A sunny month Spring begins in March but comes into its own in April when the sun really starts to make its presence felt. April is the month dedicated to the goddess of love, beauty and seduction, the one we all know as Venus. It’s hardly surprising then that we dress in more lightweight clothing, […]
Easter in Spain is a religious and family celebration, yet Easter holds a very different meaning in other countries. In this post we want to tell you about some customs in the world that might surprise you… In Poland, the Easter festivities are light-hearted and fun: cake baking, cooking buttered lamb and throwing a party […]
Life is beginning to bloom once again, the sun illuminates the sky and brightens our mood and we are being reinvigorated. Nature is gradually awakening from its long winter sleep and the sunshine provides the light needed to make trees and flowers grow. The most beautiful season of the year is back at last: spring […]
On 8 March next, International Women’s Day, will be held. Not only is it a day of celebration but it is also a call for continued activism, which commemorates the struggle to achieve a fairer and more egalitarian society, in which men and women hold the same status and importance. This is the idea underpinning […]
The big decisions are what make history, decisions that drive people to fight to reach their goals, their desires, and stale dreams that long ago were tucked away in a mouldy drawer. But one day, and this could be the day, the history books suddenly come alive again, with new names, new personalities and new […]
Many garden plants bloom in autumn. Not only do their colourful flowers adorn the garden, but their beauty has also inspired fashion designers, who have turned them into the main motif in their autumn collections. That’s why FloraQueen wishes to present the floral craze that taken hold of dresses, trousers and shirts, and not just […]
On the darkest and most gruesome night of the year, there’s only one light to keep us company: shades of yellow, orange and white merge to stir excitement in the eyes and in the heart. Halloween flowers actually become the protagonists of a world that, for one night only, seems to put colours aside. Image […]
Who isn’t familiar with the Halloween tradition? Every year, on the night of 31 October, the streets are awash with ghoulish monsters, loathsome zombies, ghastly ghosts, fun-loving friends and trick-or-treating. Every house and building turns out their lights to call forth the world of darkness, while youngsters dance the night of horrors away in a […]
The time has come: we are about to bid farewell to the summer. The sun, the heat, the beach and the terraces will all be back next year. Until then you’re left with the memories of everything you’ve experienced over the past three months. To help keep those memories fresh, today we’ve got three floral […]
Sunny August means it is a high time for rest. You can spend it actively in the mountains or just have a lazy time at the beach – the choice is yours. However, can each and every one afford to go on holidays this year? Maybe someone close to you did not get the time […]
Image source: http://goo.gl/Eqgkf2 The summer season barely ever arrives unannounced. It doesn’t just knock on our doors any day, looking for hospitality. With punctuality and coherence, it officially starts on 21st June every year. Its appearance, as noted by all, bares the name of Midsummer, the date on which the sun sets at its latest […]
Image source: http://goo.gl/7Z0fl6 Summer is already rearing its head and we couldn’t be happier at FloraQueen. The season of brightness and vivid colours, we spend these months outdoors basking in the sun and the fine weather, in the best of company.
Did you forget to send flowers for Administrative Professionals’ Day? Oh dear… Don’t worry; it’s not too late to remedy that. Your poor overworked employee will appreciate the token gesture that you can provide them with – a gift card, a bouquet or, if you know them quite well, then how about choosing an original […]
The celebration of Easter is upon us! A time to rejoice amongst family and friends, for having fun and of course for egg hunting! To make sure you are ready for this most joyous event we have compiled a little how to list full of good and crafty ideas about Easter decoration and, because […]
The International Day of the Book is approaching. Do you know on which day it falls? On April 23rd! It’s almost here. So start getting ready for this really special occasion and have a little something prepared for your nearest and dearest.
If you are an employer there is one date that you really cannot and should not forget… Wednesday April 23rd 2014. Why? Well, the clue is in the title, it’s Administrative Professionals’ Day! The one day of the year where you can really show your support staff that you appreciate their efforts. Of course this […]
Your Easter flower arrangement doesn’t have to be a huge display; with Easter flowers you can really have some fun. There are plenty of props that you can use – ones that you will already have around the home too. Making an Easter Centrepiece is very simple and only has to be as big and […]
What better excuse to throw a party than St Patrick’s Day? No other day dictates that you should be the hostess with the mostess than the 17th March! Decorating for this occasion has never been easier – the theme is usually green and…? Stuck for ideas? Well it’s not all about shamrocks and leprechauns… You […]
Under the slogan “Inspiring Change” that inspires this year’s edition of International Women’s Day, at FloraQueen we wished to bring together a series of simple and really inexpensive ideas to acknowledge the role played by all women in our lives: our mothers, wives, sisters, female friends, co-workers and even our bosses, to name but a […]
There’s so much more to do with flowers in your home other than putting a bouquet in a vase. Flowers offer a welcome burst of colour when the weather outside is dull and dreary. Picking a theme to reflect you, your interests and your home is the first step to creating a colour splash in […]
You are certainly a big fan of Halloween parties — a tradition that involves disguising oneself, frightening other people and eating sweets can’t be bad, don’t you think? Here at FloraQueen we adore traditions, but we love innovation even more; that’s why we would like to propose a little variation of what children say when […]
6 Curious Facts about KISSes: ♥ First International Kissing Day took place on 6th July in the UK a few years ago and now the celebration has been adopted worldwide. ♥ On 12th February 2013, a Thai couple, husband and wife team Ekkachai and Laksana Tiranarat locked lips and began their quest to break the […]
FloraQueen has been in the Online Flower Delivery Service for many years and has continued to increase their market share during this time. FloraQueen is here to make people happy, whether you have a date, you wish to thank your mum, surprise someone or celebrate a special date and make the recipient feel very special.
It’s officially Summer! This is such a special time of the year. It’s a time to enjoy all of the excitement this season brings. The markets are filled with fresh produce and the flowers are in full bloom. Summer is the perfect time to spread a little more love and happiness to those you care […]
