The new year is a time for new beginnings, and by the time December 31 rolls around, many people welcome the chance to start fresh and leave the past in the past. Why else would over one million people watch the famous ball drop in New York City’s Times Square every year, while almost one [...]
This is the time of year when one of the oldest and most popular Christmas traditions takes place. The decorating of the Christmas Tree. This was always the most fun and magical time when I was a kid and it hasn't lost any of that magic today. ( As a florist I get to decorate [...]
There are so many ways to incorporate centerpieces into a Thanksgiving table or buffet. Flowers add to the beauty and overall warm feelings of the holiday season. Centerpieces are an excellent gift to send to the hostess. Send it a day or two before Thanksgiving and the host family can enjoy the flowers in anticipation [...]
Stop by any Pugh's Flowers on Friday, October 30th or Saturday, October 31st dressed in your Halloween costume and Pugh's will treat you to a wrapped flower, especially for you. All those that come by are entered to win a beautiful fall arrangement, delivered to your door! You can read more about this contest [...]
The Society of American Florists is having their annual convention this week where ideas are shared, award winning flower species are announced, and contacts are made among florists all over the country. Pugh's Flowers owner and board member Michael Pugh is in attendance. All kinds of information is presented at the conference to help florists [...]
The impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely elderly in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide. President Jimmy Carter, in 1978, proclaimed [...]
Here is an interesting wedding theme, Valentine's Day in August! This wedding turned our beautifully! Tall and short table centerpieces, cake flowers, bride's bouquet and all the trimmings were pretty in pink! Roses, hydrangeas, gerbera daisies and rose petals were soft and feminine and really made this event something special. Check out Pugh's Flowers weddings [...]
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Trends in funeral sprays are bringing in the modern look. Think about clean lines, big bold leaves, and groupings of colors. Roses, orchids, delphinium, hydrangea and lilies are some of the elegant flowers that help create the modern look. Research has shown that even families that request gifts "in lieu of" are disappointed and [...]
