Lessons of Flowers

26/12/2024

Christmas has passed but you can still get your hands on a copy of “Tulip’s Talk…are you Listening?” by Sylvia Nichols before the New Year! Books available for purchase in person at Cheshire Nursery or directly by emailing [email protected] to arrange for FREE local pick-up / delivery. For a limited time before the New Year, online shoppers can also receive 50% off shipping costs for all online orders through 01/01 with code “Holiday” at checkout! Get those orders in ASAP! We wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our floral family to yours!  For questions and more information, email [email protected] or visit our website www.lessonsofflowers.com for all online orders and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages so you never miss a beat from the Lessons of Flowers team! You can also scan our QA code to get connected across all platforms and social medias! 🌹🌸💐🌺🌷🌻🥀🌼🪻

18/12/2024

Have you ever stopped to appreciate the beauty right outside your window? My latest blog post: "Through My Window: The Beauty and Complexity of Everyday Life" dives into the intricate dance of nature that unfolds every day. Check out this blog post https://wix.to/b7MUqUO and follow along for more stories from my Grow Your Spirit Blog found on my website: www.lessonsofflowers.com
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Rhododendron blooms in November, forsythia buds swelling, anxious to show off their yellow skirts in December! A hydrangea bush sported new blossoms and a few tenacious roses clung to the bushes that were not pruned back as late as October. Even a single lilac blossom dared to emerge just before Tha...

06/12/2024

Fun flowers and holiday happenings at Reread Books Holiday Stroll. Tonight at The Watch Factory on Elm Street in Cheshire. Happening right now! Perfect gift for anyone who loves heartfelt stories and beautiful photos!

10% of your purchase donated to Reread Program!


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05/12/2024

With the Winter Holidays right around the corner, I am reminded of a very fitting blog publication of mine: "Oh! Oh! Oh! Not Enough Time!" https://wix.to/UKDylaO Check out this blog post and follow along for more stories from my Grow Your Spirit Blog found on my website: www.lessonsofflowers.com
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For me, Christmas is a festive time. I love the lights, the music, and the colors. I believe in the spirit and the magic of Santa Claus all year, especially during this season. But there is not enough time! My calendar is full of wonderful events, A holiday stroll at a local bookstore, the lighting....

02/12/2024

From a business owner to an author, Sylvia Nichols has worn many hats, but most importantly, a lover of flowers. Using her life-long passion for flowers, and the lessons they teach, The Window Box became a flower shop best known for expressing personal words and feelings for clients by delivering the freshest flowers. Sylvia’s spirited presentations as a floral educator, have always featured collections of personal floral inspirations from clients and colleagues around the world. And in her most recent venture, Sylvia shares many of these stories in her new book: Tulips Talk… Are You Listening?, a work of floral illustrations and tales that will inspire you to recall the words that flowers have spoken to you. Sylvia has created a truly moving collection of work that includes a story for everyone so get yours now either at www.lessonsofflowers.com or by emailing [email protected] 🌹🌸💐🌺🌷🌻🥀🌼🪻

22/11/2024

Thanks to the creativity and ideas of these ladies and others in the first “kindergarten”class, of an ongoing series of events beginning in 2025. “Talking Flowers”, will be exploring all things floral, creating beautiful arrangements, decorating ideas, and stories. Flowers & fun at a fabulous community venue!
Dates, Times and topics will be announced Dec 1
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Last evening Sylvia Nicholls held a flower arranging class at The Reading Room. Her are some of the beautiful designs from the event. Stay tuned for her next event.

15/11/2024

Check out my blog post: "On Aging" https://wix.to/aGXZLVD and follow along for more stories from my Grow Your Spirit Blog found on my website: www.lessonsofflowers.com
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30/10/2024

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My first Grow Your Spirit blog publication from a few years back: "Flowers by the Million!" Follow along for more stories from my Grow Your Spirit Blog found on my website: www.lessonsofflowers.com
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My British friend, Angela Pontecorvo is, by chance, in London this week. Sending me lots of flower pictures, I was particularly inspired by this one today.Respect, love, grief, consolation, appreciation. Words from the hearts of millions who have no other way to express what is in their hearts. HRH....

01/10/2024

Check out my book! Tulips Talk…Are You Listening? All flowers deliver messages with their silent but bold, colorful, and beautiful voices. Tulips Talk…are you listening? is an opportunity for gardeners, designers, flower senders & recipients, to open the pages, de-stress and simply share a collection of tiny floral tales and outstanding photos that will speak to your heart and soul.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

Slow down
Open your eyes and ears
Reduce stress
Celebrate memories
And more…

This book is perfect for flower lovers, gift buyers, gardeners, and professional florists.

Everyone has similar stories – what’s yours?

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30/05/2024

Now that the gardens are beginning to flower it is time for you to listen to the stories they tell. Angela and I are excited to share inspirational stories that will touch your heart in our book "Tulips Talk ....are you listening?" You can order from the web site or to save shipping charges books are available at Cheshire Nursery or by emailing [email protected].

We are busy on book #2. Working title "My Best Friends Wear Feathers...... and some sing!" If you are interested in sharing an inspirational story about your feathered friends email [email protected] with your idea or story and contact info.

19/05/2024

Happy Sunday! This is my sunshine this morning! Best year for blooms in the third spring I have been here! Purple has never been my favorite color but who can resist this beauty? Certainly not the bees!

23/04/2024

I am excited to create fun spring designs! Hope to see you there .
Gallery will be open 12-4 Friday, Saturdays and Sunday through May 5. With special horizon May 1 and 2 - check Ball and Socket web site or page. Correction of post below ..
Happily RETIRED Town Councilor at Large!
Time to play!

This Friday we're hosting an opening reception for THE GARDEN from 4-7 pm. This wiill be our first floral sculpture show from Sylvia Nichols, aka Lessons of Flowers. We can't wait to be immersed in spring!

The Garden: An Immersive Floral Experience

Opens April 26th from 4-7 pm, and runs until May 5th.

Gallery Hours are: Fridays (except opening day), Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4 pm, with additional hours on May 1 (12-9 pm) and May 2 (12-4 pm) for the Great Give.

The artistry of Sylvia Nichols AIFD, blossoms into life at this captivating gallery event. Merging the vibrant hues, familiar fragrances, and the exuberant spirit of spring’s flora with the raw, industrial backdrop of Ball and Socket Arts, this exhibition symbolizes the dynamic evolution of the gallery space. As visitors stroll through this burgeoning garden, they encounter a celebration of artistic expression in its myriad forms. Each piece, meticulously designed by the artist, communicates directly to the viewer, evoking the essence of spring—a time of hope, rejuvenation, and boundless possibilities. The floral narratives resonate, stirring the senses, and unfurling an ever-evolving canvas that reflects life’s delicate balance and the relentless courage to flourish anew.

16/04/2024

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After what seems to be endless rainy days the sun is shining for the second day in a row! The sky is blue! The garden centers are full of wonderful plants just beginning their seasonal journey to summer splendor. Kids are out riding their bikes, and the neighborhood is full of dog walkers. Yesterday...

13/01/2024

Newsy Notes: Like and follow Lessonsofflowers as we share interesting flower trivia and inspirations.
Valentine's Day is soon approaching. This link explains the number of steps it takes before flowers from farms in the US , South America, the Netherlands, Japan, and many other worldwide destinations, arrive at your local florist or big box store. Many arrive at the final retail destination in a little as 24 - 48 hours.

Watch for more fun facts!

Go to our web page to receive our newsy notes newsletter by email. Check out our blog and our first book 'Tulips are talking... are. you listening?' Follow along as our second book is being readied for publication in late summer.
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