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"Florists" Articles
 

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  • The Truth About Home Made Essential Oils - Nothing beats the spa after a hard day at work. A soothing foot massage coupled with scented floral oils in the foreground provide the most soothing atmosphere to relax and wind down from the grind of deadlines and meetings. Spas are everywhere nowadays but even though they have now become affordable, sometimes we don’t have the time to lift ourselves off the comforts of our home to drive to the nearest spa. This is the main reason why home made essential oils have become a huge hit in the market place.
  • Styling and Color Tips for Flower Photography - Flowers are a passionate subject to shoot. Whether you’re shooting below, above, on the side, far or up close, flowers will always remain to be an interesting subject with many possibilities.
  • Why Women Love Flowers - Try giving a woman a bouquet of red roses and at the very least, you’ll see her crack a grin, even if she’s not the type to gush over the beauty of flowers.
  • My First Mother's Day - There was a time when I thought flowers were always attached to a romantic gesture. But today, apart from my girlfriend, I always give flowers to my mom. My mom always used to say that she will always be my first girlfriend, and no one else can come before her. I can recall a memorable instance when I treated my mom to a big bouquet of flowers. The first was back when I was four. We had a family tradition in the house that my father was very particular with.
  • The Meaning of Red Roses: Romance and Love - The red rose not only carries the deepest meaning among all the rose colors - It is one of the universal symbols of love and affection. This flower’s long, eventful history lends it a breadth of significance. The red rose has been incorporated into many works of art from classical poetry to paintings. It is also the inspiration for many artists and lovers across cultures.
  • The Meaning of White Roses: Purity and Young Love - White roses have come to symbolize innocence, purity, and secrecy because of its clean, pristine appearance. Many myths and legends from different cultures talk about the origins of the first colored rose. Some say that the colors came from an immaculate white flower that was miraculously transformed by a goddess into various shades of pink and red.
  • Mother's Day Memories - The first time I gave my mom flowers was many years ago. It was mother’s day and I wanted to get her something special. I was sixteen and was in denial with the knowledge that I was her one and only love. The early mid 90’s was a time when fresh flowers were being replaced by the artificial flower arrangements craze in Philippines.
  • The Traditions of Gift Giving in the Philippines - Because of the generally warm nature of Filipinos, the tradition of gift giving in the Philippines is as varied and diverse as the number of islands it has. In summary, there is no "wrong occasion" to giving out gifts. From family events to formal functions - personal or business, a small token or a gift delivery is always appreciated.
  • Sending Your Love Home - If you are the type who takes frequent trips out of town, you would probably understand the concept of taking care of all your business before catching that next flight out of the country. It is easy to go out and about without having to worry for your special someone back home. Sure it may be bliss for your busy schedule, but back home, you loved ones need your presence felt. Why not send flowers and gifts while you are away? It’s a great way of letting them know that although you are miles away, your thoughts are still with them. In the past, planning on giving gifts ahead of time required a bit of research. You would probably look up a service in the phone book, make a few phone calls to your short list, and then maybe go to the shop to look at the selection.
  • Balance Work and Life - There have been so many books and articles written about the office culture - topics like ‘how to stay productive at work’, ‘how to be your own boss’, and ‘stress management’ are three of the more common topics that traditionally pop up. Another topics that is being addressed as well is the whole concept of office culture. In the same way that a school has an academic curriculum and a hidden curriculum that defines the environment, student interactions and the psyche, an office also possesses a corporate culture that is defined not by an employee’s handbook but by the habits formed during office interactions.
  • Picking Flowers for Mom on Mother's Day - The gifts you can give to mom during Mother’s Day can range from simple and entertaining to extravagant and expensive. But the one gift that will really make your mother happy on her special day is the gift of sweet-scented, beautifully arranged bouquet of flowers. Because flowers are among the most popular gifts to give during Mother’s Day, florists have come up with a vast assortment of arrangements for this occasion. These arrangements not only show you care, but your mother will notice how attuned you are to the type of flowers she enjoys. According to a lot of florists, carnations are the most popular flowers used in Mother’s Day bouquets because they are said to represent endurance, purity, sweetness, and all the amazing qualities of most mothers. The color of the carnation is also just as important.
  • Giving Flowers on the First Date - So you finally got around asking her out on a date - and she said yes. Besides paying for dinner you were planning to do something extra for her, like surprising her with a bouquet of flowers when you come to her place to pick her up. But there’s a little voice nagging at you that says giving her flowers might be too grand a gesture for a first date. On the contrary, surprising her with a colorful arrangement just might be the thing that would break the ice.
  • Grand Gala: The Queen of Roses - Did you know that fossil evidence found in Egyptian tombs suggests that roses have been around for about 35 million years? Cultivating roses was a practice that only began five thousand years ago in China, though it didn’t take long for the genus Rosa to spread to the West and develop new uses besides aesthetic ones.
  • History of the Yellow Kronos Rose - Kronos is an Australian rose variety known for its warm, pale yellow petals and subtle perfume. The Kronos rose is among the one hundred and twenty flower species developed by the Australian Man of Roses Alister Clark. While most rose breeders in the mid-1800’s focused on the finding the rose with perfect color, scent, or form, Alister Clarke was more interested in making use of the continent’s temperate climate for cultivating flowers. A rose from the Himalayas and Burma called R. Gigantea was the father rose of his breeding program.
  • Pink Roses in Myth and Legend - Although flowers are usually considered as symbols of love and affection, pink roses have different and often contrasting meanings depending on where you look. For instance, an ancient Roman myth narrates how Apollo transformed Rhoanthe into a pink rose when she became the protector of women against his will. In this context, pink roses stand for pain, death, or long-standing suffering. It’s a good thing that there are not many people today who are familiar with and follow the tenets of ancient mythology; the pink rose is too beautiful to carry such a sad meaning.
  • Send A Strong Message: Rose Combination Recommendations - Giving roses to someone for a special occasion - or for no real occasion at all - is a tradition that people have been doing for centuries. Though the rose is the universal symbol for love, it is by no means restricted to expressing romantic love. Since we've already attached particular meanings to certain colors.
  • The Fiery Narangha Rose - There’s no doubt that the appeal of roses have stood the test of time, and perhaps we can find an explanation for this through Greek mythology. The minor Greek goddess Chloris came across a dead nymph and she was so taken aback by her beauty that she turned her into a flower. Aphrodite infused the new flower with beauty, the three Graces donated brilliance, joy, and charm, Dionysius added sweet fragrance, and the West win Zephyrus blew the clouds away so Apollo could bathe the rose in sunlight.
  • The Role of Flowers in Our Life - Flowers have played a key role all throughout human history. Traces of their usefulness can be found in various religious texts, folk tales, and myths. Some types of flowers were used as food and continue to be used as food until the present day; others have healing properties and are used as medicine. Early man also recognized the aesthetic function of flowers; in fact, some ancient cultures believed that they could appease the spirits of their ancestors by decorating their tombs with a particular type of flower. The most important function that flowers have, however, is their power to convey profound human emotions and thoughts the way no other object can.
  • The Types of Flower Businesses - Flowers play a major part in our life. Their delicate beauty allows us to convey messages to loved ones for all sorts of special occasions. If you love flowers and recognize its role in human relationships, you might want to start your own flower shop. The first step is to determine the kind of service you want to provide. There are three kinds of floral services: 1. A wholesale florist supplies retailers with potted plants and fresh-cut flowers through flower markets or direct delivery to flower shops. Some wholesale florists grow their own flowers as well. This type of service will require years of knowledge, experience, and a larger capital.
  • Sending Flowers: Show Your Love Anytime! - The Internet has made having flowers sent easier than ever. There are a multitude of options and choosing exactly what you want to have delivered can be fun.
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