Arrange Your Own Flowers: May 20

Arrange Your Own Demo | May 20, 2013

H.Bloom designer Hannah D’Ottavio demonstrates how to use Memorial Day inspired florals including white bovardia, white waxflower, purple dendrobium, hypericum berries, and aspidistra leaves.

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Weekly Collection Inspiration: Memorial Day Weekend

Collection Inspiration | May 19, 2013

This week we’re diving into Memorial Day weekend with spirited bouquets in bright, patriotic colors. Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and our bouquets are designed to add to the festivities whether you’re planning a getaway or anticipating some well-deserved rest. The colors of the flag are celebrated with bright varietals like red freedom roses, white lilies, and blue agapanthus. Other varietals in this week’s collection include red ginger, red mokara, leucadendron ‘jester,’ white bouvardia, and Sweet William dianthus.

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Arrange Your Own Flowers: May 13

Arrange Your Own Demo | May 13, 2013

H.Bloom designer Hannah D’Ottavio demonstrates how to use Spring Growth inspired florals, including green button chrysanthemums, flax leaves, pink cremones, green gladiolus, green hypericum berries and aspidistra leaves.

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Weekly Collection Inspiration: Spring Growth

Collection Inspiration | May 12, 2013

Branches have bloomed, and the early spring chills have lessened. With these seasonal changes behind us, we’re able to enjoy the new growth of spring. From fresh cut grass to newly foliated trees, greenery is everywhere. This crisp green foliage inspired this week’s arrangements, based on a palette filled with shades of green and pops of pink. Varietals like foxtail fern and green anthurium showcase these vivid greens of springtime, while calypso mokara brings an extra jolt of color.

Other varietals featured in this week’s collection include: pink bouvardia, calypso mokara, green lisianthus, green hypericum berries, green “shakira” alstroemeria, green button chrysanthemums, and flax leaves.

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Mother’s Day – There’s Still Time!

Tastemaker Picks | May 9, 2013

Mother's Day Offerings

Mother’s Day is almost here! If you still haven’t found the perfect gift for Mom, there’s no need to panic. The H.Bloom Gifts app is here to offer up hand-delivered chocolates, cupcakes, cacti, candles, and so much more. We’ve rounded up a brief sampler of just a few of our favorite products available, but you can download the app to see the full range of offerings in your area – and be sure to order by 5pm on Friday  for guaranteed delivery this weekend!

1. Chocolate Secrets truffles from Chocolate Secrets, Dallas TX $25-48
2. Cupcakes from Sprinkles, available in NYC, DC, Chicago, and Dallas $21-49
3. Doughnuts from Astro Doughnuts in Washington DC, $15-28 (Saturday only)
4. Grand Succulent Fishbowl by H.Bloom, available in NYC, DC, Chicago, and San Francisco, $125
5. Macarons from BisousCiao in New York, $18-56
6. Tea Rose candle from ElizabethW in San Francisco, $32

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Arrange Your Own Flowers: May 6

Arrange Your Own Demo | May 6, 2013


H.Bloom designer Hannah D’Ottavio demonstrates how to use Mother’s Day inspired florals, including California kale, deep purple waxflower, purple liatris, bells of Ireland, ivy, and aspidistra.

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Weekly Collection Inspiration: Mother’s Day

Collection Inspiration | May 5, 2013

This week’s collection is inspired by a mother’s infinite love. Trailing ivy emerges as the theme tying each piece together, just as a mother knits a close family together. Unique varietals like picasso callas emulate the rare features that embody a mom’s love and compassion.

Other varietals featured in this week’s collection include: purple kale, green hydrangea, purple alstroemeria, lavender roses, purple waxflower, and seeded eucalyptus.

Still searching for a gift to send for Mother’s Day? Order from our website or download our brand new iPhone app!

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Mother’s Day, Made Easy

Friends & Family | May 4, 2013

This year, we’ve partnered with some amazing companies to take the guesswork out of gifting for Mom. We are proud to have our blooms featured in these amazing pairings for Mother’s Day!

 

SideTour
Offering guided tours and curated activities, SideTour is a great way to discover new experiences in your city. Give Mom the gift of unforgettable memories along with one of our Signature Selection bouquets!

 

Tru Blooms Chicago
Tru Blooms Chicago crafts all-natural fine fragrances from locally-sourced flowers. Surprise Mom with a bottle of Tru Bloom’s fresh floral perfume and a Signature Selection bouquet.

 

Vosges
A special event for Chicago residents – spend over $50 on Vosges Haut-Chocolat’s irresistible treats and receive a free bouquet of H.Bloom flowers! In-store only, Saturday May 11th and Sunday May 12th. More information here.

 

Vosges Chocolate

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Spring DIY – Neons and Neutrals

Do It Yourself | May 2, 2013

The bold and unexpected pairing of punchy neon hues against sophisticated neutrals has been a prevailing trend in interior design and fashion for the past several seasons. Inspired by these lively hues, we’ve compiled a budget-friendly roundup of inspiring DIY projects to fill your weekend with color and creativity. Clockwise from top right:

Wood and neon lanyard necklaces, via Martha Stewart DIY │ Pom Pom cowl, via The Purl Bee │ Hanging Planter, via Refinery29 │Utility rope necklace, via Honestly WTF │Pallet garden, via Design Sponge │ Neon painted planter, via The Brick House │Washi tape wrapped cords, via Transitoinicial

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Arrange Your Own Flowers: April 29

Arrange Your Own Demo | April 29, 2013

H.Bloom designer Hannah D’Ottavio demonstrates how to use Afternoon Tea Party inspired florals, including gladiolus, snapdragons, alstroemeria, dendrobium, fatsia, and aspidistra.

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