Floral Guides

For many Paris is one of the world’s most romantic cities but you may be surprised to know that this year that wasn’t quite the case. Of course here at FloraQueen, we know that one of the most romantic things to do is to send roses to your beau for an anniversary or to prove […]

Marigolds are a great addition to a colourful bouquet of flowers. They have bright yellow and red hues, have a distinctive fresh smell and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The benefits don’t end there however, as we turn our focus over to the magic of marigolds and find out just what these […]

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 […]

Choosing a present for the men in your life is often a struggle, no matter if it’s for your Dad, a brother, your uncle or your Grandad.  While many men are often cryptic at best about their gift preferences lots of them love to be pleasantly surprised with something out of the ordinary and for […]

Lifestyles of the rich and the famous are always in the news and while most things about their love lives and projects hit the front pages one of the things we hear less about is their personal hobbies and interests. Unsurprisingly there are a quite large number of celebrity flower fans out there and here […]

Flowers are great, aren’t they? They make a fabulous gift, are natural and beautiful and make people smile. However, there’s a lot more these marvels of nature can do for you and your home so we’re going to tell you four great reasons why you should keep fresh flowers in your house. Take a look […]

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 […]

Music and flowers are great partners with both inspiring each other in some ways. Lots of songs have been written about flowers over the years but is it possible to choose 5 of the best? We’re going to attempt to do just that today and to choose the five that we like the most. So, […]

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 […]

Gerberas daisies are one of the most popular flowers to send to a loved one. They have bright bursting colours and compliment many different types of bouquet but how much do you really know about these gorgeous bold beauties. Well wonder no more, we’re going to tell you all about them. Where they come from […]

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 […]

The 7th season of Game of Thrones is underway and even we at FloraQueen couldn’t resist writing an article about it. Every flower has a specific role in the kingdom of flowers thanks to its unique appearance and characteristics, so we’re going to play a game. What flower would make the best flower to send […]

If you’re thinking about tying the knot and want to impress your partner with your imagination, then a creative marriage proposal that wows and delights your future fiancee is much more likely to succeed than something uninspired and boring.  If you like arts and crafts or trying alternative ways to try traditional rites of passage, […]

Sending gifts internationally seems easy but there are some things to be careful of. The world of giving and receiving gifts varies dramatically depending on what country you are in. We live in a far more connected world than ever before and with business and families becoming global, it is becoming more and more common […]

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 […]

Wedding season is in full swing and the question keeps coming up: what gift to give the newlyweds? If you're invited to a wedding this summer and haven't yet found the original and useful gift that will charm them, the puzzle continues.

Sunflowers are one of the most symbolic flowers when it comes to this time of year as the summer kicks off and sunshine fills the air with heat and the fragrances of fresh flowers. Do you know how to care for sunflowers?. It can be hard to know exactly how to care for these beautiful […]

Do you have a baby on its way? If so I’m sure you’ve been thinking for a long time in how to prepare your house to welcome the baby into their new home. There are a few things to prepare to make sure that your house is fit for a baby. And why do we suggest […]

Your anniversary is the only day other than Christmas in the year where you can share a special day with someone else. Even though it may be even better than Christmas, because you share it with just your spouse and your spouse alone. You spend the day together remembering that special day in the recent […]