Putting Family First
The amazing benefits of putting family first and offering living wages
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
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
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
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
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
What to Do When Stuck at Home (part 1)
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! DIY Bouquets Price If you are local, Fantasy
Easter Flowers
Paragraph In Your Easter Bonnet In Your Easter Bonnet My great grandmother lived with us for the last half of my childhood. She was born in 1893 and saw transportation go from horse and buggy, to Model T, to airplanes, to launching into