2015-03-23 13:33
According to recent research, it isn't only humans who get a kick out of caffeine. According to a recent article in Cosmos popular science magazine, bees are more attracted to flowers whic… Read More
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2015-03-20 11:28
We often get asked by our customers how our flowers will be delivered to them. What they mean by this is will the flowers have bloomed or will they need to be placed in water for a day or so… Read More
2015-03-20 10:27
This week we saw the planned release of a new £1 coin, due to be put in circulation in 2017. This coin was designed by teenager David Pearce from the West Midlands, and it's new design… Read More
2015-03-19 11:35
Tomorrow marks the vernal equinox, officially the beginning of spring in the UK, and we at Clare Florist couldn't be happier. It's been a long, glum winter but the sun is out today, the wea… Read More
2015-03-18 14:48
Tomorrow is an exciting and eventful day; not only does March the 20th mark the vernal equinox and the official beginning of springtime in the UK but UK residents will also get the chance to… Read More
2015-03-18 14:21
Today, Friday March the 20th, marks the vernal equinox and the first day of spring (finally!) After what feels like a long, cold winter we are glad to welcome the milder weather and lighter… Read More
2015-03-18 12:50
This Saturday March 21st marks National Fragrance Day, an occasion which is indelibly tied in with the vernal equinox and springtime. With flowers and plants blooming it isn't uncommon for o… Read More
2015-03-16 13:44
Today is Saint Patrick's Day, a celebration which is observed in many different countries around the world. In honour of this special date, we thought we'd delve deeper into the history of … Read More
2015-03-16 11:23
Tomorrow, Tuesday March the 17th marks Saint Patrick's Day, an event which is celebrated in many countries across the world. As well as celebrating the Irish saint, the day also commemorates… Read More
2015-03-16 10:20
As hard as it is to believe, it finally feels like winter is coming to an end. The nights are getting lighter, the weather is getting milder and the spring flowers are beginning to bloom. Th… Read More
2015-03-13 13:26
With Mother's Day only two days away now, we are offering an amazing £10 off of our famous Mother's Day Bouquet whilst stocks last! This bountiful and and joyous flower arrangement con… Read More
2015-03-12 12:22
In honour of Mother's Day which is this Sunday the 15th of March in the UK, we thought we'd take a look at some of the customs and traditions practiced by other countries around the world. … Read More
2015-03-11 14:09
This Sunday, March the 15th, is Mothering Sunday in the UK, more commonly referred to as 'Mother's Day' nowadays. The date for Mother's Day varies greatly from country to country. I Read More
2015-03-11 12:40
Mother's Day is approaching fast, the day on which we honour the love and respect we feel towards perhaps the single most important woman in our lives. Aside from paying tribute to your own… Read More
2015-03-11 11:09
Mothering Sunday falls on Sunday the 15th of March in the UK which is this Sunday! These days the holiday is more commonly known as Mother's Day which is perhaps partly a result of globalisa… Read More
2015-03-05 14:07
When it comes to Mother's Day, or Mothering Sunday as it is also known in the UK, we all want to surprise our mum with an incredible, thoughtful, breathtaking gift. In these times of economi… Read More
2015-03-05 11:13
In today's fast paced, modern world, the weeks seem to fly by in an endless stream. Special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries can creep up on us quite suddenly - it may be that w… Read More
2015-03-04 13:07
This Sunday the 8th of March marks International Woman's Day an annual event which is celebrated worldwide. The purpose of this day is for us to show our love and appreciation towards women… Read More
2015-03-02 13:11
Spring is undeniably in the air; the mornings and evenings are lighter, the days are growing longer and the spring flowers are beginning to bloom across the country. Whilst it isn't British… Read More
2015-03-02 12:11
Now that we're into March that can only mean one thing... Mothers Day! This year Mother's Day falls on the 15th of March, and we have recently updated our range of gorgeous Mother's Day bouq… Read More
2015-02-26 13:35
Are you currently in the midst of brainstorming epic Mother's Day gift ideas? You'll have your work cut out for you if you want to try and compete with any of these world records!
1. Largest… Read More
2015-02-26 12:16
Sunday, March the 15th, is Mother's Day, also known as Mothering Sunday in the UK, and it is the day we devote attention to the most special woman in our lives. Plans for Mother's Day can ra… Read More
2015-02-26 11:27
So you have a close friend or relative who has moved into a new flat or house recently and you are looking to present them with a special gift. One of the best ideas for a housewarming gift… Read More
2015-02-26 09:51
Spring has sprung! Or has it?
This is largely dependent on whose definition of springtime you wish to adhere to, meteorological or astronomical.
From a meteorological standpoint, today… Read More
2015-02-25 14:53
Mother's Day, traditionally known as Mothering Sunday, comes fairly hot on the heels of Valentine's Day and, as such, it's easy to forget about until it's too late! This is why it Read More
2015-02-25 14:41
Treat your loved one this Spring with our fabulous Mixed Tulips Bouquet. What better way to enjoy a Spring afternoon than sitting in your warm living room with a beautiful bouquet of Tulips… Read More
2015-02-25 14:34
Springtime is almost upon us (it's already arrived according to the meteorological calendar) and March has arrived. The daffodil is March's birth flower, the quintessential symbol of spring… Read More
2015-02-25 14:08
As we come to the end of February, we thought we'd bid farewell to the month by briefly taking a closer look at February's birth flower, the violet.
Each month of the year has its Read More
2015-02-25 13:36
Sunday the 15th of March marks Mothering Sunday in the UK, more commonly known as Mother's Day nowadays. Popular gifts on this day include Mother's Day flowers, chocolates or greetings cards… Read More
2015-02-25 11:52
With Mother's Day a little over a couple of weeks away, now is a good time to beat the rush and to start planning the perfect gift. Sending Mother's Day Flowers is an obvious choice whilst c… Read More
2015-02-23 14:14
Mother's Day falls on Sunday the 15th March this year; that's only 19 days away at the time of writing this post! The reason that the date for Mother's Day varies from year to year is that i… Read More
2015-02-19 14:41
As Spring advances ever nearer, we're delighted to announce the addition of three new plant baskets to our plants range. Each of these new additions consists of a cute wicker style basket wh… Read More
2015-02-18 13:18
The days are growing longer, the weather is becoming milder, the birds are chirping and tweeting and the spring flowers are beginning to bloom. An end is finally in sight to the relentless c… Read More
2015-02-12 13:50
With Valentine's Day almost upon us, we thought we'd celebrate by taking a look at some of the most unbelievable, incredible and epic romantic gestures of all time. From record-breaking pro… Read More
2015-02-11 10:48
Aside from the obvious Valentine's day customs of sending your loved one a card or bouquet of Valentine's day flowers, there is another more profound way to express your love on the 14 Read More
2015-02-09 14:30
Over the previous days we've been taking a closer look at the origins of Valentine's Day as well as examining how these origins have evolved into the modern customs we associate with Febuar… Read More
2015-02-09 14:00
Treat your partner to a special bouquet this Valentine's Day! At Clare Florist we have a wide selection of beautiful romantic flowers to choose from ranging from a traditional Single Red Ros… Read More
2015-02-05 13:23
Following on from part 1 of our historical examination of Valentine's Day, in today's blog we will be taking a more in-depth look at the 19th century right up to the modern day.
By the … Read More
2015-02-04 13:30
Each year on the 14th of February, people all over the world exchange gifts with loved ones (or attempt to woo crushes) in observance of Valentine's Day. It's a tradition we take for grante… Read More
2015-01-29 11:56
Flowers have always played an important role in all kinds of art, from painting and sculpture to film, theatre and literature. The natural beauty of flowers has consistently provided a muse… Read More
2015-01-28 13:51
We are all familiar with the romantic connotations that flowers carry in our minds. But where do these associations come from and is there any weight to them?
The influence of flowers when… Read More
2015-01-28 09:31
It's January, and that means sales! Beat the January Blues with this amazing offer in the Clare Florist End of January Sale. Order today and get up to 30% off our seasonal bouquets. That's r… Read More
2015-01-26 13:26
Who doesn't love a good bargain? The month of January is almost at an end but that doesn't mean the end of great offers and discount flower delivery at Clare Florist. We have a colourful arr… Read More
2015-01-23 09:40
With Valentine's Day less than a month away, for many of us we get ourselves worked up with nagging questions like What should we get our partner? Should I get them something expensive? Woul… Read More
2015-01-22 13:31
We've gone freesia mad at Clare Florist this week, introducing not one, but two all new deluxe 40 stem freesia bouquets! Designed to accompany the Splendour Yellow Freesia Bouquet, we are pr… Read More
2015-01-21 14:00
As we wind towards the end of the first month of 2015, we thought we'd take this opportunity to let you know that we still have some really great value January sale offers still available he… Read More
2015-01-19 14:30
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, now is a good time to start planning a romantic gift for your sweetheart ahead of the February rush. Roses are the obvious choice if you are considerin… Read More
2015-01-19 11:43
According to various sources on our social media news feeds, today marks Blue Monday in the UK. This is supposedly the most depressing day of the year, a claim supposedly backed by scientifi… Read More
2015-01-15 14:15
Based in France in the 19th century, Gustave Caillebotte belonged to the impressionistic school of painting, although his style veered more towards realism when compared to other artists act… Read More
2015-01-15 11:22
As we were surfing the cyber highways of Twitter this morning, we noticed a series of hashtags which would inevitably come into frution, although we hadn't anticipated that they'd be trendin… Read More
2015-01-14 13:39
Revisiting the topic of flowers in art, today's blog post will examine the rose-inspired oil paintings of French artist Henri Fantin-Latour who was active in 19th century Paris and was even… Read More
2015-01-14 12:28
This year Valentines Day, the 14th of February, falls on a Saturday. Can you image how busy the shops will be with boyfriends and girlfriends buying last minute gifts for their loved ones? "… Read More
2015-01-12 14:23
One of our favourite things about January is the sales - who doesn't love a good bargain? If you're feeling a bit deflated now that the excitement of Christmas and New Year are behind us and… Read More
2015-01-12 14:22
Now that Christmas is over, what's next? You've guessed it, soon it will be Valentines Day, infact it's only a little over a month away! If you are in a marriage, long relationship or h Read More
2015-01-08 12:51
We've recently added a sublime selection of rustic flower baskets to our site and we thought we'd take the opportunity to formally introduce these little beauties to our blog readers.
The Pr… Read More
2015-01-08 11:49
Those of you who take an active interest in ancient Greek mythology may already know that the lily symbolises Hera, the Greek Goddess of Love and Marriage. Also known as the Queen of Heaven… Read More
2015-01-07 10:58
The humble houseplant is often overlooked, fading into the background amongst other decorations and furnishings throughout the home. This coming Saturday, January 10th 2015 marks Houseplant… Read More
2015-01-07 09:42
Does a friend or loved one have a forthcoming birthday this month? If the answer to this question is yes, you may want to consider sending Carnations as a gift. And why carnations we hear yo… Read More
2015-01-05 14:46
So it's the first Monday of 2015 which means many of us will be back to the grindstone of daily routine. With the merriment of Christmas and New Year behind us and the grim reality of Monday… Read More
2014-12-29 11:03
The concept of 'birth flowers' has been around since ancient Rome and it is a practice which is observed in the UK and the US right up to the present day. Each month has a different flower a… Read More
2014-12-29 09:46
With 2014 drawing to a close and 2015 nearly upon us, many of us will be planning new year's parties for both new year's eve and January the 1st. These festivities will invariably involve fl… Read More
2014-12-24 11:29
Amaryllis are perhaps a less well known traditional winter holiday flower than, say, the more well-known Poinsettia. However, if you are looking for a less obvious choice this Christmas and… Read More
2014-12-24 10:39
With Christmas finally here, the more organised amongst us will already be planning new year's celebrations to welcome the year 2015. To help you plan, we've chosen a selection of radiant, c… Read More
2014-12-18 14:41
Friday the 19th of December marks National National Look For an Evergreen Day, presumably a celebration of all things Christmas Tree-like. If you still haven't got round to getting a hold of… Read More
2014-12-18 13:35
We've had a few recent enquiries regarding our Christmas delivery timetable so we thought we'd address all your queries in one fell swoop.
First of all, it is definitely not too late to get… Read More
2014-12-15 13:44
Still haven't finished all your Christmas shopping? Don't stress, neither have we! Luckily, Clare Florist are at hand with a range of affordable bouquets, plants and gift sets, all at under… Read More
2014-12-11 11:00
We've had December's first snowfall in our neck of the woods which has got us to wondering; will 2014 be a white Christmas? A spot of preliminary research on the Met Office's website suggest… Read More
2014-12-10 11:33
As the winter weather arrives in full effect this week, the temptation for many of us this week will be to remain indoors and put the finishing touches to our festive decorations. Maybe you… Read More
2014-12-08 14:38
Whilst it is the most wonderful time of the year in many respects, Christmas can also be undeniably stressful at times in the hectic rush to get hold of gifts for your nearest and dearest. V… Read More
2014-12-04 14:13
Today we are going to revisit the theme of birth flowers, a topic which was explored last month when we looked at November's birth flower.
December's birth flower is the Poinsettia, a flower… Read More
2014-12-01 11:09
December is finally upon us and festive anticipation is beginning to mount. It's that wonderful time of the year when we decorate our homes, heat up the mulled wine and crank our favourite C… Read More
2014-12-01 08:22
Christmas Cactus
Have yourself a merry Christmas with our stunning Christmas Cactus, carefully stored inside a charming pot. This cactus is a unique and novel Christmas decoration which help… Read More
2014-12-01 08:08
Fantastic Christmas Flowers and Gifts
Make your Christmas the most memorable one yet with our latest collection of classic Christmas Bouquets and Wreaths. Now that we are into the start of D… Read More
2014-11-26 08:18
Only 4 weeks until the big day – where does the time go? Here at Clare Florist we know how tricky it can be to keep on top of all your Christmas preparations, which is why our friendly… Read More
2014-11-24 09:30
'Tis the season to be jolly, and that means making your home into a festive wonderland. Hang the tree with baubles, and string the walls with tinsel. And of course a gorgeous Christmas wreat… Read More
2014-11-24 08:59
Is it too early to start your Christmas Shopping? We here at Clare Florist don't think so, and to help out we are offering our customers an additional 10% off our ENTIRE range of floral bouq… Read More
2014-11-20 13:50
Today we are revisiting the theme of flowers in art by taking a look at a striking 17th Century painting by the acclaimed Dutch artist Judith Leyster. In 1633 Judith was one of only two fema… Read More
2014-11-19 15:02
With a mere 35 days until Christmas, anticipation is beginning to mount! We're getting into the Christmas spirit already with an extensive range of new Christmas Flower Bouquets available no… Read More
2014-11-17 14:56
Order Christmas Flowers from Clare Florist
It's nearly that time of the year again! In just 37 days (give or take a few hours) it will be... Christmas! Make your Christmas the most memorable… Read More
2014-11-17 14:42
Today sees the first part in a series of blog articles in which we are going to take a look at the role of flowers as inspiration for some of the most significant and iconic artworks of all… Read More
2014-11-12 14:55
Did you know that every month of the year has a flower to symbolize births for the month of that year? The concept of birth flowers is thought to have been introduced by the Ancient Romans w… Read More
2014-11-10 11:55
This Thursday the 13th of November marks Kindness Day UK, our British offshoot of World Kindness Day. This holiday originated in 1998 and was brought about by a coalition of NGOs. It is reco… Read More
2014-11-06 14:17
We're delighted to announce the arrival of two new exquisite floral bouquets which have been created especially to celebrate the birth of a new baby. These resplendent bouquets feature flowe… Read More
2014-11-06 11:23
Following on from yesterday's foray into the world of Flowers on Film, today we thought we'd take a look at five of our favourite flower themed songs. Spanning different musical styles and … Read More
2014-11-05 11:09
Today we've decided to examine the role flowers have played in some of the most iconic films of the past century. Employed as evocative visual motifs, flowers can be used for both their powe… Read More
2014-11-03 11:54
Today we're going to take a look at some seasonal flowers for the month of November, hopefully this will give you some inspiration if you are looking to send flowers to a friend or loved one… Read More
2014-10-29 11:40
As winter fast approaches so does the likelihood of cold, flu and similar nasty bugs. There are many preventative measures you can take against the common cold including the use of herbal es… Read More
2014-10-22 11:38
Did you know that this Sunday marks mother-in-law day? Neither did we!
Traditionally an American holiday, we see no reason that this occasion shouldn't be introduced this side of the pond. M… Read More
2014-09-24 11:52
Grandparents Day Gifts and Presents
Every year we celebrate grandparents day here in the UK, and this year it falls on October the 5th. If you've not given thought to what you are gonig to… Read More
2014-09-24 11:20
As Autumn sets in and the days grow colder, we here at Clare Florist would like to help you to feel Sunny for a little while longer. We feel that nothing captures the warmth and delight of t… Read More
2014-09-17 12:13
Grandparents Day UK 2014 - October 5th
"Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children." - Alex Haley
On Oct… Read More
2014-09-17 11:50
Gift your Grandparents with a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers!
As we draw nearer to Grandparents Day this 5th of October, we have been asked by our customers which flowers we recommend to… Read More
2014-09-17 11:50
Glorious Flower Bouquets for Grandparents Day
Grandparents play an important role within the family, not only as parents but also as a role model, mentor and sometimes even baby sitter for o… Read More
2014-09-15 14:32
This week, to celebrate that Autumn is truly in the air, we have a fantastic money saving offer on a truly lovely bunch of flowers. You can now get the popular Indian Summer Bouquet fo… Read More
2014-09-10 13:54
Nothing says the start of Autumn quite like the addition of fresh flowers to your home, and our selection of Autumn Flowers are bursting full of colourful Roses, Lilies and Freesia.
If you s… Read More
2014-09-10 13:05
We love Autumn - all those lovely warm colours, the crisp cool air and the falling leaves on the ground. So to celebrate the start of the most colourful of seasons we are delighted to unveil… Read More
2014-09-10 13:04
This month we have a special offer which you are sure to enjoy. Simply order one of our hand arranged Flower Baskets and not only will you save up to 25% off, you will also get a FREE box of… Read More
2014-08-25 14:16
Today, Wednesday, August the 27th is known as 'Just Because Day' where we get the chance to show someone how much they mean to us without needing a reason for doing so.
We don't always need… Read More
2014-08-22 11:16
The Thistle has been Scotlands national emblem for many centuries and is one of the most well known symbols of Scotland. Often seen around both the highlands and the lowlands of Scotland, th… Read More
2014-08-20 13:29
This week we are running a very special deal where you can pick up one of our gorgeous Carnation bouquets for just £9.99!
Whether you are looking to send carnations to a loved one as… Read More
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