Sending flowers to someone on their birthday is always a hit! Gazing at beautiful flowers will create birthday memories to hold close to heart, especially if your recipient works at a desk job. There's nothing better than having your beautiful birthday gift greet you with it's vibrant colors every morning when you walk into your office. It's like celebrating a birthday week instead of just a birthday!

For a July birthday, summer flowers are especially sweet. Just because it's hot outside, doesn't mean they can't enjoy beautiful blooms inside. Office flowers are an instant mood changer, and summer flowers always do the trick!

How do you send flowers for a July birthday?

July's Flower

The official birthday flower for July is the larkspur or delphinium. Their vivid colors, especially the blue blooms, are spectacular and look luscious when paired with ruby-reds! (July's birthstone is Ruby) Below are examples of beautiful larkspur arrangements you can send from your local florist.

(Simply click an arrangement above and add a sending zip code. Flower Shop Network will connect you to a real local florist to send the order. It's that simple!)

July's Birthstone Color

If larkspur isn't your style, choose flowers in July's birthstone color — Ruby Red. Flowers in these color schemes include: gladiolus, roses, snapdragons, Gerbera daisies, carnations and more. Continue reading "Perfect Flowers For July Birthdays" »

Summer is finally here! Time for block parties, grilling, BBQs, pool parties and summer luaus. Who doesn't love to get together with friends and eat food?! Summer luaus are always a huge hit! Don your grass skirt, break out those coconuts, crank up the Hawaiian music and you've got yourself a good time!

If you want your summer luau to be talked about for years to come, step up the decor and add some fresh tropical flowers!

Tropical flowers are always so unique compared to the flowers we are used to from our gardens. Their intensely-colored blooms are sure to set off any summer luau centerpiece. Plus, cut tropical flowers generally last much longer than traditional flower arrangements.

Keep in mind, not all florists carry tropical flowers in their every day supplies (although a lot do!). Don't fret, they can special order them just for your luau. Contact your florist at least 2 weeks ahead of your party, and they will be able to help you pick out the best tropicals to make your party a huge success.

Go beyond centerpieces and order fresh-flower leis. If you've never worn a fresh-flower lei, you don't know what you're missing! The heavenly smell of flowers never leaves your nose, and the colors rival anything plastic you can buy. You may think leis are only made in Hawaii, but your local florist might just surprise you with incredible lei-making skills of their own — just ask!

There seems to be a strange, unnecessary stigma floating around flowers for men. Why do you think that is? Do men not like flowers — of course they do! (No one grows more roses than my dad!) Maybe we think they'd be embarrassed receiving something so beautiful?  The trick is to find the RIGHT design to match your Pops!

Out of the Woods

This is the perfect choice for a nature-loving Dad. It uses sticks, twigs and moss to create a rustic feel any outdoorsman would appreciate. If you really want to man-it-up, as special instructions, ask your florist to use more or only green, brown and his favorite colored flowers.

Flowers of Distinction

There is something about this arrangement that reminds me of fishing. Perhaps it's the unique leucadendron that looks like a plant you'd see swishing back and forth at the bottom of a lake. Imagine a few fishing lures dangling from the raffia, and you've got yourself a fisherman's dream, if fishermen dreamed in flowers. (Who's to say they dont?!)

High-Style Horsetail

This geometric wonder would be ideal for the stylish dad. Just think, if you're dad is an architect, graphic designer or just likes style, this would be a perfect choice. I could see this design sitting on the desk of a doctor, lawyer or any sleek and sophisticated business owner.
Continue reading "Think Flowers Aren't For Dad? Think Again!" »

Can you believe summer is already here?! The first day of summer starts June 21st! What better what to greet the hot, summer sun than with beautiful golden sunflowers?!

It's oh-so easy to tell how sunflowers got their name. Their round, disk centers and petal rays give them a gorgeous sun-like appearance. Now you can bring the summer sun into your home with a bundle of beautiful sunflowers.

Sunflowers For Summer Parties

Use Sunflowers to easily decorate for your summer parties and get-togethers. Use them as your main centerpiece, buffet table decor or simply use them as an accessory for your home. Their bright, vivid colors will glow in any room!

If you are attending a party, take a bouquet of sunflowers as your hostess gift! Sunflowers look great and give a summery feel to any space.

Sunflowers At The Office

If you need a little pick-me-up around the office, have a bright and cheery sunflower arrangement delivered. Why not treat yourself to a little luxury once in a while, and bringing summer inside to a sometimes dreary office can make a world of difference.

No matter how you use them, sunflowers create an instant smile. Be sure to order yours from a real local florist!

You can never go wrong sending flowers to someone on their birthday. Gazing at beautiful flowers will create birthday memories to hold close to heart, especially if your recipient works at a desk job. There's nothing better than having your beautiful birthday gift greet you with it's vibrant colors every morning when you walk into your office. It's like celebrating a birthday week instead of just a birthday!

For a June birthday, summer flowers are especially sweet. Just because it's hot outside, doesn't mean they can't enjoy beautiful blooms inside. Office flowers are an instant mood changer, and summer flowers never fail to do the trick!

So how do you send flowers for a June birthday?

The official birthday flower for June is the rose. This is the best choice for this month, roses are always a favorite! Below are examples of beautiful rose arrangements you can send from your local florist.

(Simply click an arrangement above and add a sending zip code. Flower Shop Network will connect you to a real local florist to send the order. It's that simple!)

If roses aren't your style, choose flowers in June's birthstone color — Alexandrite or light pink. Flowers in these color schemes include: gladiolus, roses, snapdragons, gerbera daisies, tulips and more.

There are also specific colors depending on the birthday week your friend was born.

May 25th – June 3rd – Cream

June 4th – June 13th – Grey

June 14th – June 23rd – Maroon

June 25th – July 4th – Red

You can use any one of these, together with aquamarine, to create a personalized March birthday flower arrangement that is sure to please any March baby.

Don't forget a great birthday card message!

ALEXANDRITE PINK FLOWERS

June's favorite flower color is Alexandrite pink. This year, we are spotlighting unique flower colors for you to use in custom flower arrangements, wedding bouquets, centerpieces and anywhere else you might need great-looking flowers. To make the chosen colors a little more interesting, we are starting with birthstone colors. Last month's was emerald green, and this month it's Alexandrite, or light pink. (Click here for all of our color of the month posts)

The most sensational feature of the Alexandrite gemstone is its surprising ability to change its color. Purpleish in daylight, Alexandrite turns a soft shade of pink, purplish-pink or raspberry red in incandescent light. This unique optical characteristic makes it one of the most valuable gemstones of all, especially in fine qualities.

When creating your wedding bouquet,

When creating a color scheme using Alexandrite pink, use the color wheel as your guide! Above you see three examples. The first is the complementary color of Alexandrite pink — pale green, which is sure to bring out the subtle tones of the pink. The second is a triad (3) of color complements to light pink. Soft yellows and pale aquas make the perfect pastel combination. You could also go with split-complement colors, meaning the two adjacent colors to the complementary color. So Alexandrite pink mixed with light green and pale aqua.

This is a great flower guide for brides looking for unique color palettes and unusual flowers for their wedding. Continue reading "Alexandrite – Light Pink Flower Guide" »

June is a great month to be outdoors! That's why this month's favorite flower arrangement is Out of the Woods — the perfect choice for Father's Day!

It's rustic charm makes it ideal for Dad! I know what you're thinking, flowers for dad? — yes! If your dad is anything like mine and loves the outdoors, Out of the Woods brings the beauty of nature inside to enjoy in his favorite place — the living room!

Any nature-lover would appreciate the unique style of the Out of the Woods arrangement. The dried lotus pods and twigs add so much character, which is brought out by the vivid flower colors.

If you are looking to send flowers this June, remember Out of the Woods — for Dad or anyone who enjoys summer fun outdoors!

**If you are sending flowers to dad, check out these Father's Day card messages.**

Flowers used in this arrangement
Dark Brown Willow Basket With Handle And Liner, Foliage: Myrtle, Pittosporum, Stem Yellow Daisy Mums, Orange Carnations, Red Gerberas, Liatris, Stem Orange Spray Roses, Stem Purple Statice, Stem 'Misty Blue' Limonium, Lotus Pods, Twigs

We couldn't be more excited about National Rose Month coming up in June! If its been a while since you've sent or received flowers, next month is the perfect time!

Sending Yourself Flowers For National Rose Month

On your birthday, anniversary, and sometimes on Mother's Day — this just isn't enough!! There's no denying, when we receive flowers our day does a 180°! You could be having the worst morning imaginable, but get flowers and BAM — it's a good day!

Why not cut out the middle man and send YOURSELF flowers!? There is nothing that says your honey has to be the one to send you roses. This June, send yourself a big bouquet of beautiful roses in YOUR favorite color!

Send Roses To Your BFF!

Your friends need love too! Send your BFF some love, send roses! Say Congratulations, Thank You or send flowers Just Because — it will make your friend's week to receive flowers! 

Yellow Roses – are the sign of friendship! Make it a tradition to send flowers to your friends every once in a while. Start this June, with ROSES!

Roses Around The House

If you're more of a home-body, order flowers for your home! Decorate the dining room table, or the fireplace mantle with beautiful, fresh roses from your local florist! Either have them delivered to yourself (make it special!) or pick them up yourself, but you can never go wrong with flowers! Flowers make everyone happier, and add color and cheer to any room.

Just remember — Flowers enhance moods and lift spirits! If you're down in the dumps, OR just need a quick boost, flowers are the way to go!

What better what to say, "I'm so proud of you" for all of your Grad's hard work than by sending graduation flowers? Sure, it may sound cliche, but seriously, a reminder to stop and smell the roses couldn't come at a better time.

Flowers Congratulate - The gift of flowers is a tried and true tradition that dates back probably as long as humans and flowers have been together. A beautiful flower is like nature's gift we have all won and deserve in our own ways. A graduate, for all their hard work, deserves the best nature has to offer!

Flowers Keep Things Simple – Flowers remind us of the beauty of nature and really keep us grounded as we go through times that may be overwhelming, such as graduating. Research shows flowers have an immediate impact on happiness and long-term effects on positive moods.

Flowers Keep Us Going - We all know flowers will eventually wilt, however this reminds us of the brevity in life. We must stay proactive in order to flourish, and that's the only way to make the most of yourself.

Include This Graduation Card Message:

A beautiful flower is like nature's gift we've all won and deserve in our own ways. As a graduate, you deserve only the best for all of your hard work and dedication. Life has a lot in store for you, but no matter where your like may take you, never forget the beauty of a flower. Flowers spring up and bloom for our pleasure every year, and although they may fade, just wait a while and their vivid beauty will return again. No matter what you are going through in life, stay proactive. Continue to flourish and you will truly make the most of yourself.

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If you somehow let Mother's Day pass you by without sending Mom anything special, don't fret — it's never too late to send Mom flowers!

For all of the wonderful things Mom has done for you over the years, she deserves some recognition on her special day. Perhaps you were out of town or working too much last week and let Mother's Day pass you by? Sending a gift to mom has never been easier! Simply give your local florist a call and have a spectacular bouquet delivered today, straight to her door — at work or at home!

Mother's Day or not, she won't care if they're a day late, she will be overjoyed to receive a symbol of your love and admiration.

Here are a few arrangements to get you started!

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