To listen to some kids today, you’d think school was torture.  But then to hear some parents and grandparents talk, it seems like school today is a breeze compared to what it was “back in the day.”  Is school harder than it used to be?  Well, that depends on how you look at it.

One thing [...]

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 [...]

Saying thank you is more than just being polite

Telling someone thank you is not only good manners, but it is also one of the ways we build relationships with people.  For many little things, simply saying “thanks” or “thank you” is all that is necessary.  However, sometimes simply saying thanks isn’t quite enough.  In these [...]

During the warmer months, many people enjoy spending time outdoors on their patio.  If you’re one of these people, you know how nice it is to be comfortable while outdoors.  Creating an outdoor oasis is important if you plan on spending a lot of time outside, especially if you plan [...]

Fathers Day Fun

Looking for a special way to spend Father’s Day this year? Here are some ideas of ways to spend some family time with Dad on Father’s Day in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.

Fathers Day Brunch
Take Dad out to brunch this Father’s Day. Here are some suggested restaurants with special dining and [...]

Cheers to You - Fresh!

When it comes to floral gifts, consumers rely most frequently on their local florists, according to recent research conducted by The Michael Cohen Group. The reasons abound, including the scope of florists’ professional experience, product quality and convenience.

Rebecca Cole, professional floral designer and co-host of Discovery Channel’s Surprise by Design, [...]

Flowers for Relaxing

Ever feel like life is so stressful that you can’t possibly de-stress in a few minutes?  But we think pampering yourself with small luxuries every now and then can bring big returns in any de-stressing quest.  

Create a Soothing “Island”

Think textures.   Soft, smooth, snuggly fabrics. 
Think aromas.  Well-scented candles and flowers can be “layered” for [...]

Anniversary Date Ideas, Food, Fun & Flowers

When it’s time to celebrate the milestones in your relationship, living in the DC Metro areas means you have a plethora of venues and adventures to choose from!  We’d like to offer some “Best” lists to help you mix and match, from our sources at the Washington Post, Yelp [...]

Why Do We So Often Think of Mom? So Many Reasons!

Let’s face it, our mothers are constantly in our thoughts, often popping in at the most unexpected times.  What triggers those random memories and make us pick up the phone and call or dig out the old photographs?  Day-to-day chores, new experiences, smells, tastes, [...]

Mother

When we think of our mothers, most of us are able to think of ways that she overcame bad odds, protected us, fought for us, struggled to make our lives better and gave more of herself than was probably healthy for her.   We know Mom is our hero.  We have our stories, our personal history [...]