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We asked Christine Noelle, BloomNation florist and owner/creative director of Chicago's Dilly Lily, which blooms people just love to see in their bouquets during warm-weather season. Dorling Kindersley June: Ranunculus "A coveted blossom for the bride, a ranunculus is simply charming," Noelle says. The impactful flowers can last up to three weeks once cut. Gentl and Hyers June: Poppies These blooms are bold, but also delicate. To expend the papery flower's vase life, seal the cut end of the stem by quickly singeing with an open flame. Cora Niele June: Peonies "Another favorite flower of many brides-to-be, the peony never ceases to delight. They come in whites, pinks, corals, reds and even yellow, and they're a true sign that summer has arrived," Noelle says. "They're the best in June." Dilly Lily July: Calla Lillies They are the very definition of elegance, with an architectural stem that's just as interesting as the bloom itself. ...

Getty Everyone's favorite excuse to dress up like a ghost or witch for the night (while eating loads of candy and caramel apples) has come a long way. Over the centuries the holiday has evolved from a way of begging for food to one of the most commercialized days of the entire year. Here's everything you didn't know about Halloween: 1. The holiday can be traced back more than 2,000 years. Halloween all started as a pre-Christian Celtic festival called Samhain (which means "summer's end") held around the first of November. It celebrated the final day of the harvest, and was also believed to be the day spirits of the dead would cross over into the other world.  2. Trick-or-treating has existed since medieval times. In Scotland and Ireland it was known as "guising" when poor adults and children dressed up in costumes and asked for food and money in exchange for songs and prayer, while in Britain and Ireland...

Every holiday season, Reese's fans grow excited to get into the Christmas spirit with the brand's release of its seasonal Reese's Trees. But not this year. Recently, the Internet got all upset when customers giddily broke open the packaging, only to find some bizarre-looking peanut butter cups. They weren't exactly trees — they were more like blobs. In an effort to help, the Delish.com team decided to make our own Reese's trees, which also happen to be a totally adorable treat for the holidays. Ethan Calabrese And in true Delish fashion, Reese's Trees couldn't be simpler to create. All you need are both sizes of Reese's peanut butter cups (regular and mini), melted chocolate to act as your glue, a Hershey's kiss as a tree topper, and candy melts and sanding sugars to mimic strings of lights. They take, oh, 10 minutes to assemble and will surely be the hit of any holiday party. From: Delish

Jenna Elliott | One Eleven Photography As the unofficial herald of spring and a celebration of all things Irish, St. Patrick's Day is the perfect opportunity for merrymaking. But for sisters Laurén LaRocca and Marlan Willardson, the party stylists and lifestyle bloggers behind Twink + Sis, St. Paddy's Day festivities don't have to include the all-too-expected shamrocks and four leaf clovers. "Our 'good luck' themed St. Patrick's Day table is definitely a more subdued side of the holiday than most of us are used to," says LaRocca. "We always try to challenge ourselves to create events that are festive and beautiful, and a little bit unexpected."  The "good luck" theme was inspired by the well-known quote, "Find a penny, pick it up. All day long, you'll have good luck." With this in mind, Laurén and Marlan covered every inch of the table in pennies, and used that as a fun foundation for the rest of the tablescape. Jen...

Getty When it comes to buying for guys (or anyone, really), detail and quality are of the utmost importance — easier said than done. Getting it right can be tricky, but the surest way to figure out what to get your guy is to figure out what to avoid getting him. Taking advice from the men closest to us, we've recorded the top 13 gifts you should definitely NOT buy for any man you care about this holiday season. 1. Shower gel pack/toiletries Smell is personal to men. The same way they don't want their mom buying their underwear, they don't want their girlfriend buying their shower gel. 2. Socks/Underpants He can buy his own underpants and socks, but he also doesn't like to think of you going into a store and telling the sales person what size pack he needs. 3. That shirt that you think he'll look good in Your husband can't choose clothes for you anymore than you can for him, because when it comes to buying your significant other clothing, it...

Stephanie Noritz Walking into just any old bar and ordering a cocktail mixed with something called Giffard's Crème de Pamplemousse Rose is asking for trouble. But some nights call for something a bit more complex than the usual gin and tonic. And besides, what use is that midcentury bar cart if you're not going to stock it with bottles that look just as good?  With all this in mind, we recruited Talia Baiocchi — editor-in-chief of the libation-loving online magazine Punch — to invent some winter-perfect cocktails starring some of her favorite obscure liqueurs from around the world. Baiocchi is the perfect fit for the job: Her site, a partnership with Ten Speed Press, features some of the most entertaining and original reporting on cocktails, wine, and spirits out there. We can't promise that you'll be able to find all of these in one trip, but good luck! They're worth the hunt. 1. Crème de Violette This sweet French liqueur made fro...

Whether you're dropping hints about what flowers you want to receive this Valentine's Day or planning to send some to loved ones (or yourself—why not?), these are the best floral delivery services to try. Roseshire Instagram Where: Available for nationwide delivery at roseshire.com Why: Packaged in your choice of white, black, rosewood or festive 'XO' themed boxes, Roseshire's long-stemmed rose deliveries don't disappoint. The roses are offered in three different colors (red, white and pink) with prices ranging from $$$ for a dozen or $$$ for four dozen (if you really want to show your love). Bloom That Bloom That Where: On-demand delivery available in the Bay Area, California and New York City. Next-day express delivery available on both the East and West Coast at bloomthat.com. Why: For a rustic touch, Bloom That's floral arrangements are hand-crafted and delivered in ribbon-tied burlap. Floral arrangements can include curated bundles of tulips, lilies,...

Getty Let us tell you something you already know: It's probably been unseasonably warm where you are lately. Most of the country isn't feeling the December chill like they normally would, and especially for those of us in the northern part of the U.S., the heat has put a damper on Christmas-y vibes. But! Your dreams of white Christmas might not be totally dashed. Even though meteorologists are suggesting there might be "record or near-record warmth" across the country, historical data has to mean something, right? Though it might require an extra Christmas miracle this year, Trulia has rounded up the top 10 cities that have been most likely to see snow on Christmas for the last 30 years. Start thinking snowy thoughts now! Trulia By Lauren Piro

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