Pugh’s Flowers Blog

We deliver our vases to you in these sturdy, no-spill boxes that have handles for easy carrying.  This makes it easy to take your floral gift home from the office. Boxes are reuable as you can see!

Here is Pughy in Hawaii, where will he deliver to next????

On July 4th the United States of America will celebrate it's 235th Birthday! On this day in 1776 the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, starting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a Sovereign nation. This holiday is celebrated with parades, fireworks, and barbecues around country.Fun facts about the Fourth maybe you didn't know.... John Hancock was the only one of the 56 signers of the Declaration to sign on July 4th, 1776. The others signed on August 2nd, 1776.Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the National animal but was out voted when John Adams and Thomas Jefferson chose the Bald Eagle.Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag in May or June 1776.The stars on the Original American flag were arranged in a circle to ensure that all colonies were equal. There were thirteen of them to represent the thirteen colonies.Uncle Sam was actually Samuel Wilson, a meat packer who provided meat to the U.S. Army in 1812. The meat shipments were stamped U.S. Someone joked that the initials stood for " Uncle Sam." The joke eventually led to the idea of Uncle Sam symbolizing the U.S. Government. The National Anthem is actually set to the tune of an old English drinking song called " To Anacreon in Heaven."The words " Under God" were not added to the Pledge Of Allegiance until 1954.The Fourth of July was not declared a National Holiday until the year 1941.The first Fourth of July celebration was held at the White House in 1801.The only U.S. President to be born on the Fourth of July was our thirteenth. Calvin Coolidge. He was born in 1872. Other famous people to celebrate their birthdays on the Fourth are author Nathaniel Hawthorne, Playwright Neil Simon and TV personality Geraldo Rivera.John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe all died on the Fourth. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died in 1826 and James Monroe died in 1831.In July 1776 the Nation's population was about 2.5 million. Today it is about 309.6 million.74 million Americans took part in a BBQ on the Fourth last year. Traditionally Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken, Ribs, Garden salads, Potato Salad, Chips and Watermelon are the most served foods on the Fourth.Over 150 million Hot Dogs will be consumed on this day. That's one Hot Dog for every two people in the country.Nearly 349 million dollars are used each year to import Flags, banners, decorations and emblems from China.Almost 211 million dollars of fireworks are imported from China for the Fourth each year.There are 30 places nationwide with the word " Liberty" in their name. Eleven places with the word " Independence", Five places with the word " Freedom", Thirty places with the word "Eagle" , Five places with the word " America" and one place with the word "Patriot".

Roses are always in season and especially nice when they are at such a great price.  The Red Rose not only carries more meaning than many other color roses, it is also one of the most universal of all symbols. The long, storied history of the red rose has lent it a wealth of significance. Red roses have been represented in countless works of art, from classical paintings and poetry to modern day music and media. They have appeared throughout history and across many cultures as political and religious symbols. The mystique of the red rose has been a source of immeasurable inspiration for many throughout the ages. However, it is as the symbol for love that the red rose is most commonly recognized. Red roses, as we think of them today, are the traditional symbol for love and romance. The modern red rose we are now familiar with was introduced to Europe from China in the 1800's. However, the meanings associated with them can be traced back many centuries, even to some of the earliest societies. The color red itself evolved from an early primal symbol for life into a metaphor for deep emotion. In Greek and Roman mythology the red rose was closely tied to the goddess of love. Many early cultures used red roses to decorate marriage ceremonies and they were often a part of traditional wedding attire. Through this practice, the red rose became known as a symbol for love and fidelity. As the tradition of exchanging roses and other flowers as gifts of affection came into prevalence, the red rose naturally became the flower of choice for sending the strongest message of love. This is a tradition that has endured to the present day.

May is the time to say thanks and congratulations for a job well done to graduates and teachers alike.  Flowers are always in style and a touch of class and beauty to any celebration.    

Help out the Memphis Girl Scout organization by sending this sweet package that includes a delightful pink bouquet and a free box of the favoriteThin Mint Girl Scout Cookies.  What better way to tell mom she's sweet!

National Secretaries Week was created in 1952 through the efforts of Harry F. Klemfuss, a New York publicist.Working in conjunction with the National Secretaries Association, later known as the International Association of Administrative Professionals, Klemfuss wanted to encourage more people to consider careers in the secretarial/administrative support field.The official period of celebration was first proclaimed by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer as "National Secretaries Week," which was held June 1–7 in 1952, with Wednesday, June 4, 1952 designated National Secretaries Day. The first Secretaries Day was sponsored by the National Secretaries Association with the support of corporate groups.In 1955, the observance date of National Secretaries Week was moved to the last full week of April. The name was changed to Professional Secretaries Week in 1981, and became Administrative Professionals Week in 2000 to encompass the expanding responsibilities and wide-ranging job titles of administrative support staff.Modern celebrationOver the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide through community events, social gatherings, and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff with gifts. In the United States, the day is often celebrated by giving one's assistant gifts such as flowers, candy, trinkets, lunch at a restaurant, or time off.

New Springtime Specials are here. There are a lot of opportunities to send flowers with Easter, Secretaries Week and Mother's Day all on the horizon. Dates to remember: Easter April 24th  Secretaries Week April 24 - 30 Mother's Day May 8th Here are some of springtime favorites. We can also make custom arrangements, just call 901-363-6744 to talk with a designer.