#winter rose poinsettia care

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Christmas Drabble Request: Tinsel, exhausted, Natasha

[Natasha Romanoff x reader]

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Natasha was late. Very, very late.

She ran up the stairs like there was a supersolldier on her ass, holding her paper bag over head in an attempt to protect it from the worst of the jostling.

"Please be awake. Please be awake," she muttered to herself.

The hall lights flickered on as she rushed out of the stairwell, caught by the motion detectors. As she neared the door of your shared apartment, she caught the soft sounds of your "night in" playlist filtering through the door. After taking a moment to catch her breath and plan her approach, Natasha fished her keys out of her pocket and let herself inside.

The overhead lights were off, the living area only lit by strands of colorful twinkle lights below the TV, the small tree in the corner, and the candles in the window. The music was still muffled, coming from the back bedroom. Nat slipped her shoes off and followed the sound with a small frown.

The bedroom was similarly lit, the overhead light off and the walls glowing with circles of red, pink, orange, green, and blue. String lights were fixed carefully around the headboard, and a lamp on the nightstand was on. You were sitting at your small vanity table, wrapped in your soft winter robe and finishing the last step of your evening skincare routine.

"Hey, baby," Natasha said softly. And she wasn't trying to play you, but she couldn't help letting her eyes go a little soft, a little wide. "I'm sorry I'm late."

She didn't offer any excuses. You knew the drill by now, unfortunately.

"I'm glad you're safe," you said, trying very hard to sound casual. But Nat still heard the lingering disappointment in your voice. You were about to say something else when you finally caught a glimpse of her in the mirror.

You turned quickly on your low stool, reaching for her with a sad frown. You'd been together for too long to be surprised by the bruise blooming on her cheekbone, but that didn't mean you were ever okay with seeing it.

Natasha dropped gently to her knees beside you, closing her eyes with a contented hum when you hands came up to cradle her face.

"Do I need to go kick someone's ass for you?" you asked, reaching for the small glass bottles and jar on the table again, your touch achingly gentle and sweet as you started applying those fancy serums and moisturizers to her skin this time.

"No, I took care of it."

"Good."

"I'm sorry I'm late," she said again, but you shook your head dismissively. "I really wanted to decorate with you."

"It's okay. I took care of it." You stood up, drawing Natasha up with you. "You look exhausted."

"I am," she sighed, following you thoughtlessly as you led her back into the living room. "But I don't think I'm ready to sleep yet."

"I know. Go sit on the couch. I'll be there in a second."

Natasha dropped heavily onto the cushions. Now that the adrenaline was starting to wane, her whole body felt clumsy and heavy.

"Oh, there's a bag by the door!" she called to you, hearing you shuffle around the kitchen. "I brought some stuff."

“Oooo, did you buy me something shiny?” you joked, settling beside her carrying the bag and balancing a small plate of rugelach that Nat knew on sight was from her favorite bakery. 

“Yes, actually,” she said, accepting the plate with a soft thank you.

You set the bag on your lap, smiling as you carefully lifted a small, potted poinsettia out first.

“Is this your festive twist on apology roses?” 

“Mhmm,” Nat hummed around a mouth full of pastry. 

You shook your head with a smile, setting the poinsettia down on the coffee table. Next came a small ornament, and a crinkle of confused amusement appeared between your brows. It was a tiny blue and red striped cup with a clear dome lid covering a disc of red glitter. 

“Is this an icee?”

“Our first date,” Natasha reminded you. “You got a cherry icee. And a brain freeze.” 

“You little softie,” you said, leaning in to press a gentle kiss to her lips. “That wasn’t a date though.”

“I kissed you at the end of it.”

“That doesn’t make it a date,” you laughed, kissing her again. 

The ornament joined the flowers on the table, and you pulled the last item from the bag. 

“Tinsel?”

“Something shiny.”

“Right,” you said knowingly, glancing over at the tree. “You want to sneak in some extra decorating tomorrow?”

“I would love to,” she said sincerely. 

“Okay,” you said, patting your lap. “But rest first.”

Nat set her plate aside, scooting around on the couch until she could rest her head on your thighs. Your hands were in her hair almost immediately, combing gently through the chaotic strands that were still damp from her post-mission shower. She let her eyes slipped closed, taking a deep breath and finally releasing all that tension she still held in her body, melting into the couch, into you. 

She was almost asleep when she heard the faint crinkle. One green eye slid open just long enough to watch your hand slip into the tinsel package. She smiled a little, feeling the way your fingers worked through her hair and knowing that she’d wake up with bright silver strands woven through a messy braid.

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Alright plantblr, google has failed me so maybe some smart person here can tell me what I need to know about my hibiscus because the sites I have tried have given me one of three opinions:

1. Hardy hibiscus varieties will die back in the winter but regrow in the spring! (Which is great, and mine is a hardy variety but...its inside. I live in an apartment. I have no yard.)

2. There is Literally Only One Variety you should attempt to grow inside and I am only going to talk about That One. (Which...which mine is not so.)

3. You can grow ANY variety inside! Here's how! (But just talks about general care and doesn't even mention my variety sooo... *shrugs*)

Look. All I want to know is if mine is Dead and I can throw it away (it was pretty sickly looking when I got it to begin with so that's not unlikely...it was free because of that) or if I should keep watering it all winter in the hopes it will grow back. Its got about two lil leaves left on it and the stems are turning brown. I just want to know if this how its supposed to look while hibernating in winter or if this isn't supposed to happen if I can still save it. I don't know much about plants, okay? Please be nice. (My poinsettia has survived for five years by the sheer force of its own will; all I do is water it once a week, lol.)

That's it. That's all I want to know. Thank you for your time. (Its a Rose Mallow 'Luna White' if that makes any difference.)

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Deltarune Headcanons | MC favorite flowers

So, I’ve been working on this series of Deltarune fics, in which flowers are extremely important. Ralsei and another character have a conversation over tea at one point about flowers and the superstitions surrounding some of them. The other person asks him what his favorites are.

That got me thinking about what everyone’s might be. So, I did some research and found what I think would be Kris, Susie, Ralsei, Lancer, Noelle and Berdly’s favorites. I also included my OC Síofra for fun.

Tell me what you think. I’d love to hear other interpretations :)

Kris: Poinsettias

I know, I know. A lot of people are going to say that Kris probably likes buttercups because of how important those flowers are to Undertale and by extension Deltarune lore, but just hear me out here.

Poinsettias typically come in red, with five, sharp petals that make them resemble little stars. They’re commonly used as a representation of Christmas. Their direct meaning is literally, “Be of good cheer.” In their childhood, Kris spent a lot of time over at the Holiday household. While we aren’t given an explicit reason beyond them going over to play the piano and occasionally prank Noelle, we can easily infer that they could be going over to get out of their house. One day, Noelle says that Kris just stopped coming over. While this is likely in relation to the Dess incident, it could very well also be when Asgore and Toriel finally split up.

Apart from their red color possibly being something Kris would like, given they are a symbol of Christmas, it’s not hard to imagine the Holidays having them decorating the house. Kris may have learned to associate poinsettias with safety, peace and an opportunity to play the piano.

Susie: Yellow dandelions

It’s a bit difficult to imagine Susie of all people liking flowers at all, but given the dandelions edibility, I would beg to differ.

Dandelions, as some might know, are edible flowers. They can be turned into salads, as all parts (the flower, the stem, the bulb and the root) are edible and actually decently healthy. Given the likelihood of Susie either having an unsafe home, or no home at all, it’d make sense for her to be in the outdoors often, and based off of the green area and forests around Hometown, it’s not hard to imagine a surplus of dandelions.

Yes, I am suggesting that Susie eats dandelions. It’s not much of a stretch if you ask me. She’s eaten weirder things literally on screen. Not to mention, they’re yellow, one of the core colors in her Dark World design.

But that’s not all. Dandelions have a beautiful and very fitting meaning when we think about rough and tumble Susie. They represent life after a harsh winter, rebirth and an incredible, inspiring strength. If that isn’t Susie, I’m not sure what is.

Ralsei: White roses

Maybe there aren’t flowers in the Dark World, though I do include them in the series. Either way, it’s not hard to picture Ralsei reading up on flowers from one of the thousands of books he no doubt has inside his castle.

White roses are very delicate and easy to mistakenly break. I can see Ralsei treating any flower with care, and he may have just the perfect gentle touch to keep a single white rose alive for a very long time. Perhaps he’ll press it into the pages of a journal when it begins to wilt. That way, it’ll last much longer.

White roses also are a symbol of innocence and love between friends. While he has seen a lot, Ralsei certainly shows a sort of naivety in Chapter One, especially in the battle with the Spade King. He is also clearly very affectionate toward both Kris and Susie, and his care and love for them both is spelled out rather obviously.

However, these aren’t entirely pure blooms. They also symbolize silence and secrecy. I love Ralsei dearly, but his behavior through Chapter Two has been rather suspect. Not only did he stay silent about The Roaring until the very last second, but he’s clearly keeping things from us the player, shown by his, “That’s why, Kris,” when we return from watching the Susie cutscenes. I adore him, but he certainly has secrets.

Lancer: Squash blossoms

You may know the reasoning of this one already, especially if we have the same taste—no pun intended—in books.

Squash blossoms are here less for their symbology and more for, like dandelions, the fact they’re edible. While it isn’t dived into as much as it could be, Lancer is clearly not treated well by Spade King. Unlike Susie, he clearly can afford food, as he’s the son of a literal king. Like her, however, he expresses that he didn’t get anything to eat for breakfast apart from the treat he and Susie share at the bake sale, and later the piece of Dark Candy they pick together.

Squash blossoms don’t require any preparation and can be eaten straight from the garden. They’re also apparently very good when fried. Surely I can’t be the only person picturing Lancer enjoying fried food, right?

An interesting end note though. While I chose these not for symbolism, they apparently were a symbol of status in some indigenous tribes, which I find endlessly interesting.

Noelle: Hellebore

This one relates partly back to poinsettias, but more so because hellebore is also called by another very particular name, a Christmas rose.

Not only do these lovely flowers bloom in wintertime, but they sum up Noelle rather well if you ask me. A symbol of peace and tranquility, but also anxiety and fear.

The latter two are easier to explain. While it’s not specified in game, it’s likely Noelle suffers from some form of an anxiety disorder. She’s constantly nervous, stammering over her words, worrying she said or did the wrong thing, apologizing and letting others talk over her. Hellebore clearly displays this, but that isn’t why I chose it for her.

Hellebore, as stated above, symbolizes peace and tranquility. For Noelle, Dess was a sanctuary. A place of peace, serenity and tranquility, where she didn’t have to be afraid that she was going to do everything wrong. Picturing Dess and a young Noelle together in the snow. Dess tucks a hellebore flower into Noelle’s hair and then one into her own so they can match. Noelle smiles, touching the petals, then finds the courage in her to get to her feet and go to join the nearby Kris, who’s trying to build a snowman.

Berdly: Elderflowers

I think I have a thing about picturing characters eating flowers. I didn’t mean to, I swear-

Elderflowers are what come before the far more well known elderberries, which are commonly eaten by bluebirds, which Berdly openly describes himself (and Kris) as. While I don’t imagine Berdly eating the flowers, I can picture him enjoying the berries. He’d probably memorize the scientifics behind them just to rub your nose in it.

All jokes aside, these flowers also have a beautiful meaning when in relation to him as a dynamic character. Rebirth and renewal. Redemption, if you will. Berdly really won the fans over in Chapter Two with his character arc. These flowers can show that easily, and they’ll make a nice snack later on too.

Síofra: Primroses

I promise that this has more than just the fact the fae like them-

Primroses bloom at night, and it’s truly a magical experience to see (or in my case feel) one open up under the stars. Síofra, while not explained in their backstory post from before, treat the night sky, primarily the stars, as their religion. I can say with confidence that they may believe that primroses are blessed by the night in some way.

These flowers also can be placed on one’s doorstep to gain the approval of the fae. Síofra would certainly appreciate that, and they might end up stealing it too, but that’s beside the point.

These flowers also can relate back to The Song of the Lightwalker, which is spelled out in their backstory post. They literally say, “I can’t live without you.” Meanwhile, the Lightwalker’s song says how, “She shall die for whom she loves most,” which is easily pulled in with the flower’s symbology.

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Flower Bouquet: The Perfect Gift for Every Occasion

A flower bouquet is more than just a collection of blooms; it's an artful expression of emotions, beauty, and sentiment. Whether celebrating love, friendship, or a special milestone, a flower bouquet has long been a universal way to convey feelings without words. In this article, we'll explore the significance of flower bouquets, how to choose the right one, and some creative ideas for gifting.

The Timeless Appeal of Flower Bouquets

Flower bouquets have been a symbol of beauty and affection for centuries. The arrangement of flowers, thoughtfully selected and combined, can evoke a variety of emotions, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a simple bouquet of roses to express love or a vibrant assortment of seasonal blooms to brighten someone’s day, a flower bouquet carries a universal message that speaks to the heart.

Flowers have different meanings and symbolisms. For example, red roses are synonymous with love and passion, while sunflowers signify joy and optimism. When creating or choosing a flower bouquet, considering the symbolism behind the flowers can make your gift even more meaningful.

Choosing the Perfect Flower Bouquet

Selecting the right flower bouquet depends on the occasion and the recipient's preferences. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Occasion: For romantic gestures, a classic rose bouquet is often the top choice. For more lighthearted or friendly occasions, daisies, tulips, or lilies may be more appropriate. If you're celebrating a specific milestone like a birthday or anniversary, a customized bouquet with the recipient's favorite flowers adds a personal touch.

Season: Seasonal flowers not only tend to be more affordable but also look fresher. Spring flowers like tulips and daffodils are great for fresh, lively arrangements, while winter blooms like poinsettias or amaryllis add warmth during colder months.

Color Palette: The color of a flower bouquet can influence the emotions it conveys. A monochrome arrangement, such as all white or all red flowers, makes a bold statement, while mixed colors can bring a sense of vibrancy and energy. Pastel shades are often used for a softer, more romantic feel, while bright, contrasting colors create a sense of excitement and fun.

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Flower bouquets are versatile gifts that can be customized in endless ways. Here are a few creative ideas to make your next bouquet stand out:

Mix Flowers with Greenery: Adding a touch of greenery like eucalyptus or fern leaves gives a bouquet a fuller, more textured look. It also helps highlight the colors of the flowers.

Incorporate Unique Elements: For a modern twist, consider including non-floral elements in your flower bouquet. Items like succulents, dried flowers, or even small decorative objects can make the bouquet more unique and personalized.

Themed Bouquets: Matching the bouquet to a specific theme can make it extra special. For example, create a tropical bouquet with vibrant, exotic flowers for a summer party or a rustic bouquet with wildflowers for a casual, outdoor event.

Caring for Your Flower Bouquet

Once you’ve chosen or received the perfect flower bouquet, it's important to take care of it to ensure it lasts as long as possible. Here are a few tips:

Watering: Always keep your flower bouquet in clean water. Change the water every two days and trim the stems to help the flowers absorb water more efficiently.

Temperature: Keep your bouquet in a cool, shaded area. Flowers can wilt quickly if exposed to direct sunlight or placed in a warm environment.

Remove Wilted Flowers: As some flowers begin to wilt, remove them from the bouquet. This prevents them from affecting the freshness of the other flowers.

Conclusion A flower bouquet is an ideal gift for any occasion, offering a timeless way to express emotion, celebrate milestones, and brighten someone's day. Whether you’re gifting a single rose or an elaborate arrangement of seasonal blooms, the beauty and thoughtfulness of a flower bouquet will always leave a lasting impression. With a little creativity and consideration, you can craft or choose the perfect flower bouquet that speaks volumes.

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Roses Roses are a timeless symbol of love and beauty. We offer a wide variety of roses in different colors and sizes, perfect for any occasion. Whether you prefer the classic red rose or something more unique like blue or rainbow roses, we have it all.

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Seasonal Flowers We also offer a range of seasonal flowers to ensure that you can always find something fresh and appropriate for the time of year. From daffodils in spring to poinsettias in winter, our seasonal offerings are sure to delight.

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Workshops: Join us for one of our floral arrangement workshops and learn the art of flower arranging. Our workshops are perfect for beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike.

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Rolling in the Leaves

“Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away; Lengthen night and shorten day! Every leaf speaks bliss to me, Fluttering from the autumn tree...” ~Emily Brontë

There is something so comforting and beautiful about watching the falling leaves of autumn. Winter is just three weeks away and the nights are colder, yet I’m not willing to abandon rolling in the leaves just yet. The sensory, aesthetic, and cultural factors of fall are reasons that I appreciate this season.

The vibrant colors on my deciduous trees range from golden yellow to rustic sienna to persimmon orange to deep crimson creating a visually stunning and warm landscape. The changing foliage transforms the environment from natural to decorated as we enter the holidays. Within the next few days, the trees will have shed their autumn cloaks and I’ll begin hanging boisterous balls of Christmas cheer on their naked branches.

But for now, the rustling sound of leaves underfoot, the scent of decaying foliage, and the crispness of the air evoke a pleasure that only this time of year can provide. Watching the leaves flutter to the ground reminds me of butterflies in search of nectar.  Like many young people everywhere, raking leaves into a big pile and jumping into it, rolling around with carefree joy, is a fond memory of childhood. As an adult, I am filled with nostalgia for those simple traditions. Never too old to be silly, I make angel wings on a bed of fallen leaves. The power of nature unearths the awe, amazement, and wonder in such an enjoyable endeavor.

Our gardens are winding down for their long winter nap. Landscapes look lonely and lacking color, except for a few favorites. If you’ve been deadheading your roses, your bushes will continue to bloom and delight through January when it will be time for the heavy pruning. Persimmon and pomegranate fruit are delicious ornaments hanging on trees as they quickly ripen to embellish the forthcoming holiday table. Ripe Hachiya persimmon pulp can be used to make a delectable barbecue sauce that can be frozen for summer gatherings. Pomegranate seeds are high in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Add the seeds to salads.  They are worth the effort involved.

In preparation for Christmas décor, I am drawn to adding pots of poinsettias to a variety of plantings. Poinsettias look festive anywhere and are readily available in stores. Try tucking samples into your succulent garden or combine them with cyclamen and impatiens. 

Before winter arrives, savor the fluttering fall finale, allowing the leaves to speak bliss.

Cynthia Brian’s Gardening Guide for December

ü  CHANGE out your current houseplants with colorful seasonal plants including cyclamen, paperwhites, and poinsettia. 

ü  ADD color spots of primroses to your front yard.

ü  BUY deciduous trees that boast autumn hues now before they are barren. This is the best time of year to determine what showcase trees you want in your yard.

ü  RAKE the fallen leaves on your lawn to add to your compost pile.

ü  PRUNE roses for the final burst of December blooms before the January pruning begins.

ü  BE eco-friendly and wrap gifts in used newspaper with twine. You’ll save money while saving the earth. 

ü  COVER frost-tender plants with burlap or cloth to protect them from freeze and wind damage.

ü  REPURPOSE Christmas cards into gift tags.

ü  PLANT cover crops to enrich the soil over winter. Good choices include fava beans, alfalfa, clover, and mustard.

ü  PURCHASE a living tree for your Hannukah Bush or Christmas tree. 

ü  DECORATE an indoor plant for the holidays.

ü  ALLOW winter’s coat of bright berries, rosehips, moss, and boughs to be the inspiration for your decorating.

ü  CARE for the birds by keeping feeders clean and filled. Make sure to provide a water source and shelter.

ü  ROLL in the leaves. Tap into your inner child.

See photos at Lamorinda Weekly: https://lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue1721/Digging-Deep-with-Goddess-Gardener-Cynthia-Brian-Rolling-in-the-leaves.html

Happy Gardening. Happy Growing.

For more gardening advice for all seasons, check out Growing with the Goddess Gardener at https://www.CynthiaBrian.com/books. Raised in the vineyards of Napa County, Cynthia Brian is a New York Times best-selling author, actor, radio personality, speaker, media and writing coach as well as the Founder and Executive Director of Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3. Tune into Cynthia’s StarStyle® Radio Broadcast at www.StarStyleRadio.com. Her newest children’s picture book, Family Forever, from the series, Stella Bella’s Barnyard Adventures is available now at https://www.CynthiaBrian.com/online-store. Hire Cynthia for writing projects, garden consults, and inspirational lectures. Cynthia@GoddessGardener.com  https://www.CynthiaBrian.com

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Exactly How Carry Out Seasonality And Event Influence Flower Collection?

  Flowers are actually an universal icon of love, recognition, acknowledgements, as well as celebration. From a straightforward gesture of a singular rose to elaborate floral agreements, flowers have the power to communicate emotional states, set a state of mind, and also develop a lasting impression. Nonetheless, not all flowers are developed identical, and selecting the right bouquet for a special event needs a careful consideration of numerous variables, consisting of seasonality and also celebration. In this particular blog post, we will certainly look into the art of flower choice and also take a look at exactly how seasonality as well as affair influence the collection of flowers for a bouquet.

When Selecting Flowers, Look At The Time And The Event

Understanding Seasonality

One of the best vital variables to think about when identifying flores para o Brasil is actually seasonality. Flowers are actually an item of nature, as well as like any other agricultural item, they have a growing season as well as a peak time. Some flowers, like roses and also hydrangeas, are actually accessible year-round, while others, including peonies, tulips, and daffodils, are actually simply available for a couple of weeks or even months every year. When choosing flowers for a bouquet, it is essential to take into consideration the season and also decide on flowers that are actually easily available as well as at the peak of quality.

Spring season Arrangements Spring is actually a time of revitalization, as well as absolutely nothing grabs the significance of spring pretty like a multicolored buquê de flores. Springtime flowers are characterized through pastel shades, soft appearances, as well as fragile aromas. Some prominent springtime flowers for a bouquet feature tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, peonies, and also cherry blossoms. These flowers are actually usually paired with periodic greens as well as various other accessories to produce a fresh and organic appeal.

Summertime Arrangements

Summer months is a time of heat and also vigor, as well as summer bouquets reflect this power. Summer flowers are identified through bold colors, huge blossoms, as well as tropical scents. Some well-liked summer flowers for a bouquet feature sunflowers, dahlias, zinnias, marigolds, and also lilies. These flowers are actually usually arranged in a loosened and also laid-back way to create a rested and vivid appearance.

Fall Arrangements

Loss is actually a period of produce and great quantity, and drop bouquets demonstrate the prize of the season. Fall flowers are defined by warm shades, vibrant textures, and also rustic appeal. Some well-known autumn flowers for a bouquet consist of roses, mums, asters, dahlias, and marigolds. These flowers are usually joined periodic leaves as well as berries to create a relaxing and accepting look.

Winter Bouquets

Winter is actually a time of surprise as well as miracle, and also winter months bouquets contemplate the beauty of the period. Winter flowers are characterized by trendy different colors, delicate appearances, as well as glittering emphases. Some well-known winter months flowers for a bouquet feature amaryllis, poinsettias, holly, cedar, as well as white flowers. These flowers are actually commonly paired with metal or glittery accessories to develop a festive as well as exquisite appeal.

Comprehending Affair

An additional vital variable to take into consideration when picking presentes para São Paulo is the celebration. Different events ask for different forms of flowers, as well as the best choice may help make all the variation in conveying the desired sentiment. Listed below are some suggestions for deciding on flowers for different affairs:

Wedding ceremonies

Wedding celebrations are an occasion of love as well as commitment, and also flowers play an indispensable role in preparing the mood. When choosing flowers for a wedding event, it is very important to take into consideration the total theme as well as color design of the event. Some popular wedding celebration flowers include flowers, peonies, hydrangeas, lilies, as well as daisies. These flowers are actually commonly integrated with periodic vegetation and prepared in a manner that matches the bridal outfit and also the site.

Funerals

Funerals are actually a time of trouble as well as remembrance, and also flowers can give comfort as well as relief to the surviving. When picking flowers for a funeral, it is crucial to look at the cultural as well as religious customizeds of the departed and also their family. Some well-known funeral flowers include lilies, roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, and also gladiolus. These flowers are typically prepared in circlets, crosses, or even coffin sprays and also are actually supplied to the funeral home or church.

Special days

Birthday celebrations are actually a time of celebration and also delight, and flowers can add a touch of sweetness to the event. When picking flowers for a special day, it is vital to consider the recipient's character and preferences. Some well-known birthday party flowers feature roses, lilies, sunflowers, daisies, and also orchids. These flowers are often arranged in a flower holder or a bouquet and also are actually provided to the recipient's home or place of work.

Wedding anniversaries

Wedding anniversaries are actually an opportunity of image and passion, and flowers can represent the enduring love in between partners. When deciding on flowers for a wedding anniversary, it is very important to look at the recipient's favorite flowers and also colors. Some well-known anniversary flowers feature roses, lilies, carnations, orchids, as well as irises. These flowers are commonly arranged in a heart-shaped bouquet or even a flower holder and also are supplied to the bride and groom's home or hotel room.

Conclusion:

Selecting the ideal bouquet requires a mindful consideration of a variety of elements, including seasonality and also occasion. Knowing the features of various in season flowers and also matching them with the ideal celebration may produce an enduring impression and also convey the desired conviction with style and beauty. Whether you are celebrating a wedding, weeping a reduction, or simply conveying your love, flowers have the power to communicate the language of the heart and improve our lives.

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Blooming Joy: Flowers as Heart-warming Christmas Gifts

When you think of Christmas gifts, the usual suspects come to mind: sparkling ornaments, cosy sweaters, and to send flower and gifts to cavite. However, there's a gift that adds a touch of natural elegance and heart-warming sentiment to the holiday season – flowers. While blooms may not be the most conventional choice, they hold the power to make Christmas even more special.

Symbolism of Flowers:

Every flower carries its unique symbolism, making them a thoughtful way to convey heartfelt wishes during the holiday season. For instance, red roses to send gifts to Philippines ymbolize love and passion, making them an ideal choice to express your affection for a special someone. White lilies represent purity and the spirit of the season, while poinsettias, with their vibrant red and green foliage, are synonymous with Christmas itself.

A Splash of Color:

The winter season may be filled with beautiful white landscapes, but a colorful bouquet can add a burst of vibrancy to any Christmas celebration. Whether you choose a classic combination of red and green or opt for more exotic hues, flowers bring a touch of nature's beauty indoors, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Long-Lasting Joy:

While chocolates get devoured and gifts eventually find their place on shelves, flowers bring lasting joy. With proper care, a well-arranged bouquet can brighten a home for days, even weeks, serving as a reminder of the love and thoughtfulness behind the gift.

Versatile and Thoughtful:

Flowers are versatile gifts that suit all kinds of recipients, from family and friends to coworkers and neighbors. A festive bouquet can be a wonderful way to show appreciation and spread cheer to everyone on your Christmas list. Plus, with so many flower varieties and arrangements available, you can personalize each gift to suit the recipient's taste and style.

Eco-Friendly Choice:

Choosing flowers as christmas gift delivery to philippinesis also an eco-conscious decision. Many florists and delivery services prioritize sustainable practices, ensuring that your gift has a minimal environmental impact.

Conclusion:

Whether it's a classic red and green bouquet or an exotic arrangement, your gift of flowers will convey your love and warm wishes during this special time of year.

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Blossoming Beauty: Exploring the Best Flower Shop in Bulacan

In the heart of the Philippines, nestled amidst lush greenery and vibrant culture, lies the province of Bulacan. Known for its rich history, picturesque landscapes, and warm-hearted people, Bulacan is a place where nature and tradition seamlessly blend. And what better way to celebrate this union than through the artistry of flowers? In Bulacan, there's a place where petals and blooms come together to create stunning arrangements that capture the essence of this beautiful province - the Flower Shop in Bulacan.

A Blooming Legacy

The Flower Shop in Bulacan is not just a store; it's a legacy. For generations, this establishment has been a cornerstone of the local community, spreading joy, love, and appreciation through its exquisite floral creations. With a commitment to quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction, this flower shop has stood the test of time, becoming a beloved institution in Bulacan.

A Kaleidoscope of Colors

Step into the Flower Shop in Bulacan, and you'll be greeted by a kaleidoscope of colors. The shop's interior is a testament to the diversity and beauty of the floral world. From the delicate pastels of roses to the fiery reds of gerbera daisies, there's a flower for every occasion and emotion. The shop's knowledgeable staff is always on hand to help you choose the perfect bouquet, whether it's for a romantic gesture, a heartfelt apology, or a simple "thinking of you."

Custom Creations

What truly sets the Flower Shop in Bulacan apart is its dedication to crafting custom floral arrangements. They understand that every customer is unique, and every occasion deserves something special. Whether you have a specific vision in mind or need guidance in selecting the right flowers and colors, the talented florists at the shop will work closely with you to create a bespoke masterpiece that perfectly encapsulates your sentiments.

Delivery Services

In today's fast-paced world, sometimes you can't be there in person to deliver your love and best wishes. That's where the Flower Shop in Bulacan's delivery services come into play. With prompt and reliable delivery options, you can send your floral gifts to loved ones near and far, ensuring that your message of love and appreciation reaches them on time, no matter the distance.

Seasonal Specials

One of the joys of living in a place as diverse as Bulacan is the changing seasons, each bringing its own unique blooms and beauty. The Flower Shop in Bulacan embraces these seasonal changes and offers a wide range of special floral arrangements that reflect the colors and textures of the time of year. Whether it's vibrant sunflowers in the summer, rich autumnal hues in the fall, or festive poinsettias in the winter, you'll find the perfect seasonal bouquet to celebrate nature's cycles.

Community Involvement

The Flower Shop in Bulacan understands the importance of giving back to the community that has supported them for generations. They actively participate in local initiatives, sponsor events, and provide floral decorations for community gatherings. Their commitment to being a responsible and caring business is a testament to their deep-rooted connection with the people of Bulacan.

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Seasonal Flower Gift Ideas: Embrace Nature’s Beauty

There’s something magical about receiving a bouquet of fresh, vibrant flowers. Whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, or just to brighten someone’s day, flowers have a way of bringing joy and beauty into our lives. With each season comes a new array of blossoms, offering a variety of options to choose from when selecting the perfect floral gift. In this article, we, Floral Allure Flowers & Gifts LLC will explore some seasonal flower gift ideas that will help you embrace nature’s beauty and create memorable moments. We will also highlight the exceptional service provided by Floral Allure in this field.

1.Spring Delights:

As the world awakens from its winter slumber, spring bursts forth with an explosion of colors and scents. Spring flowers symbolize rebirth, renewal, and hope. Some popular spring blooms include tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and cherry blossoms. A bouquet of these fresh flowers can bring a sense of joy and optimism to anyone’s day. Floral Allure offers an exquisite collection of spring flower arrangements in UAE, carefully curated to capture the essence of the season.

2. Summer Sensations:

When the sun is shining and the days are longer, summer brings an abundance of flowers in full bloom. It’s a time of vibrancy and energy, and the perfect opportunity to gift someone a bouquet that reflects the season’s spirit. Sunflowers, roses, lilies, and dahlias are just a few examples of summer blossoms that can create a stunning gift. Floral Allure’s summer flower arrangements are designed to capture the warmth and radiance of this vibrant season.

3.Autumn Elegance:

As the leaves start to change colors and a crispness fills the air, autumn arrives with its own unique beauty. Rustic tones, deep oranges, and golden hues dominate the landscape, and flowers follow suit. Chrysanthemums, asters, sunflowers, and dahlias are popular choices for autumn bouquets. They exude a sense of warmth and elegance, making them the perfect gift for birthdays or Thanksgiving. Floral Allure’s autumn flower collection captures the essence of this enchanting season, providing a range of options to suit every occasion.

4.Winter Wonderland:

When winter blankets the world in white, flowers add a touch of enchantment to the cold and frosty landscape. Winter flowers may include amaryllis, poinsettias, orchids, and winter berries. These blooms bring a sense of coziness and tranquility during the holiday season. A bouquet of winter flowers is a thoughtful and heartwarming gift to brighten someone’s home. Floral Allure specializes in creating exquisite winter flower arrangements that reflect the magic and beauty of the season.

5.Personalizing Your Gift:

While seasonal flowers offer a natural beauty, adding a personal touch to your gift can make it even more special. Floral Allure offers customization options to help you create a unique and meaningful gift. You can add a personalized note, select specific flowers or colors, or even incorporate the recipient’s favorite blooms. Their skilled florists are dedicated to bringing your vision to life and ensuring that your gift becomes a cherished memory.

Order personalized flower gifts in Dubai for any occasion from Floral Allure.

6. Convenience and Excellence with Floral Allure:

Floral Allure is a renowned name in the world of flower gifting, known for its exceptional service and commitment to customer satisfaction. With their vast selection of seasonal flowers, you can easily find the perfect gift for any occasion. They prioritize freshness and quality, ensuring that every bouquet is meticulously arranged and delivered with care. Our user-friendly website allows you to browse through their collections, customize your order, and have it delivered to your desired location.

Flowers are a timeless gift that embodies the beauty and essence of each season. Whether it’s spring, summer, autumn, or winter, there are countless options to choose from when selecting a floral gift. The wide range of seasonal blooms allows you to capture the spirit and magic of any occasion. With Floral Allure’s exceptional service and commitment to excellence, you can be assured of finding the perfect bouquet that embraces nature’s beauty and brings joy to your loved ones. So, why wait? Embrace the enchantment of seasonal flowers and create unforgettable moments today.

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Understand The Background Of Winter Rose Poinsettia Now | Winter Rose Poinsettia

A abroad about of the poinsettia and built-in of Cuba and the West Indies, the close beloved brier Jatropha alone flourishes in U.S. Department of Agriculture bulb assurance zones 10 and 11. Although abounding breed abide beneath the Jatropha genus, the best accepted and commercially accessible cultivar for home gardeners is abnormally accepted as ambrosial jatropha, peregrina and firecracker (J. integerrima “Compacta”). Clusters of rose-red blossoms arise on the 4- to 6-foot brier best of the year.

One-inch flowers saturated in a pinkish-red hue are ambrosial jatropha’s best appropriate feature. Masses of the blooms, captivated cocked aloft the foliage, can allure absorption to a accurate breadth of the garden. Typically multitrunked, the bulb boasts leaves, as continued as 7 inches, that may be ellipsoidal or fiddle-shaped. Almost as absorbing as the flowers, the new foliage comes in amethyst but turns a bright, bright green. Butterflies about appointment the shrubs, and the chichi red flowers allurement all the hummingbirds in the vicinity. Ambrosial jatropha’s absolute assembly accommodate added hot tropicals, such as hibiscus, mandevilla and agapanthus. Thorns on the branches and baneful seeds, however, necessitate agreement the plants area they will not be assurance concerns.

In areas balmy abundant to abutment its growth, delay until mid-May or after to set it out. Bulb in abounding sun to fractional shade. Those growing in abounding sun annual best, though. Ambrosial jatropha is not accurate about clay pH, as continued as the clay is well-draining. Once established, it grows rapidly. A approved watering agenda is all-important for the aboriginal growing season, so that it builds a abysmal and all-encompassing basis system. The jatropha tolerates aridity and acrid altitude to

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Winter Wedding Headcanons

Warren Lipka X fem!Reader

Summary: Winter wedding headcanons with my beloved😌💞

[Not proofread, fluff, snowww]

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"You can't return me without the receipt"⤴

After the proposal, Warren happily let's you do all the wedding planning

Honestly though Warren doesn't care about about what season, month, or day you get married on

Just as long as you're his and only his girl

However, if you need help deciding between red roses with white poinsettias or white roses with red poinsettias, Warren with do his best to help you out

Although, Warren would insist on wearing flannel

So in return, you suggest for him to wear suspenders to dress him up a lil more, considering he would wear some black slacks

WARREN AND SPENCER MATCHING THOUGH AHHH

Eventually he will give into anything his darling bride (you <3) wants

Warren isn't superstitious at all, so he will plead to see you in your wedding dress

"C'mon babyyy." Warren whines, hugging you tight from behind, pressing his cheek to yours. "Pleaseee, just one time? I wanna see you in it before the big day."

You don't give in to him

Warren is pissed off and upset with you, but he understands

But your wedding couldn't have more perfect, even with all the planning

You and Warren were equally nervous considering you hadn't seen each other since last night

After about an hour or so of driving out of the city you arrived at the wedding chapel

The wintery decorations were set up decently, giving the chapel a warmer and cozy feel than the decreasing temperature outside

Making Warren wait to see you in your wedding dress paid off

He was teary eyed since he saw you start to walk down the aisle

Warren gets choked up for a moment during his vows to you, unbelieving you actually chose him

Then when prompted to, Warren dips you into a passionate kiss, making you clutch at his suspenders

Your wedding photoshoot was right after this

And the cold winter day became even colder when the Sun hid behind some clouds

After a few pictures, the Kentucky clouds decided to bless you with its own wedding gift

Thick chunky snowflakes which were currently adorning Warren's unruly curls

He's absolutely too fine looking like a lumberjack out in the snow like this-

You tug on the collar of Warren's flannel, pulling him into as kiss as the snow starts to steadily fall, and the camera continues to click

Once all the photos were taken, you both were eager to get out of the cold and get something to eat

Warren's nose and cheeks turning pink because of the cold-

White Christmas lights outlined the various food tables

As well as the hot chocolate and coffee (and tea) bar

As you shiver against Warren's warm side sipping at your warm drink, you can't help but wonder how you got so lucky

And also wonder just what Warren had planned for your honeymoon

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5, 6, 21, and 25 for Eyeless Jack and Laughing Jack?

5. What kind of wrapper are they? Do they use a gift bag or wrapping paper, do their presents have crisp lines or do they struggle getting even a box wrapped? Do they just throw in the towel and pay to have them gift wrapped?

Eyeless Jack

With a hand as steady as a surgeon's, you would think Jack would be good at wrapping gifts. He is not. The best-wrapped gift you’ll get is either something pre-wrapped at the store or your present peeking out from behind a bunch of crumpled paper and winter-themed duct tape.

Laughing Jack

Jack has some very handy wrapping skills. He loves to get creative with his wrapping, and sometimes it’s better than the gift he gives. The wrapping can range from paper stars, trees, roses, poinsettias, teacups, and even origami resembling a favorite animal of the receiver.

He’ll eat an entire raw tomato before paying someone to wrap his gift.

6. To tree or not to tree? When does it go up? When do they take it down? Real or plastic?

Eyeless Jack

Jack doesn’t care if he has a tree or not, and isn’t a big fan of Christmas either. It just makes him feel lonely. But if he’s living with someone else, and they want a tree, Jack will help put the tree up.

 He prefers plastic, it’s less hassle and better for the environment. Not to mention, he doesn’t have to worry about a fire hazard with the dry wood of a real tree with his generous over-thinking. It goes up about a week or two before Christmas and comes down on January 2nd.

Laughing Jack

Christmas tree goes up the first of December and gets recycled on New Years Day.  It absolutely HAS to be a real tree, he doesn’t care how big or small it may be, but that shit better be smelling like Christmas or Jack will not be happy. Not even if you spray a plastic one with that tree smelling spray. 

It’s not authentic if it’s not real!

21. Favorite Christmas movie? Do they like the classics or do they binge every Hallmark movie even though the plots and cast are recycled?

Eyeless Jack

He’s not a very Christmas-y person, and not a singular movie stands out for him. But he likes watching holiday specials of his favorite shows, but he might watch some Hallmark when no one is looking.

Laughing Jack

Jack absolutely LOVES the classic Christmas movies. He thinks they’re so nostalgic and beautiful compared to modern movies. Old movies such as “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “The Bishops Wife” have a lovely charm to them that makes Jack feel...normal again. Christmas is the only time of year when he can pretend to be that friendly rainbow clown birthed from the North Star.

25. Do they pet proof? Do they stay away from tinsel and Poinsettias? Do they only use unbreakable ornaments? Do they put a baby gate around the tree or secure it to the ceiling?

Eyeless Jack

Seedeater is the only concern with Jack. He usually listed ns, but Seed also likes to sneak behind his back if he wants something Jack has denied access to. 

Such as the fake pinecone ornaments.

Jack didn’t even think about securing the tree, and didn’t think that he would walk into the living room with the tree on the ground and Seed trying to gulp down the third pinecone, wondering why it had such a  bland flavor.

Seed has learned his lesson and stays content to watch the bulbs flicker during the night instead of getting another midnight snack.

Laughing Jack 

Jack will have to pet-proof no matter what day of the week it is, whether it be Christmas or the middle of summer. He has many pets roaming around the house, ranging from cute mice to a rather large snake to keep him company. 

Jack has to imprison his Christmas tree in a large cage to prevent Scoundrel, a black and white striped monstrous snake, from eating the entire thing (which she has done before). 

Jack also has to use plastic ornaments or they will break from the ferrets causing trouble, as usual. The mice don’t seem to mind Christmas and enjoy the new cozy sweats Jack wears to burrow into while he’s sleeping.

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My Yuletide Exchange fic!

Part One/Two/Three/Four/Five Read them as I post here, or all at once in Ao3 under peterqpan! @harringroveholidayexchange <3

“Hey,” Steve whispered, against Billy’s lips, grinning, pinned to his locker with Billy’s fingers clenched in his jacket. "Hey, I, uh. I got the house to myself for a few days. Wanna—”

“They what,” Billy paused, pulling back to frown at him. “They went away for Christmas without you?”

“No,” Steve laughed. “It’s for business, y’know.” He was still smiling, but it didn’t look happy.

“You wanting a sleepover, Harrington?” Billy asked, laughing.

“Wanna unwrap you Christmas morning,” Steve said, and Billy’s blood all rushed to his dick without stopping to let him answer.

“...maybe I can sneak out,” he said hoarsely. He kissed his boyfriend again, breathing in the smell of wet hair care products, exhaust fumes, and melting snow.

Billy’s dad was late again, that night, and he, Max, and Susan chewed long and peacefully at the rubbery meat in her casserole, listening to tinny Christmas carols.

“Neil, uh,” Susan started, then swallowed. “I—I’m—he said to say—”

“Jesus, Mom, talk for yourself,” Max shot over, and Susan bit her lips together, watching her hands.

She sighed. “He has to go out of town,” she told them, and Billy and Max stared at her, Max’s mouth twitching.

“Wait, when?” Max asked, dropping her fork. “How long will he be gone?”

“He’ll be gone for a week,” Susan said softly, her eyes on the casserole bite she was smushing into her plate. “He’s leaving tomorrow—”

“He’ll be gone for Christmas?! Holy hell, best present ever,” she crowed, and Billy drew a breath, trying not to smile like a goon. He choked on his casserole.

The house was already decorated for Christmas—Susan had done it when they were at school—and Billy coughed into a poinsettia-themed napkin.

He slammed his fist into his chest as he rose and grabbed the phone, hauling the cord into the bathroom to dial. “Steve,” he panted into the phone, still coughing. He dropped his voice to a whisper. “Hey, I can come. I can come for Christmas.”

“You can?!” Steve sounded startled, but delighted. “You—you want to come over here for Christmas? I don’t—there won’t be anything—I can try to cook a—”

“I’m not coming for dinner, moron,” Billy sighed, feeling his cheeks heat as he grinned. “Not into you for your cooking skills.”

“We should get pies or something. Or ice cream,” Steve said, laughing. “Are—are you sure you wanna—you don’t have to, I mean, I’m used to it, it’s fine, I didn’t expect you to—”

“I’m coming,” Billy told him, imagining Steve watching reruns of Family Feud and staring at the wall all Christmas day. “Shut up, doofus, I’m gonna be there, okay.”

“Gimme the phone, Billy!” Max shouted, kicking the door. “I need to call Lucas!”

He surrendered it as she brushed by him on his way out. Susan was alone at the dinner table, her head in her arms.

On Christmas eve, Steve wouldn’t stop prowling the house, so Billy finally grabbed him around the waist and spun him around. “The hell is your deal. You need walkies?”

Steve laughed, sliding his arms around Billy’s neck. “F’we got some food, we could have like a real Christmas, y’know.”

Billy squinted over Steve ‘TV dinners are food’ Harrington’s shoulder at the wall. “Whaddaya mean ‘food’?”

“...like a ham or something,” Steve mumbled, and Billy considered, swaying them around.

“...you wanna go to the store?” he asked, and Steve pulled away to see his face so fast Billy staggered holding him up. He looked delighted, and Billy sighed internally over his planned lazy day of sex. “I can make a pie or something,” he offered, and Steve hugged him.

Billy was stuffed in Steve’s old ski jacket, taking a smoke break behind the Bradley’s Big Buy while Steve bought the entire grocery store, when he heard a woman’s voice shouting, and some loud thumps. He leaned around the corner of the building into the wind to watch her smacking the pay phone around, and wondered which of her kids was getting the verbal beatdown, but then she stumbled back, wiping her face with both wrists, and turned to bang her fist against the hood of her snow-covered car. The wind tried to take her hat, and she smacked her hand down on her head.

He meandered towards her, checking his watch—Steve had been buying everything for ages, surely everything had already been bought— as she opened her driver’s-side door and climbed in, slumping against the steering wheel. The snow on her roof and window fell a little with the force of her slam, whirling away into the gray evening, but it started building up again almost immediately.

Her car didn’t move. Billy squinted, crouching, to look in her snowy window, and she just sat there, as the sun set on Christmas eve, huddled in her driver’s seat in the snow. Billy wandered over to knock on the driver’s side windshield, the salted road crunching underfoot.

She rolled it down and sniffled, and he squinted at her, fairly sure she was somebody’s mom. “Hello,” she said, wiping her nose with her wrist, but her eyes were suspiciously red and shiny. “I’m fine!” she said brightly, before he could ask.

“A—are you sure?” Billy asked, noticing her shivering, and the buildup of breath on the inside of the windows.

“Merry Christmas!” she said, her voice shaky, and he squeezed against her door as a car passed.

“Uh,” he said, and tried to weigh being nice, which Steve preferred, but which probably meant listening, against his instinct to call her bullshit. “Bullshit,” he said, raising his voice to be heard.

“I-it’s Christmas eve,” she gulped, and started to cry.

“Yeah,” he nodded, taking a last draw on his cigarette, and tossing it behind him into the snowy road. “Doesn’t look too merry, though.” She had to be one of the actual parents of Steve’s kids-by-monster-hunting, he was fairly sure.

“I’m sorry!” she yelled, more at the steering wheel than him, and flailed her arms. “This is—this is crap! Everything is—everything is crap, it’s gone to shit, I don’t—I don’t—”

“Uh-huh,” Billy said, raising his eyebrows. “Who were you tryin’ to call?”

“My kids!” she yelled, smacking the steering wheel again, which put her as probably the littlest one’s mom, he thought, since he didn’t think Henderson had a brother. Or Lucas, he thought, grimacing. You never know, look at me and Susan, maybe he looks nothing like her. She sighed. “And I’m out of dimes.”

“...I might have a dime,” Billy said, jutting his hip in order to dig around in his tightest jeans, the ones he’d worn thinking Steve would peel off him. He found a hole in his pocket, and sighed.

“It’s no use,” she groaned, clicking her lighter about eleven times trying to light a cigarette, until he gave up and grabbed his lighter instead, holding it out. Between the wind and her shivering so hard, he had to chase the end of the cigarette around, and she groaned, starting to snicker. “Oh, jesus. I’m gonna freeze to death on Christmas Eve.”

“I can’t give you one thin dime?” Billy laughed, catching a little of her hysteria, and laughing. He wiped a snowflake off his eyelashes, his cheeks completely numb.

“I have to get home,” she sighed, leaning her head back to blow smoke at the ceiling. “I got...I got dinner to cook…” she groaned, wiping her eyes. “...somehow.”

Billy stood up to frown at the front of the store. Every time the doors opened there was a wind-muffled riff of Jingle Bells or Winter Wonderland, and he looked up to see Steve still hadn’t come out. He sighed. “Maybe you can use the phone in there?”

She sniffled, nodding. “Probably.” She took a long drag and blew out, frowning at him, and rubbing her hands together. “...you one of Jonathan’s friends?” she shouted over the noise of a passing truck.

Hell no, Billy thought, and cleared his throat. “Steve Harrington’s.”

She raised her eyebrows, nodding. “What are you doing out this late? Just out offering women dimes you don’t have?”

Billy snorted, brushing the snow off his shoulders, and rubbing his arms. “That’s my plan, yeah. Nah, Steve’s shopping for tomorrow. I guess we’re burning a turkey.”

She blinked, and leaned closer. “What? ...you two are making a turkey? Here, come around, get in.”

“Uh,” Billy said, shoving his hands in his pockets, but he walked around and climbed in as she unlocked it, so she could roll up the window. “Y-yeah, he wants a turkey,” he said again, in the quiet of the car, watching her shiver. “I mean, Steve’s parents, they’re always out of town—”

“Oh, he’s going to your house?” she asked, smiling over. “That’s nice of your mom.”

Billy swallowed down she’s not my fucking mom, and it’s nothing to do with her, and fuck you, and settled on, “N-no. I’m going to his place.”

“Oh,” she nodded, rubbing her hands up and down her thighs, trying to get her blood moving. “Slumber party. Well, kiddo, I wish you more luck than I have ever had, trying to cook turkeys.” She pulled her knees up, hugging them, and sighed. “First turkey ever I burnt the whole outside, had to open all the windows...carve it outside ‘cause of the smoke...but when we stuck the knife in, it was still bleeding. Goddamn...burn victim on the table. Nearly called 911 for the turkey.” Billy was snickering, but he nearly lost it as she sighed out a trail of smoke, and said, “It was so raw inside I nearly tried CPR.”

“Oh no,” he wheezed, leaning against the side of her car. “We can just eat mashed potatoes, I guess.”

“My mom suggested I try adding a little garlic,” she said, curling up tighter. “She meant powdered garlic. Powdered. We kept hitting raw garlic cloves in the mashed potatoes…”

Billy groaned into his arm, leaning against the side of her car, but couldn’t stop sniggering.

“Want me to go in and make a call?” he asked her, and she swallowed hard, her eyes welling up again. Billy froze, lifting his hands for some stupid reason.

“It’s no good,” she moaned into her knees, waving her cigarette around. “What am I gonna do?! Even if Jonathan comes and gets me, I can’t—I can’t cook—”

“...you didn’t get any better?!” Billy asked, startled, imagining decades of bleeding turkey corpses, like a battlefield.

“I did get better,” she snarled, waving the cigarette at him. “I did! It was...it was pretty okay last year, there were good parts! It was edible! But how the hell am I supposed to cook with no power, huh, answer me that, smartass.”

Billy blinked. “...your power’s out?”

“The storm,” she said, her voice thick with tears. “Knocked a tree over, broke the kitchen window—” she sniffled. “And now my car won’t start—” She laughed sharply, looking away, and crossed her arms. “Some mother I am, I can’t even keep the heat on.”

Billy climbed out, checking again for Steve, and he was finally there. “HARRINGTON!” he yelled. “HARRINGTON! Over here!” Steve stopped halfway to his car, frowning around, and Billy slammed the door and ran up as Steve was unloading like 900 bags of groceries into his car. “C’mere,” Billy said, “It’s—that kid’s—mom!”

“What?” Steve asked, squinting, and Billy leaned their heads together to hiss “—the monster house lady.” Steve stared at him. “Joyce Byers? She—there were just monsters, she doesn’t have a monster house—”

“Yeah, that one,” Billy agreed, rolling his eyes and yanking Steve’s arm until he came along to Joyce Byers’ half-buried car.

“Oh no,” she whispered.

“Oh yeah,” Billy told her. “You got your jumper cables, Harrington?”

“Always do,” Steve said, raising his eyebrows, before leaning to sweep the snow off her passenger window. “Uh, hey, Mrs. Byers.”

Billy was considering his holidays with Steve as he’d planned them—naked the whole time, and no cooking at all—and sighed, remembering Steve agonizing over the selection of potatoes. He knocked on the roof of her car. “We’ll bring his car ‘round, okay?”

“I’m the grown-up here!” she wailed, then closed her eyes. “Thank you. Thank you so much.”

“Yeah,” Billy told her, before walking around to put an arm around Steve. “So,” he said, talking in his normal voice, but it was like a whisper with all the wind.

“Sorry,” Steve told him. “I know you wanna get back, but I can’t just leave her there—”

“Hey, I called you over,” Billy hissed, and Steve grinned at him, his gaze dropping to Billy’s lips as he licked his own. Billy’s whole body warmed, and he wanted to just grab Steve Harrington and haul him behind the building and—he took a slow breath, willing himself to think about something else. “Uh, so. You don’t—you got no idea how to cook all this food.”

“I can figure it out!” Steve protested. “I can read—”

“And her kitchen just got smashed by a tree,” Billy continued. Steve’s mouth dropped open. “She’s got no power, and it’s cold, she said.”

Steve’s eyes were wide and worried, and Billy smashed the lid on the coffin of his sex weekend.

“Isn’t that kid of hers, like, ten? You gonna leave him with no heat on Christmas?”

“No!” Steve breathed. “Uh, that okay, though? I know—I know you wanted…” he trailed off, raising his eyebrows with a grin that was unfair, given the situation, and Billy elbowed him.

“I want you to have your damn turkey,” Billy growled. “Ham. Whatever.”

“I did also buy a turkey,” Steve admitted guiltily, and Billy kicked his ass lightly as it walked away.

When they got back to Joyce, she was starting to turn blue, so Steve bundled her into his passenger seat while they ran his engine. “Come for Christmas,” he said.

“What?!” she squawked.

“Bring...everybody,” Steve sighed, and Billy realized too late he’d doomed them to a whole day with the man Steve’s ex was dating. “Show me how to cook a turkey?”

Joyce opened her mouth, then closed it, then opened it again, then groaned, tipping forward to lean against the glove compartment. “I invited Hopper,” she finally yelled, flailing her arms, and Billy started snickering at Steve’s frown of determination.

“But you don’t have heat,” Steve pointed out. “Invite ‘em over, I got a big-ass turkey. Eleven can hang out with Will.”

“I’m supposed to pick Will up from Dustin’s place,” she sighed into the door of the glove compartment, and Billy bit back a snicker, glancing at Steve—sure enough, when the pay phone rang through to the Hendersons, Dustin was appalled.

“You sayin’ I’m not invited, Steve Harrington?” he hissed. “You know what my mom’s got planned? I’m gonna be on the floor next to the cat, choking down some goddamn Fancy Feast, because you can’t invite your best friend to come to your stupid—”

Steve pressed the phone to his chest, and frowned at Billy, wedged against him in the relative warmth of the phone booth. “Dustin wants to come,” Steve said, as though Billy hadn’t heard him. Or met Dustin Henderson.

“So invite him,” Billy shrugged, rubbing his knuckles along Steve’s ribs, and wishing Joyce Byers wasn’t watching them from the car, blowing on her fingers. Steve licked his lips, watching him back, and Billy hissed, “Steve.”

“Right,” Steve said, jerking back to Earth, and lifted the phone again. “If you’re coming, you gotta bring food.”

“Mom’s not gonna let me make a mess, that’s why I gotta—”

“Bring food,” Billy yelled into the receiver, and hung up. He turned his face so Joyce couldn’t see, kissed his fingers, watching Steve’s face, and saw his adam’s apple jerk as he swallowed. Billy reached up and brushed the kiss over Steve’s jaw, and then elbowed the phone booth door open, stumbling back out.

“Love you,” Steve whispered, and Billy shushed him, bumping their shoulders together.

He’d been with Steve Harrington since the previous morning, and his cheeks hurt from smiling.

When they got back in Steve’s car, Joyce was starting to uncoil, going limp like her strings had been cut as she sprawled in front of Steve’s heat and defrost. Billy climbed in behind Steve, listening to Steve try to convince her to bring her kids over that night, to where there was heat.

Billy had a sudden thought. “Harrington,” he hissed, pushing himself forward to grab the back of Steve’s seat, “—we don’t have a tree.”

“Oh shit,” Steve whispered, his eyes wide, and Joyce started snickering at them. “Go get everybody,” he told Joyce, his jaw set. “We’ll get a tree.”

She just smiled at them, cocking her head, and then took a deep shuddery breath and rubbed her face. “Okay,” she nodded. “I’ll get Jonathan to bring some lights. We got a ton of Christmas lights—”

For some reason, Steve winced at this, but she reached over and squeezed his arm. She held it for a long second, then cleared her throat, and climbed out of the car.

Steve nodded, gripping the steering wheel of the car, and Billy barely waited for Joyce to turn away before he hugged Steve from behind, seat and all. “What’s your problem,” he asked, but Steve laughed softly.

“Just wanna kiss you,” he said, grinning in the rearview mirror.

Joyce’s car behind them sputtered to life, and they climbed out to disconnect the cables.

“Maybe don’t turn off the engine ‘til you make it to our house,” Steve told her, yelling as a car went by, and Billy’s heart thudded in his chest, sending his blood to his face and dick and nowhere else when Steve said our house. He tried to hide his face by turning back to Steve’s car and lighting a cigarette.

“Oh,” she laughed a little jaggedly. “It, um, it’s usually...fine. I just should have started it on my lunch break, you know. In this weather. I was a little…”

“We’re going to go get a tree,” Steve told her, firmly. “You have to bring everyone tonight and help us decorate it. I think I made ornaments in school once,” he muttered. “We could make ornaments?”

“You really don’t have to,” Joyce laughed, shaking her head, poised halfway in the car. “Just get a tiny one!”

“I’m getting a huge tree!” Steve hollered back, his feet spread like he was ready to fight for his ginormous tree, and Billy crunched closer through the half-packed snow on the sidewalk and grabbed him around the waist.

“Let’s go,” he whispered. “We gotta go actually buy it.”

“Bring lots of lights!” Steve was yelling at Joyce, who had her head on her steering wheel. It looked like she was...laughing, Billy hoped.

By the time Billy got the ENTIRE GROCERY STORE Steve had bought into the kitchen, Steve was in the front room with the twelve foot tree, trying to get the door they’d had to take off back onto its hinges. He’d drug out six dusty boxes labeled things like ‘galand’ and ‘ligt stands’ and Billy was wondering whether they were stands or strands when Steve came up behind him, sliding his arms around Billy’s waist, and kissing down his neck.

“Thanks,” he whispered, and Billy leaned into it, letting his head fall to the side.

It was warming again, with the door back in place and closed against the snow, and Billy squirmed around to face Steve, pulling him closer to kiss him open-mouthed before everyone showed up. “What’re you thanking me for,” he whispered.

“Helping me with this shit,” Steve whispered back, kissing him again. “Helping Mrs. Byers.”

Steve’s kisses always went straight to Billy’s dick, and he groaned, stepping a few inches back and clearing his throat. “Damn,” Billy said, hoarsely. “Well. You said it was our house,” he told Steve, smirking. “Gotta back up my man, right.”

“Oh shit, right,” Steve mumbled, and sighed. “Wish it was our house. They don’t need to come back,” he laughed, and it had the wistful note in it that had had Billy just about willing to climb out a window every damn day and just take whatever his dad dished out. “I’d rather have you,” Steve said, grabbing the back of Billy’s neck to yank him in for a quick peck on the lips before he stalked over to stare down at the boxes. “Next Christmas I just want you.”

“...careful what you wish for,” Billy told him, crouching to open a box. It contained cassettes, and Billy smushed the lid closed fast, but not fast enough, and in moments Steve had the house filled with John Denver and the Muppets.

“I’m going home,” Billy muttered into the next box, and then Steve grabbed him and spun him around on the hardwood floor of the front room, and Billy yelled “Fuck! Augh! Fuck you!” but Steve laughed, dancing around him until Billy submitted to ‘dancing’, trying to avoid Steve’s elbows, and not get his stockinged feet stomped by Steve’s bare ones.

“Don’t go home, babe,” Steve told him, laughing, and Billy sighed in his arms.

“...like I would.”

There were ornaments. Glass, mostly, and some cut-out plastic ones of Peppermint Patty and Charlie Brown. There was a glass stork that said ‘Baby’s first Christmas, 1966’, and one with a picture of Steve on Santa’s lap staring at the camera with huge stricken eyes like he was being flashed in a different sense of the word.

“Come on, help me get the tree up, first,” Steve told him, and Billy nodded, pulling one out with a picture of Steve’s mom and dad, maybe. They looked like movie stars in a glamor shot for a magazine, and Steve looked maybe four, staring into the middle distance. “Billy Hargrove,” Steve called, cupping his hands around his mouth. “Billeeeeeeeeeee.”

Billy bit his lips as he got to his feet, and threw his arm around Steve’s shoulders, squeezing him hard. “I’m here, I’m here. Too bad we can’t get the wood stove going.”

“Oh,” Steve blinked at it. “That’d be nice, huh. There are probably pellets somewhere. Now,” Steve said, leaning back into Billy’s chest. He steepled his fingers, and Billy registered that he’d dumped three of the other boxes out in a mess of stockings, lights, and a hollow light-up snowman.

“Our tree is too big for the tree stand I found,” Steve said, like that was a normal problem to have, and Billy started snickering again. “No, no, it’ll work,” Steve mumbled, eyeing the tree and the ceiling, “—I’ll hang it from the ceiling. On a wire. And—and we can stick it in a bucket. It’ll last longer,” he announced, “—like cut flowers!”

“When is Christmas, Harrington,” Billy whispered back. “Today is Christmas eve, so how long does the tree need to last? One day, Harrington. One.”

“It’ll work,” Steve hissed back, and Billy waved as his boyfriend went off to war, a soldier searching the garage for weapons in the fight against a twelve-foot tree.

“Be brave,” Billy called, and Steve flipped him off, shutting the garage door on “—our prayers go with you!” While Steve was gone, Billy ran his fingers through his hair, and sat down to check the lights, plugging each strand into the wall. He groaned at the two that didn’t work, and considered testing every bulb...and then tiptoed to the kitchen, and wedged them into the very bottom of the trash.

Steve returned triumphant, drill in hand, and Billy got the hell out from under the ladder, stomping off to the garage himself to find an extension cord for all the lights. When he returned, Steve was trying to balance the tree on top of the bucket, and Billy tossed the extension cord aside and ran to help, so Steve could climb the ladder and wire the damned thing to the ceiling.

It looked ridiculous. “Feel like I’m in a fucking Macy’s,” Billy growled, and Steve beamed at him.

“Yank on it!” he suggested, and Billy kicked the ladder. Steve swore, glowering down.

“I’m not yanking on your monster tree, you think I wanna die like a vampire, stake through my chest,” Billy muttered, and Steve jumped down and hugged him, his sweater warm, his face cold from the air in the garage. Billy groaned into his shoulder. “...we’re boning under this thing, right,” he asked, long-suffering, and Steve blinked, then nodded.

“Yeah, I mean,” he cleared his throat, biting back a smirk. “Of course.”

“Okay,” Billy sighed again, and set his shoulders. “Okay, then.”

“Fucking love you,” Steve said fondly, and Billy glared at him, and then the piles of lights.

“Yeah?! Yeah, you—you fucking better,” he hissed, when the knock came at the door.

Jonathan and Will Byers wandered in with sleeping bags to stare at Billy’s armload of lights, and he could hear Joyce’s horrified voice when she saw the massive ham in the kitchen, next to the turkey they could have shoved Will inside of.

“Steve’s possessed,” Billy broke it to them, and Steve yelled back something about the spirit of Christmas. Billy nodded slowly, raising his eyebrows at the Byers’, and saw them realize they were as doomed as he was.

“Uh,” said Jonathan, clearing his throat. “Lemme help with the lights?”

Here’s part two!