Easter Flower Arrangements

February 20, 2010 by  
Filed under Easter Flowers

Flowers are a wonderful addition to the Easter holiday. The weather is changing, the sun is shining, and everything in the world seems to be growing, colorful, fresh and new. Sometimes the best way to enjoy Easter flowers is just to take a leisurely hike out into nature. Seeing flowers in their natural habitat instantly makes you feel uplifted. Having your very own garden is also a terrific idea. You will have all the beauty of the world in you very own yard… and who couldn’t feel great appreciation for that!

Perhaps, however, you would like to add the beauty of the outdoors to the indoors. Or maybe you would like to give flowers as an Easter gift. Here are some great Easter flower ideas:

Easter Flower Arrangements:

If you like to place a vase full of flowers in your home or give them to a loved one, consider making an Easter flower arrangement. A mixed Easter flower bouquet is vibrant with color and so refreshing. Consider the following Easter flowers to use in your spring arrangement:

  • Tulip
  • Rose
  • Orchid
  • Lily
  • Cherry blossom
  • Daffodil
  • Daisy
  • Magnolia
  • Carnation
  • Iris

Take a mixture of any of the above spring flowers and get creative. Use the flowers that appeal to your eye and to your nose (can’t beat the wonderful perfume of a flower). Because it is Easter it would be fun to lay your Easter flower bouquet in a basket. Perhaps place some beautifully decorated eggs in the basket as well.  Even a couple of miniature stuffed Easter toys would be a great addition. If you would like to place your Easter flower arrangement in a vase, you could also place Easter chocolate bunny suckers in the bouquet as well. If you have a flare for crafts and painting, get out those paint brushes and paint your vase with some colorful Easter scenes (and if you are not an artist, use stencils—stencilsearch.com). Your home or your loved one is sure to adore the Easter flower bouquet you have personally, and creatively, arranged.

Have fun with your Easter flowers and Happy Easter!

Top 5 Places to Buy Easter Flowers Online

February 20, 2010 by  
Filed under Easter Flowers

1. Proflowers.com

As soon as you visit this site, you will be absolutely in love with their magnificent Easter flower arrangements. This site offers floral tips and info that include: flower meanings, how to dry flowers, and rose colors and meanings. Proflowers also sells baskets, organic fruit, plants, and gourmet gifts. Be sure to check out their specials. And you will love their freshness guarantee!

2. 1800flowers.com

Shop this online store by occasion, flower and plant. Check out their sales, same-day delivery, gift baskets, food, and Martha Stewart section. They also offer balloons to go along with your beautiful Easter flower bouquet. 1800Flowers also has giveaways that are a must to enter—depending on the season, you could even win a vacation. The site also features music, special bouquet’s, and bestsellers. If you need help to find a gift fast, all you have to do is answer 3 simple questions and 1800flowers will give you the perfect idea.

3. Teleflora.com

Fresh flowers hand delivered daily. Shop by occasion, collection, color, price, or flower guide (if you need helpful ideas). When you purchase flowers from Teleflora, you will receive a full description of what you have bought as well as the option to add balloons or even chocolates to your purchase. Be sure to check out their Flower Blog and “Can’t Decide?” section which gives you the option to let an expert choose your gift. At Teleflora you will find beautiful Easter flower arrangements from a Victorian garden basket to lily topiary.

4. Organicbouquet.com

Offering Eco-elegant flowers, you can’t go wrong with this online store as it sells both beautiful and environmentally sound products. They are a carbon free partner, meaning that for every flower they deliver, Organic Bouquet donates funds into a reforestation project. Look for their specials and promotions as you peruse the absolutely astounding selection of flowers they offer. This wonderful site also presents tasty gourmet gifts as well as decorative wreaths. Be sure to join their gift club and check out the Meet the Farm page.

5. Buyflowersonline.com

The freshest flowers for all occasions. Visit this site for all your floral needs as they donate a portion of proceeds to the American Cancer Society. Here, gift baskets start at $19.99, same day delivery is a must, and freshness is guaranteed. Buy Flowers Online has an astounding Easter flower collection from exotics to rose chic. You will love their elegant vases as well.

This should get you started on buying your Easter flower gifts. And whether Eco-elegant flowers, donating to a worthy cause, or finding the most magnificent floral display available is important to you, you will find that and more on these sites.

Have fun smelling the flowers and Happy Easter!