Spend World Cat Day with Bloomex

International Cat Day is celebrated on August 8th, every year. It was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. 

International Cat Day is also referred to as World Cat Day in some countries and since it's inception, it has been growing worldwide. National Cat Day is an awareness day to raise awareness for homeless cats. 

We want to give you a few plants to steer clear of if you have cats or are sending gifts to cat friendly homes!

Lilies. Many species the Lilium family are highly toxic to cats. Ingestion of very small amounts of many types of lilies, such as Tiger, Asian, Japanese Show, Easter, Stargazer, and the Casa Blanca can cause kidney failure in cats.

Marijuana. Ingestion of Cannabis Sativa can cause cats to vomit, have diarrhea, drool, get an increased heart rate, and even experience seizures or a coma. A great alternative without killing the buzz is Catnip!

Sago Palm. Every part of this plant is poisonous, but the seeds or "nuts" contain the largest amount of toxin. The ingestion of just one or two seeds can result in very serious effects, which include vomiting, diarrhea, depression, seizures and liver failure.

Tulip/Narcissus Bulbs. The bulb portions of Tulips and Narcissus contain toxins that can cause loss of appetite, intense gastrointestinal irritation, drooling, convulsions, depression of the central nervous system and cardiac abnormalities.

Azalea. Members of the Rhododenron family contain toxins which can produce vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, weakness and depression of the central nervous system in cats. Severe azalea poisoning could ultimately lead to death from heart failure.

Oleander. All parts of Nerium Oleander are considered to be toxic, as they contain cardiac glycosides that have the potential to cause serious effects including gastrointestinal tract irritation, abnormal heart function, hypothermia and even death. 

Castor Bean. The seeds from the castor bean plant, Ricinus communis, are poisonous to people, animals and insects. These seeds can cause severe vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst, abdominal pain, drooling, weakness and loss of appetite. Severe cases of poisoning can result in death. 

Cyclamen. If consumed, Cylamen can produce significant gastrointestinal irritation, including intense vomiting. Fatalities have also been reported in some cases. 

Chrysanthemum. These popular blooms may produce gastrointestinal upset, including drooling, vomiting and diarrhea, if eaten. In certain cases depression and loss of coordination may also develop if enough of any part of the plant is consumed. 

English Ivy. Also called sweetheart ivy and California ivy, branching ivy, glacier ivy, needlepoint ivy, Hedera helix that, if ingested, can result in vomiting, abdominal pain, hypersalivation and diarrhea. 

Peace Lily. These species can cause oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing and intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue in pets who ingest. 

Pothos. Pothos (both Scindapsus and Epipremnum) belongs to the Araceae family. If chewed or ingested, this popular household plant can cause significant mechanical irritation and swelling of the oral tissues and other parts of the gastrointestinal tract. 

Schefflera. Schefflera can cause oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing and intense burning and irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue in cats who ingest. 

Check out these amazing selections of cat friendly gifts you can get for your cat friendly home! 

Enchanted Cottage

Wine & Gourmet Gift Basket

Pure Devotion

Scarlet Mist

Teddy Bear

There are so many different options! So, remember your fur-babies when you are choosing your plants and flowers!

National Sister Day

Happy August 4th Sisters! National Sister day is here and we want to remind all our Bloomex Fans and Family to celebrate their sisters!

Sisters are there for you always, through the good and the bad, they laugh with you and cry with you, and sometimes (more than not) they might even make you a little crazy.

Your sister can be the most important souls in your life and it is so important to show her you care.

This National Sister Day, make sure to take some time to celebrate your sister and everything she means to you.

National Sisters Day is a celebration of your sisters and the special bond you share with her. Whether your sister is biological or soul, sisterhood is the most special relationship you can have.

Whether you look up to your big sisters or watch over your little ones, they love to be shown some appreciation this Sister Day!

If you want to send your sisters a beautiful gift this Sister Day, check out these great options! For a full list of gifts click here!

Always a Lady

Citrus Kissed

Enchanted Cottage

Morning Bright

So make sure to remember your sisters this August 4th! There is no better friend in this world than a sister, and no sister in the world is better than yours.

Bloomex Celebrates National Friendship Day

Friendship day has been celebrated worldwide on the first Sunday in August, however, the UN announced, in 2011, official international friendship day is July 30th.

A well known tradition follows giving yellow and pink roses to your friends, to express your appreciation for them. Check out this gorgeous pink and yellow rose bouquet that is currently half off!

The finest way to display your admiration to your friends and make them feel very special on this international friendship day is by gifting them something that makes them smile. And who doesn’t love flowers?!

There is no better way than to celebrate your friendships on this dedicated date! Whether it is for a new friend or a life long one, we have the perfect gifts for you!

Check out these beautiful Fresh Cut Flowers available for same day or next day delivery. Pink and Yellow are the colours of friendship, put one of these beautiful bouquets in your cart TODAY!

Simply Sweet with pastel yellow carnations and roses, hints of lavender daisies and pops of soft pink lilies. Birthday Designer Collection artistically designed with different tones of hot pink, yellow and green blooms, featuring a cute teddy! Bring on Spring complete with pink roses and daisies with gorgeous yellow lily accents. You can’t go wrong with these bouquets!

Flowers are not their thing? Check our these delicious Gift Hampers, hunker down with one (or all) of these options! Wine & Gourmet Gift Basket including 12 delicious gourmet snacks with a bottle of Red and White Wine. Beer and Nut Basket including Canadian Tall Cans with an assortment of 6 salty treats. Chocolate Supreme contains 14 sweet chocolaty gourmet items similar to Belgium Truffles, Chocolate Cookies, Milk Chocolates, Dark Chocolates, Fudge and MORE!

So don’t wait! Choose out the perfect gift for your best friends and place your order TODAY!!

Bloomex Flowers for Top 5 Personality Types

If you are looking to send a gift, flowers are always a lovely idea! When it comes to deciding what to send, the options are vast. How do you choose?

Apart from the usual considerations of occasion, location, budget, and general likes and dislikes, consider the recipient’s personality type! Matching flowers to someone’s general personality profile can result in an even happier recipient.

Take a few moments and think about the person you are sending the flowers to. Think about their hobbies, interests, how they dress, their home décor choices, and the way they interact with others. Are they outgoing and splashy, or quiet and shy? Do they like to hike, bike, and be outdoors? Do they wear or decorate with a lot of traditionally feminine colours, like pinks and lavenders, or do they prefer bolder shades and patterns? Do they keep décor modern and minimal, or traditional and layered? 

Here are our suggestions for 5 most common personality profiles: 

1. The Outdoorsy Type; A rustic, down-to-earth person who enjoys the great outdoors. Like natural fabrics and earthy colours, and enjoys being active. 

Autumn Glory

8" Planter Basket

2. The Romantic: A tender, sweet person who enjoys romance and kindness, and some of the more feminine designs in clothing or decor.

Crazy For You

Pretty In Pink

3. The Traditionalist: A bit more reserved person, likes simple colour palettes. Prefers things that are comfortable, reliable, and classic.

Classic White & Yellow Daisies

What a Treat

4. The Modern Minimalist: The minimalist enjoys simple, clean lines, modern clothing and decor in bolder shapes, with less fuss.

10 Stunning Calla Lilies

Phalaenopsis Orchid

5.. The Vibrant Extrovert :  A sociable, outgoing type who is not afraid to be noticed. This person loves to meet and mingle, see and be seen. Enjoys bolder colours and patterns. 

Gerber Brights

Here's to You

Remember, whatever you choose, you really can’t go wrong! Your recipient will be thrilled to get a gorgeous bouquet or a beautiful, lush plant. It’s really the time you took and the thought you are expressing that makes the final impact.

Creative Flower Containers For Your Bloomex Flowers

There are few things better than dressing up your home with beautiful fresh flowers. Flowers add instant charm and colour, brightening the simplest space and cheering even the dullest day. If you are lucky enough to receive a fresh Bloomex flower bouquet, you can add a unique twist and even more impact by choosing a creative container to display them in. Best of all, many amazing options are probably right in your own kitchen! Think outside the box or enhance a decorating theme with an interesting choice.

Sweet and Traditional

If you receive beautiful roses or a bouquet of sweet mixed blooms such as snapdragons, alstroemeria oradorable daisies, consider setting them in a pretty tea pot. If you are hosting a brunch you could even consider taking the bouquet apart, trimming the stems, and displaying your flowers on a vintage cake stand. A cake display, a cookie jar, a pitcher, anything you can make watertight is an option.

Modern Elegance

For bouquets with a more modern edge, such as a monochromatic display of lilies or calla lilies, get creative with clear plastic boxes, simple rectangular containers that have clean lines, and consider containers with metallic finishes such as gold or silver.

Boho Chic

If you love “shabby chic” design, displaying your bouquet in a watering can, tin pail, bird cage or bucket is a great way to reinforce your theme. Hydrangeas and daisies would be well suited to this kind of look. In the spring, even a pair of pretty rain boots makes a creative container!

Divide and Conquer

Another wonderful way to display your flowers is to separate the bouquet into a series of smaller bud vases, wine glasses, tea cups or anything else that appeals to you. The best flowers for this would be spray roses or gerberas.

Edible Inspiration

Another kitchen-inspired way to display your flowers involves using food items. Set a smaller vase, a watertight, cleaned-out soup can, or any other watertight container inside a watermelon or pumpkin and you have instant “wow” factor! Add slices of lemon or lime to a clear vase, pitcher or other clear container to add a designer look to your bouquet for a low budget. Any bright vibrant blooms would work best for this design!

Don’t be afraid to think outside the box! A quick search around your kitchen or home can yield amazing new ways to make your flowers fit your taste and personality, and amplify the beauty of your bouquet.