Why Flowers Help Us Communicate

Published by in Sending Flowers on June 19th, 2013

The Language of FlowersA return to the Victorian era of the language of flowers is suddenly becoming very trendy. Several novels have recently been published on the language of flowers, even making the New York Times Bestseller list.  Interest started to spark after Kate Middleton told the world that she had designed her wedding bouquet to “convey a personal message.” Kate is said to have used a stem of myrtle that came from the plant of Queen Victoria, and is the emblem of marriage and love in her bouquet.

Flowers have long been a device to help us communicate our emotions and sentiments. The first known flower dictionary was published in France in 1818, but there are references in the Bible and recent research detailing secret flower codes date back to the Middle Ages. Shakespeare often used flowers in his plays to send a message, like the passage from Hamlet, “There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance.”

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Father’s Day Stories that we Love

Published by in Father's Day on June 12th, 2013

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Father’s Day is June 16, which means you’ve got less than a week to find Dad a gift that isn’t yet another tie!  Father’s Day is one of the few times a year when many families gather together to visit and catch up.  Even though it’s close to Mother’s Day, which does often seem to be the bigger holiday, a lot of people still make the trip home, especially if they don’t live that far from their parents.  One of the best aspects of Father’s Day is listening to Dad tell some of his great stories.

Some of these stories are classics.  He might reminisce about when he first learned he was going to be a father (or a father again).  Maybe he has some special memories or favorite times he spent with each of his kids.  Some of these might be a little embarrassing for you, but that’s okay—if your dad loves them, then they’re special, and there’s no reason to be embarrassed by that.

Dad might also have stories about family vacations or things he did with your mom before the kids were born.  There’s even a chance this will involve bringing out the photo albums or watching old home movies.  Listening to Dad tell his favorite stories, even if they’re stories we’ve heard before, is something magical.  It’s these great stories and memories that will remember for years and will tell our children and grandchildren about, especially the ones that might not get to meet their grandfather or great-grandfather.

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Why It’s Important to Celebrate Milestones

Published by in Anniversary, Celebrations on June 5th, 2013

myflorist_milestoneLife has many different milestones.  Some are very personal, while others are seen as a rite of passage that almost everyone goes through.  No matter which type of milestone you’ve recently accomplished, it’s very important to celebrate them.  This gives us a sense of achievement and helps propel us on to reaching that next milestone.  It also gives you a chance to rest on your laurels for just a moment, to say “hey, I accomplished something!”

Some milestones we achieve without really knowing it or remembering them.  These include things like our first steps and first word.  Thankfully, our parents almost always record these early milestones so we can look back on them later.  Celebrating your anniversary, especially the first, tenth, twenty-fifth, and fiftieth, is a great milestone in your life.  Give your spouse a gift, go out to dinner, or spend the day doing something special for just the two of you.

There are many other personal milestones you might want to celebrate—getting married, having children, getting a new job, getting a promotion, fulfilling one of your life-long goals.  Be sure to celebrate these milestones in style.  Don’t let even the smallest one go by without at least acknowledging it in some way.  Reaching a milestone is an important part of going through life, and there’s no reason not to celebrate each and every one.

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Expressing Your Feelings

Published by in Thank You on May 29th, 2013

expressThere are a number of ways you can express your feelings.  Some of these ways are big, complex gestures involving gifts, flowers, and expensive dinners.  But some are simple and straightforward, and they can actually be more romantic.  You also don’t have to worry about things going wrong.  The more complex your plans are, the more likely something won’t go quite right.  So how do you go about expressing your feelings?

•    If you want to show her you love her, take her out to a romantic dinner at her favorite restaurant or cook her favorite meal for her.

•    dozen red roses say “I love you” in a simple, elegant way.

•    Go with what you know she loves and enjoys.  If you’re trying to decide between her favorite restaurant and an expensive place you’re not sure about, go with her favorite.  Of course, if she’s talked about a new place or has mentioned wanting to try a restaurant, then go with that.  Stay with what you know.  Apply this rule to expressing yourself through gifts, movie choice, etc.

•    When writing out a card or preparing your declaration of love (and yes, some men to practice what they’re going to say, especially if they’re doing something like proposing), don’t get caught up in flowery language.  Say what’s in your heart.

•    Finally, just be yourself!  Nothing is better than that.  Don’t try to be someone you’re not.  She’s not there because she expects you to transform into this other person, she’s there because she wants to be with you.

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Great Plants to Green Up Your Work Space

Published by in Flowers, Plants & Gift Baskets on May 22nd, 2013

Ismyflorist_greenplants your office looking a little drab and colorless?  One way of making your office a little brighter and a little more alive is to get a few green plants.  These plants will look great, and they may even make your office feel a little cooler and more soothing, too.

While we often think of the color blue as the color associated with cooling, soothing things (water, for example), green can actually create these feelings, too.  Green plants, especially, can help make our homes and offices seem a little cooler.  While they don’t actually do anything to change the temperature, just seeing them helps us believe we’re a bit cooler than we actually are.

Any green plant will do to help create this effect.  Ivy is very popular because of the way it hangs over the side of its pot.  This is a particularly nice effect if you put it in a hanging pot.  Moss Rose, a nice flowering green plant, also looks great.  If you want a green plant that is both nice to look at and has a practical use, go with an aloe plant.  If you get a burn, just break off one of the plant’s green leaves and smear the inside cream on it—you’ll feel relief in no time.

These are just a few of the cool and soothing green plants you might want to add to your office during the hot summer months.  Of course, be sure to keep them well watered—plants hate the heat just as much as we do!

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Romantic Ways to Say I Love You

Published by in Anniversary on May 15th, 2013

MyFlorist_Love YouWhen it comes to saying “I love you,” there are a number of different ways to do it.  Doing it in a large romantic way is definitely appropriate for your anniversary, especially if it’s one of the big ones.  Here are a few great romantic ways of telling your spouse how much you love them.

Dedicate a song to her.  If you’re somewhere with a live band, ask if they will play the song you danced to at your wedding or a song that’s special to the two of you.  You could also call your favorite radio station and have a song dedicated to her.

Send a dozen red roses to her office to show all of her coworkers how you feel.

Leave her little notes all over the place—slip on in her purse, in a kitchen cabinet, in her coat pocket… anywhere unexpected.

Recreate your first date in detail.  Show her that you remember exactly how you met or where you first had dinner together.  Pull out all the stops!

Create something for her.  There’s nothing quite like a handmade, one of a kind gift you made with her in mind.

You don’t have to do anything flashy.  Lean in, give her a soft kiss, and whisper it in her ear.  Nothing could be more romantic!

These are just a few very romantic ways of telling someone you love them.  Flowers, of course, are always a great way of saying the L-word.  Let us deliver some beautiful anniversary flowers in Washington, DC.

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Why We Love to Give Mom Flowers

Published by in Mother's Day, Sending Flowers on May 8th, 2013
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Mother’s Day Movies You Can Watch with Mom

Published by in Mother's Day on April 30th, 2013

myflorist_mammamiaWhat are you doing for Mother’s Day this year?  Some people like to take their mom out for a big celebration, but some families like to keep it more low-key.  Some moms just want to relax on Mother’s Day with their family.  If you’re planning a quiet Mother’s Day, how about watching one of these great movies together?

Terms of Endearment – A great movie featuring a mother and daughter played by Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger.

Stop!  Or My Mom Will Shoot – If you want a comedy, this 1992 film featuring a detective’s mother may not be the best movie ever, but it’s certainly good enough to keep you laughing for an hour.

Erin Brockovich – This film about a single mom (Julia Roberts) blowing the whistle on a California power company won a number of awards when it was released in 2000.

Hairspray – Both the original and more recent movie versions of this musical feature some great singing from Tracey Turnblad and her mother Edna (who is played by a man in both versions).

Mamma Mia! – Another great musical that revolves around the mother and daughter pair of Donna (Meryl Streep) and Sophie (Amanda Seyfried).

Freaky Friday – Another movie with several different remakes, this film features a mom and daughter who switch bodies and then have to deal with each other’s daily routines.

Of course, if your mom has a favorite movie, you might want to watch it with her, even if it doesn’t have anything to do with mothers and daughters.  It’s her special day, so let her decide!  Just don’t forget to give her a beautiful bouquet of Mother’s Day flowers delivered in Washington DC.

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Things Admin Pros Do That We Never Notice

Published by in Admin Pro Day on April 18th, 2013

myf_Administrative-Professionals-Day-2012Wednesday, April 24, is Administrative Professionals Day, and the entire week of April 22 through April 26 is Admin Pro week.  This is the time of year to thank those who keep our offices running smoothly.  While these professionals usually have a fairly long, detailed job description, there’s a lot that they do that’s not outlined.  Here are some things they do that we might never notice.

They’re your gatekeepers.  You might have dozens of people trying to see you every day, but you only meet or talk with the most important ones.  Your assistant handles the others.

They’re often in charge of office parties, and that’s more work than you might think.  Next time a cake and punch magically appears for someone’s birthday, make sure to thank your admin pro for making it happen (if he or she did, of course—find out).

They always make sure there are plenty of office supplies available.  Most people don’t question this unless there aren’t any extra pens or sticky notes.  A good admin pro will make sure you never notice the lack of office supplies because there won’t be a lack.

They pick up the slack.  If anyone in your office has too much on their plate, it’s the administrative professional who often ends up handling some of those tasks, especially the more time-consuming ones.  It’s rare that a major event or project happens without an admin pro’s involvement.

These are just a few things your administrative professionals do that you might not realize.  Be sure to thank them on April 24 with a bouquet of amazing administrative professionals day flowers and gifts in Washington, DC.

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Sending Flowers is Still a Classic Way to Show Good Manners

Published by in The Power of Flowers on April 9th, 2013

myflorist-imageThere are a lot of different ways of showing good manners.  You can say please and thank you, hold the door for others, and use proper etiquette at the table.  One other way of showing good manners is to send flowers.  It’s a classic way of showing you have good manners.

One of the traditional ways of telling someone congratulations is by sending flowers.  People have sent large bouquets of flowers to say “good job” or “contragulations on a job well done” for getting a promotion, completing a large project, or landing a new client.  Congratulating someone for something like this is considered good manners, and one of the best ways of doing so is sending flowers.

It’s also good manners to acknowledge someone’s loss.  Again, sending sympathy flowers is a good way of doing so.  There are many different types of sympathy flowers you can send, including casket sprays, wreaths, and potted plants.

It’s also a sign of good manners to acknowledge someone’s birthday or anniversary.  Often people will send flowers as a gift, especially for a girl’s birthday.

If you know someone who is going through an illness or major health concern, you may want to send them flowers.  This is more than just a show of good manners—knowing that there are people out there who care about them can help someone recover or at least make their illness not seem quite so bad.

Let us help you show good manners with some of our beautiful bouquets in Washington, DC.

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