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April's Bloom Day
Finally! We are in the clear of rain...I think. I waited until late April to post this because, in reality, my garden and its blooms had only little progress and transformation since March's bloom post. And then suddenly, it happened.
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A Mother's Love
There is nothing like a mother's love, right? And how can you possibly convey your thoughts about her without a posy?...
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March Bloom Day
A stroll through the March garden stirs an awakening in me, just as the earth is waking from a cold and long slumber, I feel ready to open the heart up with a world of possibilities for the year, ready to do some good work on myself, foster relationships, and just reset some things into more positive directions.
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February is Pretty in Pink!
It has been said for centuries, ‘flowers are love’s truest language’, and the posy is the perfect conveyance of your heartfelt messages. So why not check out the selection I’ve compiled for you to get your posy on and win some hearts?
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The Sweater Weather Margarita
Trust me, you'll want to make this recipe.
It's a drink that reminds you to hold on to summer while you're flying i...
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The most precious Violet
Something sweet to remember her by
My late mother grew the most extraordinary African Violets, and at one point in time she entered them into the local violet show. I know she came home with at least 2 ribbons, but I cannot remember for what distinction.
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The Queen's Language of Flowers
I have always admired Prince Charles, now King Charles III, and his honorable commitment to our natural resources and stewardship in sustainability. Now, I could not admire him any more! A deep and respectful bow to him for selecting his late mum's flowers for her coffin wreath carefully by their meanings in their beautiful and sentimental language.
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Local Flowers delivered in Santa Cruz
At your door delivery of Posies!
OK, I miss the local deliveries and ready to get those posies launched for local San...
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Blueberry Margarita Recipe
I know I need to mix up these recipes that I create and include some other fancy spirits, but gosh—this is blueberries and tequila, is there anything better?
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The Birthday Queen Posy
For delivery throughout the nation and locally in Santa Cruz, let the flowers do the talking with this stunning posy.
It's the new seasonal look for the Birthday Queen Posy, decked out in the finest locally grown flowers, a gorgeous cut glass goblet, satin ribbon, a keepsake QUEEN lapel pin, and of course, that sentiment tag that explains the heartfelt message in the language of flowers.
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Lilac 75 Cocktail Recipe
There's something about Lilacs that we adore. Is it the fragrance? the color? Or is it the fact that for most of us, they represent childhood memories? Grandma's garden more than likely held a few or at least one lilac. It is likely all of the above.
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The Sweet Pea and Their Delightful Antiquity
Did you know that Sweet Pea flowers are toxic? It's ok though, because you'd have to ingest many, many blooms and for a long period of time. Although toxic, they are absolutely one of the most beautiful and fragrant climbers in the garden.
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