Author: Jill Brooke
“Bridgerton” Sparks Love of Floral Designs
By Jill Brooke Flower lovers, are you watching Netflix’s “Bridgerton?” I literally binged on the whole eight episodes and especially loved the costumes that have such beautiful floral flourishes in bright sunny colors, all designed by award-winning Ellen Mirojnick, who told us, “flowers are a romantic element I can’t resist.” Based on the romantic series …
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Best Houseplants to Clean the Air and Enhance Your Space
By Lawrence Leaf Indoor plants are not just pleasant to look at – they are great for your health and purify the air. They even help to relieve allergies. Furthermore, they are easy to take care of and last a long time. Here are my fave. 1) ALOE VERA * Aloe vera has anti- inflammatory …
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Zendaya Anthurium Dress Helps Anthurium Grow in Popularity
By Jill Brooke Anthuriums are having a fashionable moment. This is thanks to the visionary work of Loewe’s creative director Jonathan Anderson. When Zendaya wore an innovative Loewe dress with its ginormous white anthurium bodice it, as the saying goes, broke the internet. More than 4.9 million people signed on. Not a secret that designers …
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Alexandra Farms Announces Garden Rose Design Winners
By Jill Brooke Alexandra Farms, one of the world’s largest grower of fresh-cut garden roses, just announced the winners of their seventh annual Garden Rose Design Contest. Entries were accepted in two categories: Wedding Work and Everyday Design, and hundreds of entries were submitted by designers from around the world. The criteria of course was …
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Gardener Gwen Stefani’s New Album Named “Bouquet”
By Jill Brooke Maybe because she loves gardening, Gwen Stefani’s new album is inspired by flowers. Her fifth studio album will be named “Bouquet.” It will be released in “full bloom” as Stefani says, November 15. But it is also available on her on-line store, including a limited edition sky blue vinyl. Among the songs …
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Invasive Box Tree Moth Spotted in Philadelphia
First it was the menancing spotted lanternfly — and now there’s a new invasive insect in town. Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced that the “highly destructive” box tree moth, which originally hails from Asia, has officially entered the state. The moth was spotted in two Erie County cemeteries, which are now quarantined. It …
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Miley Cyrus Sued Over Hit Song “Flowers”
By Jill Brooke Seems like there is a thorn in the rose of Miley Cyrus’ hit song, “Flowers.” The singer is being sued for copyright infringement by Tempo Music Investments, a company claiming it owns a share of the copyright for Bruno’s song “When I Was Your Man.” In the lawsuit, which does seem a …
Renee Zellweger’s Sweetie Says “Ladies Buy Men Flowers!” It Works
By Jill Brooke In terms of romance, the power of the flower was working with auto expert Ant Anstead. The TV host arrived home to a bouquet of white roses and it not only melted his heart but turbocharged his affection for live-in girlfriend Renee Zellweger. “Ladies…Trust Me On This! Buy Men Flowers!” Along with …
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Citizens Bank Being Good Citizens with 9/11 Flower Giveaway
By Jill Brooke Flowers by their nature are messengers to express so many emotions without saying a word. They provide comfort, contemplation and also remembrance. This is why for the second consecutive year, Citizens will honor the memory of those who lost their lives 23 years ago with flowers. The downtown banks will provide 300 …
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How to Create Stunning Seasonal Decor with These Top Holiday Table Trends
By Jill Brooke Once again, the Hampton Classic in Bridgehampton, NY is not only an equestrian competition but one for inspired creative table decor. Here is what I observed that also is trending around the world as I travel to flower shows and festivals. Monochromatic is hot. Tablecloths center the design scheme. And using napkins …
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