As the holiday season approaches, the days become shorter, and the list of to-dos grows longer. In all the hustle and bustle of preparing for the holidays, let Calyx Flowers take care of your holiday décor with our beautiful selection of Christmas Flowers, Christmas wreaths, Christmas garlands, and gifts galore! A stunning display of holiday… Read more »
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National Boss Day
October 16th is National Boss Day and the perfect opportunity to show appreciation to your boss. The holiday dates back to 1958 when Patricia Haroski, a secretary in Deerfield, Illinois, organized a special day in honor of her father, who helped all of his children with sound advice throughout their careers. In 1962, Illinois Governor… Read more »
Glamorous by Design for Mother’s Day
Meet a fun debut design that’s sure to become a favorite gift for Mother’s Day. Radiant Roses are boldly feminine with a dash of glamour. The fresh flowers will definitely light up both Mom and any room. Beautifully displayed in our shimmering glittery silver tone ceramic vase. When you can’t make a decision, this one is it!… Read more »
Naturally-inspired Autumn Floral Design
A striking monochromatic bouquet in orange. Asiatic lilies stun in full bloom. Love the bird toile pitcher which makes for two-gifts-in-one. The ceramic pitcher can be used to later serve up your favorite beverage. The Orange Glory Bouquet is ideal for Halloween, Thanksgiving or a special birthday celebration. Featuring: Asiatic Lilies Santana Roses Spray Roses… 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 »
Beautiful Flowers!
Hi Flower Lovers! We wrapped up our Fall 2013 photo shoot and after the last shot was taken, we had some fun putting together beautiful arrangements to share with you, our blog followers. Here at Calyx, we love flowers and any excuse to play with them is a real treat. The bouquet shown above is… Read more »
Memorial Day
Memorial Day makes us think of hot dogs on the grill, sparklers in the air, and children running barefoot through front lawns. It’s great to enjoy this holiday with friends and family but also important to remember why we celebrate it in the first place. The fallen men and women who have protected this country are the reasons… Read more »
Top 10 Bouquets for Mom
Picking out the perfect bouquet for the woman who brought you into the world can be daunting – so let us help! Below are the 10 top bouquets for Mom that she’s guaranteed to love. Check them out at CalyxFlowers.com Calyx Anniversary Bouquet Mother’s Day Favorites Bouquet Springtime Tulips Hatbox Bouquet Grand Garden Bouquet Bal… 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 »
Spring is Almost Here! Wait, is it?
The first day of Spring is Wednesday, March 20th, which is right around the corner! However, if you live in the Northeast you’ll know that the conditions are anything but Springlike – there’s a huge snowstorm coming our way so most of us will spend the first day of Spring shoveling our driveways or snowed… Read more »
Wedding Flowers
Planning a wedding can be stressful. There is a lot to think about regarding decor, venue, wedding party, groom choice, the list goes on. Our experience at Calyx Flowers has really shown us that once you figure out what type of floral motif you want on your big day, the rest falls into place… Read more »
Emerald Orchids
Don’t let your Irish pride end with the flag outside your home, show it with the beautiful Emerald Orchid Bouquet from Calyx Flowers. The color is enhanced but there is nothing fake about the beauty of these gems. Looking like a bouquet of shamrocks but holding tight to the majesty of orchids, the emerald bundle will no doubt… Read more »
Party Flowers
Decorating for a party can be overwhelming. However, the classic and timeless solution to all party decor is flowers. Let the flowers set the mood and tone for you and your guests. Recently, one of our very own Calyx employees went to a birthday party for her mother with a Downton Abbey theme. For those… Read more »
How to send a Guy Flowers
Love getting flowers from your guy at Valentine’s Day? Are you thinking how great it would be for him to have that same warm feeling of love and appreciation? But then are you doubting whether or not a guy really wants to get flowers? Is it “not manly” to be a guy and a recipient… Read more »
Beat the Winter Blues
Winter can be a difficult time of year. Everything is covered in ice, most days are grey, nothing is blooming except cabin fever, and you forget what feeling hot is like. You spend most of your time indoors catching up on tv and books itching for the warmth of the sun. It’s easy to… Read more »
Have a Festive New Year’s!
Tis the season to take down the wreaths and garlands, to take down the ornaments, to wear our new sweaters as we clean the house. Removing decorations can feel a bit grim so it’s important to not leave your home devoid of festivity. New Year’s can be a fun holiday to decorate for so try sprucing up… Read more »