http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog Flowers & Plant Advice from Professional Florists - Vogue Flowers Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:43:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Making your own Halloween decorations is a great way to save money, entertain the kids and give your home that festive look!   Here are several do-it-yourself Halloween decoration ideas for inside and out. - Create a Pumpkin Vase The pumpkin vase is a creative twist on the traditional jack-o-lanterns, which commonly decorate ... http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog/floral-halloween-decorations-on-a-budget.html The weather is getting cooler, the kids are back in school and the leaves are just beginning to change.  It’s official…autumn is here.  So celebrate the season because fall flowers are the perfect way to liven up your home, say thank you or display your creativity! Autumn colors include warm shades ... http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog/celebrating-fall-with-flowers.html At Vogue Flowers we know how exciting planning your wedding day is, but we also understand how overwhelming it can be. There are so many choices, options and decisions to be made that it can become confusing and tiresome. Which is why we’re here to help guide you through the ... http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog/wedding-flower-tips.html Hydrangeas are often thought of as the chameleons of the flower world because they change color based on the soil conditions. You can actually have one plant with different color blooms and in some cases one bloom with multiple colors. Want to see for yourself? Here’s how to see them ... http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog/changing-the-color-of-hydrangeas.html Graduation is a very important day that marks a huge accomplishment. What better way to express your pride and joy for the graduate than to give graduation flowers?  It is important to send the right graduation flowers, as they come in many different types, colors and sizes. Here are a few ... http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog/tips-on-selecting-graduation-flowers.html Professional Secretaries Week is the one, well deserved, week a year that’s specifically focused on appreciating those who keep businesses running smoothly, but are often overlooked…the secretaries.  Secretaries generally do not get invited to business appreciation meetings, parties or company luncheons, despite the fact that they are a vital part ... http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog/professional-secretaries-week-flowers.html One of the best ways to celebrate Easter is to fill your home with the color and fragrance of traditional Easter flowers.  Many flowers are associated with Easter, the most common of which is, as the name suggests, the Easter Lily, or Lilium longiflorum.  The white color of the Easter ... http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog/easter-flower-meanings-do-it-yourself-decorations.html The color green is often associated with St. Patrick's Day because it is the color of spring, Ireland and, of course, the shamrock. So green flowers and foliage are a perfect way to bring cheer to your loved ones or brighten a party! Here are a few tips on how ... http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog/st-patricks-day-decorations.html Men love flowers and plants! For the man in your life, consider sending these flowers for Valentine's Day: Red Ginger and red anthuriums pair wonderfully together Bromeliads have a sense of "cool" that is comfortable for any man to receive A flowering plant, such as red tulips or an azalea A bright and bold ... http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog/sending-flowers-to-men.html Red roses symbolize passionate love and are the top gift for Valentine's Day.  OTHER POPULAR VALENTINE'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 ... http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog/valentines-day-flower-ideas.html