Valentine’s Day means flirty cards, decadent chocolates, and pink and red hearts galore, but it hasn’t always been celebrated this way. What is now considered a romantic holiday holds deep, traditional roots. Each country tends to celebrate differently and while traditions hold fast, they vary wildly all over the world. For example, in Japan women… Read more »
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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 »
Flowers for a Winter Wedding
Colors for a Winter Wonderland An important factor in any wedding is choosing a color palette that works for you and a winter wedding provides many opportunities for unique and wonderful choices. Some traditional options for winter flowers for wedding arrangements and bouquets honor the idea of a winter wonderland with a frosty palette. Colors… Read more »
Bromeliads – Floral Trends of 2017
2017 is upon us and as we ramp up to stick to our resolutions, we are also excited to see which trend predictions will win out this year. From the hottest wedding trends to the most inspirational garden planning, we anticipate 2017 to be a great year with some bright and innovative ideas. As we… Read more »
Flower Power: Health Benefits of Plants and Flowers
Now that the holidays are over, we look forward to finding ways to survive the winter doldrums. One way that can’t be beat is by adding a little nature indoors. Not only do flowers and plants provide a necessary splash of color, there are also an incredible amount of benefits to keeping plants in your… Read more »
Turning Over a New Leaf in 2017 with Monthly Flower Delivery
A new year is upon us! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are looking forward to the year ahead. As is tradition, beginning a new year is often about turning over a new leaf, drafting and implementing resolutions, and in the world of décor and design: Pantone’s Color of the Year! This… Read more »
New Digital Program Announcements and Gift Cards Make Perfect Last Minute Gifts
Happy Holidays Calyx Customers, As we approach the holidays, Kathryn and I wanted to tell you about an exciting new way Calyx Flowers can help you send a thoughtful gift. We know that finding the perfect gift is hard and inevitably someone will slip through the cracks on your list. To help, we’ve created a… Read more »
Dashing for Last-Minute Holiday Flower Gifts
In our last post, we went over a few of our favorite flower gift ideas for those on your list who may be hard to shop for. We always love to find the perfect present to surprise our friends and family and there are so many creative choices. A meaningful gift can take many forms… Read more »
Christmas Plants and Flowers for Everyone on Your List
While it is always exciting to think about family and friends and go out on the town in search of holiday spirit, it can sometimes feel a little stressful. Selecting gifts for families and friends can be fun but at this point in the holiday shopping frenzy, it can all feel a bit harried. As… Read more »
Holiday Wreaths Worth Pining Over
Now that Thanksgiving and Black Friday have passed, holiday parties are heading into full swing! While we love a good party, sometimes figuring out the perfect décor to set a festive mood can be tricky. Luckily, our newest seasonal designs and preserved items are a great option to send as a gift of holiday cheer… Read more »
From the Calyx Family to Yours – III
Dear Calyx Flowers’ Customers, Next in our series explaining recent changes we’ve made to improve your shopping experience, we are very excited to tell you about new products being introduced this holiday season. As new owners, we’ve spent time reading your comments and reviewing what you liked and disliked. It was listening to you that confirmed… Read more »
Thanksgiving Brings May-Flowers
Thanksgiving is upon us and many of us are making plans, setting menus, and preparing for a wonderful day of family, feasting, and for us, flowers. This is a lovely time of year when we honor our families, our blessings, and celebrate what we are thankful for. This time can also become busy and harried… Read more »
From the Calyx Family to Yours – II
Dear Calyx Customers, With our announcement last week that Calyx Flowers is now family owned, we also mentioned a number of changes we’ve implemented to improve your shopping experience with us. Over the next several weeks, we will elaborate a bit further on each change made. In the first of this series, we want to… Read more »
From the Calyx Family to Yours
Greetings Calyx Customers, Calyx Flowers is now family owned. As the new owners of Calyx Flowers, Kathryn and I are delighted to present some exciting changes to improve your shopping experience. We have spent time listening to YOU and incorporating your ideas into these changes which include: 1. Cutting in half the overnight shipping fee charged… Read more »
Halloween Flowers That Are All Treats
The spookiest season is officially upon us — it is nearly Halloween! In celebration of all things ‘spirited’, we have put together a list of our favorite flowers that celebrate a ghoulish good time. While many consider Halloween a children’s holiday with costumed kids gathering piles of candy from trick-or-treating, Halloween also celebrates the natural… Read more »
October Traditions – National Fair Trade Month and Sweetest Day
Fall is quickly flying by and we are nearly halfway through October, a month known for all things sweet whether it be trick-or-treating or warm, spiced baked goods on chilly days. What’s even sweeter about October, however, are a few lesser-known traditions and holidays that come about this month. Celebrated this year on October 15th… Read more »