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Transforming Your Christmas Tree to a Valentine’s Day Tree
Hey sis! Can you believe it? February is upon us, and it feels like just yesterday we were merrily decking the halls with boughs of holly. Time truly has a way of flying by, and before we know it, the calendar has changed. Now, let's get real – who still [...]
How to Use the Pantone Color of the Year: Greenery
Have you ever heard of the Pantone color of the year “Greenery?” If not, begin to familiarize yourself with it! You’ll be hearing and seeing this name everywhere in 2017. Every year, the Pantone Color Institute, chooses a color to represent the year to come. The “global color authorities” have [...]
Five Must-Have Holiday Flowers and Plants for the Season
Tis’ the season for the most wonderful time of the year! Dust off your decorations and get ready to transform your homes into a winter wonderland using holiday flowers. Why not try something new this year and decorate your home using the most popular holiday flowers and plants seen throughout [...]
Great Lakes Living Bouquets transformed into Wedding Flowers
Choosing the right wedding flowers can become a dreadful process; however, did you ever think of looking into your local supermarket for help? On September 4th, 2016, preparations were proceeding as bride-to-be, Betsy Krummrey, was getting ready to celebrate a milestone that many dream of reaching, her 40th anniversary. [...]
Can you tell which flowers are real or drawn?
Here is the answer: 5 real fresh flowers! Where you close? Lets us know by sharing your answers with us on Facebook.
Turn your home into a dream home with fresh flowers
No matter what part of the country you call home, there is something magical about living on the water. If you are lucky enough to own a lake house, you can enjoy those spectacular waterfront views any time you want. You can make your beautiful lakefront home even more [...]
Best DIY flower arranging infographic EVER!
Source: Fix.com Blog
Lighthouse Short Stories: Fort Gratiot
The oldest lighthouse in Michigan is the second oldest on the Great Lakes and actually older than the state itself. Erected in 1825, the lighthouse was a part of the Fort Gratiot garrison installed to guard the opening to the St. Clair River. It sits on Lake Huron. It isn’t [...]
How Flowers Make You Calmer and More Relaxed
It is no secret that high levels of stress and anxiety can have a negative impact on your health and well being. Stress does not just affect your mental state - high stress levels can also contribute to a host of serious illnesses, including killers like heart attacks and strokes. [...]
Winter Decorating with Flowers
Depending on where you live in the Great Lakes regions and your family history, you might take part in any number of celebrations or traditions that make the winter memorable--even magical. No matter what family celebration you have in mind, you'll definitely need fresh flowers to enhance your home and [...]
Complement Your Great Lakes Winter Celebrations with fresh flowers
The harvest season may have come to a close in the Midwest, but your nearby Meijer store wants you to remember that fresh flowers are always in season in their floral departments.
4 Michigan Craft Shows to get everything you need to decorate with flowers
Throughout Michigan's Great Lakes coastal towns and inland villages, the shops will be filled with Christmas crafts and decorative items, but it's the annual craft fairs and shows that draw visitors from far and wide to the region. From Detroit's Urban Craft Fair to the quaint fairs of towns like [...]