National Friendship Day – Celebrate Sisters & Friends

You may have heard that flowers have a language all their own. For instance, red roses represent passion, love, and romance, and are appropriate for your sweetheart. But in August, we are celebrating two days which are perfectly symbolized by another popular flower – the yellow rose. This cheerful bloom Is the traditional flower of friendship and is perfect to send on National Friendship Day and National Sisters Day (both observed on August 6).  Since many of us have sisters who are best friends, and best friends who are more like sisters, we love the idea of the corresponding holiday. Marco Island Florist Home & Gifts has the yellow rose designs and arrangements guaranteed to make her smile, and let her know that your life is so much better because of her! Read More about National Friendship Day – Celebrate Sisters & Friends »

Showcase – Summer Hydrangea Designs

The summertime gives us many opportunities to decorate with seasonal flowers, popular year after year for their beauty. One of these favorites is the hydrangea - which although available year-round from growers, naturally blooms from late spring to early fall. This flower is well-known for its generous, lush flower head and gorgeous color palettes, and it is used most often as a base or backdrop for mixed floral arrangements. However, this year, Marco Island Florist Home & Gifts would like to shine a feature spotlight on the hydrangea, and recommend that you bring home a few stems to display on their own. You'll love how they add the ambiance of a summer day to your home decor. Read More about Showcase – Summer Hydrangea Designs »

Flowers on a Mission – Bee & Butterfly Gardens

Flowers are beautiful, they have their own language, and represent many of the most important occasions of our life. But when outside, flowers also play important roles in our natural ecosystem - helping bees and butterflies to thrive. This summer, whether you place a few of these amazing plants in pots around your patio or cultivate a garden in your yard, why not turn these outdoor beauties into bee and butterfly gardens? It's easier than you may think, and Marco Island Florist Home & Gifts can help. Won't the Bees Sting? Experts tell us that honeybees will rarely sting when they are away from the hive, and almost never when foraging for nectar. In fact, unless that are threatened, they won't pay you any mind at all. Considering how important it is to support the bee populations, creating a host garden away from your sitting area is a great way to contribute. Read More about Flowers on a Mission – Bee & Butterfly Gardens »

Fourth of July Flowers for the Holiday Party

Long sunny days and bright sunshine are already enough of a reason to get outside and have fun with family and friends - but July 4th gives us the best opportunity to celebrate all things summer! We join the rest of the country in observing our national birthday and being thankful for the unique freedoms we enjoy. And the floral designers at Marco Island Florist Home & Gifts are also preparing the Fourth of July flowers and arrangements that will add spirit and patriotic flair to any gathering. Celebrate Like a Local: The July 4th festivities will take place at Residents Beach all day long; followed by a fireworks display starting at 9 p.m. Read More about Fourth of July Flowers for the Holiday Party »

Summer Flowers for South Florida Parties

Even though we experience warm weather year-round, there is still something strangely magical about the summer months. Maybe it is because we remember long summer vacations from the past. Perhaps it is the emptier roads after the snowbirds and vacationers retreat to northern climes. Or perhaps it is because the daylight lingers for so many hours, that we can't help but get outside on balmy summer nights. Whether meeting by the pool, walking on the beach at sunset, or taking a leisurely bike ride, there is nothing quite like a South Florida summer. Getting together with loved ones to share a meal is also a tradition we hold dear. If your preferred style is cooking over a barbecue or enjoying gourmet dinners, summer flowers add beauty and ambiance to any table.  Read More about Summer Flowers for South Florida Parties »

Spotlight – Indian Weddings & Wedding Flowers on Marco Island

When you hear “wedding”, certain images may automatically come to mind – the white dress, the floral arch, the first waltz on the dance floor. But across our region, there is a rich diversity of cultures and traditions that offer… Read More about Spotlight – Indian Weddings & Wedding Flowers on Marco Island »

Bouquets for National Rose Month

Favorite colors, favorite flowers - it all comes together during National Rose Month! This is the perfect opportunity to send the world's most beloved flower to all the people you love - and no matter who they are or what their personal style may be, Marco Island Florist Home & Gifts has the perfect rose to celebrate them! Did You Know? If the statistics are correct, approximately 600 million roses are sold in the US every year, with 40% of them being on Valentine's Day.  Read More about Bouquets for National Rose Month »

Marco Island Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Whether Dad prefers to be standing in front of the grill, fishing off the back of a boat, or swinging a golf club - every Dad's ideal Father's Day is probably a bit different. That's because each and every dad has his own personality and individual style - on June 18, we celebrate them all! And although there are thousands of Dads in the Marco Island and Naples communities, only one belongs to you. He deserves better than an expected, run-of-the-mill gift. This Father's Day, think outside the norm - and choose from among the unique Father's Day gift ideas at Marco Island Florist Home & Gifts.  Read More about Marco Island Father’s Day Gift Ideas »

Memorial Day Floral Designs & Bouquets

Memorial Day has been observed since the end of the Civil War, undergoing some changes along the way. It was known as Decoration Day for a good part of its existence, but the name was changed to Memorial Day when it was made a national holiday in 1971. After World War I, a poem was written by a soldier recounting his experiences in battle. In Flanders Fields hauntingly spoke of the red poppies growing among the soldier's graves. "In Flanders fields the poppies blow between the crosses, row on row..." And while the red poppy has enjoyed many years as an official emblem of the holiday, they are not given out as fresh flowers. If you would like to send flowers to the loved ones of someone who is deceased - or deliver an appropriate floral display to a grave site - you can trust the expert designers at Marco Island Florist Home & Gifts to create something patriotic and poignant. Read More about Memorial Day Floral Designs & Bouquets »

Lavish Late Spring Peonies

Many people have a favorite flower, and often, that flower is the gorgeous peony.  And since the blossom is most commonly available in the late spring to early summer, now is the season to add this lavish, elegant… Read More about Lavish Late Spring Peonies »