Floral Designs of the Thirteen American Colonies
"Hamilton" is dropping on Disney+ this Friday! Although I haven't seen the musical yet, I sing the songs all the time. They are so infectious! Another musical that takes place during colonial times is "1776" which became a movie in
Our Favorite Flowers Right Now
While we have access to many flowers all year long with very little difference in pricing, there are some flowers that are still very seasonal. One of the most requested flowers is the peony. It's easy to see why, but
Into the Wild Flowers of Alaska
I read the book, "Into the Wild," and then saw the movie, because it was about a local boy. Chris McCandless graduated from Woodson HS in Fairfax, VA just a few years after I graduated from Fort Hunt HS in
Spanish Flowers as La Liga Returns
We visited my youngest son a couple of years ago when he lived in Spain. For me, the best part of the trip was E-man escorting us around his adopted city. It's hard not to fall in love with Spain--the
The Flowers of “Gone with the Wind”
One Christmas break when I was a little girl, I picked up "Gone with the Wind" and started reading it. I didn't put it down for three days straight. I only surfaced to eat dinner with the family. Like every
Small Businesses During the Pandemic
We are all going to have a story, just like we did after 9/11. "The moment I realized life was going to change, maybe forever." For me it was late Thursday night, March 19, 2020. A friend texted me and
Virginia Is Reopening
I read that headline and feel like it should read "Spring Is Coming." Since families couldn't get together on Easter, the unofficial spring kick-off was announced with a sputter instead of fireworks. We haven't had much of a spring between
When Will Stimulus Checks Be Deposited?
(And other random musings during quarantine.) As you all know, we actually aren't totally quarantined. Fantasy Floral is still open and delivering--no contact deliveries and curbside pick-ups with sterilized vases. It's just Trevor and I at the shop now, and
Gift Basket Delivery
We get it! Everyone is making the wise decision to stay home. Flowers are wonderful to brighten home and spirits, but food is what you really need! We're here for you! Need dinner or something to make movie night or
What to Do When Stuck at Home (part 2)
You’re quarantined at home, and there are only so many movies you can watch. We’ve got some unique ideas for what to do when stuck at home, and of course they’re all related to flowers! Dried Flower Projects Drying the Flowers There are