Flowers and Plants that Are Calming
A good friend texted me this morning. She was stressed because of the elections and anxious about the aftermath. So today I thought we'd explore flowers and plants that are calming and create healthy spaces for us to live and
Fall Decorations
The holiday season is upon us! Our neighborhood has an active Facebook page, and Halloween has been a hot topic. I was also talking to my mom the other day about Thanksgiving. We're still not sure what that is going
Sunflowers
What is it about sunflowers that just makes everyone smile? For me, I think it's the cheerful bright yellow color and the fact that they look like mini suns! Who doesn't love getting an arrangement full of sunshine? While we are
Our Favorite Flowers Right Now
After a spring and summer of full headed, brightly colored, garden flowers such as hydrangeas, peonies, and roses, we love seeing fall's bounty emerging. From the deep jewel tones to the playful textures that mark this crisp cool season, these
Happiest Minds
I read a headline this morning about an Indian company called Happiest Minds. Their IPO received a huge initial response, "making it one of India's most successful first-time share sales of this decade." During this time of lockdowns and isolation,
The Circle of Life
Between last week and this week, I've taken a lot of orders for sympathy arrangements. Those phone calls are sometimes emotionally tough for me. Then I get an order for baby shower flowers, and I hear Elton John singing. "But the
Flowers Grow Right Through the Cracks
I was listening to NPR this morning driving into work. They were interviewing Katy Perry about her latest album, "Smile." As the interview was ending, a clip of her song, "Resilient," came on with these lyrics, I am resilient, born to
Same Day Delivery
When I first started at Fantasy Floral, our delivery fees were the same no matter when the order was placed. As business grew, same day orders put a short-term strain on our resources. We added a $2 same day delivery
Fathers and Daughters
I've been thinking about my dad a lot for some reason. He passed on a number of years ago. My kids knew him as Pa Bear, a name they bestowed on him when they could barely talk. He was the
Dear 2020 Bride
Since March we've had many brides change their plans with us. Some have postponed, and postponed again. Some have canceled indefinitely or rescheduled for next year. Others have switched plans altogether opting for a small living room ceremony with just