Relaxing Lavender Roses

Stress seems like a constant in our world.  Whether we’re stressing over work, technology, a relationship, money, or something small like a stain on the carpet, stress is almost always in our lives.  But there are many ways to combat stress, and one of those ways is with flower therapy.

You’ve probably heard [...]

Uh-Oh. Sorry About That.

It can be difficult to say you’re sorry.  No one really wants to admit to being wrong.  But sometimes we are, and sometimes someone else thinks we are, so it’s important to know how to apologize with grace and dignity. Saying you’re sorry can save your relationship, smooth over family troubles, [...]

Roses Are Favored Among All the Flowers

Roses Help Heal Wounded Soldiers

On Valentine’s Day this year, wounded troops recuperating at Walter Reed Army Medical Center received a nice Valentine’s Day surprise. Volunteers from Freedom Alliance, a military support organization, hand delivered roses to the soldiers in their rooms on Sunday.

“Recovering from wounds sustained in battle [...]

Flowers in Movies - Classic!

Roses represent lost love in “Youth Without Youth,” Francis Ford Coppola’s new movie, starring Tim Roth.

Brilliant red petals also command attention in the poster for “Love in the Time of Cholera,” by director Mike Newell, based on Gabriel García Márquez’s novel.

Moviemakers have often used the beauty and symbolism of flowers [...]

Yellow Roses - A DC Metro Favorite

1)  Roses smell wonderful.

2)  Roses look beautiful.

3)  Roses make us feel loved.

4)  Roses make you look good.

5)  Getting roses at the office gives us something for show and tell.

6)  Getting roses to celebrate a happy event just makes us happier.

7)  Everyone should get roses at least once in [...]

Reach Out With Flowers

In the age of computers, emails, cell phone texts, Twitter & Facebook, we reach out electronically with words on a screen.   Some days it seems we don’t make human physical contact a priority.  We are too busy or too far away from the people who matter most to us.  Taking the [...]

Peace, Love & Flower Power

The 40th anniversary of Woodstock has sparked a renewed interest in hippie culture, tie dye, rock and roll, and flower power.

The Woodstock Festival was a music festival, billed as “An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music”, held at Max Yasgur’s 600 acre dairy farm in the rural town [...]

One Piece At a Time - Going Green

At MyFlorist, one way we try to care for our environment is by working to reduce, reuse and recycle - #4 on the EPA Pick Five. 

Reduce

We use a programmable thermostat to manage heating and cooling zones.
We have equipped our delivery vans with GPS navigators, which helps us [...]

Founders, Owners & Operators

MyFlorist was built on one couple’s passion for flowers, business, and helping people. Brad and Penha Parker feel passionate about helping our customers express feelings through the natural beauty of flowers in the easiest and best way possible.

To achieve this goal, MyFlorist orders the best quality flowers from around the world [...]

Remember Italy?   The whole experience, sights, sounds, smells, tastes…   Or perhaps Italy is on your list of places to visit when time or budget allows.   Whatever the case, creating a little Italy at home is not difficult.   Create an intimate atmosphere at home this weekend.   We break it down into two easy steps.

Step One: Plan The [...]