Did you know you can eat some flowers? We are not exactly talking about the beautiful, sugary flowers that decorate a cake. Melissa Breyer shares some edible flower facts from the book “True Food: Eight Simple Steps to a Healthier You”. Check out this interesting article and if you do decide to go down the… Read more »
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Colorful Flowers help beat Cold Weather Blues
Flowers and good health seem one in the same. Just think…when our family and friend are feeling ill or are in need of recuperation, many a time we have chosen to send flowers. You may have never thought twice about the benefits of a bouquet but recent research has scientists touting that exposure to flowers actually boosts… Read more »
Beat the Winter Blues
Winter can be a difficult time of year. Everything is covered in ice, most days are grey, nothing is blooming except cabin fever, and you forget what feeling hot is like. You spend most of your time indoors catching up on tv and books itching for the warmth of the sun. It’s easy to… Read more »
Have a Festive New Year’s!
Tis the season to take down the wreaths and garlands, to take down the ornaments, to wear our new sweaters as we clean the house. Removing decorations can feel a bit grim so it’s important to not leave your home devoid of festivity. New Year’s can be a fun holiday to decorate for so try sprucing up… Read more »
Spreading Kindness and Joy
In light of recent events, it’s not unusual to think of the world as a scary place. At Calyx Flowers, our hearts and prayers are with the people of Newtown as they attempt to cope with a devastating situation. In times like this, it’s important to take time to notice the great amount of light that… Read more »
Saying “Merry Christmas”
The Christmas season is a favorite here at Calyx Flowers. There’s something in the air that makes the world seem just a little brighter, slightly kinder, and brimming with cheer. Generosity is celebrated and people wear their hearts on their sleeves, it is truly a magical time. Being Flower Lovers, it’s not just the warm… Read more »
Black Friday!
Avoid the crowded shopping lines & still receive an amazing free gift at CalyxFlowers.com on Black Friday. Bring on the holiday season! We’re ready to get blooming at Calyx Flowers with an exhilarating array of new Christmas designs, Hanukkah flowers and festive holiday plants. That means easy gift-giving for everyone on your list whether it be family,… Read more »
Countdown to Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is nearly a week away and we’re starting to make a list of things we are so grateful for that make our lives unique and exciting. Everyone has something that they are thankful for, be it friends, family, health, fortune, or turkey. Our list is long and on the top of it is Mother… Read more »
A Brand New Monthly Gift Program Makes Its Calyx Debut!
It’s the start to a new week so we couldn’t think of a better time to unveil our newest monthly gift program on The Flower Lover’s blog. You’ve told us how much you adore our preserved designs which include beautiful wreaths and centerpieces, cute heart swings and decorative swags. This led us to create a way… Read more »
Flowers in High Fashion
Here at Calyx Flowers, we’re not the only ones who are constantly inspired by flora and fauna – we often see beautiful blooms gracing the pages of high fashion magazines, like Harper’s Bazaar. The dresses shown below are features from HB, created by talented Italian designer, Giambattista Valli, and we couldn’t be more pleased to see flowers… Read more »
The Trick to Halloween Flowers
Halloween isn’t just a time for candy, fright, and costumes. It’s also a time for unique and exciting arrangements to adorn the ins and outs of your home. Our new orange and purple Trick-or-Treat Wreath is a preserved delight filled with maple leaves, statice, and black phalaris that will welcome trick-or-treaters and turn your neighbors witch-green with envy. Or a… Read more »
What makes Fall special to you?
Whether it’s the crunch of newly fallen leaves beneath your feet or the smell of apple cider in the air, autumn’s unique qualities tend to elicit all sorts of sentiments from us. It’s the seasons changing, another year passed, and more things to be thankful for. Fall certainly is beautiful in more way than one, but the… Read more »
Love This Candle!
So you’re sending the gift of flowers or a blooming plant to that special someone. Light up their day a tad bit more with the luxurious Love candle tin we’re featuring in our summer catalog. The fresh scent is a luxurious blend of currant and cassis from Fringe Studio. The dainty tin not only shares your… Read more »
Edible Flowers For the Sweet Tooth
Edible flowers? But of course… I recently stumbled upon these floral gems at quaint candy store appropriately named, The Sugar Shack. Gummy Flowers are as delightful as a bouquet of real flowers for those of us who indulge our sweet tooth. They come in six fruity flavors: grape, blue raspberry, mango, cherry, orange and strawberry.… Read more »
Gorgeous Flowers from St. Kitts
Just had to share with our Flower Lovers! One of our fabulous graphic designers, Ned, traveled to St. Kitts and shared his beautiful photography of tropical flowers with us. We were mezmerized by the exotic beauty of these flowers. Their colors and shapes pop amidst the lush green foliage that surrounds them. You almost feel like… Read more »
A Successful IFE Show
Each year as our designer I attend the IFE Show in Miami Beach, Florida. IFE stands for the International Floricultural Expo where growers of fresh cuts and plants exhibit their beatiful flower varieties as well as different vendors that offer products and services to complement the floral industry. An education seminar is offered and I… Read more »