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“She cast her fragrance and her radiance over me. I ought never to have run away from her… I ought to have guessed all the affection that lay behind her poor little stratagems. Flowers are so inconsistent! But I was too young to know how to love her…” These are the words of Antoine de Saint Exupéry, a French celebrity who is better known...

Mumbai is known as the city that never sleeps, and for good reasons. With its large and varied demographic of people from all walks of life, it is truly the place of coming together for many industries as well as educational enterprises. The people living here belong to all parts of the country, and while some only stay temporarily, others are permanent citizens of...

With another year breezing past us 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. Whether it is festivals and religious ceremonies, or personal events like birthdays and anniversaries, every year reminds us of the huge amount of preparations that necessarily go into every such occasions. The...

Make a loved one’s birthday special The world has more than even 5000 million people today. On average, around 14 million people have their birthdays on any given day of the year. But for your loved ones, that special day comes around only once and as such can be celebrated only once per annum. You can now send birthday flowers online and by doing...

Flowers: Eternally Young Since time immemorial, flowers have endeared themselves to humankind for their delicate bloom, appearance, aroma and their beauty. Even as children, whenever one was asked to draw a picture, one’s mind would be coerced by the irresistible urge to draw the flowers first. No wonder flowers are an integral part of the wedding garland of grooms and brides, bed decor for...

Mumbai, also known as the financial capital of India, is hustling and bustling with the second largest population in India. With so many people fighting for the same space in someone else’s life, how can you set yourself apart? It’s quite simple. Using the various internet web sites that send flowers to Mumbai, one can ensure that the first impression is long lasting and...

Have you thought about gifting flowers but don’t know where to start? Ever wanted to order flowers online? Tired of searching for the perfect online flower delivery Mumbai? Don’t worry, we are here to help you. Fret not, for we have a comprehensive guide that will make sure you get the right flower for the right occasion, every time: Anemone symbolizes patience and anticipation....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Although initially used solely for the purpose of decoration, flowers have fast grown into much larger shoes, becoming an essential feature of not only decoration but presents for occasions, even medicinal and meditational uses. This radical growth in the influence of flowers has made it necessary for florists to be much more efficient and competitive in order to fulfil the demand and supply ratio...