As I sit here on the eve of the premiere party for "The Arrangement" TV show in which I have been fortunate to participate, I find myself reflecting on the past 20 months of my life.  What a ride it has been!

Phillips Flowers

Living my entire life surrounded by the floral industry has made it grow into a major part of  who I am. My family founded All American Phillip’s Flowers in Chicago in 1923 so I grew up learning every aspect of the flower world. My father was a … read more

Like many other people, you’ve probably gone to a florist and ordered a bouquet for a loved one. Even though you live hundreds of miles away from each other, your flowers are in the recipient’s hands within 24 hours. It’s like magic! Some people might be under the impression that the florist makes up the arrangement and places it on a delivery truck, which is then driven really, really fast to the destination. Of course, if you ponder that for a moment you realize how completely impractical that would be. So how does your favorite Chicago florist … read more

Many of the events associated with flower gifts happen unexpectedly. It could be a death, an accident, or the arrival of a new baby. In such situations, you want to express your sentiments of caring and support as quickly as possible. But if you live in San Diego and your loved one lives miles away in Chicago, for instance, it’s not always feasible to hop on a plane and travel across the country to be with him or her. Sending a bouquet of flowers is a fast way to tell someone you care. Here are a few tips for sending … read more