Summer offers so many options for celebrating. Whether it is a graduation, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, a wedding, “big” birthdays, or Labor Day, there is always a reason to celebrate. Flowers play a big role in celebrations whether as a gift to an individual or to decorate a space... Continue reading →

Subscriptions may seem like something created by Amazon or a necessity created by a pandemic, but subscription services can be traced back to the 1600s. Initially used to request new releases of printed materials such as newspapers and books, it wasn’t long before other services chose a subscription model. In... Continue reading →

May is an entire month devoted to the recognition and appreciation of the hard work, dedication and guidance of our teachers, nurses, and mothers. These three jobs are often underappreciated, yet so important to all of us. Now is a great time to provide them special attention and expressions of... Continue reading →

April is prom month, where every teen has an opportunity to shine in their best formal attire. That formal attire extends beyond the dress or suit to accessories, such as a corsage, boutonniere, or other wearable floral arrangement. Adding flowers to formal attire is a centuries old tradition that continues... Continue reading →

The role of women in modern society is affected by many factors and constantly evolving. Modern womanhood, particularly for members of the middle class, includes a new level of freedom, thanks to improved access to education, recreation, and white-collar jobs. In previous generations, women had not been able to enjoy... Continue reading →

Flowers have spoken a language of their own for hundreds of years. When we didn’t have the words, we used flowers to show our love and appreciation for others. Individual flowers, often casually plucked, were given to cheer people up or show appreciation for a person or their action. Artfully... Continue reading →

Have you heard? We’re ringing in the new year with the 2023 Pantone color of the year, Viva Magenta, and we are so excited! Unlike the last few colors, Viva Magenta acknowledges the return to nature and more natural colors as movements around climate change, sustainability, and land protection become... Continue reading →

The year might be coming to an end, but we shouldn’t let that make us sad. The last six weeks of the calendar year are filled with so many holidays that we are constantly reminded of all that we have. Do you see it? Can you feel it? The love... Continue reading →

November is National Gratitude month and combined with Thanksgiving is a great time to reflect on how we are thankful and grateful for the people and things in our lives. Many people use meditation or a gratitude journal to practice gratitude. Others find ways to volunteer in the community as... Continue reading →

October is well known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but did you know that, on average, every two minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer? There are over 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States alone and the World Health Organization lists breast cancer as the most... Continue reading →