So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Monday, January 12, 2009

The Perfect Delivery: Sending Flowers Works Every Time

By Laurie Peters

Each month of the modern calendar year is filled with a plethora of gift-giving opportunities. Some of these are traditional holidays; others are once-in-a-lifetime occurrences. Each has a special significance for the person celebrating, and each is celebrated in a different way. From birthdays and anniversaries to retirements and recognitions, events abound where a gift of flowers is the perfect answer to the age-old question, What can I give to the person who already has it all?

Some of the most likely reasons to send flowers are in response to special holidays and events. Colorful arrangements can brighten most homes and offices for just about any reason. Birthdays, Mothers and Fathers Day, Secretary Day, Nurses Day are but a few of the possibilities reasons for such celebration. Receiving colorful arraignments can lighten the spirits of almost anyone.

Occasions that are appropriate for sending flowers run from birth to death as well as all the ranges of life experiences in between. From the first time a new baby arrives in a family, friends and co-workers and other relatives will likely want to cherish the newborns arrival with special flowers. Equally likely will be the display of this kind of gift from friends, family members and acquaintances at the funeral home when a person known to any of the others has passed away. Birthdays are an obvious celebratory response to knowing someone who is enjoying adding one more year to living.

Certain situations call for different arrangements, though. If you are trying to endow positive vibes on someone who is ill or sick, then daisies, roses, and carnations are what you're after. The rose alone (or by the dozen!) can be counted on to convey the message of love and faithfulness as it has since the conception of the sensation of love. Snapdragons, lilies and mums are used in arrangements targeted towards those grieving a loss, and are said to help them focus on the beauty of life. Blue delphinium, white daisies, and yellow carnations say "It's a boy!", and white carnations, daisies,and pink lilies and roses scream with excitement "It's a girl!".

Flowers do need a bit of attention as they are fragile and may not last too long. They need to have their water refreshed from time to time or else it will start to smell a bit rotten. Some people may have allergies so one needs to be careful about knowing if this present may induce a negative physical reaction. These days, men may appreciate receiving flowers as much as women for similar occasions, but one should be sensitive to those males who might find it a bit embarrassing to receive them publicly.

If sending a large bunch of flowers sounds appealing but does not really meet your specific need, there are many other options available to you as well. For example, if you are not sure what your recipient would like, you can always purchase them a gift certificate so they can select the exact kind of arrangement they would enjoy the most. Also, most companies that specialize in floral arrangements also have gift baskets or other gift items that can be customized to complement a floral gift or replace it altogether. Furthermore, live plants or flowering bushes are often part of the menu, and this gives you the option of purchasing and sending something to your recipient that will last them quite some time.

Overall, sending a floral gift can be as personally rewarding for the sender as it can be for the receiver. A vase full of pretty posies is a luxury we dont often afford ourselves, so when we get some " especially via a surprise delivery " it can be a wonderful occurrence. Ultimately, the sender can be rest assured that, every time their gift recipient looks at the vase or catches a whiff of the blossoms, they will be thought of. And the gesture of having the flowers sent and delivered is one that will linger for quite some time.

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