On August 19th, I had the pleasure of attending the 65th annual Arkansas Florists Association Annual Convention. With a theme like Wild Wilde Masquerade, I had no doubts that the florals would be gorgeous. And they did not disappoint. In fact, the designs were breathtaking. Take a look at a few the centerpieces for the banquet:
Archives for August 2017
Your Favorite Flowers That Are Acutally Shrubs
Sure, all flowers grow from the ground, but many of your favorites come from shrubs and aren’t your standard annuals or perennials. These flowering shrubs can be a highlight to your landscape as well as your flower arrangements. [Read more…]
Flower Spotlight: Sunflower
The sunflower isn’t unusual. It’s normally not a flower that people go bonkers over trying to get. It’s actually quite common, and some may wonder how it even finds its way from the field into arrangements. Those who overlook its beauty don’t realize that they are missing out on a pretty awesome flower! [Read more…]
Fun Ideas for Back to School Flowers
The time has come to start a new school year. Some will be starting school for the very first time, while others will only be settling into a new classroom. After a summer packed full of fun, getting back into a routine can be stressful for kids and teachers alike. Send them a little something to brighten up the day, and remind them that you are thinking of them, even while they are at school. [Read more…]
Flowers and Ice Cream
I recently had the pleasure of attending the 2017 Tennessee State Florists’ Association Floral Expo. During the show, the association hosted an awesome luncheon filled with some amazing floral arrangements of all kinds. However, there was only one arrangement that really got me thinking, “I need a strawberry milkshake, ASAP!” [Read more…]
Top 10 Flowers to Send for Friendship Day
National Friendship Day takes place the first Sunday in August. According to the Friendship Day website, “Friendship Day is a revered occasion for friends all over the world. It is a day when people express love and heartfelt feelings for their best friends and buddies and promise to stand by them at all times in all circumstances.” If you are looking for the perfect flowers to send to your best friend, here is our list of Top 10 Flowers to Send for Friendship Day. [Read more…]
5 Reasons to Send Flowers August ’17
This month we wanted to give a few reasons to send that are a little out of the ordinary. Find out how you can send flowers, tell jokes, and celebrate some lucky ladies all in this month’s Reasons to Send! [Read more…]