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Flowers are underrated today. Cities are filled with gloom. Large spaces of concrete with no thought of aesthetic tower over a scurrying mass of people in Mumbai, like sorrowful giants. There is no beauty apart from that of smooth glass and cold metal, and even the bright lead paint peels away in some places to reveal the rust beneath. It is much livelier in...

The language of flowers is one both nuanced and beautiful. There’s no alternative to saying the most important things in your life with the help of a rightly chosen and blooming bouquet of fresh flowers, whether you’re saying them to your mother, wife, or boss. Flowers have always been such an important and essential part of our culture that it seems only natural that...

Gudi Padwa, also known as Ugadi in some parts of Maharashtra is the day, which marks the beginning of the Marathi new year. Traditionally it has been known to mark the end of one harvesting season and beginning of a new one. The tradition of raising Gudi outside the house was started by Raja Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in order to celebrate the victory...

As the title says, Holi is the celebration for welcoming spring and adieu of winters! Spring is the season of flowers, rebirth of new plants. Spring itself means, rebirth, rejuvenation, resurrection and regrowth. Holi is just around the corner and there must be lots of plans of people in India and those living outside our country. This is the festival, which is celebrated by...

Tutorial: How to Make Bath Salts from Flower Petals When you’re the recipient of an online delivery of flowers, you might think that you can only enjoy your flower bouquets as long as the blossoms stay alive. However, although you can’t prevent the flowers from eventually wilting and fading, you can still get some use from them after they’re gone per Mother Nature’s course....

“After women, flowers are the most lovely thing God has given the world.” – Christian Dior. It is true that women have always loved flowers since time immemorial. They adorn their hair with it, wear flower garlands, hold it in their hands, and love to have flowers around. Recently, a study conducted by a team of psychologists from the University of South Brittany found...

Flowers are the best way to express love to your sweetheart. Giving red roses to loved ones is common on Valentine’s Day or anniversary or birthday, but it doesn’t always have to be an occasion. The best romantic gift is always a surprise bouquet of fresh flowers without any reason. It is a sure shot way to keep the spark alive in your relationship....

February is the month when spring season knocks at the door of the Earth and nature is waking up from a long winter sleep. It is also a month when the weather is most appropriate for flowers to bloom. The temperatures are right, the sun shines brightly but is not too hot, cool breeze flows around and the air is fresh. February is also...

Weddings are an elaborate affair in India irrespective of the religion, region or caste. Everybody has different customs, pre-wedding and post-wedding rituals but in every wedding, flowers play a very important role. Usually, a wedding house is immediately recognized from the flower decorations across the household. Many pre-wedding rituals involve the bride and the groom to be decorated with flower jewellery. The wedding venue...

Flowers have been a part of human civilization since ancient times. They have formed an integral part of human life, in celebrations, in mourning, in prayers, and as ornaments. Mostly everyone come across some kind of flower decoration every day. Today many florists draw inspiration from history for designing bouquets and it is possible to order flowers online with such unique arrangements. In Ancient...

Girls like flowers not just for their beauty and fragrance, but also for the hidden meanings that they convey. They look forward to flowers from their dear ones for the subtle message they carry. Due to distances in Mumbai, it is not always feasible to purchase flowers and give them to the girl in person. It is now possible to order flowers online in...

New Year is a time to look forward to new beginnings and new hope and everyone is energized to make a fresh start, take on new challenges and grab new opportunities. It is also time to celebrate the new beginning with family and friends. The young crowd like to go to New Year bash at different pubs and hotels. Others are busy celebrating at...

With another new year ushering in with the force and promises of more opportunities and celebrations, a lot of people have already started marking their calendars for all the occasions of merrymaking this year. Whether it’s festivals and religious ceremonies, or personal events like birthdays and anniversaries, every new year reminds us of the huge amount of preparations that necessarily go into every such...

Celebration of freedom and Republic Day Republic day has always been a day of quite but resolute celebration for our countrymen. It is a day that stands as a symbol of not only our freedom, but also of our sacrifice over a century full of strife and struggles. It is thus an event which we celebrate among sombre sentiments, and with flowers and colours...

Flower Bouquets on Social Media When you receive flowers from a lover, friend, family member or anyone else, you likely dread the moment that the flowers will wilt, and their beauty will be lost forever. However, in today’s technologically-advanced world, that doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. There are ways that you can digitally capture your flowers when you’re the recipient of an...

Flowers and their fragrances Flowers are known for their beauty and sweet smell that can uplift anybody’s mood. They can bring back cherished memories like visiting gardens during one’s childhood or roses from someone special. This is because the brain forms memories inclusive of all senses, and that includes the inputs from the olfactory nerve (the nerve that sends the signal from the nose...

Flowers are the staple to any occasions in an Indian household, all year long. Be it Diwali, Dussehra or Christmas, India is a land of many festivals and the scope for celebrations all year long, making the demand for flowers in Indian homes ever growing. This has in turn, bolstered flower sales manifolds in recent times, prompting us to look for options which may...

Future of Flower Industry in India The Floral Industry is one of the fastest grown and major commercial businesses of India and due to the increase in awareness and high demand, flowers are predominantly becoming one of the fastest growing commodities in the Indian society. Flowers were never cultivated on a commercial basis a few decades ago but a recent shift in the situation...

Holiday Decorating Ideas with Flowers The holidays are supposed to be a cheerful, happy time, so it’s only fitting that the atmosphere of your home or office reflect that as well. Nothing says “cheerful” and “happy” more than fresh arrangements of flowers that fill the room with life and vibrant. Part of what’s great about flowers is that there are blooms for every season...

Flowers possess the inherent ability to brighten any occasion, be it a birthday party, or your favourite festival. Since the time festivals became such an important part of our lives, and the planning behind celebrating a festival so that it not only becomes a memorable occasion but a testament to our faith, festivals have been an accompaniment without which no celebration is complete. From...