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: Hoping Summer Proves Piv...

The sun has been out. Vacations have been booked. And cold drinks are becoming necessary. But, at Wayne...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: Super Dry Summer of '87 at ...

For those of you fretting the cold weather, here's a look back to the summer of 1987. This is Maple Lake in a v...

Posted by Dick Duez
It's Happening: Remembering a True Super...

“We’re going to have to stop your heart,” he said, to which I responded, “Ok. Will it start again?” His answer:...

Posted by Julie Perine
Off the Shelf: Unearth a Story at Summer...

Summer reading is right around the corner! For us, this time is always the busiest season of the year, and...

Posted by Angela Spatafore
ToquiNotes: A Closed National Chain at M...

As is sometimes the case, comments on a blog post on one of our social media platforms will lead to another blog. Such...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
The Grapevine: Upcoming Event to Recogni...

The Board of Directors of the Progressive Women’s Association has announced that it will be presenting a special progr...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen
Tending Community: Let's Talk Consumptio...

Every week when people talk about the Bridgeport Farmers and Makers Market, the conversation usually centers around fresh,...

Posted by Perris Reed