The Gift Exchange

As a girl I had wild dreams of one day experiencing a Valentines day like they they do in the movies. Rose petals everywhere, champagne for the masses and prince charming on one knee with a diamond that would put the Heart of the Ocean to shame.  In grade school my dad brought me and [...]

On Saturday I turn 27… I have mixed feelings about growing older each year, while I usually welcome the future with open arms there is something to be said for the events that made up the last year of your life what it is today. Saying goodbye to a great year is hard, take this past [...]

Christmas is over with now what do I do with my Poinsettia? Once the poinsettia bloom has gone, the leaves on your plant should be all green and won’t look so holiday like anymore.  Poinsettias are a great plant to keep year round on your desk especially if your office has Fluorescent light.  They don’t like [...]

The original meaning of word “wreath” is unity, circle of life, and eternity.  In the ancient Rome the civilians would decorate wreaths and hang them on doors to represent victory when solders would return home from war.  This is how the whole “hanging” wreaths began but the whole history started when new Christian Germanic people [...]

Before you want to make a decision on what centerpiece you would like to purchase or gift to others, you need to ask yourself this question: How long will you need your centerpiece for?  Will you be hosting more then one dinner on Thanksgiving week?  If you need a centerpiece just for the Thanksgiving day, [...]

Guest Blogger: Amber Ticho Wow! Another year has past already and it is time again for Thanksgiving. Time for food, family, laughter and fun. When I was growing up, Thanksgiving was not just about family though, it was also about friends. My parents would invite all of their friends over that did not have any family [...]

I have many customers and friends that ask me the best way to care for flowers and how to make them last longer.  Its very simple, simply cut the stems about quarter of an inch at an angle using a sharp knife and put them in luke warm water.  If you have flower food, mix [...]

Guest Blogger: Sam Wick I’ve always had a certain appreciation of the Halloween holiday. With a combination of trickery, treats, parties, and fantastic costumes there is a lot to enjoy as a short respite to the increasing chill, and at least around here increased rainfall. Halloween is an odd holiday as it takes a strange variety of [...]

There are special people in all of our lives that make a difference in what we do and how we improve our lives. One such person that comes to mind is my boss. Whether it is constructive criticism or patting me on the back when I do a good job, my boss is part of [...]

October is finally here and with is all of my favorite fall things!! Changing foliage, pumpkin pie & Breast Cancer awareness! Yes you read right- Breast Cancer Awareness.  I believe that with bringing awareness to Breast Cancer we also need to bring awareness to our words and actions when interacting with those effected by the [...]