Floral Design with Cara

Posted on January 23, 2015

The month of January has two birth flowers. The first is the carnation which comes in several different colors that convey...

Posted on December 19, 2014

When ordering your holiday arrangement keep in mind the room in which the arrangement will be placed. Whether it&rsquo...

Posted on December 12, 2014

In 1825, Poinsettias or "Christmas Stars" were brought to the United States by an amateur botanist and the f...

Posted on November 21, 2014

Celebrate the holiday season in style with beautiful flowers for your Thanksgiving table. When choosing your container...

Posted on November 14, 2014

The November flower is the Chrysanthemum, which is a mostly perennial plant also known as the 'mum'. Mums symb...

Posted on November 07, 2014

Women love flowers! Gentlemen, take note of what you should do when ordering her the perfect anniversary arrangement....

Posted on October 31, 2014

Make your Halloween will come alive with these DIY ideas. Don't forget to purchase the flowers from your local tru...

Posted on October 17, 2014

Sympathy flowers symbolize thoughtfulness, compassion, and warmth. In times of sadness and sorrow, flowers give life and g...

Posted on October 10, 2014

Looking for a versatile and meaningful birthday gift for an October baby? Then send a pot of Marigolds and a print out...

Posted on October 03, 2014

According to research, women who work full-time spend an average of 42 minutes per day in the kitchen preparing meals and...

Posted on September 12, 2014

At Blooms, we love hydrangeas. They give such a fresh garden feel to our flower arrangements. Although cut hydrangeas...

Posted on September 05, 2014

Everyone knows that they have a specific birthstone that is placed in jewelry and trinkets to signify the month they w...

Posted on August 29, 2014

Friendship Day is always celebrated on the first Sunday of August. To me, everyday is friendship day---although, this year...

Posted on August 22, 2014

It's that time of year again---time for the college student to move into their home away from home. Whether it be...

Posted on August 15, 2014

Whether you cut them from your own garden or you receive a flower arrangement from a local florist, flowers don't...

From the Bench: Career of the "Voice of ...

When Travis Jones first began calling Bridgeport High School sporting events, the year was 1993. The Indians were stil...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: Another Look at Annual Fire...

The Bridgeport Fireman's Fair is still talked about fondly to this day by those who participated the annual event...

Posted by Dick Duez
It's Happening: The Chronicles of Mojo, ...

Back in July, I posted on Connect-Bridgeport that a tiny tabby kitten had been found. I didn’t expect anyone to...

Posted by Julie Perine
The Grapevine: Visions of Snow, Thoughts...

When you wake up on Friday morning and your world is covered with snow your mind immediately turns to food. I ha...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen Alonso
Off the Shelf: Many Academy Award Winnin...

The Academy Awards were announced on February 9. Some of the films played at local theaters, but many did not.&n...

Posted by Sharon Saye
ToquiNotes: A City Twitty Valentine's Da...

Feeling a little big tingly with Valentine's Day officially just a day in the rearview mirror? Don't be surpri...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Outside the Tribe: Fedoras, Sass and Whe...

It’s normal for your taste in things to change through the years. Some jokes don’t seem as funn...

Posted by Chris Johnson
City Faces in Different Places

Meet this week's City Face, Abby Hartley. How long have you lived in Bridgeport? If not a lifelong resident, tel...

Posted by Julie Perine