Thanksgiving, 2012

                        " I had the blues because I had no shoes. Until upon the street,

                        I met a man who had no feet." - Denis Waitley

Dear friends,

This quote reminds me every day of how thankful I am for what I have. The people in New York and New Jersey and the devastation from Hurricane Sandy, the civil war in Syria and the economic collapse of Greece all serve as daily reminders of how lucky we all are.

Thanksgiving remains my favorite holiday. We celebrate our good fortune with food, flowers, friendly and family. Like most of you all, Thanksgiving Day in my family has many stops, from an early day at work (we are open for hostess gifts until 1pm) to dinner at my house and then to my mother's house for even more feasting.

Thanksgiving is a gateway to the holiday season. The holidays are filled with memories and traditions. It is never too late to start your own tradition. Flowers are a perfect companion to any memory or tradition.

Please know that we are at your disposal and send flowers worldwide.

with gratitude for your loyal patronage and friendship,

@RickCanale

For Immediate Release: 

Boston, MA - November, 2012

Exotic Flowers in Boston now has glow in the dark roses available. These roses actually glow in the dark. While they are white upon arrival, they flouresce in the dark. These glowing green roses are truly one of a kind. The roses are culitvated and created in Holland. Exotic Flowers, Boston's Premier Florist imports these roses.

 These glow in the dark roses are quite scarce and need to be ordered well in advance. The Dutch keep the recipe of their creation top secret. At Exotic Flowers in Boston, we have found that the glow in the dark roses are a lot like any type of glow in the dark item. They need light to be recharged. If the roses stay dark too long, then they lose their charge and only appear a creamy white. 

Pricing varies on the roses anywhere from $10-$20 per stem. Supply is short. Exotic Flowers also carries and sells blue roses regularly. At Exotic Flowers in Boston, thousands of roses are readily available. Multi color, tie dye and rainbow roses are also available by ordering in advance.

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Exotic Flowers remains at 609 American Legion Highway in Roslindale for more than seventy five years. Exotic Flowers is a family owned and operated business now in its third generation. An owner is always on site. A person always sees every order. 

 On Tuesday, November 6th 2012 - Americans will come together to elect our President. Whether we elect President Barack Obama or Replublican Challenger Mitt Romney, we are celebrating the trademark of our independence. One of the many great things about America is our ability to vote. It is a cause for celebration.

Every Election Day, I wear my 100 year old Teddy Roosevelt campaign button and my wife and I take our children to our polling place and cast our ballots. We feel it is imperative to teach our children how important voting is at an early age. Ironically, my wife and I do not always see eye to eye on candidates and this year is no different. Having different political views would make our founding fathers proud. Where partisans see strife, we see how important each other's views are. If only our electorate could see things in our bi-partisan light.

This year, I will be up until the early morning awaiting the finally tally on our Presidential election. In preparation for Super Tuesday, I will be stocking the liquor cabinet in honor of Andrew Jackson who liked his beverages; the fireplace in honor of Abraham Lincoln who lived in a log cabin; and the table will be loaded with food in honor of President Taft. Trinkets and tokens of my favorite Presidents, Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt, Eisenhower, and Reagan will be strewn about. And of course no table setting would not be complete with Election Day Flowers. After all did you know that the White House has its own florist ?

From the NFL's pink wristbands, cleats, and gloves to Major League Baseball's pink bats, the Energizer Pink Bunny, mega brands in America have stood in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. This awareness makes a huge effort in helping save lives, this branding reminds everyone how important to be screened regularly.

Floral industry leaders like Teleflora, FTD and 1-800-Flowers have also shown their support as well for creating awareness. Each industry titan has created a product to help increase awareness.

Teleflora has created the Pink Hope and Courage Bouquet. Exotic Flowers in Boston is a Teleflora member and is proud to stand with our partner in supporting Breast Cancer Awareness.

FTD offers both a calla lily plant and an azalea plant to help increase Breat Cancer awareness. Exotic Flowers in Boston is a longstanding member of FTD and is honored that FTD has chosen two items to show their support of breast cancer awareness.

1800flowers really comes through and offer four items to help increase awareness. Two edible items, one floral and one spa kit.  Although Exotic Flowers in Boston is not a members of 1800flowers Bloomnet group. Please know that we are in support of their program and can also send a replica of their pink rose arrangement anywhere in the Boston area to support Breast Cancer Awareness.

  Bands or DJ's...

by Suzie Canale

"A long marriage is two people trying to dance a duet and two solos

at the same time." ~Anne Taylor Flemi

It’s the first dance as a couple and both of you are holding on to each other just knowing that this is the first sway of many. Whether you’ve chosen a band or DJ, music begins to engulf the room in a rhythmic harmony where not a single guest can take their eyes off of the newlyweds. It takes just a few seconds, but as the lyrics begin to tell the distinctive details of how the pair fell in love or the deep connection shared between the two, you begin to see the bond of marriage already taking shape on the dance floor. The delivery and choice of music can tell the humor, character and the rich seeded love, making it of the utmost importance to select a beautiful euphonious presentation that is specifically tailored to reflect their distinctive story.

Bands~ Hiring a live band or orchestra is a wonderful choice of entertainment for several reasons.  For starters, this type of musical arrangement invokes a elegant repetoi0re which partners well with ballroom or estate located events.  Another positive aspect of bands is the personal delivery of music, honoring requests from the wedding party as well as the audience.  Although usually a tad bit higher in fees than other options, live singing tends to create a more appealing atmosphere by creating a setting where listeners are more involved and attentive to the chiming of the instruments and vocals.  Two top wedding bands for Boston bound brides to consider are Kahootz and Men in Black.

DJ's~ For couple's looking for a no fuss option when tackling the task of wedding music, DJ's are a great choice since they are both eclectic in their music composition and are often considerably less expensive than live bands.  Willing to spin whatever requests you may have in mind, this particular type of music delivery has several benefits including easier set ups and break downs and have a wider compatibility with location sites and themes.  DJ's will compliment any function hall site as well as party motif allowing more flexibility and of course creativity when compiling music scores.  If you are looking for Bean Town's hottest DJ's, check out Pure Energy Entertainment in Peabody, Ma or DJ Ken Drew who services all of New England.

@SuzieCanale

Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) . . .Hope
Hazel (Corylus) . . . Reconciliation
Heath (Erica) . . . Solitude
Heather (Calluna vulgaris) . . .Protection
Helenium (Helenium) . . . Tears
Heliotrope (Heliotropium) . . . Devoted affection
Hibiscus (Hibiscus) . . . Delicate beauty
Holly (Ilex) . . . Foresight
Hollyhock (Alcea) . . . Ambition
Honesty (Lunaria annua) . . . Honesty
Honeysuckle (Lonicera) . . . Devotion
Hyacinth, blue (Hyacinthus orientalis) . . .Constancy
Hyacinth, purple (Hyacinthus orientalis) . . . Please forgive me
Hyacinth, white (Hyacinthus orientalis) . . . Beauty
Hydrangea (Hydrangea) . . . Dispassion
I
Ice plant (Carpobrotus chilensis) . . . Your looks freeze me
Impatiens (Impatiens) . . . Impatience
Iris (Iris) . . . Message
Ivy (Hedera helix) . . . Fidelity
J
Jacob’s ladder (Polemonium) . . . Come down
Jasmine, Carolina (Gelsemium sempervirens) . . . Separation
Jasmine, Indian (Jasminum multiflorum) . . . Attachment
Jasmine, white (Jasminum officinale) . . .Amiability
Jonquil (Narcissus jonquilla) . . . Desire
L
Laburnum (Laburnum anagyroides) . . .Pensive beauty
Lady’s slipper (Cypripedium) . . .Capricious beauty
Lantana (Lantana) . . . Rigor
Larch (Larix decidua) . . . Audacity
Larkspur (Consolida) . . . Lightness
Laurel (Laurus nobilis) . . . Glory and success

Lavender (Lavandula) . . . Mistrust
Lemon (Citrus limon) . . . Zest
Lemon blossom (Citrus limon) . . .Discretion
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) . . .Coldheartedness
Liatris (Liatris) . . . I will try again
Lichen (Parmelia) . . . Dejection
Lilac (Syringa) . . . First emotions of love
Lily (Lilum) . . . Majesty
Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) . . .Return of happiness
Linden tree (Tilia) . . . Conjugal love
Lisianthus (Eustoma) . . . Appreciation
Lobelia (Lobelia) . . . Malevolence
Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) . . . Purity
Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena) . . .Perplexity
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus caudatus) . . . Hopeless but not helpless
Lungwort (Pulmonaria) . . . You are my life
Lupine (Lupinus) . . . Imagination
M
Magnolia (Magnolia) . . . Dignity
Marigold (Calendula) . . . Grief
Marjoram (Origanum) . . . Blushes
Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) . . .Desire for riches
Meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnale) . . . My best days are past
Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) . . .Uselessness
Michealmas daisy (Aster amellus) . . .Farewell
Mignonette (Reseda odorata) . . . Your qualities surpass your charms
Mimosa (Mimosa) . . . Sensitivity
Mistletoe (Viscum) . . . I surmount all obstacles
Mock orange (Pittosporum undulatum) . . . Counterfeit
Monkshood (Aconitum) . . . Chivalry
Morning glory (Ipomoea) . . . Coquetry
Moss (Bryopsida) . . . Maternal love
Mullein (Verbascum) . . . Take courage
Mustard (Brassica) . . . I am hurt
Myrtle (Myrtus) . . . Love
N
Narcissus (Narcissus) . . . Self-love
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) . . .
Patriotism
Nettle (Urtica) . . . Cruelty

O
Oats (Avena sativa) . . . The witching soul of music
Oleander (Nerium oleander) . . . Beware
Olive (Olea europaea) . . . Peace
Orange (Citrus sinensis) . . . Generosity
Orange blossom (Citrus sinensis) . . .Your purity equals your loveliness
Orchid (Orchidaceae) . . . Refined beauty
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) . . . Joy
P
Pansy (Viola) . . . Think of me
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) . . .Festivity
Passionflower (Passiflora) . . . Faith
Peach (Prunus persica) . . . Your charms are unequaled
Peach blossom (Prunus persica) . . . I am your captive
Pear (Pyrus) . . . Affection
Pear blossom (Pyrus) . . . Comfort
Peony (Paeonia) . . . Anger
Peppermint (Mentha) . . . Warmth of feeling
Periwinkle (Vinca minor) . . . Tender recollections
Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) . . . Bury me amid nature’s beauty
Petunia (Petunia) . . . Your presence soothes me
Phlox (Phlox) . . . Our souls are united
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) . . . You are perfect
Pink (Dianthus) . . . Pure love
Plum (Prunus domestica) . . . Keep your promises
Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) . . .Be of good cheer
Polyanthus (Primula) . . . Confidence
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) . . .Foolishness
Pomegranate blossom (Punica granatum) . . . Mature elegance
Poplar, black (Populus nigra) . . .Courage
Poplar, white (Populus alba) . . . Time
Poppy (Papaver) . . . Fantastic extravagance
Potato (Solanum tuberosum) . . .Benevolence
Potato vine (Solanum jasminoides) . . .You are delicious
Primrose (Primula) . . . Childhood
Protea (Protea) . . . Courage
Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) . . . Strength and health
Q
Queen Anne’s lace (Ammi majus) . . .Fantasy
Quince (Cydonia oblonga) . . .Temptation
R
Ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus) . . .You are radiant with charms
Raspberry (Rubus) . . . Remorse
Redbud (Cercis) . . . Betrayal
Rhododendron (Rhododendron) . . .Beware
Rhubarb (Rheum) . . . Advice
Rose, burgundy (Rosa) . . . Unconscious beauty
Rose, moss (Rosa) . . . Confession of love
Rose, orange (Rosa) . . . Fascination
Rose, pale peach (Rosa) . . . Modesty
Rose, pink (Rosa) . . . Grace
Rose, purple (Rosa) . . . Enchantment
Rose, red (Rosa) . . . Love
Rose, white (Rosa) . . . A heart unacquainted with love
Rose, yellow (Rosa) . . . Infidelity
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) . . .
Remembrance
S
Saffron (Crocus sativus) . . . Beware of excess
Sage (Salvia officinalis) . . . Good health and long life
Saint-John’s-wort (Hypericum perforatum) . . . Superstition
Saxifraga (Saxifraga) . . . Affection
Scabiosa (Scabiosa) . . . Unfortunate love
Scarlet Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis) . . .Change
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) . . .Presumption
Snowdrop (Galanthus) . . . Consolation and hope
Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) . . . Parental affection
Speedwell (Veronica) . . . Fidelity
Spirea (Spiraea) . . . Victory
Star-of-Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum) . . .Purity
Starwort (Stellaria) . . . Welcome
Stephanotis (Stephanotis floribunda) . . .Happiness in marriage
Stock (Malcolmia maritima) . . . You will always be beautiful to me
Stonecrop (Sedum) . . . Tranquility
Strawberry (Fragaria) . . . Perfection
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) . . . False riches
Sweet briar (Rosa rubiginosa) . . .Simplicity
Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) . . .Delicate pleasures
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) . . .Gallantry

Tansy (Tanacetum) . . . I declare war against you
Thistle, common (Cirsium) . . .Misanthropy
Thrift (Armeria) . . . Sympathy
Thyme (Thymus) . . . Activity
Trachelium (Trachelium) . . . Neglected beauty
Trillium (Trillium) . . . Modest beauty
Trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) . . .Fame
Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) . . .Dangerous pleasures
Tulip (Tulipa) . . . Declaration of love
Turnip (Brassica rapa) . . . Charity

Verbena (Verbena) . . . Pray for me
Vetch (Vicia) . . . I cling to thee
Violet (Viola) . . . Modest worth
W
Wallflower (Cheiranthus) . . . Fidelity in adversity
Water lily (Nymphaea) . . . Purity of heart
Waxflower (Hoya) . . . Susceptibility
Wheat (Triticum) . . . Prosperity
White Monte Casino (Aster) . . .Patience
Willow herb (Epilobium) . . . Pretension
Winter cherry (Physalis alkekengi) . . .Deception
Wisteria (Wisteria) . . . Welcome
Witch hazel (Hamamelis) . . . A spell
Y
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) . . . Cure for a broken heart
Z
Zinnia (Zinnia) . . . I mourn your absence