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Our Favorite Christmas Traditions Are Often the Most Simple

Debra — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:58:26 +0000

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 Happenings in DC, MD & Northern Virginia

Debra — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:36:46 +0000

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 [...]

Why Flowers Are Special Holiday Gifts

Debra — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:11:25 +0000

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 [...]

Hanukkah Traditions in the US & The National Menorah

Debra — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:17:20 +0000

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 [...]

Gift Ideas for the Season

Debra — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:46:18 +0000

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, [...]

What To Do When You Can’t Be Home for Thanksgiving

Debra — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:59:05 +0000

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 [...]

Planning a Beautiful Thanksgiving Table

Debra — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:31:48 +0000

Beautiful Thanksgiving Tables

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to celebrate family and be thankful for our blessings. It can be enjoyable to create an atmosphere that your family will appreciate when they come to Thanksgiving dinner. Using a few simple ideas from this list, you can create a beautiful Thanksgiving table and dining room without a lot [...]

Beat the Gray Weather with Flowering Plants

Debra — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:26:02 +0000

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 [...]

Flowers in the Movies. Test Your Movie IQ!

Debra — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:51:43 +0000

Flowers in Movies - Classic!

Roses represent lost love in “Youth Without Youth,” Francis Ford Coppola’s new movie, starring Tim Roth.

Brilliant red petals also command attention in the poster for “Love in the Time of Cholera,” by director Mike Newell, based on Gabriel García Márquez’s novel.

Moviemakers have often used the beauty and symbolism of flowers [...]

Halloween Decorating: Include Flowers in 2009!

Debra — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:59:41 +0000

Spooky Spell

Adding Halloween flowers to go with the rest of your holiday décor adds a fun touch to your home. Flowers come in just the right colors to reflect the holiday of Halloween. Orange roses and asiatic lilies, gold gerberas, black leaves, and even acid greens create just the color scheme you want. Add a black pillar candle to make [...]