Recently my good friend John Klingel sent me a copy of his lovely book, “The Frugal Florist.”

I was so excited to get this book, I instantly delved into the beautiful pages of this step-by-step do-it-yourself floral bouquets. When I was finished with the book, I had to write to John and tell him how much I loved the book. In fact, I decided to write a testimonial about it and wanted to share that with you. Here’s what I wrote:

“Thank you so much for writing The Frugal Florist – a long overdue book that is sure to  raise awareness of the intrinsic value of adding flowers to our lives.  Flowers bring such joy and comfort to us and The Frugal Florist shows consumers how to work with flowers and add them to their environment on a regular basis. Your book helps people explore their creativity and fulfill their desire to express themselves on a deeper level. It is like walking through a garden and picking the perfect arrangement to express our emotions. I highly recommend “The Frugal Florist ~ Do it Yourself Flowers on a Budget” as a great starting point for anyone who would like to learn the art of floral design!”  Heidi Richards, Chief Goddess ~ Eden Florist & Gift Baskets www.EdenFlorist.com

To get your own copy of The Frugal Florist: Do-it-yourself flowers on a budget, visit: http://www.amazon.com/Frugal-Florist-Do-Yourself-Flowers/dp/1434308375

If you’d like to get a “glimpse” into the Frugal Florist, check out one of John’s videos on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=–E885v6vTQ

How many flowers fail in wood
or perish from the hill
without the privilege to know
that they are beautiful
- Emily Dickinson -

Spring is nature’s way of saying, “let’s party.” Why not add the touch of elegance to your proms, graduations, weddings & events. To check out our newly designed weddings pages, visit www.edenflorist.com/weddings.asp. And to view our newly designed events pages, visit www.edenflorist.com/Events.asp.

The wedding page also includes links to checklists, rules for a happy marriage, preserving your flowers, customer testimonials and more!

Did you know?

Are flies or bees bothering you? Spray them with hairspray and they will take a quick dive.

To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and add the flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust and dirt and leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like a charm!

Don’t throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.

A one-minute kiss burns 26 calories. The brain is programmed for people to find their partner’s lips in the dark. Studies show kissing relieves headaches. Kissing stimulates the same part of the brain as bungee jumping, parachuting & distance running. Men who kiss their wives goodbye in the morning make more money than those who don’t.