The Best Flowers for Pressing and Drying

With the art of drying and pressing flowers, flowers no longer have to be considered representative of nature’s fleeting beauty. By drying and pressing your flowers, you can enjoy their beauty for years to come. In order to successfully preserve flowers… Read More about The Best Flowers for Pressing and Drying »

Cure the Winter Blues with These 5 Seasonal Blooms

The days are shorter and the holidays can be stressful. For many, this combination adds up to feeling anxious and down. At Mission Viejo Florist, we have the perfect way to help you cheer up and enjoy winter —… Read More about Cure the Winter Blues with These 5 Seasonal Blooms »

The Holly Plant’s Role in the Symbolism of Christmas

How well do you know your Christmas decorations and the history they represent? Holly, that bright green and red symbol of all things Christmas, actually has a long history, dating back to ancient civilizations and bringing plenty of rich stories and tradition along with it. As you begin to decorate for the coming holiday season, the floral experts at Mission Viejo Florist are happy to share our knowledge of this seemingly-unassuming plant that holds so much meaning. Read More about The Holly Plant’s Role in the Symbolism of Christmas »

Our Favorite Gorgeous Blooms That We’re Thankful For

Having a favorite flower is like having a favorite song, or a favorite poem. Not everyone has one, but if you do, it probably says a lot about you. Your personality is reflected in your choices, opinions and preferences, and your choice of favorite flower is no different. Plus, knowing what your friends, family and loved ones prefer means you can match them to their favorite flowers whenever you send them a bouquet. Read More about Our Favorite Gorgeous Blooms That We’re Thankful For »

Choose Excellent Hostess Gifts for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is almost here, and most likely you have plans by now. If they include being a guest at someone else’s home for the traditional Thanksgiving feast, you’re among the lucky ones who get to skip the meal prep and table setting. However, you’re not totally off the hook. Remember that as a guest, it’s important to bring a hostess gift when you arrive. The type of gift you bring depends on a lot of factors, like how well you know your host, what style of Thanksgiving dinner will be served, and what other guests will be there. Read More about Choose Excellent Hostess Gifts for Thanksgiving »

Fall In Love With Your Fresh Fall Front Porch

Each season brings with it a certain feel that evokes change. When we acknowledge and celebrate that feel, we embrace the change that comes with the new season. One great way to do this is by redecorating our homes, inside and out, when a new season comes along. This fall, we encourage you to dress up your front porch as a way of celebrating fall and everything it has to offer. Read More about Fall In Love With Your Fresh Fall Front Porch »

Tingle Your Spine with These Scary October Flowers

Happy October! It’s finally time to chow down on candy corn, order pumpkin spice lattes, watch scary movies, pick out costumes, and enjoy the cooler weather. While we love these autumn activities, too, at Mission Viejo Florist in Mission… Read More about Tingle Your Spine with These Scary October Flowers »

Send Meaningful Get-Well Flowers They’ll Love

When someone you love is in the hospital, it’s natural to want to show them how much you care. A great way to do this is by sending cards, gifts, and especially flowers. Flowers are… Read More about Send Meaningful Get-Well Flowers They’ll Love »

Plant Beautiful Mums For Fall Gardens

Enjoying the fall months and all that nature has to offer during this season is so easy when you include chrysanthemums in your season. Whether you send these to someone special, use them in your home’s decor or plant them in your own garden, the beauty of chrysanthemums will enliven your fall like no other flower. With big, showy heads of petals and bright colors that rival autumn’s falling leaves, the splendor of fall can be yours to behold when you include mums in your Orange County decor or landscape in the fall months. Check out the favorite varieties of our floral designers at Mission Viejo Florist and choose something perfect for your home or garden this season. Read More about Plant Beautiful Mums For Fall Gardens »

Fall-Themed Flowers For An Autumn Atmosphere

As August gives way to September, and communities across the country start to gear up for Fall, there's not much that makes it feel like Autumn here in Orange County. Baristas may be serving up pumpkin spice lattes and if we're lucky, we'll run into slightly less gridlock. But despite the fact that we won't be enjoying crisp fall weather and wool sweaters anytime soon, that doesn't mean we can't get excited about the idea of fall and its many festive occasions. At Mission Viejo Florist, we celebrate the season with our fall floral collection! Blooms For Fall Occasions & Decor Fall is a giver of gorgeous colors and textures with orange and yellow lilies, roses and gerberas and branches with colorful red and golden leaves. Its palette adds warmth and elegance to weddings and events, as well as intimate celebrations of birthdays and anniversaries. Often, the best reason to send fall flowers is no reason at all. Send someone you love a beautiful bouquet of “Just Because” fall flowers to brighten their day and warm their heart. Adding fall plants and stems into seasonal decor is a quick way to spruce up your home, office or outdoor living spaces. Choose a lovely planter of chrysanthemums for the front porch, set a beautiful bowl of sunflowers to your desk at work, or place a bouquet of dahlias on the coffee table. Bringing in the plants and flowers of fall lends a festive atmosphere that energizes the mind and refreshes the soul. Read More about Fall-Themed Flowers For An Autumn Atmosphere »