What's not to love about roses? Their beautiful, curling blossom structure has made them one of the most popular flowers in the world; their scent has been transferred to perfumes and linen sprays, and their diversity enables them to flourish in home gardens across the world. Of course, roses are also popping up in the world of interior design.
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Small arrangements such as this one look lovely in a pretty water glass. Just cut your flowers on a short stem to prevent toppling. This is especially pretty on a bedside table in a guest room, especially when, as in this picture, blooms are placed in Fleur-De-Lis Glassware ($44.90-59.90).
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One of the advantages of living in the Bay Area is that I can count on blooming trees or bushes year-round. Even if it's just a humble single flower in a bud vase, I can add life to a room without spending a penny. Do you try to have fresh flowers in your house, too?
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I recently cashed in the Smith and Hawken gift certificate that my mom, auntie, and grandmother gave me as a bridal shower present. These green ceramic pots caught my eye, so I bought a trio of them to use for an indoor plant project.
To see how I'm using them, .
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Who doesn't love flowers, especially when they are delivered right to your door or desk at work? Since flowers are often gifted by men to women, I thought I'd honor all the single ladies out there and give away 12 months of fresh flowers, valued at $500! One lucky DearSugar reader will receive an arrangement every month for one year on whatever date she wishes — what a great prize to win, especially during National Singles Week!
Regardless of our relationship status, it's comforting to know that we'll always have our friends. So to pay tribute to single women and invaluable friendship, I thought it would be fun to test your big screen friendship knowledge as a way to enter for a chance to win this great giveaway.
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I love having fresh flowers in my home, but most of us don't have the time or money to stop by a fancy florist every time we're craving color. Don't fret: grocery store flowers can be just as pretty if you know how to arrange them right. Just follow these five easy tips, and people will think your arrangements are the work of an expert.
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Since I grew up in the Midwest, I associate mid-September with falling leaves, chilly temperatures, and apple picking. However, here in California, where I've lived for seven years, I'm still getting used to the concept of mild seasons. As if to prove this to me, my rosebushes, which were just blooming back in May, are back in full yellow-and-red splendor again.
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Organic Style, my favorite online destination for eco-friendly flower bouquets, just alerted me that its source for pink oriental lilies is now certified organic. Since Organic Style is so excited about the certification, it bought up the entire crop of pink oriental lilies from the California farm, and it's offering a bouquet of these gorgeous organic lilies to one lucky reader.
If you're interested in winning this gorgeous lily bouquet ($60 value, plus free shipping), just take my quiz!
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Granted, it's a pretty idea, but would you ever try to replicate this in real life?
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