Floral Guides

International Women’s Day (IWD) is coming and, of course, that means that now is the perfect time to consider the example of inspiring women throughout history and in today’s world. We’ve gathered together 6 of the most inspiring women we could think of, whose example not only changed the world in some way but also […]

March 8th is an ideal time for women and girls everywhere to reflect on the wisdom of the powerful words shared by inspiration figures in history. Many strides have been made towards gender equality but naturally there is still a lot of ground to cover before the goal is reached. This International Women’s Day take a […]

It may seem cliche but flowers are a great surprise for International Women’s Day (IWD). Now it’s totally true to say that they are not the only way to mark the day for a special woman who you want to honour, however they are a great gift that can add an extra layer of festivity […]

We all have so many amazing women in our lives and International Women’s Day (IWD) gives us the perfect opportunity to give recognition to all our female friends, colleagues and relatives who make our day-to-day lives special. For some the 8th of March is just another normal working day but with a few small touches you […]

We’re gearing up for this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations on 8th March, in what promises to be one of the most culturally significant holdings of the event for years. With many key developments having taken place over the last 12 months, there is much to celebrate and also many setbacks to take stock of […]

If you’re feeling a little down then you’re probably not alone as Monday 21st of January 2019 is Blue Monday. What is Blue Monday, you might be asking? Well, today we’re going to look into just that and give a few tips on how to survive it and make it a beautiful day. What is […]

With Christmas over and the next big celebration already on the way, you’ve probably already cast your mind onto your New Year’s celebrations. If you are hosting a party of your own or you want to thank another host, some New Year’s flowers could be just what you need to spice up the proceedings. With […]

Black Friday is nearly here with its customary crazy deals and shopping scrums in department stores. With Christmas bearing down on us faster than we would like at this time of year and so many gifts to arrange before the holiday season and so little time between Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Christmas it’s easy to […]

Thanksgiving is a time of celebrating the bounty of nature. There’s no doubt a good centrepiece of flowers is just the way to make your table decorations complete. As many people preparing Thanksgiving dinner this year, or indeed previous years, will know this is one of the most intricate meals of the year. With so […]

It’s November, which means it’s almost time for Guy Fawkes Night (also known as Bonfire Night) in the UK. A night when people brave the November cold and celebrate with fireworks and large bonfires. But why do they celebrate like this on such an arbitrary date? We’re going to delve into the colourful, weird and […]

Anyone who’s lived abroad will agree that despite the excitement of experiencing another culture one of the things that is a struggle is keep in touch with friends abroad. As times change and people increasingly move all over the country and the world, it’s even more important than ever to try and find ways to keep […]

When you hear the doorbell ring on Halloween you either get out your candy for the Trick or Treaters or safely lock all the doors, turn off the lights and hope that as few cake ingredientes hit your property as possible. To celebrate the upcoming Halloween festivities here at FloraQueen we’re taking a look today […]

When you want to say ‘thank you’ you want to make the best impression to show someone your appreciation. For this reason thank you flowers are one of the best ways to make it happen, allowing you to express a range of feelings visually and to make an impact in the home of your recipient. […]

Halloween is coming and it’s a time to celebrate all things scary, spooky and grotesque. Whilst Mother Nature normally delights us with vivid colours and delicate, imaginative shapes, there is very much a darker side to her. Plants are no exception here so today, we’re going to spend some time looking into the macabre world of […]

There is, of course, such a thing as too much beer and with Oktoberfest coming to a close this weekend it’s quite possible a lot of people will have been overdoing it on the alcohol. Naturally, hangovers are always unwanted experiences with everyone looking for fix-all cures (aside from giving up alcohol) for this natural […]

Winter is coming. That’s a fact and now that August is over it’s coming sooner than many of us would like. September is often seen as a negative month with schools starting back, holidays and summer coming to a slow end but we’ve come up with a few ways to help you beat back the […]

Making the decision to move abroad is a big one. Whether it’s for employment opportunities or to live in a city you’ve always dreamed of; moving to a foreign country is an exciting yet daunting change in your life. For some people it’s their greatest dream whilst for others it’s their biggest nightmare. We’ve collated […]

We’ve all been there before. We’ve left a birthday, or worse, an anniversary present to the 11th hour and have had to choose something in a panic, sometimes leading to some poorly thought out gifts. We all live busy lives and it doesn’t have to be that way even if you are in rush, so […]

Giving and receiving chocolate on special days like Valentine’s Day makes for a sumptuous surprise but it got us thinking, how was this tradition started? We’ve done a little bit of research and investigation to find out the answer to that question and we found that a chocolate basket as a gift has a lot […]

Barcelona is easily one of the most cultural and international cities in Europe. It is famed worldwide for its Gaudi architecture, its sandy beaches and its striking landscape lined with mountains. People from all over the world come here every year for both work and play and one thing they and the local “Barcelonese” population […]