Every year for Mother’s Day I am up early and at my Mother’s house fixing her favorite breakfast, buckwheat waffles with blueberry sauce. Delicious!  My mother, father, and I all sit down together and have a wonderful time over many cups of coffee and waffles.

This year, however, I couldn’t be there for Mother’s Day. Of course, I still had to plan something special for my mom.  This is her day! But now I had a dilemma…what should I get her?  I thought of her favorite gifts and my favorite gift to give which is flower arrangements.

I quickly logged onto Martha Stewart Flowers and browsed through the many floral ideas.  It was hard to choose as there were many Mother’s Day bouquets.  Finally, I settled on the Classic Red Rose Bouquet. I decided to put a little something extra in as the Sweets and Treats Tower caught my eye.  I think that would satisfy any sweet tooth, including my mom’s!

I phoned my mom early Sunday morning to wish her a Happy Mother’s day and to make sure she recieved my basket of goodies as well as the red roses.  She happily thanked me for the lovely gift.  My dad luckily was be there to give her a kiss and hug for me.  Hopefully I will be able to make waffles and blueberry sauce next year!

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Early this week, my husband and I were invited to a springtime dinner party.  Before the party I phoned my friend, Sue, up and asked if I should bring anything.  She, as always, declined but I wanted to bring something for a gift.  Two days before the party I was sitting in my pjs browsing the web when I realized I almost forgot the hostess gift!

I had a pretty busy week catering to a couple luncheons and a dinner that I didn’t have time to pick something up. I had already decided flower centerpieces were a good choice to bring.  My old standbys as hostess gifts were peony bouquets and rose bouquets but I wanted to go with something a little different this time.  My circle of friends had seen these flower choices tons of times!

I had to decide between the gerbera daisy bouquet in a jar vase or a calla lilies bouquet in a pretty cylinder vase. I decided on the calla lilies this time.  Maybe next time i will go with the gerbera daisies.  I went with the fresh flower arrangement from Martha Stewart Flowers again because I had been happy with my Easter Lilies.

Sue loved her gift!  She placed the calla lily bouquet in the center of the supper table and everyone enjoyed the flowers while we sipped on mojitos and beer.  The dinner was excellent as always.  Sue served a spring salad, easter ham, and for dessert, a yummy carrot cake to die for!  My husband and I really enjoyed the fun evening.  I’m glad that my week ended well and my bouquet came through for me.

What is your favorite hostess floral arrangement?

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I love spring! I’m happy winter and snow are gone and glad springtime is here.  The birds, sunshine, and of course spring flowers like daffodils and tulips and crocuses are back.  I can tell other people are happy with the change in weather too.  I noticed on my walk there were lots of people with their dogs and children in the park and down by the water. My walk reminded me that I needed to pull out the spring time decorations.

I usually become a little obsessed with spring and like to display my bunny ornaments that I line up along the fireplace ledge.  I also have this Easter basket that I fill with little glass eggs. I picked up a spring copy of Martha Stewart magazine while in the checkout line at the grocery store.  At home I checked out all the awesome craft projects like new easter egg decorating ideas and how to arrange your own floral bouquets.

I felt I needed my own floral arrangement so I went online to Martha Stewart Flowers.  I had a hard time deciding between the red tulip arrangement and the lily bouquet.  I needed something to go along with my theme so I ordered a white and pink Easter Lily bouquet.  Straight from the source!

The ordering went smoothly and they came yesterday and are my flower centerpiece living on my dining room table right now. The lilly arrangement is so fragrant its filling up my house! Love ‘em! They are a great addition to my spring madness. I may have to order more….

Any suggestions for other easter floral bouquets?

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