Author: Jill Brooke
Dr. Jill Biden and Lady Gaga Celebrate Flowers in Inauguration Attire
By Jill Brooke What roots us all together? Flowers of course and that’s why Dr. Jill Biden chose to have her “Celebrating America” dress adorned with all 50 state flowers. Her Gabriela Hearst coat was also adorned with flowers- as was the matching mask. There was soft glittering embroidery of the peach blossom representing Delaware, …
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Floral Trends for 2021 Spotted at NC’s Art & The Bloom
By Jill Brooke Considering that florists use branches and blooms instead of paint to make memorable art, it is not a surprise that museums and organizations find great success pairing these art forms for popular fundraising events. Just recently the New Hanover Garden Club organized “Art & The Bloom” where floral artists in South and …
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Dogs Are Crown Jewels at Heavenly Halos
By Jill Brooke Since the White House will have its first rescue dog this week in a wag to riches tale, we thought we’d highlight the work of Heavenly Halos. Personal trainer Lisa Salinas, who lives in Texas, started the company as a hobby after creating floral crowns for her beloved dachshund Pete. She and …
Martin Luther King Jr. Inspired World Peace Rose Garden
By Jill Brooke Did you know that there is an International World Peace Rose Garden that was planted at the Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site in Atlanta, Georgia? Planted in 1992, it is designed to encourage and help youth recognize the importance and value of peace. It has 185 roses in a variety …
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Guys – Score Points by Asking for These 6 Special Valentine’s Roses
By Jill Brooke While red is the classic choice for Valentine’s roses, for unexpected and truly seductive color options, call your florist and ask for any of these extraordinary cut David Austin roses. You need to order in advance but it’s worth the effort. Just like a gentleman needs to know a good Pinot Noir …
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10 Stunning Succulents for Effortless Indoor Gardens
By Sherry Dean Curreri If you’re looking for a relationship with a low maintenance, beautiful and very forgiving plant, you might want to try growing a succulent. Sometimes referred to as the “camels of the plant world,” these drought-resistant beauties store liquid in their fleshy leaves, stems and roots, making them easy to …
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Thanks to “Bridgerton’s” Popularity, Sales for Regency Decor Soar 300 %
By Jill Brooke Not only will it be fashion styles that Netflix’s massive hit “Bridgerton” has triggered, but design and garden trends are blooming in big and small ways. “I heard that there has been a 300% increase on Ebay for Regency Empire furniture,” laughs Will Hughes-Jones, the production designer for the historical romance series, …
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HBO Max Announces “Sex and the City” Series Coming Soon
By Jill Brooke “And Just Like That” – HBO’s Sex and the City reboot has been confirmed. Star Sarah Jessica Parker, who played Carrie Bradshaw, said, “I couldn’t help but wonder where are they now?” Excited to see what they will wear since it was a show – and well as spin-off movies -that celebrated …
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Florists Named “Becky” Being Targeted for Mistaken Identity
By Jill Brooke Because there are more good people than not, the owner of a Kentucky business called “Becky’s Flower Basket” could have suffered from a bad case of mistaken identity. Over in Midland, Texas, Capitol rioter Jenny Cudd, who could be charged as a domestic terrorist, owns a similar-sounding floral store called, “Becky’s Flower.” …
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Doesn’t This Tulip Express What We Feel About 2020?
By Jill Brooke When you see this photo of a tulip, what do you think it conveys? I giggled when I saw it because nature illustrates emotions and to the team at flowerpowerdaily, it says, “Please no more. I can’t take any more of this year and am so looking forward to something better in …
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