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The Flower Shops
4y ago
WIN 100 RED ROSES THIS VALENTINE'S DAY!
Here is how you can win 100 roses for Valentine's Day 2021
Here at The Flower Shops we celebrate love. Each day, we see acts of love and kindness sent back and forth to different parts of the UK. We get orders to send flowers to celebrate a birthday, say thanks, or remind the person how much they are loved and remembered.
This Valentine’s Day, we want to be part of celebrating love. We want to help you cherish the person dearest to you and let them know how much they mean to you. That is why we have decided to give away 100 roses to make Valentine ..read more
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4y ago
The best Christmas flower and decor trends 2020
It can be hard to be in a festive spirit with the Covid19 pandemic still chasing us and affecting our everyday life. The 2020 holiday season will no doubt introduce a different way of celebrating festivities with all of the restrictions and physical distancing in place in most parts of the world.
We will have to get creative and flexible by celebrating through Zoom and video conferencing. Consumers are likely to be more imaginative and resourceful when it comes to holiday decorations. With almost everyone spending more time indoors, efforts ..read more
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4y ago
How to spot a real florist online
Does it matter who makes your flower bouquets and arrangements? Yes, it does!
With several sources of flowers from supermarkets, online factories, home workers on Facebook, and high street florists, it can be confusing where to get the best flower arrangements to send to family and friends. Though all of them provide flowers, it all boils down to how they create a stunning arrangement of fresh flowers that will ‘wow’ the recipient.
With the rise of online marketing and shopping for flowers, you can easily be deceived by the photos of beautiful big flower ..read more
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4y ago
Floral Halloween Decorations 2020
Halloween is just around the corner. This year, we might not have the usual festivities as we used to during the past years. But, that should not stop you from having a fun Halloween celebration with your loved ones. You can start by updating your home decor. Make your decorations fun, eye-catching or spooky by following this year’s flower trends. If you have not tried decorating with flowers for Halloween, now is a great time to experiment. Read on to learn how to make pretty and ‘boo-tiful’ decorations from dried flowers to houseplants.
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4y ago
Why you should order flowers online
Flowers are a wonderful gift idea for a loved one, a way to express emotions and serve as amazing backdrop to special occasions and events. Visiting a local florist is the normal way to purchase flower arrangements, however, ordering them online is rising in popularity.
Online flower delivery has been available for some time and has been proven to save time and money. Nevertheless, there are still some customers who are sceptical of doing so.
Benefits of ordering flowers online
Online flower delivery in the UK has been helping people express thei ..read more
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4y ago
The art of flower arrangements
Flower arrangement is defined as the organization of design and color with the goal of creating a good ambience using flowers, foliage and other floral accessories. These help beautify homes, offices, tables and are often made out of fresh-cut flowers, combined with dried and even artificial flowers as well. Flower arrangements may range from floral bouquets to table centerpieces, to floral baskets and even floral wreaths.
A look back at the past
The Chinese were the first who put water in a container of beautifully-cut flowers. They made sure that the ..read more
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4y ago
The positive impact of flowers on health and well-being
Stress, anxiety and depression have been placing a toll on individuals’ mental, physical and emotional health. Although there are several programs and cures that aim to address these challenges, research has shown that living with flowers significantly reduces these issues. Moreover, scientific studies have concluded that flowers definitely do wonders for well-being, increase happiness, workplace productivity, while at the same time, decrease worry and anxiety. The importance of flowers can be appreciated by the different senses. Ima ..read more
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4y ago
The essence in flowers
Flowers are not just pleasing to look at and smell. They also offer medicinal benefits that help improve skin and overall health. One of the most effective ways to reap the health benefits of flowers is through the use of essential oils. These volatile oils also play a powerful role in promoting wellness.
What are essential oils?
Essential oils are potent, highly concentrated oils, extracted from botanicals, such as flowers and plants. Some botanicals store their volatile aromatic compounds in their leaves or flowers, while others store them within their rinds ..read more
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4y ago
Which flower best reflects your personality?
Human nature and flowers
There is a very special relationship between humans and flowers. Humans have always been attracted to flowers and have put physical effort into growing flowers for their aesthetic qualities. Flowers were historically used by people to communicate strong declarations of emotions. Stone drawings of flowers were once found in ancient Egyptian graves about 120,000 years ago. It is believed that ancient cultures could appease the spirits of their ancestors by decorating their tombs with a particular type of flower. E ..read more
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4y ago
Unusual facts about the most popular flowers in the UK
Flowers, blossoms, or blooms provide an eye-catcher to otherwise plain surroundings. A flower delivery can captivate anyone with its dazzling beauty and lovely scent. Flowers have throughout history been used to express emotions such as love and fidelity. It is also common to send arrangements and bouquets as a way to say “Thank you” and “I am sorry.”
While flowers have always been part of everyday life, many unknown and unusual facts about them remain.
Here are some unusual facts about the most popular flowers in the UK.
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