Time to throw away your artificial air fresheners; one lily is enough to scent an entire room! By themselves lilies are eye catching enough, but they also look great paired with more delicate flowers and greenery. No matter the décor,… Read More about Lilies, A Floral Inspiration »
Posted by beneva on June 27, 2014
| Last Updated: June 16, 2021
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Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn lie “the tropics”, a lush green ring encircling the earth where exotic flowers grow up to four feet tall with blooms in all colors, shapes, and sizes. Competing to… Read More about How to Use Tropical Flowers in Arrangements »
Posted by beneva on June 25, 2014
| Last Updated: December 16, 2022
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Colorful, fragrant, and graceful, it’s no wonder roses hold a special allure for romantics, artists, and designers! Their blooms span nearly the full color spectrum from feminine shades of demure pastels to pure saturated colors to bold confident hues… Read More about Roses: Tips, Tricks and Fun Facts »
Posted by beneva on June 20, 2014
| Last Updated: March 5, 2024
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Gerbera daisies have an irresistible charm. Symbolic of innocence, purity, and cheerfulness, a handful of gerbera daisies creates an instant centerpiece or bouquet! For those of us intimidated by color theory, gerbera daisies eliminate the guesswork! Their large beautiful blooms… Read More about The Charming Gerbera Daisy »
Posted by beneva on June 18, 2014
| Last Updated: June 16, 2021
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Did you know that Father’s Day was created due to the love for Mother’s Day? The first statewide celebration was in 1910, but the holiday wasn’t actually recognized nationwide until 1972. In its infancy the holiday was not met with… Read More about Father’s Day: The Beneva Way »
In honor of June’s flower, the rose, we thought we’d share a few fun facts regarding one of the most beloved flora of our time. 1. There are over 100 species of rose. 2. The first rose fossil… Read More about Fun Rose Facts »
Ahh… a three day weekend. What do you have planned? A barbeque with friends and family or are you tackling a project? How about a fun craft or two as you relax and recharge? If the last idea sounds like… Read More about Flower Craft Ideas »
Beneva is excited to announce Samantha Burt as this year’s Sarasota’s Favorite Mom! We had 17 entries total and would like to thank all of those who nominated their favorite mom. Samantha was nominated by her best friend, Rachel Weston,… Read More about Annoucing 2014 Sarasota’s Favorite Mom Winner »
Mother’s Day has been celebrated in the United States since the late 1800s, but didn’t become a national holiday until 1910 and moms everywhere have Anna Jarvis to thank. In 1907, she began her campaign to honor all mothers… Read More about History and Symbolism of Mother’s Day »
Posted by beneva on April 30, 2014
| Last Updated: March 6, 2020
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Administrative Professional’s Day, originally named Secretaries’ Day, was created by the National Secretaries Association as a way to celebrate skilled office workers during a national shortage in 1952. The name was changed in 2000 and is always celebrated the last… Read More about Administrative Professional’s Day is Tomorrow! »
