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De-Stress With Flower Therapy

“Stop and smell the roses” has long been a saying associated with slowing down and getting rid of the stress of rushing around.  Several recent studies have shown that certain scents can actually alter gene activity and blood chemistry, resulting in reduced stress levels! Many people say how happy they were to receive flowers or

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Fun Ideas for Mother’s Day 2012 in the DC Metro

Published by in Mother's Day on May 7th, 2012

Looking for some “outside the box” fun with Mom this year?  Here are a few ideas to get you started: Sailing Picnic & Afternoon Aboard the American Spirit Schooner Saturday, May 12, 2012 12:30 pm – 3:30pm Enjoy the perfect pleasant afternoon sailing on the Potomac with a tasty picnic, beautiful scenery and new friends!

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Best Administrative Professional Contest (in the DC Metro)

Is your administrative assistant the best in the DC metro?  Then nominate him or her on our Facebook wall to win a free flower bouquet each month for six months. That’s 6 gorgeous flower bouquets.  Just tell us why your admin pro deserves to be recognized!   NOMINATE YOUR ADMIN NOW Some rules: Winner will

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Spring & Summer Flowers

Planning for Valentine’s 2012

It’s February!  That means it’s time to get your Valentine’s Day plans cemented before it’s too late.  In fact, if you’re hoping to score a table at one of the most popular restaurants, it may already be too late.  People have already been making their dinner reservations, and popular places fill up very quickly.  If

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Take a Staycation at your Desk!

Are you overwhelmed with work and the pressures of life?  If so, you might want to take a vacation.  However, that’s not always possible due to your workload or other responsibilities.  One thing you can do, though, is take a short “staycation” at your own desk! What is a staycation?  It’s a relatively new slang

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Decorating with Color (And Flowers)

When it comes to decorating, there are many different little things you can do to subtly change the overall feel of the room.  Changing and mixing colors is one of these little tricks.  While the major colors of a room are what gives it its overall look, it’s the small secondary colors that can give

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Surround Yourself with Flowers

Most people have bought flowers for someone at some point in their lives.  Maybe it was to celebrate a new baby, or maybe it was for a birthday, anniversary, or Valentine’s Day gift.  But how many people buy fresh flowers for themselves?  Many people see this as a splurge or luxury they just can’t afford. 

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Flowers Reduce Stress, According to a Recent Study

“Stop and smell the roses” has long been a saying associated with slowing down and getting rid of the stress of rushing around.  However, did you know that it’s actually more than a saying?  Several recent studies have shown that certain scents can actually alter gene activity and blood chemistry, resulting in reduced stress levels!

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New Year’s 2012 Party Ideas

Published by in Holidays on December 28th, 2011

Are you having a New Year’s Eve party and need some ideas for it?  If so, here are some fun ways for you to ring in the new year! Play games of some sort.  These can include traditional board games, video games like Rock Band, or even drinking games if your guests like to indulge.

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