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		<title>Valentine&#8217;s Day Flower Ideas</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Red roses symbolize passionate love and are the top gift for Valentine&#8217;s Day.  OTHER POPULAR VALENTINE&#8217;S DAY FLOWERS this year will be:

Colored roses other than red are popular.  Ask Vogue Flowers for some unusual varieties that can really make an impression; there are so many fabulous choices that will impress your Valentine with your creativity: [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Red roses symbolize passionate love and are the top gift for Valentine&#8217;s Day.  OTHER POPULAR VALENTINE&#8217;S DAY FLOWERS this year will be:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/category/Roses/1?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=1305">Colored roses </a>other than red are popular.  Ask <a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/">Vogue Flowers </a>for some unusual varieties that can really make an impression; there are so many fabulous choices that will impress your Valentine with your creativity: <a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/760.html?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=2778">orange roses </a>are hotter than hot, <a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/BC811.html?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=2780">peach roses</a>, lavendar roses and pastel roses.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/BC821">Orchids</a>:<a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/RFA-3801.html?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=3448"> dendrobium orchids</a>, <a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/BC829.html?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=4369">cymbidium orchids </a>and vanda orchids in shades of blue and purple, stems of green cymbidiums evoke an eco-friendly feel</li>
<li><a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/00025.html?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=7135">Tulips</a> are a great choice and there are great colors available</li>
<li><a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/00135.html?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=8010">Gerbera daisies </a>in hot pinks and oranges paired with a citrus green foliage</li>
<li><a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/MD85">Alstroemeria</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/900.html?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=9370">Callas</a> or miniature callas</li>
<li><a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/6P50.html?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=9939">Chrysanthemums</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/00264.html?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=10426">Carnations</a></li>
<li>Gardenias</li>
<li><a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/00254.html?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=11404">Lilies</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/C88.html?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=12672">Hydrangea</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/682">Waxflowers</a></li>
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<p><strong>Want to do something different?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Amaryllis stems in geometric glass conatiners weighted with river rocks</li>
<li>Compact flower arrangements in heirloom containers</li>
<li>Floral designs in monogrammed containers</li>
<li><a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/category/Tropical%20Arrangements/1?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=14002">Tropical flowers</a>, like <a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/503.html?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=13862">protea</a>, arranged with exotic foliage and<a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/801.html?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=14171"> bamboo </a>accents</li>
<li>A cactus garden</li>
<li>Small <a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/6P27.html?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=14472">peace lily plant</a></li>
<li>Anemones</li>
<li><a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/C13_3068.html?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=14969">Freesia</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/BC85.html?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=15183">Ranunculus</a></li>
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<p><strong>On a tight budget? There are lots of wonderful flower options for consumers on a budget:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Ask Vogue&#8217;s florists for their specials in your price range and ask about the price of an earlier delivery.</li>
<li>Consider sending a few stems of something wonderful like<a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/00253.html?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=15415"> roses</a>, tulips or lilies.  Volume isn&#8217;t everyting.  Vogue Flowers can make a few stems look romantic and lovely.</li>
<li>Mixed bouquet of brightly-colored flowers</li>
<li><a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/00264.html?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=15791">Carnations</a> are a great endearing flower full of texture. The bang for your buck is just great and teh vase life is quite long when cared for properly.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/551.html?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=18300">Tulips</a> are a tremendous value flower</li>
<li>A bud vase with six, <a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/00253.html?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=16760">three </a>or even a single rose</li>
<li>Consider flowers in colors other than red, such as peach, orange, hot pink or chartreuse green</li>
<li>Pompons or <a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/664">chrysanthemums </a>are long lasting. Consider a bunch of green Fuji Mums or a bunch of Kermit Pompons. The chartreuse green is a huge attention getter!</li>
<li>Stargazer lilies or other lilies</li>
<li>Alstroemeria</li>
<li><a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/00135.html?id=q8ZNRVeQ&amp;mv_pc=8010">Gerbera daisies</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/category/Plants/all">Blooming plants</a></li>
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<p><strong>Flowers come in so many beautiful colors.  Some POPULAR COLOR TRENDS AND COLOR COMBINATIONS this year include:</strong></p>
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<li>We always think of red for Valentine&#8217;s Day, but many other combinations can say &#8220;I Love You.&#8221; Hot pink and orange for a fresh young look.  Purple is fun in either a monochromatic combination or mixed iwth red, very luscious. Chartreuse and pink is sweet yet crisp.  Orange and red is a powerful, masculine combination.</li>
<li>Monobotanic design (all one type of flowers)</li>
<li>Monochromatic design (flowers all in the same color family)</li>
<li>Reds, burgundies and browns</li>
<li>Hot pink, purples and browns</li>
<li>Monochromatic reds in various textures</li>
<li>Greens mixed with chocolate browns or stunning pinks</li>
<li>Greens and purples</li>
<li>Complementary colors cause excitement, such as lavender paired with yellow or blues coupled with oranges</li>
<li>Green, lavendar and peach form an upscale color combination</li>
<li>Rich purples and lavenders mixed with red</li>
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		<title>A Rose By Any Other Name</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:20:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ellen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A rose is a rose, is a rose, but different roses mean different things.  This week for Valentines day make sure your roses mean what you want them to.   The traditional Valentine red rose is the symbol of LOVE of course.  Here is a list, from the flowers experts at Vogue [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A rose is a rose, is a rose, but different <a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/category/Roses/1.html">roses</a> mean different things.  This week for Valentines day make sure your roses mean what you want them to.   The traditional Valentine red rose is the symbol of LOVE of course.  Here is a list, from the flowers experts at Vogue Flowers in Richmond Virginia, of the colors and their meanings:</p>
<p>White : innocence</p>
<p>Yellow: friendship</p>
<p>Coral: Messenger of love</p>
<p>Peach: modesty</p>
<p>Pink: grace</p>
<p>Orange: fascination</p>
<p>Red: love</p>
<p>Whatever color you decide to send you cannot go wrong with beautiful <a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com">fresh flowers</a> and roses for Valentines Day or any Day of the year from Vogue Flowers, your <a href="http://www.vogueflowers.com/online-florist.html">Online Florist</a>.</p>
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