Celebrating with Spring Daisies

The classic white and yellow spring daisy is an iconic symbol of the promise of sunnier days - but the daisy is not as simple as it appears. It has a huge extended family, comes in a wide array of colors and even can be eaten for dinner! And in April, the daisy is showcased as the birth flower of the month - so read a bit about this amazing and versatile flower, then call Bagoy's Florist & Home, Spring daisies will brighten your home- and the homes of all your Anchorage friends and family. Did You Know? The daisy is a composite flower - meaning that is is actually made up of many flowers that exist together. Each of the smaller flowers is called a floret. Ray florets comprise the outer part of the flower, which people think are petals. Disk florets are located at the center of the flower; they are small and tubular.  Read More about Celebrating with Spring Daisies »

National Puppy Day – Remembering Sydney

Colleen Paige really loves pets. She is the founder of both National Dog Day and National Cat Day - but a decade ago, she organized National Puppy Day with a very different motive in mind. The day is set aside not only to celebrate the magic and love that puppies add to our lives - but to encourage people to adopt and rescue their furry friends, instead of buying them from puppy mills. The initiative has gained huge momentum around the globe, as people are encouraged to either adopt a puppy on March 23rd, or to donate to a local no-kill shelter. At Bagoy's Florist & Home, we agree that our dogs can be our best friends. We'd like to take this opportunity to remember our shop helper, Sydney, who we lost about one year ago at the age of 16. Read More about National Puppy Day – Remembering Sydney »

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

It may come as a surprise to many people that St. Patrick, whose name is synonymous with the most festive Irish holiday of the year, was not even from Ireland. The British-born missionary was responsible for bringing Christianity to… Read More about St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations »

Spring Flowers are Here

Spring may take a little longer to get to Anchorage, but that doesn’t mean that you need to wait to enjoy all the fresh beauty and promise of the new season. At Bagoy’s Florist & Home,… Read More about Spring Flowers are Here »

Meet Maria, Bagoy’s Floral Designer

Floral Design Day began as an homage to Carl Rittner, founder of the Rittner School of Floral Design in Boston. The legendary educator was widely known as the father of floral design, and his legacy is seen and felt throughout the industry, even after 60 years. In order to recognize the day in a special way, Bagoy's Florist & Home would like to introduce you to our very own Maria. As our Lead Floral Designer, she exudes the dedication to her craft and artistic talent which is indicative of the spirit behind Floral Design Day. Read More about Meet Maria, Bagoy’s Floral Designer »

Women’s Day Around the Globe

International Women's Day is a global recognition of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Observed since in the early 1900's, the movement recognizes that no one government, charity, corporation, academic institution, or women's network "owns" this initiative, but rather it is a collective effort of like-minded people around the world who seek justice and equality for women everywhere.  International Women's Day celebrates unity, encourages reflection, strengthens advocacy and inspires action. Get Social: On March 8, all people, men and women alike, are encouraged to get involved in events both on the local level and the global stage.Be sure to tell the world of your efforts, by tagging your social media posts with #BeBoldforChange. Read More about Women’s Day Around the Globe »

Random Acts of Kindness Spread the Joy

This February 17th marks the 17th annual celebration of Random Acts of Kindness Day, an opportunity to show kindness in small, meaningful ways to both friends and strangers. At Bagoy's Florist & Home, we value expressions of kindness every day - and strive to do our part to spread the joy across Anchorage. As you consider how you can participate in this year's celebration of compassion and generosity, we are here to help you choose the perfect gift or bouquet. "Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness".  - Lucius Seneca Read More about Random Acts of Kindness Spread the Joy »

Celebrating National Wedding Month

Every year, an average of 2.4 million weddings are performed in the US - and this month, we celebrate them all! According to the National Association of Bridal Consultants, February is National Wedding Month. While this month may seem an odd choice - it is not the most popular month for weddings, especially in Anchorage - there are several reasons that February was chosen. Did You Know? Here in Alaska, our stunning natural scenery inspires outdoor wedding venues, meaning that June through August are peak times to celebrate nuptials.  Read More about Celebrating National Wedding Month »

Celebrate Every Special Valentine in Your Life

The adventure continues this week, as we share some of our favorite customer stories. While Valentine's Day is often considered a day for sweethearts and romance, many thoughtful people also take the opportunity to share love with all of the people in their life who have touched their heart and made a difference. This is a day to celebrate all the people who add love to our lives- and Bagoy's Florist & Home is privileged to have been a part of so many stories. Here are just a few of the tales from your friends and neighbors in Anchorage - who can you surprise on Valentine's Day?  Read More about Celebrate Every Special Valentine in Your Life »

Sharing Love is the Adventure – Your Stories

Being in the floral design business, Bagoy's Florist and Home has the great privilege of witnessing so many great stories. From welcoming home a deployed soldier to sending flowers to grandma in rural Alaska - we enjoy being a part of your stories every day. But on Valentine's Day, the stories can be especially sweet, as romance adds the key ingredient to some spectacular love stories. Valentine's Day is next month, and we thought we would start sharing love right now, with stories from our clients to inspire and warm your heart. We work diligently each and every day to provide you with the personal touch of our floral designers and the exquisite beauty of our fresh flowers, and you have graciously shared how we became a part of your love story! Read More about Sharing Love is the Adventure – Your Stories »