Creating Magical Moments With Your Loved Ones Remotely

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In these COVID times, restrictions on the movement of people in Malaysia have been extended from 1st January to 31st March 2021. This has been done based on a risk assessment conducted by the Health Ministry which found that the numbers of COVID cases were still increasing significantly.

While this action will reduce the risk of exposure to COVID, the impact that it will have on the emotional well-being of people will be huge. Already people across Malaysia have been away from their friends and family members for a long period of time and unable to lead a normal healthy social life.

Impact of COVID restrictions on our social well-being

In fact mental health experts say that social isolation can increase mortality risk by 29%, and this risk is even more in middle-aged to elderly people.

Therefore, in order to maintain our mental health, it is important continue nurturing the social bonds that we have with our friends, relatives and family members and remain in contact with them. The question is how?

It is here that technology can help us stay connected. Add to this a little bit of creativity and some effort and you will be able to create magical moments with your loved ones and spend a fantastic and memorable time with them. Below are some ideas to help you get started.

Use best flower delivery services to send flowers to your most loved ones

There is no better way to express your feelings than to send a bouquet of flowers to your loved ones. There is a large variety of flowers that you can choose from such as carnations, gerberas, lilies, orchids, peonies, roses, sunflowers and tulips.

What’s more they can be offered as flower cakes, or as a hand bouquet, or even packed as a flower basket or a festive hamper and delivered using Best Flower Delivery Services.

You can also include corporate gifts, home decorative items or even jewelry, with the flowers. Another interesting idea is to include fine foods such as fresh food, rice and frozen food along with flowers and have all the items packed together with decorative packing, tapes & ribbons, gift cards, wooden boxes and cane baskets.

Including chocolates and different varieties of it is another great idea as everyone loves chocolates.

Lookout for an occasion to celebrate

It is a good idea to keep a calendar at home and to mark it with the special dates of your loved ones. Dates such as their birthdays, marriage anniversaries, graduation day etc. Other occasions could be festivals such as Christmas, or days such as Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day etc.

To add more flavor and excitement to the occasion, it is a great idea to send flowers to your loved ones and surprise them on their special day. Add a greeting, or a small message along with the flowers and your loved ones will always cherish those fond memories of you.

Best flower delivery services make it easier for you to send the flowers. You need to just visit their website, select a hand bouquet or a flower basket, make payment and it gets delivered quickly.

List out the likes and preferences of your loved ones

If you know what kind of flowers or gifts your loved ones like to receive, then it will be easier for you to order using best flower delivery services. You would be able to select the right assortment of flowers in the basket and choose the right gift to accompany the flowers.

In this way you will be sure that the flowers and gifts will be really appreciated.

 Watch a movie or a show together

This is a great way to renew the bond with your loved ones. Although you may be physically away from each other, you can easily set up a time to watch a movie or a show together.

Netflix has a feature that allows you to watch movies with your family members. To use this feature, you need to simply log in to Netflix, select a movie, create a party and share the link with your friends and family members. In this way you are able to watch the movie and also talk about it in the accompanying chat room.

Play multiplayer games on weekends

This is a great way about to help you take your mind off the negative aspects of the isolation period. Playing games with family and friends is a tangible activity that will keep your hopes strong and help you maintain both physical and mental health.

Weekends are a good time for such activities as you have some extra spare time available with you to play games. In this way you are able to keep yourself and loved ones entertained.

Do social activities together

Activities such as cooking, gardening and exercising can be easily done using technology tools such as Zoom, Skype or Hangouts. An invigorating yoga session or a book club session together with your loved ones will require some planning and upfront effort, but will go a long way in making your bond stronger.

Tagging your friends on social media

It is a great idea to tag your friends on Instagram or Facebook using an old throwback photo. Or you can also draw something, or share a new picture and tag them along. 

Although there’s no live social interaction happening in such activities, it is worthwhile to pursue them nevertheless since participating in such activities creates a sense of solidarity and reminds us that we are not alone in this lockdown.

Conclusion

From among these activities best flower delivery services emerge to be the most popular one as you are able to not only send flowers but also gifts to your loved ones and cement the bond that you have with them.

Always remember, whether you are an extrovert, or an introvert, whether you are enjoying this lockdown or feeling crazy about it, remember that you are not alone in it.

Keep having positive thoughts and remember that this phase shall too pass away.  Important is to keep doing things right so that you and your loved ones come out stronger and closer to each other.

Flowers say it more than words on Valentine’s Day

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It is said that “Flowers are a simple way of saying complicated things” and on St. Valentine’s Day, celebrated globally on 14th February, this is proved beyond doubt.

On this day which is popularly known as Valentine’s Day, it is only flowers and flowers all the way, right from romantic red roses to beautiful and fragrant tulips and peonies.

In addition to this impressive selection of Valentine’s Day flowers, you also have various gift options such as boxes of chocolates, teddy bears, stylish jewelry, and dipped berries for Hand Bouquet Delivery.

Significance of flowers for hand bouquet delivery on Valentine’s Day

Since Victorian times, fertility has been associated with agriculture and flowers have symbolized fertility, love, marriage, and romance. Even in flowers, red is a color that symbolizes passion, intense emotion, stimulating seduction, extreme hot affection, and, of course, love.

Therefore, when it comes to a day when you have to dedicate your love and affection to a very special person, Valentine’s Day comes to mind. Valentine’s Day is a day to show your special person how much you love and care and what you think of the special person.

Although, you might have expressed your love towards this special person through small words and gestures, sending out flowers as a hand bouquet delivery symbolizes your giving your very best to see a smile on your beloved person’s face.

Variety of flowers available for hand bouquet delivery on Valentine’s Day

Mostly all couples around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day with their sweethearts, whether a girl or a boy, a man or a woman.

Popular activities are candlelight dinners, outings, or movies/ shopping with their loved ones and in each activity, the greetings and hugs are accompanies by flowers and bouquets to spice up the evening, or to surprise the partner.

But the question arises, which flowers to give? And whether flowers alone, or accompanied with gifts? Among the gifting options available for Valentine’s Day, top choices are flower arrangements and hand bouquets. The most popular choice is of course of hand bouquet delivery and that too of red roses.

Other flower varieties that are also popular are tulips, peonies, carnations and lilies which are available in different colors, combinations and flower arrangement styles.  

Significance of flower colors and what do flower colors symbolize

In fact with flowers, there are a lot of permutations and combinations that are possible when preparing a particular flower arrangement. This is possible because flowers come in different colors and varieties.

 For example taking the case of roses, there are so many varieties and colors that are available and for you as a buyer, there are umpteen varieties of colors to choose from.

Red roses are the top most best-selling item on Valentine’s Day. They comprise the largest percentage of Valentine’s Day flower sales. They are sold either as plain red rose bouquets, or mixed rose varieties, or as single long stem roses.

Pink roses on the other hand are gifted by men for women they appreciate and also by women for their daughters and mothers. This is the reason why there are a lot of Valentine Day themes for mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers, etc.

However, before attempting to order, it is a good idea to know the popular colors and what do they symbolize. Below is a guide that serves as a thumb rule:

Red roses:

Red color symbolizes love and passion.

White roses

White color stands for true love, purity of the mind and reverence.

Pink Roses

Pink color stands for friendship, affection, care and admiration.

Yellow Roses

Yellow color symbolizes friendship, celebration and joy.

Lilac Roses

Lilac roses symbolize love at first sight and enchantment.

Peach Roses

Peach color symbolizes desire and excitement, or appreciation.

Orange Roses

Orange roses symbolize enthusiasm and desire

Combination of flowers and gifts on Valentine’s Day

When it comes to Valentine’s Day gifts, in addition to the different variety of roses, you can also sell flowers in combinations with gifts. Combinations can be of corporate gifts, or rice, or sea foods, or meats, or an assortment of chocolates, or sweet treats.

Some best-selling combinations of flowers and gift items include frozen Boston lobster with sauces package and frozen beef with flower bouquet package.

Important here is to remember that it is not just the gift that you give to your special person that matters; rather it is the thought behind the gift that matters. It is this thought that really expresses how much they mean to you.

Valentine’s Day celebrations during COVID

Due to the COVID pandemic Valentine’s Day celebrations are somewhat subdued, but not out.

The one thing that COVID 19 has taught us is that we should not take life for granted. Rather we should make every moment count. For this it is best to reconnect with your loved ones with whom you might have lost contact and to make them feel how much you love them.

Valentine’s Day serves as the perfect occasion for you to express your love for your special person. If you are a person who is shy of taking out your special person for an evening, or an outing; or in case there are restrictions on movement due to COVID lockdown, then it is best to express your affection with flowers on Valentine’s Day.

That is because with flowers, no words are necessary. They convey a lot by themselves.

Ordering hand bouquets and flowers on Valentine’s Day

To order flowers on Valentine’s Day, you need not move out of your house, or go anywhere. You need to just simply call Bloom2U – The floral shop and make a selection of an appropriate flower arrangement or a flower basket, make payment and give the details for a hand bouquet delivery. Else, you can also pre-order and have the bouquet ready for a pick up.

Conclusion

 Saying it with flowers on Valentine’s Day can never go wrong. It will always lead to a positive result, so if you are facing a dilemma of what to gift to your special person, then, look no further – just opt for flowers and be rest assured, your gift will be liked and appreciated.

Interesting Ideas For A Wedding Bouquet

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Flowers are synonymous with weddings. They represent the natural within us and play a central role in defining the mood, the sensibility and the theme of any wedding ceremony.

Even traditionally, flowers and herbs have always decorated the venue of a wedding because of their beauty and fragrance that not only brings smell and freshness which the guests appreciate, but also lift an otherwise plain venue, that only has simple decorations and appears dull.

Flowers and what do they symbolize in a wedding

Flowers and their colors have special meanings and when used in a wedding bouquet, they represent our feelings. So for instance, a red rose symbolizes love and passion, a pink rose signifies joy and admiration, and white roses mean purity.

Carnations and roses symbolize a love connection, daffodils denote a new beginning, iris symbolizes faith and hydrangea symbolizes perseverance.

The tradition of a bridal bouquet and where did it originate from

The practice of carrying a bridal bouquet dates back to the Egyptian era where brides used to carry fragrant herbs and spices to ward off bad luck during weddings. The flowers were the symbol of a new start and expected to bring fertility, happiness and fidelity.

In contemporary times, the bridal bouquet is usually selected by the groom and handed to the bride when he meets her on their wedding day. In some cultures, after the wedding ceremony is over, the bride gives away this bridal bouquet to her friends who are still single.

In other cultures, the bridal bouquet is placed next to other Wedding Bouquets on a table, or on a mantle. In this way all the bouquets together lend decor to the reception area and no additional flowers are required to decorate that space.

Some ideas for choosing a bridal bouquet

A bridal bouquet is a wedding tradition that adds color and spirit to your marriage. The flowers in the bouquet and its style elevate your color palette, complement the looks and decor of your wedding party venue and add spirit to the celebratory mood of the guests. 

When it comes to choosing your bridal bouquet, below are some pointers that can help you make the right choice:

The theme of your wedding

If you have a wedding theme then it makes perfect sense to set the tone of flowers and decorations based on your selected theme. After all, flowers have their own personalities and symbolize different feelings that make some flowers more appropriate than others.

Select your wedding dress first

You must select your wedding dress first, before ordering your bridal bouquet. The reason is because wedding dresses with a busy pattern go well with simple bridal bouquets and vice versa.

Select the color scheme of your wedding

As far as possible choose those colors that are either a close match, or go well with the color scheme of your wedding. Colors outside the palette or jarring with the rest of your décor will not do any good to your bridal bouquet.

Go for seasonal flowers

It might be a good idea to make your bridal bouquet from seasonal flowers, rather than going in for flowers that may be out of season and therefore expensive and difficult to arrange. Seasonal flowers will not only look beautiful, but will also be easier to arrange.

Use the services of a florist

A professional florist is an expert in crafting beautiful wedding bouquets and bridal bouquets. In case you have some ideas on how you want your bridal bouquet to look like, then share them with the florist. Else, you can ask your florist to show you a look book from where you can select designs, or you can ask the florist to come with trending designs and themes.

Wedding bouquets and what do they signify

Like bridal bouquets, wedding bouquets also have a long and interesting history. They also date back to centuries old customs and traditions where flowers were considered auspicious and used to ward of bad spirits.

Even in contemporary times, wedding bouquets are considered to bring happiness and satisfaction in marriage and the ribbon that is used to tie the bouquet symbolizes fellowship.

Some interesting wedding bouquet types

Below are some typical wedding bouquet styles that are trending:  

Single stem bouquets

This looks very nice with a giant sunflower or a dahlia stem. Other flowers will work equally well as long their head is proportionate to the stem and the overall look is elegant.

Wildflowers for outdoor themes

Wildflowers having thin and delicate stems are used to create a flower arrangement that has small poufs of color. As it goes well with nature it is used in outdoor themes.

Mix and match – all white

Mixing and matching a variety of flower shapes looks stunning. The trick here is to have all the flowers of the same shade, say for example, white color.

Colors of the rainbow

A wedding bouquet made from the bright and beautiful flower varieties of summer looks fantastic. Flowers that work wonders here are a combination of chamomile or dusty miller with brightly colored roses, wildflowers, lavender stems, sweet peas, peonies, and astilbe.

Combination of roses and other flowers

A wedding bouquet made from roses and other flowers such as peonies or hydrangeas in similar or contrasting shades makes a perfect gift.

Wedding bouquet made from orchids

 This wedding bouquet is usually made from roses, lilies, lisianthus and orchids and drapes over the bride’s hands as she walks down the aisle. Blush tones, and greenery complete the look.

Wedding bouquets of flowers and accessories

Sometimes it is a good idea to embellish a wedding bouquet with feathers, ribbons, giant succulent heads, crystals, and even seashells. However take care to choose accessories based on your wedding theme and location.

Ideas from winter

If your theme is based on winter, then it is a good idea to combine elements of winter such as silver strings, laces, or ribbons with winter greens, blood red roses, and lots of white flowers. 

 Green wedding bouquet

If the theme revolves around nature, it might be a good idea to make the wedding bouquet from eucalyptus leaves, lush green herbs, ferns, and other varieties of air plants.

Wedding bouquet made from spring flowers

Seasonal flowers such as pansies, hellebores, or snowdrop anemones sometimes work wonders in a flower arrangement and wedding bouquets made from them look awesome.

Conclusion:

Your wedding is the most important day of your life and having an elegantly designed wedding bouquet by your side on this day makes your wedding special and memorable.

Father’s Day Celebration – Creative Ideas & Amazing Flower Arrangements

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Celebrate Father's day with Bloom2U

Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June every year and offers the chance to celebrate the sweetest, funniest, smartest, hardest working and most caring Dad. And although most of the fathers will say you that they don’t need anything, we think it is crucial to recognize the men who have made a significant impression on our lives. In order to help to honor these marvelous guys, Bloom2U would like to provide a few fun facts that you may find very interesting. Sonora Smart Dodd was encouraged to establish Father’s Day in the honor of her father, William Smart. Smart was a single dad who raised six children on his own, and daughter Sonora believed he – and other men like him – deserved a day similar to Mother’s Day to honor them.

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The Flower that describes Love towards Mom

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Best flowers for Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is the way to show your, love, respect to your mother. For the first time, it was celebrated in 1914 by President Woodrow Wilson. Mother’s Day is the day to honor our mother’s sacrifices for the family. It will be our honor if we can do something for her to make her feel doozy. Let’s give her a tribute by showing our love to her by giving the trophy of gentleness that is, Flower which describes her fully. Flowers defines her evergreen beauty, the essence of her attachment. The different colors represent her in the different environment like yellow is for the friend inside her, white is for inner peace she provides, pink is for tenderness, lavender for her elegance, white is for her purity. Likewise, flowers to define her. Rose is for loving us passionately; Lily is for her beauty and innocence, Iris for eloquence and wisdom and Carnation which shows her motherhood. Continue reading →

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