Give the Office the Gift of Holiday Flowers

What's the trick to winning Christmas this year in your office? A gorgeous box of holiday blooms, of course. Whether you drew your boss in secret Santa or want to surprise the intrepid team working your front desk, you can't go wrong with gifting your colleagues a luxurious seasonal arrangement. Besides, our workplaces are likely already decorated with garland, poinsettias and wreaths, so we at Beneva say go the flower route (though we've got the poinsettias and plants, too!). Read More about Give the Office the Gift of Holiday Flowers »

Gracious Centerpieces for Thanksgiving

We at Beneva love Thanksgiving for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is the flowers. As we gather around our tables to feast and give thanks, we're welcomed by the scent of delicious food, the richly-textured table linens, the warm glow from candles. There's chatter among family and friends, and the clink of china and silverware as we fill our plates with helping after helping of the season's best comfort food. And in the middle of all that, there's the floral centerpiece, which, when done well, really captures the atmosphere. Read More about Gracious Centerpieces for Thanksgiving »

Gift Baskets for Incredible Hosts

We here at Beneva never turn down an opportunity to promote flowers as the best gift you could give, or receive, for that matter. But sometimes it's fun to mix it up a bit. One of those times is during Thanksgiving. Like many Americans, you may not be spending Thanksgiving in your own home, but instead going to someone else's. And while you may be contributing an item to the holiday menu, your host or hostess is likely working overtime to provide you and the other guests with a glorious spread and a gorgeous table, along with snacks, drinks, dessert and decor. It's for this very reason that it's customary to offer them a host or hostess gift. Read More about Gift Baskets for Incredible Hosts »

Red Rules for Veterans Day

Every year, November 11 brings us Veterans Day, a time reserved to honor both our active and retired military and to reflect on their brave efforts to keep our country safe. It's also an occasion to personally thank them for their service, and we here at Beneva & Plantscapes know a little something about that. If you're going to send a floral gift, think in theme and try to bring in colors from the flag, especially its boldest hue. We say that for Veterans Day, red rules. Read More about Red Rules for Veterans Day »

Mums, Fall’s Biggest Floral

Mum's the word this Fall, as the season's biggest floral makes its highly anticipated debut. Since 3,500 years ago in China, mums have been celebrated for their particular beauty (as well as their healing properties!) and lauded as the "golden flower." Today, we find them cheering up gardens and doorsteps in planters, pots or set right into a waiting garden bed, a signal that Fall is here. At Beneva & Plantscapes, we're just as devoted to November's sunny bloom. Read More about Mums, Fall’s Biggest Floral »

Living Plants Infuse Natural Element into Sarasota New Construction

Sarasota is a town enjoying its popularity. Always known for its beautiful beaches and charming downtown, we have now been discovered for arts, culture, dining, and much more. The sleepy little beach town has grown up, and the latest wave of new construction downtown is evidence of its appeal. In the last three years alone, nearly 1,300 hotel rooms have been added within a few city blocks of Main Street. Touting trendy names such as Aloft Hotel, Sarasota Quay and Sarasota Modern, this new wave of accommodations is state of the art, and a perfect fit for the natural paradise which surrounds our town. Read More about Living Plants Infuse Natural Element into Sarasota New Construction »

Fall Weddings Edge out Summer Nuptials

Summer weddings have always been a bit iconic. In fact, #SummerWedding has been a trending hashtag for years. Perhaps there was a romantic reason, like the long, lingering evenings which allowed for extended receptions. Or maybe it was a more practical reason, as guests are more likely to be free to travel in the summer months. However, since 2015, summer weddings are no longer the number one choice of brides nationwide.  While it is true that 33% of brides choosing June, July, or August for their nuptials, nearly 40% now choose the autumn months. Here in Sarasota, our seasons may be a little different than in other places, but brides are increasingly choosing the fall as the right time to say "I do".  And Beneva Flowers is right there to provide the beautiful autumn florals guaranteed to set the mood for your autumn wedding. Read More about Fall Weddings Edge out Summer Nuptials »

Hauntingly Fun Halloween Designs

If ever there were a time to have some fun decorating your house, it's now. The most macabre of months provides all the excuse you need for some daring, whimsical decor, and that creative license extends to flowers.  Hauntingly fun Halloween designs will bewitch your guests and bring some festive seasonal spirit into your home. To that end, Beneva is offering some frightfully delightful arrangements that are both gorgeous and ghoulish. There's no reason your designs can't be elegant, as with the Pumpkin Patch below, whose Jack-o-lantern toppers hover above a bed of roses and hydrangea. Read More about Hauntingly Fun Halloween Designs »

Sweetest Day Flowers & Gifts

Although originally established in Cleveland - and still celebrated mainly in the Midwest and Northeastern United States - Sweetest Day has slowly been making its way across the country, and for good reason. This 100-year-old observance seeks to give small presents and surprises to those who may be going through a hard time, in order to give them encouragement. Whether a handwritten note or a bouquet of flowers, any gesture which brings a smile to someone's face is appropriate on Sweetest Day. Of course, as Sarasota's premiere florist, Beneva has the floral designs and gifts guaranteed to make their day.  Read More about Sweetest Day Flowers & Gifts »

Halloween Pet Costume Contestants

We love Sarasota. Throughout the years, we have had the opportunity to experience life with the residents of this beautiful town – we’ve said “Happy Birthday” with colorful bouquets, and sent love notes with roses on Valentine’s Day. We’ve… Read More about Halloween Pet Costume Contestants »