The approaching holiday season is a fantastic time to enjoy customs and age-old traditions. Many times, we don’t even know where some of our holiday traditions began. The inclusion of holly is one such tradition. We use it in much of our decorating and even sing songs about it, but when did these traditions begin? Why is it so important to our Christmas decor? The floral experts at Carithers Flowers discovered some really interesting facts about holly, what it is, why it’s so prevalent in our holiday decor, and how we can continue to keep tradition alive by decorating with it. Take a look! Read More about Celebrate Holiday Traditions with Holly »
Flowers are always in-style and in-season, and at Carithers Flowers, serving Atlanta, Marietta, and the surrounding areas, our florists wholeheartedly believe in the year-round power of flowers! Flowers have a whole host of… Read More about Top 5 Flowers We’re Thankful For »
As November approaches, thoughts of traditional Thanksgiving festivities come to mind. Eating turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie surrounded by family and friends is an event that many people look forward to all year. Choosing a thoughtful gift for your hosts shows just how much you treasure them. The gift experts at Carithers Flowers, serving the Atlanta area, have some great hostess gift ideas for you to choose. Read More about Great Gift Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Hosts »
One of the best parts of autumn is seeing how everyone gets into the spirit of the season by decorating their houses. Decorating your front porch, steps, or door will create a cheerful and inviting facade to welcome guests. Not… Read More about 6 Fun and Easy Ideas to Decorate Your Front Porch for Fall »
Posted by Charles Carithers on October 24, 2019
| Last Updated: October 12, 2020
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Happy October! It’s time to dip your apples in caramel and dish up the candy corns. At Carithers Flowers in Atlanta and Marietta, we celebrate every holiday and season with flowers, of course! So, it’s only natural that, in… Read More about Get Excited for Halloween with These Scary Flowers »
Posted by Charles Carithers on October 7, 2019
| Last Updated: October 12, 2020
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Being in the hospital is no fun, but receiving gifts from loved ones who care about you is a huge encouragement. If you know someone in the hospital, be sure to send them a beautiful bouquet of flowers to let them know you’re thinking about them, supporting them and encouraging them on to a speedy recovery. Flowers are known to lift spirits, brighten smiles and encourage healthy recovery. But with so many beautiful flowers out there, it can be difficult to know the best ones to choose. Read More about Sending Meaningful Get-Well Flowers: A How-To Guide »
Autumn is a fabulous time for enjoying beautiful blooms, especially sunflowers. Hailed as one of the signature flowers of fall, sunflowers are not only beautiful and stylish, they’re also super easy to care for. With so many style options available, as well as the multitude of occasions in which sunflowers can participate, these bold, showy blooms can create unique, eclectic decor in any setting. As naturally-occuring fall blooms, sunflowers bring a festive touch to any setting and a fresh autumnal vibe indoors as the temperatures drop outside. Since taking care of these blooms is so simple, there’s no reason not to include sunflowers in your fall decor throughout the Atlanta area. The floral designers at Carithers Flowers are here to show you how sunflowers can be part of your decor no matter what your style or occasion may call for. Read More about Let Sunflowers Shine All Season Long »
As fall approaches, nature brings its spectacular season of color. Hues of deep purple, golden yellow and fiery orange reflect the changing leaves. Late in the summer is a perfect time of year to enliven your home with a seasonal… Read More about Dahlias and Sunflowers For Late Summer, Early Fall »
The waning days of summer serve as a reminder that Grandparents Day will be approaching soon! Celebrated on the first Sunday following Labor Day, this holiday is an excellent time to honor grandparents and to foster deeper relationships across the generations.
To commemorate, send a beautiful bouquet of flowers, a long-lasting plant design or a special gift from children, accompanied by a poem or prayer. The floral designers at Carithers Flowers are happy to deliver your gorgeous to blooms anywhere in the Atlanta metro area or to loved ones who live across the nation. For those with loved ones in senior facilities, retirement homes and assisted living, we offer peace of mind that your gift can be carefully delivered to living communities like Atria North Point, Benton House of Alpharetta, Bickford of Alpharetta, Dogwood Forest of Alpharetta and Sunrise At Ivey Ridge. Read More about Honor Grandparents This Grandparents Day »
Essential Gifts For College Survival
It’s almost time for college students to head to campus! What an exciting time in a student's life as they take on more responsibility than ever and start to spread their wings. We want to see them successful and happy; we also want to make sure they’re protected and provided for. So, the designers at Carithers Flowers created a list of some essential items to help college students survive and thrive as they arrive on campus. Read More about 5 Essentials for College Survival Kits »
