flowers Flowers top the list of the “most popular product purchased online.” Even though electronics, books, toys and wines are also purchased via the internet, it seems that reliable flower delivery has spread like wildfire. The Society of American Florists reports that the industry made roughly $20.1 billion last year and that there are about [...]
Mail this post floral bouquets A 2001 Rutgers behavioral study found a clear link between flowers and life satisfaction. Over a ten-month period, they found that fresh blooms had an immediate impact on the mood of senior citizens but also had long-lasting positive effects too, such as leading to increased contact between family and encouraging companionship. “What’s most [...]
Mail this post flower garden Ancient Egyptians knew of flower power when it came to expressing love. They adorned their pharaohs, their tombs and their warrior carts with flower bouquets. The blue and the white lotus (water lilies) or the papyrus flower were frequently depicted in hieroglyphics and found in tombs. Lovers still enjoy giving and receiving bouquets [...]
Mail this post bouquet In the Victorian era, flowers adorned everything, such as the hair, clothing, stationary, furniture and jewelry. The “language of flowers” was considered to be very important as well and passing secret messages with a flower bouquet was a favorite pastime. For instance, if a man sent purple irises, crocuses or an ivy, he meant [...]
Mail this post bouquets When most people think of sending a gift to a friend, a lover or a family member, they think of sending flowers. Bouquets are, in fact, the most popular item bought and shipped online. However, innovative gift makers recognize that not everyone is into traditional flowers. To stand apart from the crowd, gift givers [...]
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