10 Father’s Day Hampers For Any Budget

With Father’s Day just around the corner, now is the time to start planning a great gift for one of the main men in your life! Held on the third of June, this date honours both fathers and father figures in the UK. It celebrates a paternal bond, a friendship and the influence of father’s in society. Asides from a date that is celebrated in the UK, Father’s Day is also celebrated widely in other…

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Six Cheap Thank You Gifts Ideas

Whether you’re thanking a family member for helping you learn to drive or a friend for always being there when you need them, thank you gifts are a great way to show your appreciation. If you’re unsure of how to say thank you and you’re looking for a cheap and cheerful way to do so, here you’ll find inspiration for everything from thank you gifts to thank you flowers, to thank you hampers and…

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Funeral Flowers and Sympathy Flowers – What’s the Difference?

Many people believe funeral flowers and sympathy flowers to have the same meaning when in fact they’re both somewhat different. Although flowers are the fundamental medium for showing sympathies to those who have lost a loved one, there is still a difference between sympathy flowers and funeral flowers. The difference between sympathy and funeral flowers If you wish to send flowers to the…

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10 Get Well Soon Gifts for any Budget

Whether a family member is tucked up in bed, suffering from a case of the flu, or a friend is in hospital recovering from an accident, they’re bound to be feeling a little down. Sending a gift is a great way to brighten their mood. A colourful card, a hamper overflowing with healthy foods or a bouquet of bright flowers is a guaranteed pick-me-up, and get well soon gifts combined with lots of rest…

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5 Plants that will help your good night sleep

Asides from adding a splash of colour and a sweet fragrance to our homes, houseplants boast a number of additional, beneficial properties – including the ability to filter air and oxygenate any room in the household, all of which helps to promote a better night’s sleep. With this in mind, decking out your bedroom with the right plants is a great idea, especially as sleepless nights can take their…

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History, interesting facts and the meaning of white roses

Although white roses are somewhat plainer than those brandishing various hues, they’re extremely elegant in style. The white rose is suited to an abundance of occasions and is the perfect way to honour a friend or a loved one – be it in recognition of a new start or a fond farewell. The purity of their colour portrays respect and sophistication, and presenting a bouquet of white roses to a loved…

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15 absolutely adorable plant containers you'll want this spring

Are you decorating your new home or flat? Do you need something little to add a bit of personality? What about a unique plant container? We’ve collected the best 15 around the web – they would make a great house warming gift or you can just cheer yourself up and get something bright and happy to have around the home. Which one of these is your favourite? Leave a comment below! 1. Grow a Pineapple…

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7 Brilliant Birthday ideas for men who have everything

Buying gifts for the men in our lives is a tricky task to say the least – especially when the man in question has everything he could ever want. We’ve scoured the world for our favourite gift ideas, all of which are guaranteed to give you a little inspiration when it comes to birthday ideas for men. Read on to ensure you never buy a boring gift for your brother, boyfriend, husband or friend again…

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History, interesting facts and meaning of tulips

Tulips (botanical name Tulipa) are one of the most prevalent of all bulbs, celebrated for their vibrant hue and interesting shape. Regardless of the occasion, this floral specie is a great addition to the home space, both indoors and outside. When to plant new bulbs To guarantee perfect spring tulips, it’s best to plant bulbs between mid and late autumn. Tulips  have a later planting season to…

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7 wedding trends you need to follow in 2016

Are you keeping up with the wedding trends? Getting married this year? Then you must check these 7 stunning trends that will be taking over for wedding in 2016! 1. Mismatched Bridesmaids Dresses Forget about the days when brides were hunting down the same style, colour and cut for their bridesmaids dresses. Great news for 2016 – and possibly the most practical wedding trend so far – are…

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Kadupul Flower - The Most Expensive Flower in the World

If you believe a simple bud picked from the ground to be one of nature’s humbler gifts, we’re about to prove you wrong! The Kadupul flower, Sri Lanka’s native blossom, is said to be the world’s most expensive flower. Why? Because it’s priceless! image: snaplant.com This floral specie is so expensive; it bares no price tag. The reason for this is because the moment it is picked, it quite often…

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History, Varieties and Meaning of Pink Rose

Pink roses are a multipurpose flower, perfect for an array of occasions. They convey numerous emotions, including passion, thoughtfulness and sentiment and are extremely contemporary in style, packing a colourful punch, with the ability to brighten up any room or event. Whether you’re sending a bouquet of beautiful pink roses to a friend as a thank you, or are simply showing your affection and…

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Win Easter Hamper from SerenataFlowers.com

Time for another Competition! There’s never enough chocolate for Easter break, so we thought we would treat someone to one of our brand new Easter Hampers! Easter Competition Competition start: 13 March at 9pm Competition end: 23 March at 9pm Prize: Easter Hamper from SerenataFlowers.com worth £39.99 Rules: LIKE & COMMENT on our post on Facebook page – tell us which one of our hampers would you…

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7 Unusual and Creative Birthday ideas for her

It’s no secret that the women in our lives love birthday celebrations – when else do they get to be the centre of attention? Whether you’re buying for your partner, a close friend, your sister or your mother, finding a number of great birthday ideas for her is a must! 7 unusual and creative birthday ideas for her 1.Plan an out of the ordinary experience Sometimes a present alone isn’t enough. Why…

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Grow your own wedding flowers!

  Wedding flowers, although an important part of your big day, can be a huge expense. Couples about to tie the knot in the UK can expect to spend anything from £1,500 to £2,000 on traditional bridal flowers. If you’re planning on going all out, a luxury display could set you back a massive £20-30,000. For young couples this is a significant sum and one that is most likely better spent elsewhere.…

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Meet The Man who Grows Porcelain Flowers

Meet Vladimir Kanevsky, Ukrainian born architect who used to work in the USSR and in his thirties emigrated to US. In there his skills were no longer used and demanded and he needed to find other means to make money. He put his skills to test and started with sculptures, which were not selling that well and moved to making porcelain flowers. He didn’t enjoy making flowers for money, but his work…

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7 new surprising ways to reuse your rose petals

Valentine’s Day is over and your beautiful flowers are slowly starting to wilt down. Instead of feeling sad that the beauty is gone, you can preserve the roses for longer and use them in a new way. Choose between turning them into a beauty product, displaying them as an art or taking the most out of their fragrance and making potpourri. For most of these tutorials, you will need to use dried rose…

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