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5 Unique Floral Gift Ideas

Whether you’re hoping to surprise your special someone, or thinking of little gifts you could giveaway at your big event, a floral gift is always a good idea. Sure, you might be thinking, what else is there to do with flowers than to tie them up with a ribbon? Contrary to popular belief, there’s an …

An Introduction to the Boutonnière

The idea of ladies using flowers to adorn themselves is a commonplace concept for most. However, gentlemen can use a bit of flora as well. Not just for weddings, using a boutonnière can create a debonair and gallant look when added to the right suit. What exactly is a boutonnière? Simple put, a boutonnière is …

Perfectly Pretty in Pink

Because pink symbolizes love, it is a natural choice for many brides picking their wedding colours. The best quality of the colour pink is that it comes in so many different shades—hot pink, carnation pink, tickle-me-pink, magenta, bubblegum pink—it is an incredibly versatile colour. When it comes to wedding flowers, pink is a great choice …

Five Gift Ideas for the Romantic in Your Life

Your special someone deserves something special, particularly if they are a romantic at heart. Romantic people tend to yearn for love that is pictured in movies, music, and other art forms. They long to be kissed under an umbrella in the rain, or danced under a full moon. Romantic often have a huge heart, but …

Tips for an Unforgettable Anniversary

After a few years of being in a relationship, it’s difficult to come up with new ideas that put that look of surprise on your significant other’s face anniversary after anniversary. We recognize this difficulty, which is why we’re offering up these tips to make sure your next anniversary is even more memorable than your …

The Secret Language of Flowers

Do you speak floriography, the language of flowers? From time immemorial, the gift of flowers has been humankind’s way of showing love, care, and friendship to others. But did you know there’s an actual language of flowers, a cryptic code with layered meanings? What does it mean to give a yellow rose to a friend? …

Garlic and Sage? The Origins of the Modern Bridal Bouquet

A Brief History of the Bridal Bouquet Brides of all ages, from hundreds of different countries with thousands of different traditions have tended to have one thing in common. It has often been customary for the bride to carry a flowers as a bouquet, or to have flowers or plants woven into her hair or …