Welcoming New Year - 2014

This is a guest post by Abhay Kanwar.

2014 is just around the corner and it’s time to put on your party hats. For many people the New Year not only is an excuse to rejoice but also it’s a new opportunity to make promises and reinvigorate their spirits. Each year millions of people make promises to themselves, and to others, on everything ranging from eating better, to being a better person. What better way to symbolize this time of regeneration, of emerging from the frayed into the pristine, than with flowers? Flowers, delicate and beautiful yet unassailable–they are the warriors of extreme weathers, emerging victorious season after season.

This year let Floweraura assist you to spread the message of hope and renewal. Celebrate the New Year with Flowers - a lovely gift for friends, family, loved ones–or even your own self.

Sunflower For all new beginnings, for having the wind at your back and setting your face toward new horizons, the gorgeous sunflower carries your wishes.

Gerberas This bright, cheerful flower asks that you enjoy life more. That you’ll dance when you want to, visit new places and that you’ll be infused with strength.

Orchids One of the most alluring and captivating flowers, making them a perfect choice for the loved ones in your life. They are the ideal choice for a gift. They signify strength and purity.

Lilies Lilies stand for happiness, though different varieties of the flower carry different meanings. Rain lilies are well known for unfurling their petals after rain, which makes them a perfect symbol of new hope after hardships.

Petunias Petunias are popular and reliable flowering ornamental plants. Petunias suggest a charming presence, as if quietly whispering in the ear of your loved ones that, “Your presence is highly appreciated!"

These are just a few of the many flowers that symbolize new hope, life and beginnings. Remember that each flower has a different meaning and florists at Floweraura, are always there to assist you. Each bouquet you send this year can be unique, personal and infused with meaning and we at Floweraura grail towards these qualities. We know that this busy season is stressful for many, especially when last minute gifts are needed. But you don’t have to do it all yourself— Floweraura is always there for you, just a click away!!!

New Years is all about celebration and looking ahead. Take the time to celebrate your loved ones and the good times ahead with New Years flowers and gifts from Floweraura. Shop from our selected array of flowers and gifts to kick off the New Year.

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Birds Of Paradise

This is a guest post by Abhay Kanwar.

The colorful “plumage” of the bird of paradise flower stands out even in an array of beautiful blooms. When it is in full bloom, its “head” uplifted on the slender stalk, it’s easy to see the flower’s resemblance to the bird from which it reputedly gets its name. These flowers make wonderful conversation pieces, and their inclusion in a bouquet adds a touch of elegance to any space.

Strelitzia Reginae

As with many flowers and plants, the common name of the bird of paradise flower is much different from its scientific name. Add to the fact that, in addition to the bird, there are other types of flowering shrubs and bushes that are called “bird of paradise” and you can see why it’s sometimes necessary to define which one you are speaking of. When most people refer to the bird of paradise flower, however, they mean the “Strelizia Reginae”, which also is sometimes called a “crane flower.”

Climate For Growth

Though the bird of paradise flower is indigenous to South Africa, where it can reach heights of up to 15 feet, it grows well in many warm climates around the world. For all its ornamental appeal, the flower is fairly easy to grow, under the right conditions. With warmth, sunlight, and just enough watering and feeding, the bird of paradise offers its surprising blooms to both professional and amateur gardeners. Even so, florists in many locations, with their unique artistry, create designs that highlight the flower’s exotic appeal.

Symbolism

In the language of flowers, the bird of paradise has a few meanings. Magnificence and joyfulness are two meanings often associated with this stately bloom. Then again, since it reminds them of a bird that has spread its wings and taken flight, the flower symbolizes freedom to them. Faithfulness and happiness are also terms that are associated with this flower. If you want to send a message with flowers, Floweraura will no doubt be helpful–but remember, sometimes a beautiful flower is its own simple message.

Notice, when you look through Floweraura’s online floral market, how sometimes the most magnificent flowers, like the bird of paradise, are hiding in plain sight. A unique bouquet may, at first glance, just seem like a collection of colors, but then you begin to notice the florists' artistry. Each flower is placed to amplify or, sometimes, subdue, the blooming flower next to it, on the whole presenting a robust picture.

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