Roses and Ranunculus

How to Care for Fresh Flowers

There are few things we love more than having fresh blooms around the house and office. The beauty of flowers is fleeting by nature, and it's important to take care of them to extend their lifespan (and your enjoyment). There's nothing worse than seeing an incredible fresh flower arrangement wilt...

Grocery Store Arrangements

Step Up Your Entertaining Game With $25 or Less

We all know that feeling. It's the day before you're hosting your best friend's bridal shower, and you realize the party you've planned is just missing something. Spruce up your next hosted event with some quick DIY floral arrangements. We'll show you exactly what you need to put together a few...

Queen City Blooms Launch Bouquets

Launch Party Recap

If there's one thing you should know about us, it's that any excuse is a good excuse to gather people together. After several months in business, we decided it was more than time to celebrate the launch of Queen City Blooms. Flowers, friends, and food are the perfect party combo...

The Importance of Greenery in Floral Design

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When you look at most arrangements, bouquets, and even landscapes, what is the foundation of the overall design? Greenery! Foliage is important for creating structure in an arrangement and building a canvas to make focal flowers truly stand out. Like flowers, greenery can define a bouquet's shape, add texture and...

Floral Inspiration: Spring Pastels

Spring Wedding Inspiration: Romantic Pastels

Springtime is right around the corner, and we are dying for some cheerful color and warmer weather. You truly can't beat a delicate pastel palette after months of cold, gray days. We're going to embrace those soft springy pinks, lavenders, and peaches for this edition of spring wedding inspiration. Floral...

Flower Installation

First Friday Art Walk at Beyond Studio

For the past couple of months we've been painting and planning away to prepare for First Friday Art Walk at Beyond Studio. Our exhibit, Brushstrokes & Bouquets, aimed to bring a cheerful spring vibe to down town Springfield during the coldest part of the year. Beyond Studio is a counseling...

Winter blush color palette

Winter Wedding Inspiration: Cream, Blush, Dusty Rose & Red Wine

Spring is on the horizon, but we're still all about the wintery blush palettes as we head into February. We've put together some floral inspiration and wedding detail inspiration for those late winter weddings falling toward the end of January and around Valentine's Day. Floral Inspiration For wintery floral arrangements...

3 Ways to Style an Evergreen Wreath

3 Ways to Style an Evergreen Wreath

Break out the tinsel, we've officially entered December! As you're putting up the tree and stringing lights around your home, consider adding an evergreen wreath to your holiday decor repertoire. Evergreen wreaths are a great way to spruce up a wall or front door, not to mention the fact that...

Gift Guide for the Flower-Loving Bride-to-Be

Gift Guide for the Flower-Loving Bride-to-Be

The holidays are rapidly approaching and if you're anything like us, you're probably sitting there puzzling over what to get half of the people on your list. If you're shopping for a bride-to-be let us help spark some inspiration! Whether your relationship is mother/daughter, friends, or co-workers, check out our...

Fall Wedding Inspiration: Camel, Cayenne & Taupe

The air is cooler, the leaves are changing, and who can resist those beautiful fall colors? (We sure can't!) As an ode to these irresistible autumn days, we've put together some fall wedding and floral inspiration dedicated to the great month of October. If you're dreaming up a fall wedding,...