Petals and giggles and lazy al fresco afternoons do a sweet, sweet summer make.

And this past weekend was filled with all of the above. After a week of scorching heat that kept us cooped up for days, we celebrated the weekend's cooler temperatures by spending much of our days outside. July can be hot and humid here in Connecticut, so on days when the breeze graces us with its presence, we soak in all the summertime air that we can. Particularly now that our girl is so in love with all things nature.

So the past few days were spent outdoors - playing in the backyard, enjoying a picnic at the beach, and admiring our summer florals. And this little girl, all-dressed-up in roses, helped her mama arrange our seasonal bouquet from Bouqs- complete with fresh cut Pomponi daisies and fragrant eucalyptus.

While I'm always a fan of receiving the occasional bouquet, there's something extra special about receiving a bundle of freshly cut flowers. Bouqs partners with eco-friendly farmers that cut your stems the day they're ordered, allowing them to last longer once they're home. These beauties arrived in butcher paper, ready to be trimmed and arranged to our liking- the rustic feel of the package and natural state of the flowers lending a more personal feel, as if someone hand-picked our flowers just for us.

With a few summer birthdays coming up, I'll certainly be sending out some farm-fresh bouquets to loved ones near and far. If you're looking to send stems for a special occasion or just because, scroll down for a unique 20% off code just for you.