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Five and a half meaningful ideas on how to reuse, regift and immortalize funeral flowers There’s nearly always a place for flowers in life’s celebratory moments – births, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, starting a new job or leaving an old one. And of course they make an appearance at that final end-of-life celebration: the funeral. Of all of the bouquets and floral arrangements you’re likely to gift or receive, organizing funeral flowers will be the hardest. The flowers ... continue reading...
The wondrous benefits of houseplants
How keeping houseplants can benefit your physical and mental health Buying plants for your home sounds like a great idea. They’re a brilliant way to add life, color, and vibrancy to a room. But there’s always that nagging chore of having to look after them. And if you don’t, rather than being a perky addition to your home they can make it look dreary and depressing. So do the benefits of houseplants outweigh their pain-in-the-ass factor? What are the benefits of keeping ... continue reading...
Delving into the theory and meaning of Gaia
What’s in a business name? Well, here at Gaia Flowers we hope our business name tells you something about our ethics. Never heard the word ‘Gaia’ before? Consider this article our big reveal. It answers the question “What does ‘Gaia’ mean?” by explaining the name’s origins and its modern-day scientific meaning. Once you understand what it is, how we work here at Gaia Flowers and the approach we take to selling sustainable bouquets, arrangements and plants, it will all fall into ... continue reading...
What to write in a ‘thinking of you’ card
Inspiration and tips to help you write a great ‘thinking of you’ message Want to send someone you love a card because they’re going through a busy, exciting, or difficult time but struggling to write your ‘thinking of you’ card? Don’t panic: we’ve got you covered. As a florist, we have the pleasure of delivering ‘thinking of you’ bouquets’ and are often asked to write up the warm-wishes and notes of love for the accompanying cards. And we’ve seen a lot of notes in our 30 years of business, ... continue reading...
The legends, stories, and beliefs behind popular Christmas plants
When it comes to festive decorating and merrymaking, we rely a lot on plants and flowers. We deck our halls with boughs of holly, cut and decorate Christmas trees, and share kisses with loved ones under the mistletoe. But how did these plants become traditional Christmas plants in the first place? This year, we wanted to do more than just give you a list of common Christmas plants to use in your wreaths and arrangements. So we started digging deeper into the lore, stories, and beliefs ... continue reading...
Five tips for making your own Thanksgiving flower arrangements
Thanksgiving flower arrangements add a beautiful focal point to any table. And whether you want to make your own arrangement to keep costs down or just want to get creative, we’ve got ideas and inspiration to help. DIY thanksgiving flower arrangement tips Tip 1: Decide where the arrangement will go Where you plan on putting your arrangement will influence its size. If it’s going on a credenza in the hall then a long, sprawling arrangement or a tall and wide style will catch your guest’s ... continue reading...
