purchasing gifts very difficult for myself and the literal dozens of family members and friends falling under the Libra sign. I love gifts and am not likely to complain about anything that I receive. However, not all Libras are as wonderful as I dare to be and some require a bit more charm in a birthday gift. Read the rest of Love ‘Er Or Libra With Zodiac Flowers »

I may discuss the fragrant bouquet of the wine with my sommelier, but the conversation rarely turns to the fragrant bouquet of flowers adorning the table. This is where I’ve missed the mark on the latest trend in gift giving. To keep you from making the same mistake, I’ve decided to pass on this interesting news to you.

Whether a pinot noir fan or a sauvignon connoisseur, there is a particular flower that enhances the sensual qualities enjoyed with a glass of wine. The characteristics of flowers such as the lily, bird of paradise, and orchid so naturally complement the characteristics of fine wines that it seems almost silly to have not made this comparison before. Read the rest of Flower and Wine Pairing: The New Meaning Of Stemware »

Some of my best memories of my school days were the times when my father would send flowers to the school as a surprise for his two little girls. Our friends would “ooo” and “aah” until we felt like the center of attention. We felt like the queens of the school for the rest of the day. When the day was over, we’d rush home and wait rather impatiently until Dad came home for his huge hugs and big kisses. Every child wants to be the center of attention and a bouquet of flowers for your little girl or a cool gift basket for your little boy is a great way to make your child feel like the most important person of the day.

There are a few things that you need to know before you contact your local florist for flowers or a gift basket. Read the rest of Need To Send Flowers To A School? »