Thanksgiving Centerpieces That Will Elevate Your Gathering

November 1st, 2020

Thanksgiving is almost here and, for many of us, this will be the first real gathering in a while. That means that, whether you are expecting the entire family or a just small group, you can finally go all out in your Thanksgiving decorations. After all, Thanksgiving is all about delighting and inspiring, and though the food might play a big role in that, so does the atmosphere. You want your guests to feel cheerful, and a well-decorated space can convey that feeling of gratitude and peace that is celebrated this time of year. 

You don’t need much to create a charming setting that will make e

What is Your Birth Flower?

A Guide to the October Birth Flower and Its Meaning

Just like with zodiac signs and personality traits, each of us has a flower associated with the month of our birthday. Birth flowers carry their own characteristics, are packed with symbolism, and can say a lot about who you are.

The unique meanings of each birth flower also make them thoughtful gift ideas for the people important to you.

To help you pick the right flower for your month, we are compiling a series of short articles that dig into the symbology behind each bloom, starting with the current month of October.

OCTOBER

October is the month mostly related to creativity, love, and courage. So it’s no surprise it has two birth flowers: Marigolds and Cosmos.

Marigolds

The 2020 Trends for Fall Flowers  

Flowers are not the first thing to come to mind when we talk about fall. That’s understandable - we tend to associate flowers with Spring and Summer when there’s a range of colorful, fresh options in season.

But, flowers can make a difference, especially as they grow darker and shorter, and our mood seems to match the dropping temperatures. True, a fall floral arrangement might not be as vivid as a Summer one, but that doesn’t mean a lack of options to brighten up the day.

In fact, fall comes with its own scope of possibilities: from textures and deep shades to flowers that only bloom

Your Gift Guide for Boss’ Day

There’s nothing wrong with showing appreciation for your boss every once in a while. After all, a good boss can play an important role in the development of our careers - from keeping us on track to giving us that extra push toward professional growth. 

It only makes sense to have that one day of the year dedicated to them.

Boss’ Day has been celebrated on October 16th since 1958. It was first created in the US as a day for employees to thank their bosses, but, each time more, it has become about strengthening the bond between employees and employers. It’s also the right date to buy your boss a gift as a way to show your recognition for their hard work.

Of course, picking the right gift for your boss might seem like a challenge - you w

The beginning of a new school year is always an exciting time filled with fresh opportunities for success. While this school year brings new challenges unfamiliar to all of us, it’s up to us to make the most of how we plan on handling it. Most of us have shifted to remote learning, meaning we’ve all had to transform a space in our home where we feel comfortable enough to spend most of our day. It’s important to lift our spirits during these times while we begin to learn from home and start off the school year strong! We have come up with a list of study tips that will help you stay focused and successful for the coming school year.

1. Surround yourself with florals!

As we shift into this “new norm” of remote learning, we have to create a space where we are comfortable spending most of our day in order to be efficient and stay motivated during these times. Plants have an incredibly positive