The Hip Giver's Guide to Giving Flowers in August

This month make your home or a loved one's a haven. Everyone is seeking simple, affordable solutions to enhance their homes. Flowers are the essential accessory to perk up living space and brighten the mood and personality of every room in the house.

Check out some of our suggestions for make each of the rooms in your house more cheerful.
Bedroom Flowers - Tea roses, freesias, peonies, and lilies, are all deliciously fragrant choices for a small arrangement on your nightstand.
Dining Room Flowers - Blending with the casual atmosphere of modern home entertaining, a centerpiece is sure to dazzle guests during afternoon brunch or informal dinners. Add candles to provide a refreshing combination using the elegance of flowers with the ambience of candlelight.
Entranceway/Foyer Flowers - Make a first impression with a large, abundant arrangement or for a friendly look, place a basket with a garden bouquet on the entry table.
Guest Bedroom Flowers - A small arrangement with a simple cluster of flowers is the perfect way to welcome a guest.
Home Office Flowers - Give yourself a "nature break" by keeping a flowering or green plant next to your computer station or fax machine.

Kitchen Flowers - Complementary flowers and colors brighten your kitchen and will start your day off with a smile.

Living Room Flowers - Bring your favorite vase, treasured antique bowl or silver pitcher to Boynton Beach Florist & Gift Baskets for a custom-designed arrangement.

Keep in mind that we can work with any budget. Visit us at http://www.boyntonflorist.net/ and save $10 off on-line orders, or call us at (561)736-8378.

Celebrate the Jewish High Holy Days!

Let us help you celebrate the Jewish Holy Days with a dazzling flower arrangement. Below we've listed a helpful list of the holy days and when there are.

Rosh Hashanah
Saturday, September 19, 2009 - Sunday, September 20, 2009 / 1-2 Tishrei
Festive celebration during which individuals contemplate past, present, and future actions. Traditional foods include round challah and apples with honey, symbolizing wholeness and sweetness for the New Year. Commences the Ten Days of Awe, which culminate on Yom Kippur.

Yom Kippur
Monday, September 28, 2009 / 10 Tishrei
One of the holiest days of the Jewish year. Through fasting and prayer, Jews reflect upon their relationships with other people and with God, atoning for wrongdoings and failures to take right action. Ends at sunset with a blast of the shofar (ram's horn).

Sukkot
Saturday, October 3, 2009 - Friday, October 9, 2009 / 15-21 Tishrei
Seven-day holiday commemorating the fulfillment of God's promise to bring the Israelites to the Promised Land after forty years of wandering. Many people build a sukkah (booth), a temporary structure with a roof made of branches, modeled after the huts constructed in the desert. Also celebrated with the shaking of the lulav (assemblage of palm, willow and myrtle branches) and etrog (a lemon-like fruit).

Shemini Atzeret
Saturday, October 10, 2009 / 22 Tishrei
Celebrated the day after Sukkot and thus sometimes considered an extension of that holiday. Marks the first time tefillat geshem (prayer for rain) is recited during services, a practice that continues until Pesach.

Simchat Torah
Sunday, October 11, 2009 / 23 Tishrei
Celebrates the completion of the annual Torah-reading cycle. After finishing the last sentence of the chapter Devarim (Deuteronomy), the Torah is joyously paraded seven times around the synagogue. The new cycle begins immediately with a reading from Bereshit (Genesis).

Chanukah
Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Saturday, December 19, 2009 / 25 Kislev - 2 Tevet
Eight-day holiday commemorating the Jewish victory over the Syrians and the miracle of the rededication of the Temple, when oil meant to last for one day burned for eight. Celebrated by lighting candles in a chanukiah (a nine-branched candelabrum), eating latkes (potato pancakes), playing with dreidels (spinning tops) and giving money or gifts.

Tu B'Shevat
Saturday, January 30, 2010 / 15 Shevat
Biblical in origin, a holiday that celebrates springtime renewal and growth. Traditions include eating fruit and planting trees.

Purim
Sunday, February 28, 2010 / 14 Adar
Joyous holiday commemorating the rescue of the Jews by Queen Esther and her uncle Mordecai from the evil Haman. The story is read aloud and when Haman is mentioned in the Megillah (scroll) of Esther, people scream and turn groggers (noisemakers) to drown out his name. Traditions include parties, dances, mishloach manot (gift-giving), and eating hamentashen (three-cornered, fruit-filled pastries). Some also fast on the day before Purim to remember the three-day fast Esther requested of the Jews of Persia.

Pesach
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - Tuesday, April 6, 2010 / 15-22 Nissan
Celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. At the Seder (service and festive meal), the Haggadah (collection of texts and commentaries on the Exodus) is read and symbolic foods are eaten. In remembrance of the departure of the Israelites, who could not wait for their bread to rise before fleeing, matzah (unleavened bread) is eaten for the eight days of Passover.

Yom HaAtzma'ut
Monday, April 19, 2010 / 5 Iyar
On May 14, 1948 Israel was declared an independent state. Many Jews world-wide celebrate with parades, festivals and donations to Jewish charities.

Shavuot
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 / 6-7 Sivan
Celebrated the day after Sefirat HaOmer ends to commemorate the giving of the Torah at Sinai and the spring harvest. Traditionally, Jews read the Ten Commandments and the Book of Ruth and eat dairy products. Religious school confirmation often takes place at this time.

Tisha B'Av
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 / 9 Av
Day of fasting and mourning commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples, both of which took place on the ninth of Av. The Book of Lamentations is read, and some conduct services sitting on the floor.

Let us help you celebrate the up-coming Jewish holidays with a spectacular, eye-catching arrangement. Keep in mind that we can work with any budget. Visit us at http://www.boyntonflorist.net/boynton-beach-florist/jewish-holy-days-132023c.asp and save $10 off on-line orders, or call us at (561)736-8378.

In the Doghouse?

Are you in the dog house? If so, visit Boynton Beach Florist & Gift Baskets Dog House Flowers and choose a beautiful floral bouquet to get you out of the Dog House and back in her good graces. As soon as she opens the door and sees one of our gorgeous flower, she'll know you're sorry! So if you need to say you're sorry, do it right by sending our fresh flowers!
No matter how small or big the problem we have the flowers to help:

I might be in trouble...

I screwed up...


I really did it this time...

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The Hip Giver's Guide to Giving Flowers in July

This month give the gift of therapy, Flower Therapy that is. International color expert Leatrice Eiseman unearthed the philosophy of Flower Therapy, that certain color combinations – expressed in floral arrangements -- can stimulate and relax the senses and enhance our moods.


The following are the five emotional color palettes that are expressed through color combinations in floral arrangements and the flowers that bring them to life.

Nurturing - A true sense of caring is created by a combination of colors that are fragile, soft and tender. Arrangements in pastel shades and the softest yellows, peaches, warm pinks, creamy whites and subtle greens make us feel safe, snug and loved. Consider a nurturing floral arrangement for a new mother, a sick friend or a grieving loved one – anyone who would benefit from a caring, loving embrace. Romantic - A sensation of intimacy, nostalgia and comfort is captured in this color palette, a blend of delicate warm and cool colors with lavenders and pinks at its heart. Romantic arrangements express loving sentiments and admiration to mothers, sisters, grandmothers, aunts, best friends, significant others and brides-to-be.
Sensuous - The rich, luxurious color combinations of the sensuous palette set the mood for sophisticated, passionate and even seductive settings. Robust reds and purples, hot pinks and spicy oranges are at the soul of this dynamic floral feeling. Consider a sensuous arrangement for a very special evening or an elegant dinner party – anywhere you want to feel magnetic and extravagant.

Tranquil - Serenity and relaxation are the essence of this color scheme. Its peaceful palette, reminiscent of sky and sea, is dominated by clear, light shades of green, misty blues and other cool hues. A vase of tranquility is perfect for busy moms, harried professionals and those who seek a moment of calm from life’s stressful situations.

Whimsical - Fun-loving, free-spirited, playful feelings are conveyed by the whimsical palette, which is characterized by bold, contrasting colors. Floral arrangements featuring these hues set an upbeat tone and are ideal for birthdays, graduations, promotions and other celebrations.

Did You Know? An artful floral arrangement has the ability to convey a feeling or create a mood without using words, just color.
Tip: Tell Boynton Beach Florist & Gift Baskets about the mood you are trying to create, and we will provide expert advice on floral gifts to enhance any sentiment or occasion.

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Flowers Make Seniors Smile!

As America's population ages they faces the challenges of growing older, including depression, memory loss and social withdrawal. As a concerned loved one, we are continually exploring new means to ease daily-life anxieties. Recently, researchers at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, released the results of a six-month behavioral study on the health effects of flowers on senior citizens. The study demonstrates that flowers ease depression, inspire social networking and refresh memory as we age.


"The results are significant because as our nation grows older and life becomes more stressful, we look for easy and natural ways to enhance our lives - and the lives of our aging parents," said Dr. Jeannette Haviland-Jones, professor of psychology and director of the Human Development Lab at Rutgers. "Now, one simple answer is right under our noses."

More than 100 seniors participated in the Rutgers research study, in which some received flowers and others did not. The results shed new light on how nature's support systems help seniors cope with the challenges of aging. The results are as follows:

• Flowers Decrease Depression. Study participants showed a significant increase in happiness and positive moods when flowers were present.
  
• Flowers Refresh Recent Memory. Seniors performed higher on everyday memory tasks and experienced enriched personal memories in the presence of flowers.


• Flowers Encourage Companionship. Seniors who received flowers re-engaged with members of their communities and enlarged their social contacts to include more neighbors, religious support and even medical personnel.

"Instinct tells us that flowers lift our spirits, but, their effects on seniors are especially profound, if not surprising," said Haviland-Jones.

"Happier people live longer, healthier lives and are more open to change," said Haviland-Jones. "Our research shows that a small dose of nature, like flowers, can do a world of wonder for our well-being as we age."

Would you like to arrange to send flowers to your elderly loved one? We can help you. We can even set up monthly deliverys so that your elderly loved one will have something fresh to enjoy every month. And keep in mind that we can work with any budget. Visit us at http://www.boyntonflorist.com/ and save $10 off on-line orders, or call us at (561)736-8378.

What Sending Flowers Says About You!

Happy birthday, congratulations, thank you, I love you, thinking of you. Each day, millions of gifts are exchanged by people who want to send thoughtful regards to deserving friends and loved ones. According to research from Rutgers University, the presents we pick to convey our special messages say a lot about us.


Rutgers University researcher Jeannette Haviland-Jones, Ph.D., director of the university’s Human Emotions Lab, explored what the gifts we choose say about who we are and whether they affect how we are perceived. The research reveals that those who send flowers, in comparison to other gifts, are viewed as successful, caring and emotionally intelligent people. More specific findings include:

• Both men and women who give flowers are perceived as happy, achieving, strong, capable and courageous people;


• Men and women come across as more emotionally intelligent; they give the impression they can effectively express their feelings and take time to understand the feelings of others;


• and Female floral gifters are viewed as more appreciative of beauty and nature.

Each bloom has the potential to put a smile on our face and sway our opinion of a friend, colleague or loved one. That’s powerful!

Let us help you pick the perfect arrangement to convey your special messages. We can work with any budget. Visit us at http://www.boyntonflorist.com/ and save $10 off on-line orders, or call us at (561)736-8378.

An Expression of Love at a Time of Loss

Life presents us with many different situations, some joyful, some very sad. With the beauty of flowers we can help east the pain of loss. In this time of economic crisis, let's not lose sight of the purpose flowers play in all of life's celebrations. Flowers are a physical presence of love and comfort even at a time of loss.

One Minister wrote his congretation, "Please send pastor flowers." He know the comfort that greiving families and friends got from a flower filled church or funeral home. And he wanted the same feeling at his services.

We decorate our tables and homes for the holidays. We surround the bride and groom with flowers on their wedding day. Our parties are filled with flowers not matter what they are for. It is a shame when there are no flowers at a funeral - a time when we are celebrating someones life and what they mean to us.

Research shows that flowers and plants can help us heal when injured. They help stimulate ideas and creativity in the workplace. And most of all, they are a gift that makes the recipient the most joyous to receive.

Let us help you celebrate someone's life and send some joy, comfort and love with one of our floral arrangements or plants. And keep in mind that we can work with any budget. Visit us at http://www.boyntonflorist.com/ and save $10 off on-line orders, or call us at (561)736-8378.