The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, May 7, 2015 | 28 Advertorial Choosing the right flowers for the world's best mom A bouquet of flowers is a classic gift that never goes out of fashion. They're beautiful, colourful and fragrant, and they're always appreciated by the re cipient. What sort of flowers will you be offering your amazing mom on Mother's Day? Ideally, you should give your mom a bouquet of her favourite flowers, but maybe you don't know which ones she likes best. Don't worry; there are a few ge neral guidelines to help you choose. Peonies symbo lize sincerity of feeling, lilies express both sweetness and purity and white orchids represent purity of love. They are all popular for Mother's Day, right alongside classic roses, the ultimate symbol of love. You could choose a bouquet of only one kind of flower or a floral composition combining lilies with other varieties. When choosing a colour scheme, opt for soft pastels such as pink and white. If your mom prefers brighter colours, opt for a bouquet in shades of orange or purple, or for a bouquet of differentcoloured roses. If you want to give a gift that lasts more than a few days (and your mother has a little bit of a green thumb), you can opt for a potted plant rather than cut flowers. Lilies and orchids, for example, are usually available in pots as well as in bouquets. One last tip: go to the florist's early enough in the day to avoid the rush and have your pick of the choicest flowers. Flower shops are always busy on Mother's Day. Mississauga's Favourite Italian Cuisine Now Featuring Weekly Spring Specials Check our website or call for details 905 822 5751 www.michaelsbackdoor.com 1715 Lakeshore Road West Hair Studio 1 Treat for Mom! Special with a Personalized Gift from Things Engraved. Show Mom She's $ Cut, Style, Colour & 95 00* Blowdry *for highlights add $20, above pkg. cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer expires July 31st. FREE gift with any product of service purchased, while quantities last. 25% Off All Ladies Jewellery 187 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville · 905.338.0248 www.thingsengraved.ca Other Mother's Day packages available Call or visit the Salon for more details. 2368 Lakeshore Rd. W, Oakville (back entrance) To book an appointment please call 905-469-0344 www.hairstudio1.ca