Decorating with Flowers for Fall

Aside from a watercolor sunset, nothing compares to the beautiful hues of fall: crimson, orange, yellow, and gold. When the leaves begin to turn after a summer of activity and fun, our professional florists at Gordon Boswell look forward… Read More about Decorating with Flowers for Fall »

Giving Flowers on Grandparents Day

In 1970, Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade (1917-2008,) a Fayette County, West Virginia housewife came up with the idea for an annual Grandparent’s Day. Her passion and dedication got her the support of local businesses, civic groups, churches, and even… Read More about Giving Flowers on Grandparents Day »

Aster: The September Birth Flower

In many places, the start of September is synonymous with the unofficial end of summer – mostly because of Labor Day, and the end of gardening. Fortunately, that’s not an issue for people in Texas, and Gordon Boswell… Read More about Aster: The September Birth Flower »

How to Decorate this Labor Day

As the end of August inches up on us, we’re reminded that summer is winding down, the kids are heading back to school, and those days of hanging out outside with family, friends and the all-important Texas barbecue grill,… Read More about How to Decorate this Labor Day »

Gladiolus – The Perfect August Flower

Most Texans love to spend time outside, enjoying the beautiful warm and sunny weather in outdoor living spaces. If you’re lucky enough to have space on your property, you probably planted lots of flowers that you can enjoy with… Read More about Gladiolus – The Perfect August Flower »

This Friendship Week Send Flowers  

Celebrated the third week in August, Friendship Week is a happy time for reconnecting with friends and remembering all the fun times you’ve had with the special people in your life. Brighten a friend’s day with a gift of… Read More about This Friendship Week Send Flowers   »

Back to School Gifts

Where does time go? School will be in session again, and that means having to make the transitions from outdoor and carefree summer fun, to being stuck in a classroom. Whether intended for students or teachers, being the recipient… Read More about Back to School Gifts »

Summer Birthday Flowers

You can’t think of summertime in Texas in any context in which outdoor living isn’t part of it. Regardless of the extent to which Texans love to spend as much time as possible outside, there are some days when… Read More about Summer Birthday Flowers »

How to Make Someone Smile

Make Someone Smile® Week began almost sixteen years ago as a charity event that Teleflora thought of and sponsored. Over the course of the years, interest spread throughout the industry, and florists across the country have eagerly joined in… Read More about How to Make Someone Smile »

Decorating for Summer Parties with Outdoor Plants

Texans are fortunate in that the weather is normally pretty mild throughout the year. Summer, however, is always very special in the Lone Star state. The season encourages people to spend more time outside than they do inside. If… Read More about Decorating for Summer Parties with Outdoor Plants »