Fashion in flowers has changed over the years. Color and form change in florals, just as they do in all other forms of fashion, but flowers have also changed due to science. Genetically speaking, the rose you buy today is very different from the rose you bought just a few short years ago. Rose varieties have been developed with traits that allow longer vase life, pest and disease resistance, larger heads and many more.

Changes in transportation have also led to huge changes in our industry. Most flowers are flown from field to warehouse in just a few short days from every corner of the world. Many types of flowers are no longer seasonal. They are blooming right now, somewhere. The only thing stopping many of us from buying them is cost.

There are now thousands of varieties of roses available to the consumer. For Valentine’s Day we have ordered red, of course, but we have also ordered yellow, pink, lavender, and many others. Even a simple request for red roses from your local florist is not that simple anymore. There are hundreds of varieties of red roses, some have higher petal counts, some have been bred for longer vase life, some to open more fully. Just one grower, “Rio”, offers 12 different varieties of red roses.

Consider this Valentine’s Day asking your florist for their recommendation. Maybe they have an unexpected treasure. ‘Ocean Song” is a beautiful, fragrant lavender. ‘Queen Amazon’ is a large head, bicolor amazing rose. ‘Cherry Brandy’ and ‘Esperance’ are both cabbage style roses. Offer your Valentine a hint, maybe they have never told you their favorite rose is not red, but white. Maybe their favorite flower is hydrangea, or tulip or bird of paradise and they have never told you.

Fresh flowers enrich our lives. Our cooler is always open. Come in and choose your own. Our cash and carry prices are very competitive. Visit our store, mention this ad and we will send you home with a free rose!

http://www.belleairflorist.com/contests/

It’s kind of like….  hmm, this month is September, that means Halloween is coming up.  That means it must be autumn.  Yeah!! 

I love autumn.  I love the colors of autumn.  I adore the weather that is just around the corner.  Autumn is Rosh Hashanah, Halloween, Thanksgiving.  Food and family!

Last week I got a head start on the holidays.  I made kugel.  My friends, both Jewish and non, gave it rave reviews.  So I have decided to share my family recipe with you…

Cheryl’s kugel (noodle pudding)

one package egg noodles

2 eggs

1 cup sugar

1 stick butter, melted

1 pint sour cream

1 large carton cottage cheese

pinch of salt

spray 13 x 9 pan with cooking spray

sprinkle enough corn flake crumbs in the bottom to make a crust

mix all ingredients in a bowl and pour over crust

sprinkle a little more crumbs over top for a touch of color

bake 450 for 15 minutes

turnoven down to 350 and bake additional 30 to 45 minutes

Enjoy!

17th         furniture

18th         porcelain

19th          bronze

20th         platinum, china

21st         brass, nickel

22nd         copper

23rd         silver plate

24th         musical instruments

25th         silver

26th         original pictures

27th         sculpture

28th          orchids

29th          new furniture

30th         pearl, diamond

31st          timepieces

32nd          conveyances (including automobiles)

33rd         amethyst

34th         opal

35th         coral, jade

36th          bone china

37th         alabaster

38th         beryl, tourmaline

39th          lace

40th         ruby

November 20, 2010 $25.00 Pumpkin Flower Arrangement:  Perfect for Thanksgiving, a fabulous floral centerpiece made in a fresh pumpkin!

December 11, 2010 $25.00 Easy Christmas Decor:  Easy Holiday entertaining!  Make your celebration sing with fresh ideas for tree and table.

January 15, 2011 $20.00 Beginners Orchid Care:  Ever wonder what to do with your orchids once they have finished blooming?  Orchids 101 will go over the basics.  Ochids can last for many years and bloom over and over with proper care.

February 19, 2011 $20.00 Florida Friendly Flower Arranging: How to use your outdoor landscape to make beautiful arrangements inside.

March 19, 2011 $25.00 Easter Basket Arrangement:  A perfect compliment to your Easter table. 

Class size limited to 15. 

Must be registered in advance. 

All materials included. 

April 16, 2011 $25.00  European Hand Tied Bouquets:  How to make a professional looking floral arrangement from a premade bouquet.

Changing over to the dark side (an ftd website), helped us save over $5000.oo a year.  We can continue to provide the freshest flowers and best value in Pinellas County.  Nothing else changes, just the site. 

When our economy picks up and we are able, we will go back to our original website.  We still own it. 

So, I hope you will forgive the late notice and the lack of custom features.  We are still here to help you. 

With very best wishes,

Cheryl P

http://www.canadianliving.com/food/quick_and_easy/tofu_vegetable_stir_fry.php?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=quickeasy_13Apr2010

In the year 2000, IAAP announced a name change for Professional Secretaries Week and Professional Secretaries Day. The names were changed to Administrative Professionals Week and Administrative Professionals Day to keep pace with changing job titles and expanding responsibilities of today’s administrative workforce.

Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide, bringing together millions of people for community events, educational seminars and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff.

Today, there are more than 4.1 million secretaries and administrative assistants working in the United States, according to U.S. Department of Labor statistics, and 8.9 million people working in various administrative support roles. More than 475,000 administrative professionals are employed in Canada. Millions more administrative professionals work in offices all over the world.

APW is always the last full week in April. In 2010, Administrative Professionals Week is April 18-24 with Administrative Professionals Day on Wednesday, April 21.

2nd         calico, cotton, china

3rd         leather, simulated leather, crystal, glass

4th          silk, electric appliances, fruit, flowers

5th          wood, silverware

6th          iron, wood, candy

7th          copper, wool, desk sets

8th          appliances, linen, lace, bronze, pottery

9th          potter, willow, leather

10th         tin, aluminum, diamond jewelry

11th         steel, fashion jewelry, accessories

12th         linen, silk, pearls, colored gems

13th         lace, textiles, furs

14th         ivory, gold jewelry

15th         crystal, glass, watches

WHERE DO THEY COME UP WITH THIS STUFF!!!!!!

February         Violet         (faithfullness)

March                Jonquil     (regard)

April                   Sweet Pea (i think of thee)

May                    Lily of the valley (humility)

June                   Rose         (love, red  //  worthiness, white)

July                    Larkspur     (ardent attachment)

August              Gladiolus      (splendid beauty)

September      Aster             (daintiness, elegance)

October             Marigold     (grief, jealousy)

November        Chrysanthemum (optimism, cheerfulness)

December         Narcissus       (conceit, self love)