Before you send that bouquet, you should know what message your flower color choice is sending to its recipient. From love to sympathy to congratulations, flowers and their colors can symbolize many emotions. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the meanings and traditions associated with flowers have evolved over time. Understanding this “language of flowers,” also […]
Before you send that bouquet, you should know what message your flower color choice is sending to its recipient. From love to sympathy to congratulations, flowers and their colors can symbolize many emotions. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the meanings and traditions associated with flowers have evolved over time. Understanding this “language of flowers,” also […]
Sometimes it can be the simplest of gestures that can mean the most. Such was the case when Larsen Jay found himself on the receiving end of the kindness of others. In 2007, Jay fell off a roof. While recovering in a hospital from multiple injuries, his room was flooded with flowers from well-wishers, elevating […]
This Valentine’s Day, we challenge you to think beyond the cards and chocolate roses and get a little more creative with a gift for your loved one. From shoes and theater tickets to snuggly blankets, we’ve picked some of our favorite gifts for the most romantic day of the year. Bonus: They all boast something extra special, from local […]
Those garden-variety grocery store flowers will do in a pinch, but when you want to impress, a good florist is your best bet. We roamed the wilds of Chicago and the North Shore in search of the brightest florists in the field. Below is our perfectly pruned arrangement of floral designers to suit every taste […]
Layers bring a room to life! Without them, even the most beautiful space will remain a soulless showroom full of things. It’s like setting a table with gorgeous linens, fine china and spectacular centerpieces and then skipping the food! After many hours spent poring over images of stunning interiors that nail it, we discovered ten […]
Spring has finally arrived and it’s time to prepare your garden for the upcoming season. Here are some tips to make this your most successful garden ever! Perennial Cleanup Try to cut back perennials before the days get too warm and new growth starts emerging in last year’s stem residue. You may need to remove […]
We’ve barely rounded the corner from New Year’s and already Valentine’s Day is creeping up. While red roses are the clear floral frontrunner for February—more than 257 million were produced in 2014—they certainly aren’t the only option for romance. Maybe you’d like your favorite fella to think outside the long-stem box this year. Or, perhaps […]
With the Christmas tree at the curb and the lights taken down, no wonder we get depressed. In an effort to graciously close the holidays, but keep a joyful winter spirit, we asked two local experts, landscape architect Craig Bergmann, owner of Craig Bergmann Landscape Design and interior designer Paul Klug of Paul Klug Inc., […]
Flowers and plants may be required at a soiree, but a growing number of designers are ditching the lace and Baby’s Breath in favor of arrangements and centerpieces with a more contemporary aesthetic. “There is an explosion of modern, simple home decor that has been going strong for awhile now,” says Epoch Floral co-owner Mike […]
