Blog Worthy

by LeAnne Nelson
http://www.afloral.com/

Just a little entry here to mention blogs involving weddings and flowers that I have come across and just love -- both for their content, and their looks! Check them out -- they may just have some helpful hints for you...or you might just fall in love with one as I did. Enjoy!

http://www.stylemepretty.com/
Wedding themes, colors, and photos! Wonderful site!

http://www.jenniferskog.blogpot.com/
http://www.jenniferskog.wordpress.com/
Wedding photographer. Her work is timeless and absolutely gorgeous!

http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/
"Elizabeth Anne Designs. Inspirations & Creations...and a little bit of the craziness of planning a wedding!" Gorgeous blog with lots of wedding information and ideas! Fabulous!

http://www.bdgc.typepad.com/
"The art of flowers by the Bonny Doon Garden Company." Great content and photos about flowers (gardening especially), with a personal touch to the writing.

http://www.flower-pictures.blogspot.com/
You guessed it -- pictures of flowers!

www.mywedding.com/blogs/mywed
Fun and informational wedding blog! Has everything and anything you need or want to know about weddings!

http://www.pressed-flowers.blogspot.com/ "Elizabeth's Flowers and a Few Other Things..." A wonderful lady who loves real flower/plants plus loads of other fun reading.

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"Just living is not enough...
One must have freedom, sunshine, and a little flower."
~Hans Christian Anderson

Hilarious Wedding Dance Video!

by LeAnne Nelson
http://www.afloral.com/

Let's take a break from Christmas for a moment...

How about doing something a little different than the traditional slow dance at your wedding? How about really wow-ing and amazing your guests...

Check out this video clip of the Brubaker's wedding dance! They are an absolute riot! Their wedding photographer thought they were too cute and asked if he could post the dance on youtube. They approved, and since the post they have had a lot of views and great responses! They are even scheduled to appear on the Ellen Degeneres show! Good job Brubakers and congratulations!!!

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"Just living is not enough...
One must have freedom, sunshine, and a little flower."
~Hans Christian Anderson

Popular Christmas Flowers

by LeAnne Nelson
http://www.afloral.com/

Stumped about what flowers to use in a holiday arrangement? Here is a list of some popular Christmas flowers and short descriptions to help you out! Also, reds, whites, and greens, are the most commonly used colors in Christmas designing!

Poinsettia
Has flower-like bracts (modified leaves), that can measure up to 12 inches across and surround the actual flower, which are tiny and yellow. Comes in red, white, pink, yellow, variegated, and speckled.

Christmas Cactus
Flat and pointed lobed leaves that are jointed, with rounded "teeth." Comes in a variety of colors including red, purple, orange, pink, fuchsia, and cream. Flowers bloom around Christmas time.

Rose
Long, alternating leaves and thorned stems. Most roses have 5 petals with 2 lobes per petal. 5 sepals grow below the petals. Large variety of types and colors available.

Amaryllis
4 to 5 large elaborate starry trumpet-shaped flowers with thick, smooth, leafless stems. Comes in red, white, pink, peach, striped, and ones with colored edge petals.

Carnation
Hundreds of ruffled petals per flower head with a long stem in a wide variety of colors.

Hydrangea

Shrub or small tree; large ball-shaped flower clusters with large leaves. Comes in white, blue, red, pink, or purple.

Calla Lily
Arrowhead shaped leaves in with funnel shaped flower head in reds, whites, yellows, and pinks.

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"Just living is not enough...
One must have freedom, sunshine, and a little flower."
~Hans Christian Anderson

Flower of the Month & Holidays for December

by LeAnne Nelson
http://www.afloral.com/

Can you believe...
Only 23 days until Christmas and 28 days until 2008! Time does fly...

Up here in New York State, we are, of course, covered in several inches of snow, with high winds causing the new falling snow to whip around in a frenzy. The weather report has been calling for winter storm warnings for a week straight, with promises to deliver...you guessed it...more SNOW! Brrr...

But, despite all of the snow, December has some fun and exciting traits -- not to mention a great ski season!

The flower of the month for December is the Narcissus, or better known as the Daffodil. The Narcissus represents regard and formality, as well as it's own special message! On top of that, there is quite the history and story of the beautiful bloom.

Check it out on the home page of http://www.afloralconnect.com/!
Curious to know what great holidays are in store for December?!

Here is a list of holidays for 2008:
1st Day of Hanukkah - December 5th
1st Day of Advent - December 12th
Last Day of Hanukkah - December 12th
1st Day of Winter - December 21st
Christmas Eve - December 24th
Christmas Day - December 25th
Boxing Day - December 26th
Kwanzaa Begins - December 26th
New Year's Eve - December 31st

For those of you who are interested, the full moon falls on the 12th!

For a full list of holidays, visit http://www.afloralconnect.com/
To buy silk daffodils & many other silk flowers, please visit http://www.afloral.com/

For those of you sharing the snow -- stay warm & safe out there!

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"Just living is not enough...
One must have freedom, sunshine, and a little flower."
~Hans Christian Anderson