12.14.08
Posted in Living Gifts, Holiday Decorations, Houseplants, Plants, Unique Items, Gifts under $75 at 8:11 pm by Deb Savvy
Here’s a lovely option to the traditional holiday wreath - a living ivy wreath like this one from FreshTopiary.
The classic wreath shape is turned into a green plant that’s lovely year round - indoors or out.
Prices range from about $64 to $85 for living topiary wreaths. A variety of sizes and designs are available at .
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We’re here every day scouring the web and reporting on how to get the best deals on the best stuff from the best stores. Don’t miss out.
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12.11.08
Posted in Shopping Tips, Discounts, Elegant Gifts, Flowers, Living Gifts, Houseplants, Plants, Valentines for Her, Valentines for Him at 5:09 am by Deb Savvy
Wondering who was recently rated the best overall value for flowers by the Wall Street Journal. You won’t be surprised. I wasn’t.
It was ProFlowers.com
. Like I said, no big surprise. They deliver fresh, fresh, fresh flowers for some of the best prices around. I’m a big fan of their bulk bouquets, but I must admit that their arrangements and potted plants are pretty spectacular, too.
Looking for more? Visit our Flowers and More Deals Page for the latest promos, coupon codes, discount offers, insider deals and exclusive sales from y and lots of our other favorite online florists.
Stay up-to-the-minute savvy, read us daily at savvyshoppingblog.com where we’re dedicated to better living through better shopping.
We’re here every day scouring the web and reporting on how to get the best deals on the best stuff from the best stores. Don’t miss out.
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12.03.08
Posted in Designer and Luxury, Shopping Tips, Coupon Codes, Flowers, Living Gifts, Plants at 4:11 pm by Deb Savvy
They’re on of the world’s best known sources for the highest quality flowers and plants shipped directly from the grower. They don’t issue a coupon code very often so when they do, it’s best to take advantage. FAST!
The more you spend, the more you save!
- Save $5 on products priced at $50 or more.
- Save $10 on products priced at $75 or more.
- Save $20 on products priced at $125 or more.
Enter coupon code CFHOLIDAY8 at checkout. Valid for a limited time only.
Visit our Flowers and More page for more great deals on fresh flowers, blooming plants, exotic orchids and more.
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10.04.08
Posted in Shopping Tips, Hostess Gifts, Flowers, Living Gifts, Houseplants, Plants, Housewarming Gifts, Last Minute Shopping, Thank You Gifts at 1:46 am by Deb Savvy
It’s cold outside and the days are shorter and it’s more important now than any time of year to bring the sunshine and brightness of summer into the house. And what better way to do that than with plants and flowers?
This is a great time of year to send flowers and plants. As a hostess gift. A thank you gift. A housewarming gift. Or just because. It’s like sending someone a little dose of much needed sunshine.
And if you happen to be a last minute shopper, keep Flowers Across America 
in mind as they specialize in same day delivery.
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Posted in Shopping Tips, Flowers, Living Gifts, Houseplants, Plants, Gifts under $100 at 1:22 am by Deb Savvy
If you’re shopping for Bonsai, don’t shop at a general florist - go to a specialist like Bonsai Boy of NY 
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Baby Jade Bonsai Tree Nine Tree Forest Group
(Portulacaria Afra) 
Each Bonsai they sell is one of a kind. Their trees are raised lovingly and given the care and attention to make each an individual living work of art.
Brush Cherry Bonsai Tree
Three (3) Tree Forest Group
(eugenia myrtifolia) 
Prices start at under under $40 and go up as high as several hundred dollars for a really exotic and well aged bonsai tree. There are lots of stunning options for well under $100.
Juniper Bonsai Tree
(juniper procumbens nana)
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05.30.08
Posted in Ecofriendly Shopping, Living Gifts, Giving Back, Father's Day at 11:14 pm by Deb Savvy
If you’ve been scratching your head trying to come up with an unusual and thoughtful way to pay tribute to Dad this year on Father’s Day, here’s an idea. Have a tree planted in his honor.
Treegivers.com 
plants trees as part of the reforestation efforts in all 50 states, and you can sponsor a tree to honor anyone you choose for any possible occasion. The tree will be planted in any state and the lucky recipient will be sent a handwritten card along with a customized Certificate of Planting. The gift of a living tree will be remembered forever.
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Posted in Unusual Gifts, Living Gifts, Houseplants, Plants at 9:18 pm by Deb Savvy
Looking for an alternative to sending flowers or a blooming plant? How about the gift of bonsai?
Nothing beats the zen simplicity and elegance of a bonsai tree. Not only is it a gift that’s sure to last for years (many bonsai trees are decades old by the time we buy them) - it’s a gift that could very well grow into a hobby or a zen obsession.
A great option for just about any gifting occasion.
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05.25.08
Posted in Shopping Tips, Ecofriendly Shopping, Living Gifts, Gourmet Shopping, Gift Baskets, Houseplants, Plants, Wine, Gifts under $40, Organics, Father's Day at 1:01 am by Deb Savvy
It’s never been easier to go green for Father’s Day - especially if you shop at Organic Style 
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They’ve got a great selection of gourmet treats, biodynamic wine collections, bonsai and miniature trees. Great gifts that make a powerful earth-friendly statement.
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05.15.08
Posted in Discounts, Flowers, Living Gifts, Plants, Gardening at 1:33 am by Deb Savvy
A potted blooming plant is always an excellent gift.
Next time you’re going to send someone the gift of flowers, consider sending the gift of blooming bulbs, from BloomingBulb.com 
. Not only will your gift last weeks longer than cut flowers, the bulbs can easily be planted in the garden and enjoyed for years to come. Subscribe to the BloomingBulb.com newsletter and save 10% off your order. 
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05.14.08
Posted in Living Gifts, Plants, Gardening at 2:53 am by Deb Savvy
It’s quickly becoming prime gardening season here in Chicago and all over the country. Already a few of my braver neighbors have planted their annuals and filled their window boxes. I’m not as confident that we won’t have one more cold blast before blooming weather is here to stay. That’s a bit of a lie - the truth is that I just haven’t been organized enough to get it done. It’s a big job - going to the garden center, trying to create a design for my window boxes from whatever they have available and then running home to get the planting done ASAP. It’s an event. I’ve found a way to get those container gardens rolling with a bit less effort - at Windowbox.com 
.
It’s a one stop shopping source for things related to container gardening. Windowbox.com offers a vast collection of gardening containers, custom windowboxes and supplies. They also provide all kinds of useful information, advice, and everything you need to experience the joys of growing plants in containers. They call what they do ‘horticultural therapy’. They’re committed to the idea that bringing people and plants together makes the world a better place.
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05.04.08
Posted in Who We Are, Flowers, Living Gifts at 4:21 am by Deb Savvy
If were going to send myself flowers, I’d go for something really special - Exotic Orchids
from Calyx and Corolla
.
In case anyone was wondering…
The ultimate source for luxury flowers and live plants, Calyx and Corolla offers only world class blooms from around the world, shipped overnight direct from the grower. Orchids. Roses. Lilies. Exotics. Tropicals. Hand tied bouquets, formal arrangements and growers bunches are available. As are incredible blooming plants, bonsai trees and other incredible living gifts.
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03.21.08
Posted in Living Gifts, Houseplants, Plants, Gardening at 4:29 am by Deb Savvy
It’s the first day of spring! And that means it’s time to start thinking about spring planting! Depending on where you live, it might be too early to start planting, but it’s not too early to start planning.
Nothing adds quite the same look, texture or drama to a garden as caladiums. And when it comes to caladiums, go directly to the experts at Fancy Plants Farms.
Happy gardening!!!!!!
Helpful hint: These spectacular caladiums make a terrific gift for any gardener and for anyone who enjoys beautiful, lush plants. Caladiums work well in containers, indoors and out.
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02.17.08
Posted in Unusual Gifts, Ecofriendly Shopping, Living Gifts, Giving Back, Sympathy and Condolence, Thank You Gifts at 4:38 am by Deb Savvy
Next time you’re stumped for a gift idea, consider the gift of a tree in the Amazon rain forest.
That’s right. A real tree in the rain forest. With Rainforest Forever, you can plant a tree in the heart of the Amazon in honor on anyone you choose. Each tree includes personalized ownership documents and the exact GPS coordinates of the planting location. The gift of a tree is both optimistic and altruistic - the symbol of a greener future and a greener planet. A wonderful gift for many occasions, and a particularly thoughtful thank you. Also a fitting way to pay tribute to a loved one at times of sympathy and condolence.
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12.09.07
Posted in Living Gifts, Houseplants, Plants, Gardening, Gifts under $20 at 10:33 am by Deb Savvy
Here’s a great way to add some spring green to your home. It’s easy and fun and a sure fire way to help beat those winter blues.
The AeroGarden 
is the world’s first indoor smart garden - It’s so easy to use that anyone, with or without gardening experience can grow lush, beautiful gardens right in your home! The computerized AeroGarden even tells you when to add water and nutrients. The built-in micro-processor automatically adjusts nutrient delivery and water flow and turns grow lights on and off to simulate the sun.
Try AeroGarden for only $19.95. 
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12.07.07
Posted in Designer and Luxury, Flowers, Living Gifts, All Time Favorites, Houseplants, Plants at 12:45 am by Deb Savvy
Whether you want something truly spectacular for your own holiday table or if you’re looking for flowers sure to make the recipient swoon, look no further than CalyxandCorolla
. Cut flowers and potted plants. Elegant arrangements. Hand tied bouquets. Exotic orchids. Perfect long stemmed roses. Lilies. And so much more.
All their flowers and plants are shipped fresh directly from the grower and the quality far surpasses anything you’ll find at your local florist.
Visit our Flowers and More page for more of our favorite online florists.
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12.02.07
Posted in Ecofriendly Shopping, Living Gifts, Business Gifts, Great Ideas, Giving Back, Sympathy and Condolence, Gifts, Thank You Gifts at 1:25 am by Deb Savvy
Here’s a great way to help improve our environment, and a wonderful way to remember friends, colleagues and clients during the holiday season. Treegivers.com 
plants trees as part of the reforestation efforts in all 50 states. And you can have want planted in honor of anyone you choose - for any occasion.
The gift of a living tree will be remembered for a lifetime. Each gift tree from Treegivers.com includes the tree (planted in a state of your choosing), an 8″ x 10″ Certifiate of Planting along with a handwritten card. This year, the gift of a living tree would be particularly fitting for anyone impacted by the devastating fires in California.
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08.10.07
Posted in Unusual Gifts, Hostess Gifts, Living Gifts, Fountains, Houseplants, Plants, Unique Items, Sympathy and Condolence, Gifts under $20, Gifts at 3:56 am by Deb Savvy
Stumped for a thank you gift? Shopping for someone who has everything and at the end of your rope? Think Bonsai. A beautiful Bonsai Tree is a whimsical change of pace from flowers and always well received. Bonsai Boy of NY 
has the largest selection of Bonsai Trees on the internet - including Junipers, Azalea, Rosemary, Brush Cherry, New Zealand Tea Rose, Citrus Trees, Snow Rose Serissa, and much more. They’ve even got some breathtaking Bonsai Waterfall Gardens 
. Their unique trees, fountains and gifts range in price from under $20.00 to several hundred dollars - so whatever your budget you can go green with gratitude the next time you need to send a hostess or thank you gift.
A bonsai tree would be a nice choice of gift for someone recouperating from an illness or injury; also a thoughtful and memorable gesture of sympathy or condolence.
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05.11.07
Posted in Living Gifts, Houseplants, Plants, Fruit at 2:34 am by Deb Savvy
Plants with panache. And fancy fruit. That’s their life over at Fancy Plants Farms. From the highest quality lovingly grown caladiums (a terrific plant for gifting, by the way) to the freshest Florida citrus and persimmons and homemade persimmon preserves and purrees. YUM! Perfect for gifting - or for treating yourself!
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12.18.06
Posted in Unusual Gifts, Ecofriendly Shopping, Living Gifts, Giving Back at 2:27 am by Deb Savvy
If you need to send a gift to someone who has everything or are looking for an unusual way to honor someone, here’s a terrific idea for a gift that truly gives back. You can plant a tree in the heart of the Amazon rain forest in Baiciu, Brazil. Each tree comes with GPS location coordinates and personalized certificate of ownership (suitable for framing) and your own personal greeting. Better yet, your gift helps restore the rain forest and keep our planet green and healthy. Packages start at under $50.
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12.15.06
Posted in Unusual Gifts, Living Gifts, Houseplants, Plants, Unique Items at 2:34 am by Deb Savvy
Here’s a nice alternative to cut flowers or a potted plant. Why not send a terrarium? A complete ecosystem in a container. A terrarium perfect for serious home gardeners but will also survive when under the care of someone with a black thumb.
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12.13.06
Posted in Living Gifts, Houseplants, Plants at 5:31 am by Deb Savvy
Their name says it all. Houseplants for less. Blooming plants. Green plants. Exotic plants. Discount plants. Shipped fresh from the hot house. Perfect for gifting and for adding a touch of green to your own home. Wholesale pricing.
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12.11.06
Posted in Living Gifts, Houseplants, Plants at 2:17 am by Deb Savvy
Beautiful potted plants and container gardens make for a nice alternative to flowers. They’re longer lasting, which is always nice, and add warmth to any room. For a great selection of living gifts - everything from simple potted plants to fabulous windowbox kits and container gardens - check out Windowbox.com …
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12.04.06
Posted in Living Gifts, Houseplants, Plants at 1:57 am by Deb Savvy
Some of the most beautiful gifts I have ever received were from The Red Envelope. Always elegant. Always impeccably presented. Plants from The Red Envelope are no exception. They’ve got quite a selection, including herb gardens (starting under $30), mini-roses (under $40), paperwhite narcissus (under $35), unbelievably beautiful shooting star hydrangeas ($50) and many others. All are plants of superior quality; all are beautifully planted in an elegant container selected to specifically complement the plant itself.
For more serious gifting, they even have a plant of the month club. Gift memberships of three months ($140), six months ($250) or a full year ($450) are available. Check it out. These are not the same plants you’ll find anywhere else.
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11.12.06
Posted in Unusual Gifts, Living Gifts, Houseplants at 7:27 pm by Deb Savvy
While cut flowers are lovely (and don’t add to your clutter) they lack a certain permanence that certain gifting occasions require. I think a Bonsai tree is a terrific alternative. I love the whole feng shui aesthetic, the trees are nice and small (also no added clutter) and actually require relatively little maintenance.
Check out this great website. They are the largest supplier of Bonsai Trees and supplies on the internet offering hunderds of items at low wholesale prices.
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11.11.06
Posted in Home Decor, Living Gifts, Houseplants, Plants, Unique Items at 3:35 am by Deb Savvy
Here’s a delightful alternative to a floral arrangement or potted plant, particularly if you know the recipient has a ‘black thumb’. How about a fresh live preserved topiary? It stays green and perfect forever. No watering required.
A topiary can bring a splash of color to any room. I have tons of plants in my house but in certain spots nothing will flourish. And nothing looks worse than a dying plant. No more. A fresh preserved live topairy lives on forever.
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