Author

Laura Aker

Content Manager | Euroflorist Netherlands & Belgium

Loves all things creative, from DIY projects and seasonal crafts to home inspiration. She enjoys sharing simple ideas that encourage creativity and bring more flowers into everyday life.


Activity inspiration for Mother's Day. These ideas for activities will prepare you perfectly for this year's Mother's Day.Are Flowers a Great Gift in All Cultures? Join us with discovering the meaning of flowers per different cultures.Are you looking for a Christmas poem for your Christmas card? From short to funny Christmas poems, you will find a Christmas poem for everyone here!Beautiful and elegant Women's Day wishes – short examples in Dutch & English.Buy a bouquet and hand it over. Your recipient finds a vase, adds water, and puts the bouquet somewhere visible. Can you think of an easier gift? Join us below to discover why flowers are such great gifts.Can’t attend a celebration? Discover thoughtful ways to celebrate from afar, from sending flowers to meaningful gifts and virtual ideas.Celebrate International Women’s Day with 8 inspiring women from history and the flowers that symbolise their courage, creativity and strength.Celebrate Teacher’s Day on October 5th with thoughtful and original gifts. From Euroflorist flowers and chocolates to gift cards and personal notes — discover the best ideas for teachers.Choosing the right flowers for your friends can be tricky. Find the perfect floral arrangement at Eflorist.Create the ultimate boo basket for spooky season — complete with cosy blankets, candles, treats, and fall flowers from Euroflorist. The perfect Halloween gift idea!Discover 12 mythical flowers with enchanting tales of rebirth, beauty, love, and more, from cherry blossoms' eternal spring to the fiery passion of roses.Discover 5 simple ways to support someone quitting smoking — from positive habits to celebrating milestones with flowers.Discover creative ways to decorate your Christmas table with amaryllis. Easy arrangements, long-lasting stems and festive ideas for a beautiful holiday setting.Discover easy summer flower crafts for kids. Explore fun and creative craft ideas for children that are perfect for making the most of long summer days together.Discover how flowers like lavender, rosemary, peppermint, jasmine, and sweet peas can boost concentration, creativity, and mental clarity. Learn how floral aromatherapy supports focus at work and home.Discover our moving condolence poems for support during mourning. Find comforting words and poems to help in difficult times of loss.Discover the meaningful tradition of sending birthday wishes to heaven and how flowers play an essential role in expressing these emotions.Discover the perfect flower for every zodiac sign. From tulips for Pisces to orchids for Scorpio and sunflowers for Leo, explore the meaning behind each zodiac flower.Discover thoughtful ways to support someone going through a difficult time. Simple gestures, advice and ideas to show you care and make a difference.Discover why amaryllis are the perfect flowers for Sagittarius. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the adventurous, optimistic, and free-spirited Sagittarius personality.Discover why carnations are the perfect flowers for Cancer. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the caring and loyal Cancer personality.Discover why chrysanthemums are the perfect flowers for Libra. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the balanced and elegant Libra personality.Discover why flowers deserve a place on your Christmas menu. From atmosphere and tradition to styling tips and edible blooms, elevate your festive table with natural beauty.Discover why gerberas are the perfect flowers for Aries. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the Aries personality.Discover why gerberas are the perfect flowers for Aries. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the Aries personality.Discover why hydrangeas are the perfect flowers for Virgo. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the thoughtful, dependable, and elegant Virgo personality.Discover why irises are the perfect flowers for Capricorn. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the ambitious, dependable, and sophisticated Capricorn personality.Discover why lilies are the perfect flowers for Taurus. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the Taurus personality.Discover why orchids are the perfect flowers for Scorpio. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the passionate, mysterious, and sophisticated Scorpio personality.Discover why peonies are the perfect flowers for Gemini. Explore the meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the Gemini personality.Discover why roses are the perfect flowers for Aquarius. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the creative, independent, and innovative Aquarius personality.Discover why the mimosa flower became the symbol of International Women’s Day and what different flowers represent when celebrating women on 8 March.Discover why tulips are the perfect flowers for Pisces. Explore their meaning, colours and bouquet styles that best match the compassionate, creative, and dreamy Pisces personality.Discover your 2026 flower horoscope. Explore what the year holds for each zodiac sign and the symbolic flower that represents your energy, growth, and direction in 2026.Do you need Halloween decoration ideas? We give you three steps to make Halloween decorations yourself with pumpkins and flowers!Do you need ideas for how you will decorate your home for Christmas this year? We're here to give you some Christmas decoration ideas.Easter is just around the corner and that means Easter eggs, family and a traditional Easter brunch! But what do you put on the table at an Easter brunch?Enjoy 10 free Christmas colouring pages for kids and adults. From simple reindeer designs to detailed floral Santa illustrations, download festive printable colouring sheets perfect for holiday entertainment.Euroflorist analysed their Dutch sales data to reveal how many men receive flowers. Check out the results.Euroflorist details the flowers of zodiac signs, revealing what your birth flower says about you.Euroflorist details the flowers of zodiac signs, revealing what your birth flower says about you.Euroflorist shares 5 different reasons why all gardeners should celebrate World Naked Gardening Day.Euroflorist shares a DIY air freshener hack that will leave your home smelling like some of the world’s best-selling perfumes.Euroflorist’s new study delves into the state of modern dating in the Netherlands, covering everything from ā€˜the ick’ to age difference relationships to infidelity.Euroflorist’s new study uncovers which of the Netherland’s top artists have the best music for plants, revealing the effects of music on plants.farewell messages for colleagues, what to write in a leaving card, colleague goodbye messages, farewell flowersFather's day is not a happy day for everyone. Here are 6 tips to spend Father's Day without a father. Remember your deceased father on Father's Day.From romantic roses to comforting lilies, find out why flowers remain one of the most cherished gifts.How to say congrats on the new home with words and flowers. Get inspired by Euroflorist's guide.Ice Cubes with Flowers – The Most Beautiful Way to Chill Your Summer Drinks. Join us is this article for a primer on making them.If your mum said to you ā€œI don’t need anythingā€ she means that you are enough. But that doesn’t mean don’t do anything!Is someone in your family or friends married for so many years? Celebrate it with flowers! Add a card and get inspired with our wedding anniversary wishes.Join us in this article and discover a whole plethora of sayings and quotes from famous people and civilisations throughout history about flowers.Join us in this article to explore unique reasons for sending flowers you've never considered before.Learn how funeral and bereavement leave works in the Netherlands, including employee rights, paid leave, funerals abroad, employer obligations, and a comparison of bereavement leave across Europe.Learn step-by-step how to make a beautiful flower crown for your hair – perfect for weddings, festivals or summer parties. Easy DIY with fresh flowers.Looking for a creative Halloween craft to keep the kids entertained, or a unique way to hand out treats? Easy step-by-step guide to making DIY paper pumpkins.Looking for a message for your Father's Day Card? Get inspired with our short and beautiful Father's Day Messages, Poems and Quotes.Looking for inspiration for your birthcard to congratulate the new parents with their newborn? Look no further! Find birth wishes for a daughter or a son here!Looking for texts for your Christmas card? Get inspiration here! Read funny, sweet, original, Christian and corporate Christmas wishes here!Looking for the perfect graduation card message? Discover the best, funniest, and most heartfelt wishes to send with flowers to say ā€œCongrats!ā€Looking for warm birthday wishes, birthday wishes for women and men, original birthday wishes or funny birthday wishes? Get inspired here.Looking for wedding wishes? Check out our warm, funny, cheerful and short wedding wishes here! Perfect way to wish someone a happy marriage.Looking to write a message for Mom this Mother's Day? Here is some inspiration for a lovely card text, quotes, poems, wishes or messages for Mother's Day!Make your own Christmas cards! Here, you'll find ideas and inspiration for Christmas card crafts. 3 easy DIY Christmas cards to make yourself, step-by-step.Make your own Easter decorations using simple materials. Here you’ll find easy Easter crafts with eggs and egg cartons – perfect for Easter decorations, small gifts, and planting.Memorial Words That Matter: Farewell Texts and Funeral Speeches Made EasierMother's day gift ideas, activities and flower guide. What to do on Mother's day and what to gift your mom: read more about it here!Mother's Day without a mother is a great loss. Here are 6 ways to spend (first) Mother's Day without a mother. Remember your deceased mother on Mother's Day.Movember is about more than moustaches. Discover 5 simple, meaningful ways to support men’s health and mental well-being this month.Need ideas for a birthday gift? You've come to the right place! Get inspired and read our birthday gift ideas for women, men and original birthday gift ideas.New job, important exam, new challenge or moving house? Wish your loved ones good luck with our texts for your greeting card! Perfect to combine with flowers.New research from Euroflorist reveals flower names for babies are declining in popularity in the Netherlands.Not sure what to gift for Christmas? Here some Christmas gift inspiration for women, men, parents, colleagues and self-made gifts!On Teacher’s Day (October 5th), think beyond the classroom. Discover surprising people who shaped your life — from siblings and coaches to friends and grandparents — and deserve a heartfelt thank you.Origin, date & customs of Mother's Day. Read interesting facts about the day on which we honour all wonderful mothers worldwide.Short but beautiful wishes for a sick person. Wishes for a speedy recovery from loved ones, companies, (co-)employees and more.Short, original, beautiful, funny and original wishes for Easter - ready examples. Religious, for loved ones, for companies, find them here.Songs That Bloom: The Best Tracks About Flowers. Join us in this article to build playlists that bloom.Take our fun Flower Energy quiz and discover which flower represents your personality. A light-hearted way to celebrate International Women’s Day.Thank you for everything, your help, the cooperation, your friendship, your support. We have collected thank you phrases for your thank you card!There’s a big day coming up: Mother’s Day. It’s all about mum. Read our tale of love and discover tips to make the most of the occasion.Thoughtful gift ideas for someone who is sick. Join us in this article to discover gifts that genuinely help healing happen.Travel, overseas assignment? What to do when you can't spend Christmas with your loved ones?Want to apologise and say sorry to someone? Find sorry messages, quotes, poems and more for your apology here.Want to congratulate someone who has retired, but don't know what to say? Get inspired with our retirement messages!Wish someone strength and comfort with words in a condolence card? Here you will find inspiration for beautiful farewell texts and mourning ribbon texts.With love languages we show love in different ways. Learn more about which love languages there are and which you and your partner like the most.Would you like to wish someone a happy Ramadan or Eid al-Fitr? Discover beautiful Ramadan Mubarak wishes, Eid al-Fitr greetings and how you can make your wishes extra special with flowers!Zero cooking skills, but don't want to come empty handed? Here's what you can bring to Christmas dinner to make a great impression.