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By Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
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ROSE CARE
If a dozen roses are in the cards for you this Valentine's Day, don't let them wilt prematurely. Martha Stewart Flowers says:
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By Martha Stewart
Question: When I press flowers, they sometimes turn brown. What should I be doing differently?
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Statistics indicate that Mother's Day is the biggest day for sales of flowers, greeting cards, and phone calls. As Martha Stewart would say, that's a good thing! But how about Father's Day? What's wrong with sending your dad a greeting card, even if you're planning on seeing him? Or how about giving him some flowers? Papito used to love getting flowers! And he was not alone; a couple of years ago [Neal] and I spent the 4th of July at the home of his best friend's parents. For no reason at all, I decided to bring some flowers for Glenn's dad. The man was beside himself! He said no one had ever given him flowers, and he was very appreciative. Think of how your dad would feel if you bring him flowers on Father's Day!
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By Martha Stewart
There is absolutely no doubt about it: I love flowers! I love growing both flowers and foliage. And I love flower arranging.
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Question: What flowers are available this time of year? I'd like to make a fall arrangement in reds and oranges.
Martha Stewart: Although many flowers are now available year- round, in-season blooms are the freshest, most economical choice for cut-flower arrangements. Look for the following popular varieties at your local florist (or nursery, if you are planning a fall cutting garden). The availability of particular types differs from region to region, but here are some fall favorites.
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Eggs-ceptional app
Martha Stewart Living has an app for your smartphone called "Egg Dyeing 101" available in the iTunes store for $0.99. Browse through a gallery of 101 eggs decorated in swirls, speckles, spots, lace, flowers and monograms.
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From Martha Stewart Weddings
Whether smoothly iced to minimalist perfection or crowned with a bounty of bright sugar flowers, the wedding cake is the grand finale of the wedding meal - a beautiful and dramatic flourish at the close.
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... showers are bringing much more than May flowers. Featuring trendy rain gear, chic apparel and excl...
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Valentine's Day brings out the romance - and sometimes the crazy - in everyone. Just ask any florist.
We've seen it all," said Carole Sheppard of Winter Floral. "Where do I begin?
... with his tux halfway off and the vase of flowers from the husband sitting right there.". There was ... and more loosely arranged in a vase - 'The Martha Stewart' look.". "I like it now," she said, "as th...