Author: Jill Brooke
Flowers Bloomed at 2026 Central Park Hat Luncheon
By Jill Brooke Flowers bring people together—especially at the ever-popular annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon, known affectionately in the Big Apple as “the hat luncheon.” Named in honor of Central Park’s visionary designer, the event raised a record-breaking $5.4 million in support of the nonprofit organization that manages and cares for Central Park. As …
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Macy’s 2026 Flower Show Celebrates 50 State Flowers
By Jill Brooke With America’s 250th birthday around the corner, Macy’s Flower Show found inspiration by creating the theme of “Homegrown.” Over 50,000 flowers including lush tulips, purple anthuriums and alliums, orange ranunculus and bright yellow daisies greeted shoppers as the doors opened for its 51st show, which will be on display until May 10th. …
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Highlights from the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show
By Jill Brooke Now in its 197th year, the award-winning PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation’s largest and the world’s longest-running horticultural event. In celebration of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, Rooted: Origins of American Gardening honored the people, places, and traditions that have shaped gardening in the United States, inviting visitors to explore how personal …
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Sunflower is for Chinese Year of the Horse
In Chinese culture, flowers during the Year of the Horse (2026) are chosen to align with the zodiac’s energetic, fast-paced and bold nature, representing vitality and upward forward movement. The sunflower embodies what the Horse is said to bring: tenacity, enthusiasm, perseverance, and that unmistakable “face the light and keep moving” momentum. And that’s the …
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5 Tips That Score Winning Super Bowl Flower Arrangements
By Jill Brooke With the big Super Bowl game coming up, here are FIVE fun party decor ideas that you can tackle to bring out the team spirit. After all, flowers always add color and fun to any event and are much less fattening than chips and dip. And even though this year, it may …
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Happy 80th Birthday Dolly Parton
By Jill Brooke Happy 80th Birthday Dolly Parton. With her big hair, bigger heart, and razor-sharp wit, Dolly became a symbol of joy and self-invention, proof that glamour and goodness can share the same stage. She is, of course, a musical legend—one of the most successful singer-songwriters of all time. Songs like “Jolene,” “Coat of …
Floral Jeweled Pins and Flowers Having a Boutonniere Moment
By Jill Brooke At the Golden Globes, Jeremy Allen White strategically wore a creamy white calla lily on his jacket lapel. Not a surprise, since the Bear actor has gotten bouquets of positive press for his love of flowers. In the same way that mint grows underground and spreads, the idea of wearing both live …
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Flower Loving Frida Kahlo Painting Sale Breaks All-Time Record!
By Jill Brooke Are you a big fan of flower-loving artist Frida Kahlo? The feminist pop culture icon, who so many female artists have been inspired by, just broke the auction record for ANY female artist. When Kahlo’s El sueño (La cama) (in English: The Dream (The Bed)) sold at Sotheby’s this week for …
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Thanksgiving Table Decor Inspirations
By Jill Brooke Most people turn to autumnal colors for their Thanksgiving tables, drawing on the warmth of golds, oranges, russets, and deep berries. Among the many flowers to incorporate are marigolds, gloriosa lilies, orange roses, and even vibrant zinnias, whose layered petals echo the abundance of harvest season. These bold hues echo the changing …
Floral Fun Halloween Arrangements
Here are some SPOOKTACULAR Halloween floral arrangements to inspire you – and give you an opportunity to make others smile. Meanwhile it’s worth investing in fun holiday vases that you can purchase at TJ Maxx or other places. Even though you use them once a year, it’s worth it. It becomes a way to welcome …