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Easter Flowers

Easter Baskets

Ask your florist to deliver an Easter basket full of flowers in pastel shades and the softest yellows, peaches, warm pinks, creamy whites and subtle greens.

Energy of Flowers

See Jayme Barrett explain the floral energies in the video. Read more ...

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  • Thanksgiving FlowersAccessorize a large table by placing a long, narrow centerpiece in the center of the table. Add a few smaller accent pieces or candles on each side of the arrangement for an added effect.
  • Ask your florist to create a centerpiece in a treasured family vase or bowl, or in seasonal pieces such as a cornucopia or a utility vase surrounded by dry corn cobs.
  • To create a lot of drama and variety, place a topiary at one end of the table leading to a cluster of small potted plants, then two smaller topiaries with candles leading to a tray of votive candles and flower petals, and so on...
  • Ask your florist to use vegetables or fruits as accents in your floral arrangement.
  • Garnish your serving trays with flowers and greens.
  • Scatter colorful fall leaves, flowers and votive candles along the center of your dining table.
  • Float flowers in crystal wine glasses.
  • Place a single long-stem rose on each plate to welcome your guests to the table.
  • Decorate small desserts with flowers or make an ice ring with flowers to chill champagne or wine.
  • Ask your florist to design the arrangements for your buffet table on several different levels to keep the eye flowing all along the table.
  • Place a garland of fruit, flowers and fall foliage over your front door.
 

Flower Meanings

Orchid = Delicate Beauty

Orchid Flowers

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Floral Designs

Gratitude Floral Designs

A low, clustered floral arrangement in all shades of pink symbolizes opening the heart and making others more receptive to you. Start and end the day counting your blessings, by placing this floral design of gratitude on a nightstand, dresser or in the kitchen.

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Florists have always known that flowers make people happy, and now scientific research proves flower power. Aboutflowers.com highlights university research proving the emotional and behavioral benefits of flowers and plants. Rutgers research shows that the presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects social behavior in a positive manner far beyond what is normally believed. Another Rutgers study demonstrates that flowers ease depression, inspire social networking and refresh memory as we age. A Harvard study reveals that people feel more compassionate toward others, have less worry and anxiety, and feel less depressed when fresh cut flowers are present in the home. And a Texas A&M study demonstrates that workers' idea generation, creative performance and problem-solving skills improve substantially in workplace environments that include flowers and plants.

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