National Women's Day: March 8th

International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, is a day to honor and celebrate the achievements of women from around the world. With efforts dating back as early as 1908, the occasion is an official holiday in more than two dozen countries.

It is a time to recognize the amazingly influential women throughout history and today — from business to politics to athletics to philanthropy to celebrity. And it is a time to celebrate the amazing women we interact with on a daily basis and to express respect, appreciation and love.

Around the world, many people give flowers and other small gifts to their mothers, wives, grandmothers and daughters, as well as coworkers, teachers and friends in recognition of Women’s Day. In the United States, the observance is growing.

International Women’s Day is observed annually on March 8 as a way to

celebrate the achievements of women around the world.

• More than 100 nations recognize Women’s Day (35 declared it a national holiday) with thousands of events held by organizations, governments, charities, educational institutions, women’s groups, corporations and the media.
• Women’s Day is a time to express respect, appreciation and love to the special women in your daily life.
• Around the world, people give flowers and other small gifts to their mothers, wives, grandmothers and daughters, as well as coworkers, teachers and friends.
• Honor, respect and love translate so beautifully with flowers.
• Flowers are one of the most meaningful gifts to share with the important people in your life. There is something special about giving a gift of beauty that shows truly how much you care.
• Research from Rutgers University shows flowers create instant delight, and increase happiness and life satisfaction. Who wouldn’t want to make their loved one smile?
• We are here to help our customers celebrate Women’s Day and help them express their admiration.

If you are looking for some suggestions for Women’s Day flowers this year, consider some of these tips:

• A flowering plant or a garden-style arrangement with greens and soft pastel hues will send the message of love to your mom, grandmothers, aunts, sisters and daughters.
• Flowers to show friends or neighbors that you appreciate them have a natural, just-picked feeling. Garden-style flowers or a bright bold color palette are fun and whimsical options.
• Giving flowers to clients and employees is a sophisticated way to recognize workplace accomplishments. A mixed floral arrangement of reds, rich oranges and fuchsias inspires and energizes.
• Say “I appreciate all you do” to teachers and childcare professionals with flowers in bright oranges and lime greens. Those colors together are contemporary, generate energy and excitement.
• Send your wife her favorite flowers – the varieties at your wedding, flowers you sent her when you first started dating or the ones she buys for herself. Or send flowers in her favorite color. Those flowers will have great meaning and impact.