How to Elevate Your Home Décor with Plants and Flowers

Mother's Day is a time to honor the women who have nurtured us, loved us, and supported us throughout our lives. It's a day to express our gratitude for all the sacrifices they've made and the countless ways they've shaped who we are today. One way to do this is by gifting your mom flowers or plants on Mother's Day. Flowers and plants are more than just a beautiful gift - they are a symbol of the love and gratitude we have for our mothers. Here are some emotional reasons why flowers or plants make a perfect gift for Mother's Day: Love - flowers and plants are a visual representation of the love we have for our moms. They show that we appreciate all the hard work and dedication they've put into raising us, and that we want to give something back. Gratitude - giving flowers or plants on Mother's Day is a way to express our gratitude for all the sacrifices our moms have made for us. It's a way to say "thank you" for all the late nights, early mornings, and endless support. Remembrance - flowers and plants can also be a way to remember our moms, especially if they are no longer with us. A bouquet of their favorite flowers or a potted plant that reminds us of them can be a comforting reminder of their love and presence. Connection - flowers and plants can help us connect with our moms on a deeper level. By giving a gift that reflects their personality or interests, we show that we truly know and understand them. Beauty - finally, flowers and plants are simply beautiful. They bring joy and happiness to our lives, just like our moms do. By giving a gift that is beautiful and meaningful, we show that we appreciate all the beauty our moms bring into our lives. In conclusion, gifting your mom flowers or plants on Mother's Day is a wonderful way to express your love, gratitude, and appreciation for all that she has done for you. By choosing a gift that is beautiful and meaningful, you show that you truly understand and value the important role she has played in your life. So go ahead and make your mom's day extra special by giving her a gift that speaks to her heart and soul.

Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s time to celebrate love with your significant other - and what better way to do so than by gifting them beautiful blooms? At Alissar, we've long been witness to the magic that flowers can bring to any moment, not to mention their power to transform the most ordinary gift into something truly extraordinary. The red rose, a signature Valentine’s Day flower, has always been synonymous with adoration, passion and romance. And for good reason. There's something about its ruby hues and velvety petals that speaks to the soul. Whether you choose a single red rose, a dozen or even a hundred, you can be sure they will be met with a warm smile and a grateful heart. Beyond their beauty, it's the thought and care that goes into choosing a flower arrangement that makes it such a timeless and universal gesture. When you present someone with a bouquet, you're expressing your emotions in a way that words cannot. You're showing them that you're thinking of them and that you're making a deliberate effort to brighten their day. So, this year, once you’ve decided on your gift, why not add a little extra magic and #ValentineIt with some exquisite Alissar blossoms? If you're unsure what to do for Valentine's Day, here are 10 romantic and thoughtful ideas that will surely make your loved one’s heart grow fonder: A home-cooked, candle-lit dinner with soft music playing in the background A home cinema experience with their favorite movie A relaxing couples spa day with massages, hot tubs and more A game night, complete with board games, snacks and drinks A romantic city getaway A sweet love letter of all the things you adore about your partner A box of their favorite chocolates A hand-picked self-care package for him/her A sentimental piece of jewelry A personalized photo album Whether you’ve newly found love or have been together for years, always remember that the most priceless gift is spending quality time, making lasting memories and letting your love shine through. Head over to Alissar - in person or online - to pick out the perfect arrangement from our Valentine’s Day collection.

With their majestic appeal, striking elegance and refined beauty, orchids are one of nature’s most magnificent works of art. Since Ancient Greece, these tall and exotic blooms have symbolized beauty, love, luxury, fertility and strength. With nearly 28,000 species, orchids come in many colors and sizes. Their stunning displays of alluring flowers evoke a sense of joy and serenity in anyone who lays their eyes on them, making them the perfect gift. As popular houseplants, orchids are pretty additions to most spaces, whether at home or at the office. However, once the delicate flowers have fallen and the plant stops growing, people often mistake it for being dead and are quick to toss it away. Looking after orchids is not as high maintenance as many may think, despite their reputation for being tough-to-grow plants. While their care may differ, once you take the time to learn their basic needs, you can enjoy beautiful blooming orchids for years, if not decades, to come. Let’s go over some essential tips to ensure you have happy, healthy and blossoming orchids:  For starters, orchids love brightness, so find a well-lit room to place them in, making sure they don’t get exposed to direct sunlight as that scorches the leaves, countering hopes for proper flowering. Moderate temperatures are necessary, preferably between 16 to 24 degrees Celsius. Also, position your orchids in a room where the night gets a few degrees colder than the daytime to guarantee sufficient blooming. You mustn’t overwater as that leads to roots rotting, which prevents the plant from absorbing water and nutrients, causing it to eventually die. To avoid this, water the plant once a week or, better yet, just before the potting medium dries out. You can follow a couple more instructions to ensure excess water effectively drains out - such as using pots with drainage holes and a porous potting medium (like bark or moss), not soil. While we’re not looking to overwater, we still need the orchid’s surrounding atmosphere to be humid. For that, we recommend placing the pot in a damp tray of pebbles or gravel, or misting the plant daily for adequate humidity that mimics the orchid’s tropical origins. For strong, vibrant orchids, feed with a specific fertilizer once the flowers have fallen - either weekly or monthly, depending on the variety - to supply the plant with extra nutrients to blossom back. Lastly, we advise cutting withered and spent stems whose flowers have fallen, as the same stem does not usually rebloom. Ultimately, consistency, not so much expertise, makes for successful orchid nurturing. Once you have created the above conditions, you will be able to enjoy these exquisite plants year after year.