The Top 5 Thanksgiving Hostess Gifts

Thanksgiving is fast approaching in Canada, and traditionally, this means visiting with friends and family and sitting down to a yummy turkey dinner with all the trimmings. 

If you are lucky enough to be invited to someone's home for this Thanksgiving (or at any time of year) it's traditional etiquette to bring a gift of some kind, rather than showing up empty-handed. The host or hostess was kind enough to invite you and has gone to considerable time and effort preparing their home and the meal. If you are invited to a dinner party, a special event, or especially if invited to an overnight stay, presenting a gift upon arrival is the way to go. But what to bring?

Gift giving may have cultural considerations, but generally you can't go wrong with edible gifts of fairly mainstream food selections. You might want to ensure that your hosts enjoy sweets or chocolate, and if not, then go for other foods. And of course, the safest and loveliest gift is flowers or plants. Flowers are pretty much universally accepted gifts that are sure to be appreciated by your hosts.  For holiday events, it's an even nicer gesture if you can keep your selection in keeping with the season. 

Here are some top ideas for Thanksgiving host/hostess gifts, that are easy to bring and also easy on your wallet:

1. Gourmet Collection 1 Gift Basket 

This is one of the best deals around, featuring an assortment of decadent treats such as chocolate, tea, coffee, cheeses, nuts, seafood, crackers, all attractively packaged for you. It's also on sale for half price, which makes it all the more attractive! For only $25.00 you have a fantastic gift that is sure to please, and you can arrive guilt-free. 

2.Chocolate & Cookie Lover Gift Basket

Your hosts are sure to appreciate a sweet treat that they can enjoy after the guests go home! If you know that they eat sweets then this is an excellent choice and great bang for your buck at only $39.99.

3.Golden Days Basket 

 This is the perfect choice for any Thanksgiving or fall event! This is a perfectly presented basket full of fall flowers that will lend instant autumn beauty to any home...and it's only $39.99, though it looks twice the price! Absolutely gorgeous! 

4. Burst of Autumn Bouquet 

This is a vibrant mix of spectacular fall flowers, specially designed for the season. Your hosts are going to love this as it is sure to give any table a designer look! (And it looks way more expensive than it's price tag, which is only $29.99!)

5. Autumn Gerberas

Bring some vivid gerbera daisies in this vibrant fall flower arrangement, and make your hosts smile as soon as you arrive! This is another great deal at only $39.95, regularly $59.95...which saves you an extra twenty bucks because it is ON SALE for Thanksgiving! 

Presto! Your host or hostess gift is taken care of, and you didn't have to spend much to make an excellent impression (and be invited back again!). 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Fall Decorating Ideas with Flowers

It's officially autumn! In most of Canada, there is nip in the air and the tree leaves are starting to display their vivid colours. Most of us are thinking more about being indoors and entertaining friends and families. With Thanksgiving fast approaching, we are all looking for ideas to decorate our tables and homes with some beautiful fall looks.

Here are a few easy ways to beautify your home for fall, using any Autumn Collection bouquet. The big advantage to buying a professional bouquet is that the Bloomex florists have done most of the work for you—so you get amazing results with little guesswork or effort!

Autumn Rustic 

First, select a beautiful fall-themed bouquet. Click to check out our special Autumn Collection (starting at only $19.99) for a list of bouquets that would work perfectly with any project : Autumn Collection Bouquets.

Burst of Autumn

 Next, select your project, have fun, and enjoy the rave reviews!  

1. Pumpkin Vase 

Select a medium-sized pumpkin, and a cylindrical container of choice that is watertight. Place container on top of pumpkin, trace around it, and cut out the top. Scoop out and clean interior of pumpkin. Place container inside, add water and flower food. 

Add the bouquet of choice and presto, you have a wonderful statement piece for your table or mantle this Thanksgiving, or place outside on your porch to welcome your guests. You can add extra touches like mini scarecrows or branches if you like.

If you want to decorate for Hallowe'en, add some fun pieces from the dollar or craft store, such as bats, black cats, spider webs, or witches.








 2. Fall Wreath with Real Flowers.

Pick up a grapevine wreath and some floral wire at any craft store location, and select one of Bloomex's beautiful fall bouquets.The flowers and other natural items have been carefully selected by professionals to work together perfectly, so you have less effort for spectacular results!
Hang the wreath above your mantle or in your dining room before a special celebration, or place a medium-sized wreath on your holiday table with a glass candle holder in the centre for a natural and beautiful centerpiece.

3. Traditional Cornucopia

You can find a woven cornucopia at most craft stores this time of the season. Pick up some floral foam at the same time. Order and  receive your autumn bouquet of choice.

Cut the foam as needed and dampen it with water. Insert the foam into the cornucopia. Insert the flowers from your autumn bouquet into the foam, to help secure them and keep them moist and fresh. Place the cornucopia on a tray or a round plate if you are concerned about any water dripping from the foam.

This is sure to be a spectacular centerpiece for your table or let it occupy a place of honour on a cocktail table or mantle.

4. Twig Vase
For the more crafty types, make a vase using twigs.
Find, clean and dry a large tin can (as from canned fruits or vegetables) or other cylindrical container  that is watertight.
Collect some small sticks or twigs during your next nature walk.
Wrap the can with brown craft paper and secure it with glue, using a glue gun.
Use the glue gun to glue the twigs vertically, all around the can.
Tie a ribbon over the twigs. Fill with water and add flower food.
Set in your fall bouquet of choice, and enjoy the rave reviews!




Get your kids involved, for a fun family project! That way you will enjoy the process, as well as the results. And your guests will be raving about any of these wonderful fall flower decorations.