Today’s flower friday isn’t quite a flower, but we still love it, and it is gaining popularity among wedding flowers and decor. Succulents! They come in a variety of sizes and colors and the best news is that they are available all year round. They can typically be found in green, gray, silvery blue, and […]
Here are a few important things to consider when preparing for your floral consultation! To make the most of your consultation, keep these seven topics in mind when preparing. Floral Budget We try to work with every budget at Life in Bloom but the process is so much easier for both our clients and us […]
It’s flower Friday and Paperwhites are in the spotlight. Paperwhites are a bulb in the Narcissus family which is why kind of look a little like mini daffodils. I can’t wait for Spring! Although we have been very lucky with the weather in Chicago so far this year, I’m already wishing for Spring. I can’t […]
Plumeria Aloha from Hawaii! Today’s flower is a lovely sweet scented tropical flower; Plumeria! Plumeria are the symbol of Aloha in Hawaii and are a popular choice for leis. Their fragrance is treasured by the Polynesian Islanders. The Plumeria would be a perfect choice for a beach wedding bouquet. They also would be lovely worn in […]
Flower Friday: Amaryllis We are starting a new type of post, Flower Friday, where we will introduce one flower of the season a week! I tend to take my horticulture background for granted sometimes and think that everyone knows the scientific and common names of flowers just like I do. My friends can attest to […]
From now until Christmas I am going to try to blog once a week and share a DIY Decor tip to Brighten up your Holidays 🙂 First up, the Amaryllis Bulb! We are about six weeks away from Christmas. I don’t know if any of you have been out shopping lately but the Christmas displays and […]
Today’s blog is horticulturally focused. Plants were my first love. I can remember at a very young age, beyond excited, when my parents told me I could pick out one seed packet to plant in our garden in the Spring. Somehow, I never can remember where I park my car, but I can remember the […]
