Choosing appropriate flowers for sympathy

Posted on October 12, 2012 by admin

While flowers are often used to mark a very special and joyous occasion, they are also often sent to mark a more somber and sad occasion, with many people buying appropriate flowers for sympathy to mark a sad event. Flowers can be a highly effective way to express your sympathy in a number of sad events and circumstances, such as bereavement, funerals, illness, etc. However, it is important to realize that there are certain flowers that are more suited to these occasions than others and therefore you should choose your floral options carefully.

Get appropriate flowers for sympathy from 1^st in Flowers

No matter what the reason for sending a sympathy bouquet, you will find a range of appropriate flowers for sympathy at 1^st in Flowers. By taking the time to choose suitable and appropriate flowers, it will show that you have put thought into your choice, which is always important for a sad event or occasion.

What is the August flower?

Posted on October 10, 2012 by admin

When it comes to birthdays, sending flowers is a very popular and long standing tradition, with many people sending flowers to someone they care about for their birthday. Whilst this is a very thoughtful thing to do, something that is even more thoughtful is to base your choice of flower on the birth month of the recipient. So, for someone who is born in August, you can send the August flower, which is the vibrant gladiolus.

What does the August flower mean?

The August flower is a vibrant beautiful one, which has lots of symbolic meaning. Some of the qualities that this flower signified include strength of character, infatuation and remembrance. The flowers are grown between July and September, making them ideal for August birthdays. Anyone celebrating a birthday in August will be thrilled to receive this bold, beautiful flower, and sending flowers based on birth month is a great way of showing that you care.

Express your love with beautiful romantic flowers

Posted on October 8, 2012 by admin

There are many different ways in which you can show someone that you love them and care about them. However, one of the simplest yet most effective ways is to send them some beautiful romantic flowers, which can help to say it all without the need for words or big gestures. Whether it is a special occasion or whether you just want to show someone how much you care, the right bouquet can be a wonderful way of expressing your love.

Choose from a range of beautiful romantic flowers

With the wide range of beautiful romantic flowers to choose from these days, you will be able to send the perfect bouquet to someone special. At 1^st in Flowers you can select from a great variety of beautiful flowers that are perfect for any romantic occasion or simply to let someone know how much they mean to you.

Plant spotlight: The Ficus Bush

Posted on October 5, 2012 by admin

1st in Flowers is known for its bouquets, gift baskets, baked goods, fast worldwide delivery, and more, but as we mentioned last week, we also have a wide variety of plants for house and office, many of which can last for multiple seasons, or years, compared to the lovely, yet transient flower. One of our bestsellers is the Ficus Bush, that hardy plant which actually comes from a genus of about 850 species of woody trees, shrubs, vines, and more which, together, are known as fig trees, or figs. (From “Ficus” — and vice versa!) You won’t be harvesting figs in your office from these plants (unless you plan working there a really long time, and have some place to transplant the original!), but popular houseplant varieties include the rubber plant, which can go a few days between waterings, in case you forget, and a small “Weeping Fig,” which can sometimes grow to six feet tall. Remember they don’t like it to dip below fifty degrees, though, so keep things cozy! And to cozy up to all the different plants we deliver, view our plant selection today!

Say “Happy 5773” With Our Kosher Collection Basket

Posted on October 3, 2012 by admin

If you — or any of your loved ones, friends or colleagues — are celebrating the Jewish New Year this month, let us wish you “Shanah Tovah!” — or a Happy New Year! With the holiday of Rosh Hashanah, which just passed, the year 5773 is ushered in. Rosh Hashanah also begins the “Days of Awe” — sort of a ten day period to get very serious about “new year’s resolutions” — culminating with a fast on Yom Kippur. Not to unduly tempt anyone fasting, but our Kosher Collection basket offers a range of treats including smoked salmon, cheddar chips, chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon roasted nuts, candies, and more! All kosher, and all ready to help you celebrate a new year, or later in the year, whether it’s Hanukkah, Passover, or any other time. And the Kosher Collection is but one of our many many gift baskets, for any and all occasions, deliverable all over the U.S.! May 5773 be filled with bounty, baskets, and your new year’s wishes coming true!

State Flower of the Week: Wyoming’s Indian Paintbrush

Posted on October 1, 2012 by admin

As we continue our survey of state flowers, and what they represent, we skip to the other end of the alphabet, from last week’s Arkansas to this week’s Wyoming, whose state flower is the Indian Paintbrush. We moved it ahead in the queue simply because September is often called “Indian Summer,” that echo or coda to summer’s warm temperatures, when the warmth can still linger in the atmosphere, yet there are whispers of change and new seasons in the air, too. The Indian Paintbrush is also called “Prairie Fire,” and grows all over the west. Native Americans used them as a condiment, and the health benefits can be similar to garlic, if eaten in small amounts. Too much can be toxic! The Indian Paintbrush was designated by Wyoming in 1917 and grows best on slopes, arid plains, and in juniper woodlands. If you like fiery red in your flowers, the way Wyoming’s forefathers and foremothers did, check out our selection of red flowers which we can deliver — sometimes the same day, or the next — in locales all over the West, the U.S., and the world.

Arrange anniversary flowers delivery for ease and convenience

Posted on September 28, 2012 by admin

When you are organising a special day for your anniversary, you will probably have enough to do without having to rush out to buy last minute essentials such as flowers. Obviously, with something like flowers you cannot buy them in advance – particularly if they are a surprise – as otherwise they will be seen or worse still could wilt by the big day. This is where anniversary flowers delivery can really come in useful.

Cut the hassle with anniversary flower delivery services

At 1^st in Flowers we can deliver your anniversary flowers on your big day, so they can be delivered to your loved one as a surprise and they will arrive fresh, fragrant and perfect for your big day. With anniversary flowers delivery services from 1^st in Flowers you can enjoy ease, convenience and the ability to enjoy giving the perfect bouquet on your big day.

Get anniversary flowers delivered to the door

Posted on September 26, 2012 by admin

Having an unexpected surprise or gift delivered to the door is something that delights everyone and this includes the surprise delivery of beautiful flowers. For a special occasion such as an anniversary, surprising someone with flowers is a great way to show how much you care. You can enjoy seeing the surprise on the face of a loved one when you have anniversary flowers delivered to the door, which is a great way to make the special person in your life smile.

Get beautiful anniversary flower delivered from 1^st in Flowers

When you get your flowers from 1^st in Flowers, you can enjoy choosing from a variety of beautiful floral displays and bouquets so you can have the perfect anniversary flowers delivered to the door. With these beautiful, fresh, fragrant flowers you will be able to mark the occasion in style without having to even set foot outside your door.

Make your loved one smile with beautiful anniversary flowers

Posted on September 24, 2012 by admin

While there are many different types of gifts that people buy one another when celebrating an anniversary, one way in which to make your loved one smile and feel special without spending a fortune is by sending them beautiful anniversary flowers to mark the occasion. With some wonderful floral arrangements designed especially for anniversaries, you can show how much you care in a simple yet highly effective way.

Find a choice of stunning anniversary flowers at 1^st In Flowers

If you want to enjoy a great choice of stunning anniversary flowers, 1^st in Flowers has the perfect solution. You can select from a range of fabulous arrangements that ooze romance, are beautifully presented, and will delight the recipient. With a rainbow of colors and a variety of display options, you can find the perfect flowers to send to your loved one on your anniversary.

We Sell Plants, Too: Like the Corn Plant!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by admin

1st in Flowers is known for its variety of affordable floral bouquets, and fast worldwide delivery, but as we’ve been telling you here, we can also send baked goods, food and gift baskets, wine, and more! We also have a wide variety of plants for home and office use, which can outlast a bouquet — well, by years! Among our many popular varieties is “The Corn Plant,” which isn’t to be confused with a stalk of corn!

The Corn Plant, or Dracaena Fragrans, came originally from Africa, and is a slow-growing shrub that grows outside in frost-free climates. But it is popular as a houseplant due to its tolerance of a wide-range of conditions and light, and according to NASA, has even been shown to help clear indoor pollutants like formaldehyde and xylene. To see the Corn Plant — and all the plants we deliver — visit our plant selection pages today!