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October 23, 2018

All About Sweet Pea: April’s Birth Month Flower

You know the old saying, April showers bring May flowers? Well, what about April flowers? Sure, May’s got daffodils and tulips —but April’s birth flower is the Sweet Pea. The Sweet Pea brings to mind a number of connotations, of, well, sweetness, romance, and the fresh start that is symbolized by Spring. Here’s a little more about the crown jewel of April—a flower with a very unique past.   What is April’s Birth Flower? A Little Sweet Pea Background Sweet peas hail from the Mediterranean: Southern Italy, Sicily, and the Aegean Island to be exact. The delicate flower was first documented in 1695 by Francisco Cupani–who passed the seeds along to a Dutch botanist. Later, Henry Eckford, a Scottish horticulturist, brought the plants to Scotland. Eckford gets most of the credit for developing and hybridizing the peas, taking the sweet pea from an obscure wildflower to one of the most recognized flowers of the Victorian era. For his achievement, Eckford even received a Victoria Medal of Honor by the Royal Horticultural Society. As a point of reference, there are now over 250 varieties of sweet pea flowers. They come in red, white, violet, and varying shades of pink. Some are […]

October 22, 2018

Five Thoughtful Corsage Colors for Your Date

When it comes to school dances, girls usually spend a lot of time getting together the perfect outfit together. Her dress, jewelry, shoes, makeup, and hairdo were probably picked out well in advance of the big night. Imagine showing up to see your date looks stunning only to hand her a lifmp, half dead corsage that doesn’t match her dress or style. If you want to impress your date, and her family, knowing how to pick a corsage is an easy way to do it. Maybe you’re thinking, a corsage is just a flower, it’s so unimportant. I really want to impress my date. I want to wow her with something big because I really like her. If that’s the case, you should start by thinking about the small details. Romance is in the details, after all! Think about the things your date likes, think about her personality and try to pick a corsage to march. It’s an inexpensive and special way to tell her you care. So where to start? Start with the easy part–picking out the corsage colors.   Ultra Violet Queen It was Pantone’s 2018 color of the year, after all! Maybe your date is always trendy. […]

October 22, 2018

DIY Halloween Floral Stir Sticks +Bonus Cocktail Recipe

No matter your age, everyone gets to have fun on Halloween! Sure the kids may get to go home with tons of candy, but the adults are in for a real treat, too. Halloween parties are the perfect way to unwind at the end of the month and hang out with your fellow grown-up ghouls. Our flowers are no stranger to being the life of a party (last year we threw a pretty spectacular Monster Mash starring our fall Bouqs) and this time around we’re showing you how to take your Halloween cocktail game to the next level with DIY floral stir sticks! They’re the perfect way to glam-up your guests’ cocktail glasses as you get your booogie on at your Halloween party. Let’s go! 👻 Materials: Short bamboo sticks Floral wire Scissors Tape Flowers – we used a variety of marigolds, roses, carnations, and greenery from our Chai Bouq and Orchard Bouq. Step 1: Trim down your flower stems til they are about 1” long. Step 2: Cut your floral wire to about 6” long. Step 3: Position a couple of flowers on top of a bamboo stick. You’ll want to have the flower buds flush to the top […]

October 22, 2018

Elegant & Fashionable Ways to Wear Real Flowers

Flower fashion never really goes out of style, from a floral patterned dress and embroidered denim to floral accessories. Whether you like to dress elegantly, feminine, masculine, formal, or bright and fun, there’s definitely a floral fashion for you. But what about fresh floral accessories? Whether it’s for a music festival look, a wedding, or just for fun, learning how to wear flowers as jewelry or other accessories just takes a little bit of prep and a love for flowers. Try freshening up one of your outfits with one of these elegant and fashionable ways for men and women to wear real flowers!   Floral Hair Clips Making hair clips out of fresh flowers is a simple way to add fresh flowers to any day. All you need to have on hand are some fresh flowers and bobby pins. To create the pins, all you have to do is trim most of the stem off the flower, pin the flower into the bobby pin, and pin the flowers into your hair wherever you want. This style goes with any hairstyle. It’ll freshen up a braid, liven up your beautiful curls, or give some volume to your gorgeous straight hair. Flower […]

October 21, 2018

5 Flowers for 5 Kinds of Birthday Girls & Guys!

Picture it: You have a friend’s, family member’s, or significant other’s birthday right around the corner, but you can’t decide what to get them. It can be hard to think of the perfect birthday gift to tell someone just how much you love them. That can be a lot of pressure! Especially in situations where the birthday guy or gal seems to already have everything. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be hard to find the perfect gift – all you have to do is send a special bundle of happy birthday roses! At this point, some of you are probably thinking, “Birthday roses? Isn’t that better for a date or an anniversary?” Don’t worry – for every person who would appreciate a Bouq of birthday roses, there are two or three who’d love some other gorgeous bloom. In fact, there’s a different kind of birthday flower for every personality! Whether your loved one is super outdoorsy, a party animal, or a bohemian babe, you can find the perfect type of birthday flower delivery for them – and we’ll tell you how.   Flowers for Your Outdoorsy Friend: Add Succulents You know the type of friend we are talking about – […]

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