Should I Send Flowers to a Jewish Funeral? When we hear about the passing of a friend, a family member, or a colleague, the first impulse for many of us is to send flowers to that person’s family. The right flowers are an effective way to reach out to a grieving family and show your…
Is Sending Anonymous Flowers Cute or Creepy? When sending flowers, you always have the choice of whether to send them with a signed card or anonymously. Anonymous flowers can create an air of mystery, which can be fun for couples who are falling for one another but not necessarily “Facebook official” yet. Signed flowers, meanwhile,…
Should I Send Flowers to My Crush? We’ve all been there: butterflies in the stomach; trouble finding the right words in conversation; feeling your heart skip a beat every time you see the girl (or guy) who has been occupying 90% of your thoughts. When you have a crush, it is simultaneously the most wonderful…
Seasonal Flower Guide: What Flowers Are in Season? Are you planning the floral theme for your wedding? Alternatively, are you wondering what type of flower is most affordable at this particular moment in time? If so, it’s a good idea to take a look at seasonal bloom times. Different flowers bloom naturally in various periods…
What Flowers Last the Longest? Flowers bring such cheer and color to your home that it’s always a sad day when they inevitably wither and die. No flower can last forever—at least no real flower. However, some flowers last longer than others. If you are looking to get your money’s worth out of your flower…
Should I Send Her Flowers After a Breakup? You recently broke up with your girlfriend and are feeling regretful or apologetic about the way things ended. Perhaps you just want to say something like, “I’m sorry, I hope we can still be friends.” Alternatively, maybe you want to try to win her back. Either way,…
Sending Flowers After Surgery: A Guide If a friend or family member is going under the knife for a surgery, you might want to do something nice to show your support. Even if the surgery is relatively minor and low-risk, surgical procedures can be nerve-racking. Sending a “Get Well Soon” card and a bouquet of…
Flowers and Marriage Proposals: A Guide to Including Flowers in Your Proposal Sure, flowers aren’t ever going to be the centerpiece of a marriage proposal, but that doesn’t mean they can’t play a role. Flowers—particularly red and pink roses—are classic symbols of romance, and few things are quite as romantic as a perfectly executed proposal.…
Bringing Flowers to a Dinner Party: The Etiquette of Giving Gifts to the Host or Hostess When you get an invitation to a dinner party, one of your first impulses should be to ask what you can bring. While you aren’t the host—and are therefore not responsible for key items like food and drink—it is…
A Guide to Giving Flowers as a Birthday Gift Whether you are shopping for your wife or a friend in a distant city, deciding how to mark the birthday of someone close to you can be tough. Flowers can be a great way to make the day special—especially if you arrange for them to be…
What Kind of Flowers Should I Send After a Miscarriage? It’s normal to find yourself at a loss for what to do after a friend or family member has had a miscarriage. The heartbreak and confusion that follows is a unique type of grief, and it is difficult to understand how someone feels unless you…
Many different flowers have romantic connotations, from roses to forget-me-nots. When you are in love or falling in love, few gifts seem quite as appropriate to express how you feel as flowers. But what is the etiquette behind dating and flowers? When should you give flowers? Which flowers should you give? What flower colors are…
Is it ok to send flowers to a Man? Men have it easy. If a birthday, anniversary, or Valentine’s Day is coming up, and a guy is running a blank on gift ideas for his significant other, he can just buy a bouquet of beautiful flowers and call it good. But can women buy flowers for…