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February 14, 2020

A Valentine’s Day Poem Dedicated to You

Will you be our Valentine every year? This Valentine’s Day poem is just for you, from your fans at The Bouqs Co.   You share with full hearts, Emotion that stems from fresh flowers, It brings you close when apart, Giving love is your power.   You send compassion each occasion, Proving positives attract, We see kindness in your arrangements, And thought we’d send some right back.   You have unquestionable taste, Haute looks that bloom in all seasons, The way you curate your vase, Is worthy of a floral museum.   From flowers for the fam, To bouquets for your besties, Always styled for the ‘Gram, You’re a fashion icon, no question.   You care for your world, Its environs and people. You spend time saving the earth, And hang with your girls on the weekend.   From your generous spirit, To your kind, giving soul, For your heartwarming gifting, From a heart made of gold.   Your flowers have meaning, Sincere wishes of love. You send feelings of healing, With blooms and fresh buds.   To our precious praisers of plants, Fellow followers of freesias, You sweethearts of succulents, Spreading joy like zebrinas.   You have a romance […]

February 13, 2020

Parrot Tulips – The Feathered Flowers

For the flowers most likely to be called extra, parrot tulips are definitely doing the most. Not quite as spectacularly bedazzled as every outfit Lizzo owns, these artful blooms are just as naturally stunning. The ornately winged petals of parrot tulips look like organic flower sculptures. They blend bold colors into natural floral craftsmanship. Why They’re Called Parrot Tulips One of the earliest recorded mentions of parrot tulips comes from a 17th century text by the famous French engraver Nicolas Robert. He’s known for the scientific accuracy of his early botanical paintings. Robert called this new breed of tulips perroquet de trois couleurs, meaning a parrot of three colors. Whether he actually coined the name remains an enduring mystery. Interestingly, historians and horticulturists can’t seem to agree on why they’re called parrot tulips. One school of thought believes it’s because of their feathered petals. Another believes it may be for the shape of their bloom which looks like a parrot’s beak. Maybe they’re named parrot tulips because of certain color combinations that are loud AF. Turn up the tulips. Popular Parrot Tulips Black Parrot This fragrant, dark purple flower is the picture of elegance. Black parrot tulips create textured contrast with […]

February 11, 2020

Scabiosa ⁠— A Nominee for Best Supporting Flower

Always ready for their close-up, let’s give a standing ovation to a flower long overdue to take a bow. The headliners of your bouquet shine their brightest thanks to the stunning performance of the scabiosa flower. Scabiosas may not get top billing, but these long-lasting beauties take on their roles accessorizing flawless flower arrangements. What’s in a Name? Behind the Meaning of Scabiosa The name scabiosa is rooted in the latin word scabere meaning “to scratch.” While aloe is the most famous plant for healing skin, the scabiosa flower had practical holistic uses in the past. For generations, it was used as a treatment for a range of skin conditions. That said, scabiosas scratch our itch for complementary blooms to help focus the floral spotlight. For a flower that’s manicured for flawless flower arrangements, scabiosa nails it.  Scabiosa Facts When you look deeper into your bouquet past the  flowers, you’ll see just how much there is to absolutely love about scabiosas. Scabiosas have a long-lasting vase life, especially when they’re farm-fresh. They grow in a diverse range of environments including mountainous regions of Africa, Caucasus Mountains and a yellow scabiosa grows in both the Swiss Alps and Western Australia. A variety of scabiosa has roots in the […]

February 06, 2020

What’s the Story with the Forever Rose?

For generations, the only way to preserve your flowers was to dry them. That was until the forever rose changed Valentine’s Day flowers. Roses that last a lifetime of love transform bouquets that capture each moment into keepsakes that endure. A forever rose is cut at the ideal blooming stage and infused with secret preservatives that keep their fresh look. Each proprietary formula for preservation helps the roses hold form and freshness longer than their vase life.   The grandeur of forever roses is in the presentation as well. Popular brands of forever roses come delicately packed in luxury hat boxes. They’re basically the Gucci loafers of romantic flowers.  They may not be around forever-ever, but this flower trend is engineered to stick around for a bit.   Alternatives to a Forever Rose The forever rose is having its moment as a gift that represents eternal love. Like romantic jewelry, these flowers are a sentimental gift and a fashionable accessory ready for the ‘Gram. That said, fresh flower bouquets turn our homes into curated art galleries of fresh flowers. From their first bud, flowers grow and fully blossom under the shining canopy of sunlight. Like the perfect sundress, framed by amazing lighting […]

February 05, 2020

The Bouqs Co. Galentine’s Day Party Recap

Happy Galentine’s Day! No matter when you’re reading this, everyday is Galentine’s Day when you have strong, supportive friends who cheer you on every day of the year. We wanted to bring that girl-powered energy into the real world so that women around Los Angeles could come together and celebrate their love for friendship and flowers. To make the night even more exciting, we centered our party around watching the latest episode of ‘The Bachelor’ and co-hosted the event with Ashley Iaconetti. We made sure the get-together empowered women from all aspects, so we held the event at the new AllBright women’s coworking space on Melrose Ave. The space is not only beautiful, but it is also decorated by women designers, adorned with art created by women, and they also use spirits from women-run distilleries. You can find out more about AllBright’s mission here. The flowers were all arranged and designed by our in-house florist Kaylyn Hewitt, who was assisted by Katelyn Sandy of Urban Flora. They designed a stunning, three-dimensional flower wall for attendees to take photos in front of. All around the space, flowers were the star of the show also at the bar, on the tables, and […]

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