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Why Daffodils Symbolize Hope for Princess Catherine

By Jill Brooke Oh how we all wish Princess Catherine of Wales a speedy recovery and private time to heal and be with her family. In front of a bed of daffodils, Kate Middleton sat on a bench and shared that her absence from public appearances was because she had cancer. Following abdominal surgery, post-operative …

Want to Increase Your Good Luck? These Plants Help

By Jill Brooke Want to increase your Luck? Flower Power Daily recommends looking to nature through these plants and flowers. Scoff at your own peril because the force of nature is worth tapping into – and at the very least, it can’t hurt and can only help. Science supports this too. According to a recent …

Oscars 2024! Why So Few Flower Dresses?

By Jill Brooke   Along with Women’s Wear Daily and others, Flower Power Daily declared that the Academy Awards in 2023 was a blooming year of flower-inspired dresses. Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry, Iris Apatow, and Yara Shahidi among many others,  wore floral-inspired dresses. Not for 2024! Flowers did not bloom at the 96th Academy Awards …

Philadelphia Flower Show’s Beauty Takes Your Breath Away

By Jill Brooke The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society unveiled the 2024 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show titled “United by Flowers.” The 195th PHS Philadelphia Flower Show will be held until March 10, 2024, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The indoor event allows flowers to bloom and be showcased in so many ways that you must see this! …

Flower Wallpapers Charm at Kips Bay Palm Beach Show House

By Jill Brooke Oh what fun it is to look at life through flowers. The Seventh Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach opened with an array of 23 of the nation’s most acclaimed interior designers and architects showcasing their talents and tropical vibes. The Show House, which will be open to the public for …

Sir Elton John’s Flower Collections from Christie’s Sale

  Flower lover Elton John gave Christie’s – and us – the opportunity to see his vast art and photography collection – and some cool clothes and jewelry too.  Titled “The Collection of Sir Elton John: Goodbye Peachtree Road,” rifting on his song “Goodbye Yellowbrick Road,” this collection was eye-popping in that he has amassed …

Grammy Flower Styles

By Jill Brooke Trendy floral fashions didn’t only populate the 66th Grammy Awards as Miley Cyrus won her first Grammy for the hit song “Flowers.” Notice how florist Tu Bloom, who has a partnership with Suntory Flowers, used blue flowers in his arrangements. Suntory through hard work, diligence, and passion bred blue flowers which are …

  Give Flowers To Your Wife’s Best Friend for Saving Your Marriage

  Jill Brooke, who launched Flowerpowerdaily.com, the website that looks at how flowers intersect into news and pop culture, has a message for spouses. “Give your spouse’s best friend flowers or candy this year for Valentine’s Day since they have most likely saved your marriage countless times. You can write on the card, ‘Thanks for …

Consumers Spending 25.8 Billion for Valentine’s Day in 2024

By Jill Brooke We all know that Valentine’s Day is the floral industry’s Oscars. In the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers are expected to spend a total of $25.8 billion on Valentine’s Day this year. The top gifts include candy (57%), greeting cards (40%), flowers (39%), …

Late Blooming Amaryllis Teaches Life Lesson

By Jill Brooke   Do you know a late bloomer? Tag someone who like this amaryllis,  blooms when they are ready, and isn’t in a rush. This beauty was supposed to bloom in December. But it decided to be fashionably late to the party. Is this amaryllis any less beautiful? Of course not. Flowers teach …