Beacon Hill in the spotlight for Halloween.

Could Beacon Hill have Salem beat when it comes to Halloween?

Trick-or-treaters packed the streets of the tiny Boston neighborhood Monday night as some roads were closed off, created crowds of costumed kids on a quest for candy.

The neighborhood’s haunted happenings had so much buzz, “Beacon Hill” became a trending term on Twitter late Monday evening.

The decorations were tough to beat, with whole atrium and buildings decked out with pumpkins, cobwebs, floating silhouettes, and other spooky material.

You check out twitter and instagram for all the photos, 

Fresh Floral Special - Pumpkin on a Stick

This week, we are featuring one special item that is extremely popular this time of year - Pumpkin on a Stick! These adorable branches feature vegetables that look just like miniature pumpkins, making them perfect for fall decor and to feature in arrangements. 

But what are they? Actual mini pumpkins? Mini peppers? The scientific name of these branches is solanum integrifolium, or more commonly known as ornamental eggplant! While we don't recommend purchasing these for your eggplant parmesan, they are perfect for an autumnal arrangement  or on their own as a seasonal decoration,

Best Places in Greater Boston for Halloween

Many surveys are done nationwide to determine who has the best Halloween, Boston came in number 7 in this years lis being beat by Philadelphia, San Jose, San Francisco, Milwaukee and Los Angeles coming in above our beloved Boston. 

Being number 7 isn't that bad, but what are the best neighborhoods in the Greater Boston Area for Halloween?

1. West Roxbury

2. Charleston

3. Bay Village

4. Hyde Park

5. Beacon Hill

6. South End

Rose Petal Art - "A Flor de Piel"

Harvard Art Museums recently acquired A Flor de Piel, a tapestry by Colombian artist Doris Salcedo made out of thousands of dried rose petals stitched together. The piece was inspired by a Colombian nurse in the civil war who was tortured for helping soldiers on both sides of the battlefront. 

The room-sized tapestry will be on display from November 4th - April 9, 2017 at the Harvard Art Museums. The photo and full article can be read here. 

Plant Pick - Rex Begonia

Rex Begonias are a colorful plant that have so many different colors and varieties, you are sure to find one that you love. During the warmer months, you will find them in seasonal planters, but they are an excellent house plant for the cold Boston winter! 

Begonias prefer bright indirect sunlight and prefer their soil to stay evenly moist. However, they do not tolerate over watering well, so be sure to check that the soil is not too wet when watering. We recommend thoroughly watering once a week. 

Here are some of our favorites from the shop - and with fun names like 'Salsa', 'Paso Doble', and 'Jive', how can you resist?

In the Shoppe: Halloween Town!

Halloween is my all-time favorite holiday!  I think it is the most fun for indoor and outdoor decorating and I just love the high contrast colors of pumpkin orange and black or a bold purple. We turn our Boston shoppe into a little Halloween town with the spookiest decor around.  Tucked in our little niches you'll find life-like skulls, adorable sugar pumpkins, and festive flickering candles. Drop in before the big day to see our collection of treats and while your here be sure to take a stroll through Beacon Hill. Our friends and neighbors take Halloween just as seriously as we do and there are plenty of spook-tacular front door displays to be seen!

A little sampling of some of our ghostly goodies.  

This eerie hand-tied bouquet features fall classics like white kale, scabiosa pods and black feather fern. 

We created this hauntingly beautiful flower crown for a very special client's Calavera costume. We used roses, thistle, delphinium and ornithogalum to get the colors and texture she wanted to match her face paint. 

We hope you'll come visit us....before its too late!

-Serena Fae 

Hurricane Matthews Effects on Growers

Although Hurricane Matthew is long on its affects are still being damaging to growers in the industry in the Florida area. The hardest hit is a grower we use on a weekly basis who's crop and equipment have been damaged or ruined. With this happening a majority of ferns and cut greens will be limited until growers can replant and cultivate the land after the hurricane. 

Fresh Florals

It's the spookiest time of year - the week before Halloween! The residents of Beacon Hill are gearing up for a night of tricks and treats. Here at Rouvalis, we are keeping our gourds, native corn, and pumpkin trees fully stocked and sending out beautiful, fall textural arrangements. 

Check out some of our favorites this week! From left to right - 

Black Callas (Ecuador), Red Protea (South Africa), Ilex Berries (Holland), Mango Callas (Ecuador), Dusty Miller (Guatemala), Hydrangea (Holland), 

Fall Flowers Boston - Black Callas

Fall Flowers Boston - Red Protea

Fall Flowers Boston - Ilex Berries

Fall Flowers Boston - Mango Callas

Fall Flowers Boston - Dusty Miller

Fall Flowers Boston - Hydrangea

Glow in the Dark Roses!!!

Let me start off by saying this isn't our style, but we can't help but be enthused buy VIP Roses the growers and masterminds behind these glow in the dark roses. 

The Roses receive a treatment with a glow topping that makes them glow beautiful in the dark.

They perfected the procedure and able to treat the roses in such a way that the vase life is not affected.

The glow in the dark roses absorb outside light (sunlight or strong light source) and radiates out into the dark.  Each single rose seems to glow beautifully which makes them look like rose light bulbs.

Top Places to View Fall Foliage in Massachusetts

Being a Massachusetts residents we are lucky enough to have Fall Foliage in our backyards. People from across the world travel to New England each Fall to take in the spectacular foliage we have to offer. From as far west as the Berkshires to the coastal communities such as Gloucester, Massachusetts fall foliage is a kaleidoscope of color.  According to Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism these are the top places to view the foliage throughout the state. 

.Blackstone Valley, The trail travels from Worcester to Providence RI. 

Blue Hills Reservation, Milton, Quincy, Braintree, Canton, Randolph & Dedham. 

Battle Road at Minuteman National Park, Concord Ma

The Lowell Cemetery, Lowell Ma

Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick Ma

Maudslay State Park, Newburyport Ma 

Middlesex Fells Reservation, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Stonehame, & Winchester