Author: Jill Brooke
RIP: Christopher Plummer: Elevated Popularity of Edelweiss Flower
Do you remember Christopher Plummer singing “Edelweiss” in “The Sound of Music? Oh, it is such a part of my memory because my father was Austrian and we would see that movie year after year. In fact, those lyrics make me shed a tear and are literally etched in my brain. Edelweiss, Edelweiss Every morning …
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The Purple Flower Passions of Photographer Debi Shapiro
Part of the fun of running Flower Power Daily is being able to share the epic talents I gather from around the world. And what a delight to discover Debi Shapiro. Debi’s “love affair” with flowers started at an early age after studying fabric design and photography at Syracuse University. Inspired by the 17th …
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Nathan Myhrvold’s Snowflakes Have Similar Structure to Flowers
By Jill Brooke Since most of the country is blanketed with snow, a fun fact has been discovered. Tech genius Nathan Myhrvold, a former Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft, spent a fortune on his passion to create the highest resolution camera for a snowflake’s structure. The results show that every snowflake has its own unique …
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Using Purple Flowers to Soften Divides and Mend Ties
By Jill Brooke Political violence has escalated in America, with lives lost on both sides of the partisan divide—from conservative activist Charlie Kirk to Minnesota Representative Melissa Hortman—leaving many shaken and desperate for gestures that might restore a sense of shared humanity. How do we reconnect with family, friends and neighbors we stopped speaking to …
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For Valentine’s Gift – Oscar Mora’s Orchid Flower Puzzles
By Jill Brooke Isn’t it true that love can be a puzzle that is hard to figure out? Maybe along with sending flowers this year, give the gift of these gorgeous floral puzzles created by master florist Oscar Mora – whose artistry is coveted by the divine Beyonce, actress Debbie Mazar and so many other …
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Master of Color, Florist Todd Fiscus Dazzles Dallas and Beyond
By Jill Brooke Meet Todd Fiscus, the Titian of floral art, whose versatility with color and contemporary design has brought fame and acclaim to his Dallas shop, Avant Garden. A florist since 1994, it is not a surprise he is married to hairstylist Ceron since they both are masters of color and know where to …
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Gorgeous Chelsea Flower Show Moved to September
By Jill Brooke For the first time in its 109 year history, the Chelsea Flower Show, truly the most incredible flower show in the world, will not bloom in May and be moved to September. The Royal Horticultural Society in London just announced the event will take place September 21-26 vs. May 18-23. Obviously, it’s …
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In the Olympics of Roses, These 6 Rose Bushes Are Valentine’s Superstars
By Jill Brooke Want to give a gift that keeps on giving? A gift where you can say or write, “Like the love I feel for you, this rose has been tested to weather all conditions and still bloom beautifully year after year.” Well, then you must give your loved one any of these roses …
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Exuberance Signature for Irises Designs
By Jill Brooke “Perfection is a disguise for insecurity,” says floral designer Ricardo Delgado, who with his wife Erin run the popular Irises Designs in California. After all, flowers need air to breathe which enhances their beauty. He and Erin met in college studying art and started their shop in 2004. There’s a free-flowing lovely …
Amanda Gorman’s Inaugural Poem Invokes Flowers
By Jill Brooke Prior to hearing Amanda Gorman’s Inaugural poem, I had asked floral artist Jackie Kramer for a photograph that conveys a joyful sense of hope. Here is what she gave us. Beautiful, isn’t it? And speaking of hope, did you notice that in Amanda S. C. Gorman’s Inaugural poem, she, like poets and …
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