Congress passed the legislation proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents' Day and, on August 3, 1978, then-President Jimmy Carter signed the proclamation. Today's grandparents vary in age from 30 to 110 years old, and grandchildren range from newborns to retirees. The dramatic increases in long, healthy lives, coupled with the fact [...]
Two days only, our first flash sale was so popular we are offering it again, for two days this time. Dad's love a surprise delivery to the office! How about plants, sweets, keepsake containers, balloons and more? Pugh's Flowers would like to wish all you dads out there a very happy Father's Day!
Mom's love handmade gifts, especially if they are beautiful flowers and delicious sweets! Pugh's Flowers can create floral designs that moms will love. Add gourmet chocolates, southern style pound cakes, keepsake angels, festive balloons or even a teddy bear and mom will be sure to know you are thinking of her. Grandmoms, sisters, daughters [...]
There are so many opportunities to say thank you to those that make your life easier with their hard work and dedication. Secretary's Day (or Administrative Professionals Day) is April 27th. Teacher's Day is May 3rd and Nurse's Day is May 6th. A lovely bouquet of flowers will show your appreciation for all of their [...]
March 8th is International Women's Day. Send a lovely bouquet to the influential women in your life. WHAT IS IT? International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world. The official website for the day says: "Celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. “Yet let’s also be aware progress has slowed in many [...]
Enjoy a little Valentine's Day humor! Don't forget the flowers!
July 4th means it's time to celebrate the birth of our nation. It also means time to cook out and enjoy time with family and friends. Pugh's Flowers will be closed on July 4th to allow our staff to have some much needed r & r. We will be open and delivering on Sunday [...]
We all love fresh flowers and plants for the beauty they provide and their wonderful aromas that fill our homes. Unfortunately, our pets don’t enjoy flowers the same way we do. Dogs and cats have a natural curiosity and tend to investigate anything new by smelling or tasting. Their inquisitive nature is often adorable, but can sometimes lead [...]
The History of the Easter Lily & How It Became the Most Popular Easter Flower Easter is almost here, and there’s only one flower that can really capture the sacred spirit of the holiday: the Easter lily! The pure white color of this blossom has long symbolized the purity, hope and new life of spring, [...]
Father's Day was inaugurated in the United States in the early 20th century to complement Mother's Day in celebrating fatherhood and male parenting. After the success obtained by Anna Jarvis with the promotion of Mother's Day in the US, some wanted to create similar holidays for other family members, and Father's Day was the choice [...]
