A dream wedding in Alexandria
There are few things in life we at Helen Olivia love more than garden parties, flowers, and brunch. This wedding ticks all the boxes,...
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- Jun 30
- 2 min
A One-In-A-Melon Summer Entertaining Hack!
Summer is my favorite season of the year. It’s the time of year we bid adieu to seasonal depression (boo cold weather!) and bask in the...
- Jun 27
- 1 min
Scout Guide Launch Party
Last month we had the pleasure of teaming up with some of our favorite Alexandria based businesses to cheers the launch of the newest...
- May 25
- 7 min
5 Places to Get The Perfect Mother's Day Gift in Alexandria, VA
According to Town and Country magazine, more phone calls are made on Mother's Day than any other day of the year. Why? Because we love...
- May 2
- 1 min
Mother's Day: A preview of what's in store this week.
If you're a florist, it's Super Bowl week. The week we pack our coolers full of the prettiest blooms from every corner of the world to...
- Apr 21
- 4 min
Baby Shower Centerpieces & The Best Place to Host In DC
A baby shower is a joyous occasion meant to celebrate the arrival of a new life. While the mom-to-be is being spoiled with the best baby...
- Apr 15
- 4 min
April’s Birth Flower, Your My Little Sweet Pea (And Daisy)
Did you know that April babies are pretty special? Research has revealed that people born in April typically live healthier lives and...
- Apr 15
- 7 min
6 Beautiful Easter Arrangements Popping With Spring Pastels
Did you know that Rutgers University studies have proven that flowers impact our emotional state? Scientific research shows that flowers...
- Apr 11
- 4 min
Easter Flowers Delivery Just Went Pastel
Did you know that 60% of Americans believe that flowers have more special meaning than any other gift does? 77% of recipients also...
- Mar 22
- 4 min
March Birth Flowers Laugh in Daffodils
As the year wears on and we move into March, many of us are looking for the first signs of spring. Warmer temperatures, sunnier days,...
- Mar 19
- 4 min
Setting The Table For Spring Equinox: A Pastel Flower Guide
The spring equinox arrives like a fresh breeze of new life and it brings with it a gorgeous tapestry of pastel flowers that you can use...
- Mar 16
- 4 min
Funeral Wreath Flowers & Their Symbolism
The loss of a loved one is often one of the most difficult and emotional times in anyone's life. As a close friend, colleague, or family...
- Mar 7
- 8 min
Veteran Funeral Flowers: Honoring Life at Arlington Cemetery
More than 400,000 individuals have been laid to rest in Arlington Cemetery. While the cemetery itself is symbolic of honor and gratitude,...
- Feb 24
- 2 min
How to keep your orchids happy.
I get asked questions about flowers and plants all the time. Of all the questions I get asked, the stand out is: what am I doing wrong...
- Feb 17
- 4 min
February's Birth Flower: Violets are Forever
Did you know that violets typically have heart-shaped leaves? That makes February's birth flower very appropriate, given that it's the...
- Feb 10
- 4 min
Valentine's Day Flowers: How to Choose the Perfect Bouquet
Are you looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift to give your sweetheart? Since the 1700s, people chose fluorography to express how...
- Feb 8
- 1 min
A fresh spin on Valentine's Day
Of all the holidays we celebrate at Helen Olivia, I think it’s safe to say that women have a mixed bag of feelings surrounding...
- Feb 7
- 1 min