One little-known holiday called Sweetest Day with roots of charity and kindness is gaining traction all over the United States. Find the perfect gift!
Flowery Drinks and Cocktails
Fresh blooms aren’t just a colorful accent for a mantle or table — believe it or not, you can also use them to make incredible mixed drinks! Floral cocktails are a delicious way to ring in the spring or summer season, whether you serve them for a party or gathering or sip them solo. Read…
20 Ways to Make Your Home Feel More Like Spring
After months of icy sidewalks, snowy driveways, and cranking up the heat, it’s finally starting to feel like spring is near. Slowly but surely, the temperatures are climbing. All these weather changes are happening outside, meaning the world immediately starts to feel more spring-like when you step out your front door. But how can you bring those outdoor changes into your house for…
How to Make Your Own Fresh-Cut Flower Food
A fresh bouquet adds a lovely color and fragrance to a space. Adding some ingredients to a vase can help maintain the vibrancy and ideal appearance of your florals for longer. Discover how to make your flower food with these easy recipes and tips. Flower Food Essentials After cutting flowers, water and nourishment help preserve…
Guide to Watering Fresh-Cut Flowers
Whether you receive flowers casually or for a special occasion, a few tips can help you keep them as fresh as long as possible. Enjoy beautiful and fragrant arrangements longer by learning the best ways to take care of your bouquet when you display it in a vase. How to Water Fresh Cut Flowers in…
Most Beautiful Gardens in Philadelphia
As a flower delivery service, we enjoy spreading awareness of local floral attractions, like gardens and arboretums, in our surrounding communities at Ode à la Rose. If you’re one who enjoys a relaxing outdoor stroll and plans to visit one of Pennsylvania’s many beautiful gardens in the near future, you’ve come to the right place! As…
How to Send Flowers to a Chicago General Hospital
If someone you love has recently been admitted to a Chicago hospital, you probably want to cheer them up, comfort them, and let them know you are thinking about them. Learn how to send flowers to a Chicago general hospital.
How to Send Flowers to Someone in Chicago
The beauty and benefits of flowers continue to make floral arrangements a timeless present that shows you care about the recipient. While the gift itself is eternal, the ways of delivering it have evolved. Gone are the days of having to look up a florist in the phone book and call to order an arrangement, all while…
Ultimate Philadelphia Gift-Giving Guide
Whatever the occasion — birthday, holiday, anniversary, or just because — gift-giving is a wonderful gesture to show someone you care. On the other hand, the shopping experience can lead to stress-induced nightmares. If you’re visiting or living in Philadelphia, you can forget about that and make shopping fun again with our guide to the best gift spots in the…
How to Care for Orchids
Orchids are beautiful and delicate blooms that add sophistication to your home. These flowers are relatively easy to care for and can be an excellent way to hone your green thumb. Orchid plants will blossom season after season, so you don’t want to toss them out when the blooms are gone. Instead, you want to prune and…
How to Spend Your Mental Health Day
Let’s face it — sometimes getting through the week is hard. Weekends provide great spaces to recharge, but when the busy-ness starts up again on Monday, most of us feel like we haven’t had the time we need to recover from the previous week. After too many of these emotionally draining and physically exhausting workweeks,…
Your Foolproof Guide to Drying Flowers
Dried and preserved flowers are, without a doubt, a game changer. Whether you use them for home décor, gifts, weddings, or other events, they’re an excellent investment. With various flower-drying techniques, you can easily find one that appeals to you the most. You may have a few questions regarding this unique process if you’ve never…