During the last full week of April, American offices and businesses recognize Administrative Professional’s Week, with a special Administrative Professional’s Day celebrated that Wednesday. While it is not a public American holiday, it is regarded as a national observance where workplaces acknowledge the contributions of their administrative professionals, which may include but are not limited to: secretaries, receptionists, assistants, and other employees and staff that comprise administrative personnel. Various countries all around the world acknowledge the holiday and hold annual recognitions for offices and their employees.

The Office Orchids design is a sweet reminder of thanks for employees at work.

Its origins tie back to WWII, when there was a need for skilled administrative staff due to a boom in American post-war business. In 1942, the National Secretaries Association was founded, recognizing the work of administrative personnel and their contributions to the economy while simultaneously attracting potential workers in the administrative fields. A couple significant people involved in the creation of Administrative Professional’s Day and Week include Mary Barrett, a former president of the association, now called the International Association of Administrative Professionals, C. King Woodbridge, the president of Dictaphone Corporation, and Harry F. Klemfuss, a public relations account executive at Young & Rubicam.

Desktop Daisy adds sunshine to any desk!

In 1952, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Charles Sawyer, proclaimed the first observance of National Secretary’s Week that June 1^st through 7^th, and a specific National Secretary’s Day was set to be celebrated that Wednesday. Three years later, the celebration was moved back to the last full week of April, and it wasn’t until 2000 when the holiday’s name was changed to Administrative Professional’s Week/Day. The name change encompasses the many responsibilities and diverse job titles of various administrative staff in workplaces. Today, much of that work is recognized, and companies and businesses set aside time during Administrative Professionals Day – or even during the week – to appreciate their employees in administrative positions.

If you are an office, business, or workplace looking to showcase your appreciation for your administrative staff, visit our Administrative Professional’s Day page on our website for great flower and plant ideas. From beautiful bouquets, plants employees can take home, or simple but sweet desktop flower designs, give us a call and let Radebaughs help you show your workers the value they deserve this Administrative Professionals Week.

Spring represents a season of renewal and rebirth, where new life is celebrated and the cycle of growth begins. Its is only appropriate that the Christian holiday of Easter is set at this time, where the Resurrection exemplifies this revival of existence. Bring a little restoration into your home with some beautiful spring flowers!

Tulips are sure to add a burst of color to any garden!

The bright pastel colors of Easter are perfect for painting eggs or unwrapping vibrant Easter candies, and they look beautiful painted on lovely petals in bouquets and planters. Luminous blooms will make any table shine, look for pale pinks, sunny yellows, rosy reds, and subtle oranges for a warmer spring color scheme. Cooler Easter colors include deep purples, blues in both dark and sky tones, and of course, emerald and grass greens. Also, be sure to look out for white lilies adorning churches, offices, and homes this Easter, they symbolize purity, hope, and new life.

Discover spring gems in hydrangea.

Healthy spring plants include hydrangea, pansies, tulips, and orchids, which you can find in our greenhouses. Hydrangea plants come in all sorts of pretty spring colors, and they thrive in moist, rich soil with a range of full sun to part shade for growth. Brighten your home with our stunning indoor azaleas; they do well in cooler temperatures with filtered sunlight and damp soil.

Add a touch of whimsy this Easter!

Easter lilies – another seasonal specialty – must be protected from drafts and heat sources in your home. Water it when the soil feels dry and ensure that the plant doesn’t stay dry for any extended amount of time. Cut flower designs are also available in the shop and over the phone. Radiant daisies – including colorful gerbera daisies – are a favorite with our customers. Bred for their color and shape, their flower can size between 2-5 inches across.

Easter and springtime are recognized in all sorts of unique ways, but they do share the inclusion of flowers and plants. Welcome the season of rebirth with some floral decorations and gifts, let Radebaugh’s transform your space into a springtime garden!