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The Beauty of Lotus

Friday, October 3rd, 2008 Luba

Lotus is one of the most unique flowers there is and it's life cycle is truly fascinating. It grows in the mud of ponds similar to water lilies. During the ... Read more..

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A Different Kind of Seeing Eye Dog

Monday, September 29th, 2008 Luba

I was driving to work earlier last week and heard this fascinating story on the radio that I thought I'd share with the rest of you. In the U.K. there ... Read more..

Posted in Pets | 4 Comments »

Fall is on It’s Way

Monday, September 15th, 2008 Luba

With summer almost behind us,  I was really not looking forward to the rain and cold days that the NW has to offer. Summer being one of my favorite seasons ... Read more..

Posted in Flowers, Gift Ideas, My Favorite Gift | 1 Comment »

Baby’s First Flowers

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 Luba

A good friend of mine had a baby boy last week. As soon as I heard the news, I went online and ordered her a nice flower arrangement. When she ... Read more..

Posted in Everything Baby, Flowers, Gift Ideas | No Comments »

Glad to Get Them

Friday, August 15th, 2008 Luba

When you first lay eyes on the Vibrant Yellow Basket, you will notice the beautiful Gladiolas in the arrangement. Did you know that the gladiola was named to honor the ... Read more..

Posted in Birthdays, Flowers, Gift Ideas | 1 Comment »

In Times of Sorrow…

Friday, August 1st, 2008 Luba

One of my sisters and her husband are going through some really rough times right now. Our whole family had been on pins and needles and really haven't known what ... Read more..

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Gift for a Colossal Family

Friday, July 25th, 2008 Luba

Every year my family goes strawberry, blueberry, pear and even grape picking in the summer. Being in a family of 14 plus the parents and 11 nieces with nephews, we ... Read more..

Posted in Ask an Expert, Gift Baskets, Gift Ideas | 2 Comments »

Island Fever…

Thursday, July 17th, 2008 Luba

From time to time I receive calls from customers looking for something completely unusual, and the first thing I show them is the Island Breeze Tropical Arrangement. This arrangement is ... Read more..

Posted in Ask an Expert, Flowers, Gift Ideas | 3 Comments »

Blooms for my BFF

Thursday, July 10th, 2008 Luba

In 1935, US Congress proclaimed a new holiday/event called "Friendship Day". This event was originally created to honor your friend's friendship. I myself, wasn't aware of this holiday/event until I ... Read more..

Posted in Flowers, Gift Ideas, Holidays | 7 Comments »

Wedding Flowers

Monday, July 7th, 2008 Luba

Have you ever wondered what a wedding would be like with out the flowers and/or other decorations? Will it feel like a wedding? This Saturday I went to a friends ... Read more..

Posted in Flowers, Weddings | 1 Comment »