Thinking back on our favorite holidays, the memories that are most precious to us may just be those family traditions that were the most simple.  Even though our cherished routines seem mundane, we did them with our families, and everyone was on their best holiday behavior.  Doing things with our family was that part of [...]

Christmas in DC

There is a wide selection of Christmas events and activities to choose from in Washington, DC and the suburbs of Maryland and Virginia. While you are busy shopping, decorating, cooking and preparing for the holiday, be sure to take some time out to make some special Christmas memories.

The Nutcracker
The Washington, DC area [...]

Flowers Are Perfect Christmas Gifts

Enjoying Flowers

Flowers are meaningful to us in that each fragrant petal is alive with positive energy.  Each flower signifies peace, love and prosperity.  We instantly feel a connection to the person who gives us the gift of flowers, from deep love to kind regards.  Flowers are a gift from nature - arranged by a human designer [...]

The Hanukkah Menorah

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights. It starts on the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev and begins on December 11 this year.

In 168 B.C.E. the Jewish Temple was seized by Syrian-Greek soldiers and dedicated to the worship of the god Zeus. This upset the Jewish [...]

Flowers help us get in touch with our more tender emotions during the holidays.  Feelings of happiness, joy, kindness and the desire to share make the holidays a special time of year.
Flowers, wreaths, centerpieces and garland are often used to decorate our home and hearth.   We also offer them as gifts.  Flowers, plants in red and green and blue, [...]

Family Traditions - Great Food!

Thanksgiving is this Thursday and you won’t be able to go home for the holidays.  Whether it’s conflicting schedules, geographic distance or prior commitments, we have some ideas that just might save the day.

Be There In Spirit (Virtually)
Leverage the power of the Internet and work with someone at home to [...]

Tropical Bromeliad

Rainy and snowy weather can be a dreary, dull time for all of us. Until the weather turns warm again and you can get outside to do some real gardening, relieve stress by buying a colorful blooming houseplant to enjoy.

Some of these you can only find during the winter months at garden centers or florist shops. One of [...]

And Why Flowers are the Perfect Gift to Express Thanks

From neighbors and teachers to coworkers and even therapists, a nationwide poll reveals the unsung heroes in our lives and communities — beyond traditional family and friends — who Americans believe deserve their holiday thanks.

Ranking atop the list of those who deserve appreciation, cited by 53 percent [...]

A boss creates fear, a leader confidence. A boss fixes blame, a leader corrects mistakes. A boss knows all, a leader asks questions. A boss makes work drudgery, a leader makes it interesting. - Russell H. Ewing

No man goes before his time / unless the boss leaves early. - Groucho Marx

A good boss makes his [...]

Yellow Roses - A DC Metro Favorite

1)  Roses smell wonderful.

2)  Roses look beautiful.

3)  Roses make us feel loved.

4)  Roses make you look good.

5)  Getting roses at the office gives us something for show and tell.

6)  Getting roses to celebrate a happy event just makes us happier.

7)  Everyone should get roses at least once in [...]