Friendship Week 2015

How do you celebrate your friendships? From friendship bracelets to coffee dates, we have many ways to share special moments with those who have become closest to us. During the third week of August we are given the opportunity… Read More about Friendship Week 2015 »

Back to School at Bagoy’s

Any parent sending a child off to college for the first time can feel a little anxiety. The student might be suffering from a bit of angst as well, but a gift from home can go a long way… Read More about Back to School at Bagoy’s »

Colorful Summer Birthdays

A birthday bouquet can convey a range of sentiments, from romance to friendship. Wives, friends, or coworkers will all appreciate the thoughtfulness of flowers. With so many types of flowers to choose from, each arrangement can be a… Read More about Colorful Summer Birthdays »

Bouquets to Make Someone Smile

If there is one thing we have a lot of this time of year, it’s sunlight! As people in this part of the country know well, sunlight has an exceptionally positive effect on our mindsets and moods. There is… Read More about Bouquets to Make Someone Smile »

Perk up the Patio with Outdoor Plants

Those of us who live here know the truth – the Alaskan summer is picturesque and heavenly . With warm temperatures in the 70s for much of the season, enjoying long summer days is easy. Around the late June… Read More about Perk up the Patio with Outdoor Plants »

Fun Flowers for the Fourth of July

You probably know that the Declaration of Independence was signed in July of 1776. But did you know that there were no celebrations that year? The first official 4th of July celebration took place a year later, on July… Read More about Fun Flowers for the Fourth of July »

Fall Wedding Tips and Trends

Fall is a fantastic time for planning a wedding. The beautiful trees have often just begun to change for much of the country, adding a stunning backdrop to any ceremony celebrating love. Many couples appreciate the opportunity to incorporate… Read More about Fall Wedding Tips and Trends »

Gifts for Father’s Day

Father’s Day always occurs on the third Sunday in June. This year, that day is June 21. While the rest of the country basks in the warmth of summer, here in Alaska, things are slow to catch up. That… Read More about Gifts for Father’s Day »

Roses as Expressions of Emotion

Although all flowers are used to express many feelings and emotions, roses hold a special place as the most popular way to say “I love you”, “I’m sorry” or “Thank you” depending on your choice of color and arrangement. Each… Read More about Roses as Expressions of Emotion »

Summer Peonies

Henry Mitchell, an American writer, called peonies “the fattest and most scrumptious of all flowers, a rare fusion of fluff and majesty”. Peonies, native to Asia, Southern Europe and Western North America, have many meanings and legends in their… Read More about Summer Peonies »