As we well know, Pantone set the tone for 2017 with their color of the year, Greenery. Pantone chose this color at the beginning of the year to evoke feelings of renewal and rejuvenation. Since then, we’ve seen many variations and reactions to the color and how flowers, fashions, and other trends have been working… Read more »
Category: Flower Design
Celebrating Iris Day
Sunnier days are ahead as we look forward to bringing out the brighter colors in our wardrobe and in our flowers, like the tulips at the beginning of spring to irises. A popular garden flower, irises are also prevalent art, culture, and seasonal flowering arrangements. Irises have been a floral icon for centuries, inspiring beautiful… Read more »
A-Tisket, A-Tasket, Make a May Day Basket
As we put away our bunny decorations and prepare to honor mom for Mother’s Day, there is an often overlooked but beautiful springtime tradition, May Day. May Day is a celebration of nature that first began as a festival to honor the Roman goddess of flowers, Flora, and is observed all over the world. For… Read more »
Fresh Spring Flower Favorites
By now, spring has sprung and we are enjoying the sunshine and warmer weather. Between the birds chirping and the longer days, there is so much to love about spring! But one sure sign that is a true favorite is watching the snow melt to reveal the tiniest greens and buds, working their way up… Read more »
Floral Trends for Spring Weddings 2017
Spring has sprung! The days are getting longer and a little green may be poking out from the earth where you are. This also means many brides to be are in the throes of spring wedding planning. The season of light and new beginnings, spring weddings are ever-popular and we love the opportunity it brings… Read more »
Going Dutch: Inspirational Still Life Flower Paintings
The Golden Age of Dutch painting has been a constant source of inspiration for contemporary culture – from the book turned movie, The Girl with the Pearl Earring, to our favorite pastime, flower arranging. Artists like Huysum, Bosschaert, and Vosmaer hold their place in history as the creators of mesmerizing paintings depicting sprawling, wild, and… Read more »
Flower Meanings for the Perfect Bouquet
Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day, early February is a very popular time to send beautiful bouquets to loved ones. Many floral gifts that we send (and receive!) on Valentine’s Day, like traditional carnations and roses, carry connotations with ancient origins. From the garlands and wreaths of ancient Rome to our own fabulous… Read more »
Seasonal Inspiration: Citrus for Winter Flower Arrangements
As evidenced by our love of our Farmer’s Market bouquets, celebrating the uniqueness of the seasons is important to us. In the winter, this means enjoying the abundance of winter citrus at the markets. Nature’s way of warding off the winter doldrums, the peak of citrus season comes in the cooler winter months to perk… Read more »
The Easiest Rose Centerpiece Ever!
Twelve roses is all it takes to create a stunning rose centerpiece. That’s it…we promise. Our do-it-yourself Rose Bowl gives you time to focus on all the other aspects of your party, wedding or special get-together. What’s wonderful about this unique vessel is you choose what to display in its center. We’ve shown you how… Read more »
Floral Inspiration with Single Stem Blooms
If you look around your home you’re sure to find lots of glassware, small bud vases or empty yet decorative bottles that can serve as the perfect vessel for a single flower stem. I made a quick trip around our photo studio and gathered a few interesting ones for my display. When clustered together the… Read more »
Happy Summer! What we love…
Well, Flower Lovers, it’s officially Summer! Here in Vermont, it seemed like a long road to get to the season of beach days and cookouts but it’s finally here. We have the windows open and the sweet smells of the gardens wafting into our office – something in the air definitely changed and it is… Read more »
Happy May Day!
Although you might not stroll down the street wishing passerby’s a happy May Day, today is indeed a very interesting holiday! Beginning in pre-Christian eras, May 1st was acknowledged as the first day of Summer while Feburary 1st was the first day of Spring. In pagan tradition, the day was spent doing a dance around the May pole and crowning a ‘Queen of… Read more »
Fresh & Fashionable Flower Designs
The Spring season is a time of rebirth and growth so we wanted to bring to life a new colorful, happy bouquet. One that would make a statement. One that conveyed cheer and could be sent for a variety of gift giving reasons. And finally, one that would look great in your home if you ordered… Read more »
The Best Flowers: Walt Disney World Style
The Best Flowers winner this week brings us a total floral experience for all the senses. Best Flower is awarded to our friends at Walt Disney World as the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival sprouts into full bloom. This year’s event is all about flowers and is being presented by HGTV which makes it… Read more »
Are you ready to make a beautiful party arrangement?
We know, parties and social engagements have a way of sneaking up on you no matter how much you’ve planned out in advance. Not to worry. At Calyx Flowers we’ve designed the super simple but quite elegant Rose Bowl. With it, you can still come off looking like a true floral fashionista. In our latest… Read more »