Hari Raya Puasa refers to the “Day of Celebration” and is an important festival celebrated in Singapore by the Muslims. This festival marks the end of Ramadan, which marks one month of fasting. The Muslims visit mosques on this day early in the morning for offering prayers followed by visiting graves. In the evening, Takbir is recited in the mosques. Oil lamps are lit in mosques and at homes on the 20th day of Ramadan. Lighting continues till the end. A celebration of the victory of self-restraint Hari Raya Puasa is celebrated with great pomp in Singapore. The houses are...

One of the most exciting things about your wedding will be planning your wedding bouquet. There are many types of bridal bouquets to choose from. Roses are popular, of course, alone or mixed with peonies, ranunculus butterflies and other charming pastel coloured flowers that are popular with brides.   But if you want, your bridal bouquet could also tastefully include a local wildflower or two that you love. If you're excited by the beauty and fragrance of some charming wildflowers as you walk through the streets of the Garden City, you may want to reflect that in your wedding florals....

We all make mistakes. Sometimes, words are not enough to show you’re sincerely sorry about having hurt someone with words, with your actions, or in some other way.   Many people will recommend using gifts to apologize. We’re not very sure if apology gifts are very good for a relationship. Ask your significant other (only ask when things are going great between you) if you think a bouquet of flowers delivered to their office desk will please them while they’re probably still steaming after a fight. Their response is probably going to be “No”. In fact, the gesture may rub...

Fresh flowers aren’t only for special occasions. Plus, why wait for someone to gift them to you, when you can buy them yourself? Show yourself some self-love and bring in fresh flowers to add color to your home. You’ll thank yourself for it!   A vase full of carefully arranged seasonal flowers in your drawing room, a little bunch of wildflowers in your kitchen and such little indulgences can make you feel special. Here are some ideas to help you choose fresh flowers to brighten up the house.   Choose Colors for Mood Color plays a very important role on...

Flowers are not just beautiful ornaments of nature, to be enjoyed. They are symbols of emotion. They carry our feelings because words are sometimes not enough. Flowers have been used to express specific emotions for centuries in every culture. The Japanese even have a word for the language of flowers, Hanakotoba.   Did you know, the same flower may have different meanings in different cultures? White lillies in the arms of a young Chinese bride represent innocence and purity. But these same flowers in England drape caskets at a funeral!   Before you send someone a bouquet of flowers, it...