http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/flower-arrangements-blog.html An flower blog covering the newest articles On Flowers-By-Marilyn.com. It covers flower arrangements, wedding flowers, the meanings of flowers, and more! en-us flower arrangements Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:35:27 GMT Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:35:27 GMT flowers-by-marilyn.com http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/blue-wedding-flowers.html So... you've decided to go with blue wedding flowers at your wedding. Most brides choose blue wedding flowers because their bridesmaids dresses are blue... Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:35:26 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/index.html Arrange and design your own flower arrangements with these step by step tutorials. Design your own wedding flowers, floral wreaths, custom arrangements and more! Learn the meaning of flowers, pick.... Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:57:48 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/winter-wreath.html The following are a few pictures of my custom winter wreaths, many of which... Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:47:49 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/my-fall-wreaths.html The above video features some of my custom fall and autumn wreaths. Many of these wreaths... Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:43:07 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/valentines-day-flowers.html When you think of Valentine's day flowers do you always think of red roses? Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:19:01 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/funeral-flowers.html Flowers play an important part of a funeral service. I ask you to picture... Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:09:56 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/giving-anniversary-flowers.html Giving flowers for a wedding anniversary is a great way to celebrate this special occasion. Let's face it -- in this day and age, any wedding anniversary is certainly a reason to get excited! Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:08:05 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/meaning-of-lily-of-the-valley.html The lily of the valley signifies the return to happiness. If you were to include the flower in a bouquet and give it to someone it would convey the message that your happiness has r Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:25:40 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/my-test-page.html Fall weddings are beautiful, just follow natures pallete Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:22:48 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/stocking-fresh-flowers.html A big question for most most flower shop owners is... How many fresh flowers do I buy each week and what types of blooms should I have in my cooler? Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:05:37 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/my-designs.html Here are some of my recent floral designs. If you like, I can create a custom silk floral arrangement just for you! Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:06:25 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/winter-wreath-step2.html How to create a winter wreath - a step by step, do it yourself process to creating a winter wreath. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:21:25 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/winter-wreath-step1.html How to create a winter wreath - a step by step, do it yourself process to creating a winter wreath. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:07:45 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/essential-design-tools.html If you're going to learn how to do wreath or floral arrangements, you need a couple of essential tools. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:39:38 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/how-to-create-a-winter-wreath.html Want to create your own winter wreath from scratch? Whether you're feeling creative, or just want to save some money, I will show you a step by step, "do it yourself" process on how to create your own Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:38:46 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/how-to-create-an-autumn-wreath-part4.html Alright, now that our burgandy sunflowers have been added, our wreath is looking pretty full. There are quite a few red and burgundy tones here, but to spice this up, we need to add some brightness... Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:38:22 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/how-to-create-an-autumn-wreath-part1.html I know you're eager to get started learning how to create a beautiful autumn / fall wreath of your own, so I'll waste no further time. Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:35:11 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/wedding-center.html When you think wedding, it's likely you think flowers. Beautiful flowers, colorful flowers, flowers for bride... Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:36:56 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/how-to-create-an-autumn-wreath-part5.html This page concludes our "how to create a fall / autumn wreath" tutorial. If you missed the first parts of the wreath building tutorial... Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:19:14 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/how-to-create-an-autumn-wreath-part3.html Now that you have your leaves inserted all the way around your wreath base, it is time to start adding in the burgundy sunflowers. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:14:17 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/how-to-create-an-autumn-wreath-part2.html Ready to move on creating your fall wreath? Let's continue (if you missed Part I of the wreath building tutorial... Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:13:07 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/how-to-create-an-autumn-wreath.html Want to create your own autumn or fall wreath from scratch? Whether you're feeling creative, or just want to save some money, I will show you a step by step process on how to create your own autumn... Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:07:07 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/meaning-of-poinsettias.html The Poinsettia is known as the Christmas star or the Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:57:36 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/care-for-poinsettias.html Poinsettias are an extremely popular Christmas flower. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:56:41 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/picking-beautiful-poinsettias.html Here are my top tips for purchasing a healthy, absolutely gorgeous poinsettia for the holiday season. One that will make your house beautiful, and your neighbors "green" with envy! Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:55:36 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/poinsettia.html Just in time for the Christmas season,here's my series of poinsettia-related articles. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:43:10 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/wedding-flowers-checklist.html Before you visit a florist with a complete checklist of your floral needs, you should have already determined your complete budget for flowers... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:32:54 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/easter-lily-meanings.html The Easter lily symbolizes purity, virtue, innocence, hope and life. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:09:48 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/care-of-easter-lily.html With these "best care" tips you will be able to enjoy your Easter lily to it's fullest potential, and keep it looking great longer than ever! Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:04:53 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/anniversary-flowers-by-years.html Giving "just the right" anniversary flowers can be a challenge... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:14 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/meanings-of-roses.html Roses are popular. Everyone knows that. But did you ever wonder... Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:42:48 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/meanings-of-hydrangea.html In general the hydrangea stands for friendship, devotion, and understanding. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:19:41 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/plant-and-grow-gardenias.html N/A Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:52:42 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/meaning-of-iris.html What does the iris mean? Irises represent hope, wisdom and faith. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:50:47 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/plant-and-grow-chrysanthemums.html Wondering how to plant and grow chrysanthemums? There is some confusion as to which variety of chrysanthemum to plant in your garden. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:55:15 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/plant-and-grow-freesia.html Wondering how to plant and grow freesia? The freesia plant is grown from a bulb... Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:52:13 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/plant-and-grow-daisies.html Wondering how to plant and grow daisies? The daisy is an "easy to grow" perennial... Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:32:26 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/plant-and-grow-daffodils.html Wondering how to plant and grow daffodils? Daffodils are grown by a bulb that you must plant in the fall of the year. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:22:10 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/rethinking-the-cut-flower-bouquet.html One of the best selling products from a florist's cooler has always been the cut flower bouquet. Whether it's a mixture of flowers or a single variety, you can be sure the cut flower bouquet is your.. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:26:03 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/calla-lily-wedding.html The calla lily has become very popular to use as the main flower in wedding bouquets and overall wedding decor. I have to admit that calla lilies, although beautiful... Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:14:16 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/selecting-perfect-easter-lily.html How do you find and select the perfect Easter lily? Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:10:25 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/easter-center.html Easter is a time of hope, renewal, and of celebration! And what better way to celebrate than with flowers? Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:25:57 GMT http://www.flowers-by-marilyn.com/planning-wedding-budget.html As a floral designer one of my jobs is to sit down with clients and to help Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:33:00 GMT