I came across this very informative video about what you get when you order Valentine’s Day roses from some popular online vendors & and a local florist.  See for yourself who came out ahead.
Another reason to buy from your local florist.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjITsXygPbw

 

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The Meaning of Roses…

3 February 2010

I don’t think a day goes by that someone asks the question about the meaning of the different colors of roses. We usually get a call after some unsuspecting husband or boyfriend gives  colored roses to his significant other. It almost always happens because we make the suggestion since the majority of men tend to [...]

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I love tulips…

18 January 2010

Tulips are on my top ten list of favorite flowers. This time of the year when it’s bitter cold outside, tulips just warm my soul. Tulips are botanically known as Tulipa & are members of the Liliaceae family. Close flower relatives include lilies, lilies of the valley, Gloriosas, hyacinths, grape hyacinths & stars of Bethlehem. [...]

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Mum’s The Word

27 October 2009

Fall is a glorious time of the year with all the trees changing colors & dropping their beautiful leaves. It is a time for family & friends to gather & celebrate the abundance we have all been blessed with. While saving money in today’s economy is on everyone’s mind,  you don’t have to skip the [...]

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In lieu of donations, send flowers 1 year later.

15 September 2009

A timeless tradition in the Greek Orthodox faith is the forty day  and then one year Memorial Service following a death. Up until now I never gave this practice a second thought. The way it’s done,  forty days after the death of a loved one,  family & friends gather at church for a brief service [...]

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Calling all Cat People…

10 September 2009

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, lilies are considered highly toxic to cats.  It has not been deterermined how exactly but eating a lily  causes renal failure in cats.  Lilies are not toxic to humans or dogs. Pass this along to all your friends who own cats.

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the 3/50 project

25 August 2009

Every once in a while I come across an idea that totally captivates me. The 3/50 project did just that when I read about it. This is the brain child of retail consultant & speaker Cynthia Baxter. On her website www.the350project.net,  she asks the simple question: “What 3 independently owned business’s would you miss if [...]

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More benefits of flowers & plants.

15 August 2009

There are some interesting findings how flowers & plants affect productivity in the workplace. An internationally recognized research team at Texas A & M University did a study & came up with these findings. Problem solving skills, ideas generation & creative performance improve substantially in workplace environments with flowers. Specifically, both men & women who [...]

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Flowers are a waste of money…they die!

12 August 2009

Nothing upsets a flower lover more than this comment. Now there is research that proves the contrary. Behavioral research from Rutgers University shows that flowers create happiness & instant delight for those who receive them. After living with flowers, study participants reported increased enjoyment & life satisfaction. Another study from Harvard University reveals that people [...]

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“I always wanted to own a flower shop”

20 July 2009

Those of us that own flower shops constantly hear this from customers that love the way our shops look & smell. Well growing up I always wanted to own a diner! I grew up in the restaurant business. Remember “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”? Well my family was like that only smaller. My 2 brothers [...]

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