NO-FUSS FLOWERS
Wouldn’t it be fun to send (or receive) a floral bouquet that looks new and stays fresh for up to a year? That’s what Nikki Blanton, owner of Myabee Flowers, was thinking when she came up with a floral preservation technique that allows flowers to retain their softness and original appearance. While her favorite arrangements include roses, she also works with hydrangeas, rice flowers, Australian daisies and greenery. To order, log on to myabee.com, or call (407) 898-5000.









FEET FIRST
Leave the dirt in the garden while adding pizzazz to outdoor spaces with the Form & Function line of doormats from Clean Machine. Designed to match the architectural style of a variety of homes, these mats are constructed from ultra-durable rubber and polyethylene and feature thousands of plastic blades that help scrape dirt from shoes. Available in several patterns, including Diamondback (pictured), the rugs can be found at Ace Hardware stores or online at campingworld.com.










KEEPING TRACK
What better way to stay organized than with the Desert In Bloom Pocket Planner (foreground) or the Desert In Bloom wall calendar. The first features images of poppies, saguaros, primroses and other flowers unique to the Southwest. The latter is filled with desert wildflower pictures and offers plenty of room for recording personal information. Both can be ordered through calendars.com, or by calling (800) 366-3645.