Every Quebecer recognises the importance of the Fleurdelisé (Fleur de Lys), the provincial flag. The Fleur de Lys, literaly translated as : The Lily Flower, became the symbol for Quebec and its population, a sign of belonging to a francophone culture in America. This symboly is, however, slightly misguided. It is not actually a lily flower, but and iris! What poor botanist is to blame for this mistake? Is it even really a mistake?
Mother’s Day has always been, at the foremost, about celebrating the most important women in our lives: our mothers, grandmothers, aunts, caregivers, and all the women who take care of us. Flowers have been the traditional gift for more than a hundred years, as they are the perfect way to brighten someone’s day, and are perfect for special occasions.
International Women’s Day is synonymous with celebrating the women in your life, often with the gift of flowers.
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SKY cadeaux et fleurs is here for you! Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to offer the traditional bouquet of roses. Ask your SKY cadeaux et fleurs florists for color and style suggestions!
Bamboo plants are a perfect gift for any situation, whether it’s for a loved one, an acquaintance, or yourself! ITS ORIGINS China is one of the biggest bamboo grower and producer in the world, with more than 400 species on its lands. Their use in chinese culture dates back t more than 7000 years. Thanks […]
Choosing flowers for a wedding is always quite a difficult task, but the experts at Sky Fleurs are always up for the challenge! Pierre & Sandra had a wonderful wedding in the Montreal Old Port in August 2022.
When this lovely couple came to us with their idea of adding succulents into their wedding flowers, we, at Sky Fleurs, jumped at the chance for a new challenge. It was the perfect opportunity for us to expand the range of our capabilities and to see just how far our love of flowers and plants could take us. The fiancés wanted a rustic, vintage, cottage core vibe for their natural wedding, and we delivered!
In 2022, we were lucky enough to be able to take care of the table centrepieces for the celebration of the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal’s 200th anniversary. Very important figures of the Montreal financial scene were present, including the Mayor of Montreal, Valérie Plante, and Michel Leblanc, the president and CEO of said Chamber of Commerce.
Even if the language of flowers has been used in many cultures, from Europe to East Asia, it’s the extensive victorian symbolism that captures the attention of many around the world to this day. Learning the language of flowers was considered a respectable hobby, in the same vein as drawing or cross-stitching. It was used to send subtle message that could not be said out loud.
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