I have a few flowers from a family members funeral we cut them from the coffin arrangement. how can I keep them forever. i have heard of putting hair spray on them but i know from past experience that doesn't work
How can I preserve a flower?
It will depend on the flower type. Small flowers like pansies, daisies and the like are good for pressing. Get a heavy book, place sheets of white paper on both sides of a page in the book and place the flowers on one piece of paper and close the book carefully. Don't let the flowers touch each other.
Silica Sand can be bought at Michael's Crafts and other craft stores and some hardware stores. You place some of this in the bottom of a plastic shoe box, place your flowers with the heads up, then carefully sprinkle more Sand over the flowers until they are covered. These take awhile to dry, but they come out looking much like they did when alive. Colors will change some, white flowers go kind of creme colored, reds will turn a burgundy color. Wish I knew what type of flowers, as some can be hung from a ceiling upsidedown to air dry.
Best to you and your loved ones.
Reply:I would recomend smashing them in a big book for a couple weeks then sealing them in a big pitcure frame. sorry for your lose
Reply:Pressing them is usually the best method. I suggest putting the flowers in a "zip-lock" plastic bag which contains some silica gel (available at some hobby stores).
The silica will help remove the water so that they will dry faster. If you want to use hair spray on them, wait until they are bone dry.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
What kind of sympathy arrangement to send a male?
My boyfriends grandmother passed this morning. She practically raised him after his own mother died so he is taking this pretty hard. I was wanting to send some flowers to the funeral home. I know he would appreciate having an arrangement sent to him. What sort sympathy arrangement would be appropriate for a male?
I don't want to visit a florist. I was hoping to order them online. Any online florist suggestions as well?
What kind of sympathy arrangement to send a male?
You are sweet for wanting to support him. I like proflowers.com - they are pretty inexpensive. You can send them to his house or to the funeral home - personally I think to his house is better, but check the obituary in the newspaper to see if the family has any special instructions.
I don't think there is any arrangment or flower that a man would not appreciate. There's no such thing as 'male' arrangements or 'female' arrangements. Men love all kinds of flowers too!! White roses and white lilies are popular sympathy flowers but anything is great - it's the thought that counts.
I have one more suggestion: Instead of (or in addition to) sending them now, wait two or three weeks and send the flowers then, with an encouraging note. Bereaved families are flooded with sympathy for the first week or two, then everything suddenly drops off to nothing, the flowers die, the cards stop coming, and the shock has worn off - this is when people need help and sympathy the most, in my opinion.
Reply:I'm sure that anything at all will be appreciated, but for men, I tend to order a plant. Almost every online florist has a selection of plants in their "Sympathy" section. They aren't quite so "girly" and they make a lovely living tribute to a beloved relative.
If possible, find a florist that is local to the funeral and order from there. Most of them have websites and allow you to order online nowadays. My family and I have had very good luck with this method, especially when we are sending flowers to an out-of-state funeral.
Reply:Try sending him an arrangement that you made yourself, with cheese and crackers and canned meats. Throw in a loaf of bread and wrap it in a blue bow. They probably need the food, anyways, having friends and family over that need food. Food is expensive. Food donations like that, can really save a family during such a tough time, and anyways men love food.
You can also make him a nice casserole or something, as well, but its hard to send those or order them online. There are catering services, so if you want you can order him a couple of meals through one.
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Reply:I truly sorry to hear. She is now in a better place. What about a mixed range of flowers, or carnations, roses, maybe a peace lilly ect sorry im unsure as to what country/state your in so maybe try go through www.google.com.au %26amp; just type in florists. All the best hope everything works out %26amp; I'm truly sorry to hear.
Reply:A simple, tasteful floral arrangement. When my dad died we were sent several plants. It gave me the chills everytime I saw them because they reminded me of his death. The good thing about flowers is you don't feel guilty about throwing them away when they are beyond their prime.
Reply:Go simple...maybe a peace lilly or something like that. Since male if you get an entricate boquette, it may be lost if he does not care about flowers. A simple arrangement says you care but you are not spending alot of money on something that is not going to get full appreciation.
Reply:It's OK to send either mums or lilies.
Go see him at the funeral home too if at all possible.
It's times like this that friends are needed the most.
Reply:a nice mixed planter would be very nice. you can get one for anywhere from $25 up, it could be sent to the funberal home with a note on the back of the card that that particular item be reserved for him, you could also get some cut flowers placed in it.
another suggestion i saw was a blooming plant that could be planted outside, such as a mum plant, but a planter has several different varities of plants, and eventually could be seperated into however many different plants there are, and placed in different rooms of the house.
Reply:Try flowers.com. Do a search for sympathy or something to that extent. Call them if you don't see anything good online that might fit. Usually talking to someone and telling them exactly what you want is a lot better.
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I don't want to visit a florist. I was hoping to order them online. Any online florist suggestions as well?
What kind of sympathy arrangement to send a male?
You are sweet for wanting to support him. I like proflowers.com - they are pretty inexpensive. You can send them to his house or to the funeral home - personally I think to his house is better, but check the obituary in the newspaper to see if the family has any special instructions.
I don't think there is any arrangment or flower that a man would not appreciate. There's no such thing as 'male' arrangements or 'female' arrangements. Men love all kinds of flowers too!! White roses and white lilies are popular sympathy flowers but anything is great - it's the thought that counts.
I have one more suggestion: Instead of (or in addition to) sending them now, wait two or three weeks and send the flowers then, with an encouraging note. Bereaved families are flooded with sympathy for the first week or two, then everything suddenly drops off to nothing, the flowers die, the cards stop coming, and the shock has worn off - this is when people need help and sympathy the most, in my opinion.
Reply:I'm sure that anything at all will be appreciated, but for men, I tend to order a plant. Almost every online florist has a selection of plants in their "Sympathy" section. They aren't quite so "girly" and they make a lovely living tribute to a beloved relative.
If possible, find a florist that is local to the funeral and order from there. Most of them have websites and allow you to order online nowadays. My family and I have had very good luck with this method, especially when we are sending flowers to an out-of-state funeral.
Reply:Try sending him an arrangement that you made yourself, with cheese and crackers and canned meats. Throw in a loaf of bread and wrap it in a blue bow. They probably need the food, anyways, having friends and family over that need food. Food is expensive. Food donations like that, can really save a family during such a tough time, and anyways men love food.
You can also make him a nice casserole or something, as well, but its hard to send those or order them online. There are catering services, so if you want you can order him a couple of meals through one.
http://www.buybuffalomeat.com/buffalo_me...
http://www.localharvest.org/store/item.j...
http://www.localharvest.org/store/cheese...
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=%22cate...
Reply:I truly sorry to hear. She is now in a better place. What about a mixed range of flowers, or carnations, roses, maybe a peace lilly ect sorry im unsure as to what country/state your in so maybe try go through www.google.com.au %26amp; just type in florists. All the best hope everything works out %26amp; I'm truly sorry to hear.
Reply:A simple, tasteful floral arrangement. When my dad died we were sent several plants. It gave me the chills everytime I saw them because they reminded me of his death. The good thing about flowers is you don't feel guilty about throwing them away when they are beyond their prime.
Reply:Go simple...maybe a peace lilly or something like that. Since male if you get an entricate boquette, it may be lost if he does not care about flowers. A simple arrangement says you care but you are not spending alot of money on something that is not going to get full appreciation.
Reply:It's OK to send either mums or lilies.
Go see him at the funeral home too if at all possible.
It's times like this that friends are needed the most.
Reply:a nice mixed planter would be very nice. you can get one for anywhere from $25 up, it could be sent to the funberal home with a note on the back of the card that that particular item be reserved for him, you could also get some cut flowers placed in it.
another suggestion i saw was a blooming plant that could be planted outside, such as a mum plant, but a planter has several different varities of plants, and eventually could be seperated into however many different plants there are, and placed in different rooms of the house.
Reply:Try flowers.com. Do a search for sympathy or something to that extent. Call them if you don't see anything good online that might fit. Usually talking to someone and telling them exactly what you want is a lot better.
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What do you guys think about this type of rose arrangement colors I plan to send to my gf at work?
I been dating my gf for close to 2 months and Its my first ever pay check from work and I am planning to spend it all on the most important people to me... One of them being my gf. I plan on sending her flowers at work since she knows that I have never gave anyone gifts and It will be my first.... So I have come up with the following arrangements...
6 white roses - showing that I care
5 roses - friendship
1 red rose - love
Purpose is that I want her to know that I care of her and will be there for her... and with the friendship and trust that we have... love will surely come.... which really is what our current situation is like....
What do you guys think about this arrangement and idea?
What do you guys think about this type of rose arrangement colors I plan to send to my gf at work?
Adorable! Why can't all boyfriends be that sweet? Make sure the card has something cute and sensitive.
Good Luck!
Reply:Thats cute just make sure you say in the card maybe in a cute poem what the colors mean and the roses symbolize.
Reply:I think it is awesome. The arrangement sounds beautiful and even more beautiful is the thought and effort you have put into it. She's a lucky girl!
Reply:That is like REALLY sweet!
Reply:6 white roses - showing that I care
5 roses - friendship
1 red rose - love
Wait, you only said "5 roses". What kind of roses?
Reply:I love the idea,
sounds very sweet.
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She'll love it!
Reply:that is soooo sweet but u should add a fake rose and say that this fake rose would symbolize our love mean that it would never die..u kno sumthin like that but awww thats too sweet
6 white roses - showing that I care
5 roses - friendship
1 red rose - love
Purpose is that I want her to know that I care of her and will be there for her... and with the friendship and trust that we have... love will surely come.... which really is what our current situation is like....
What do you guys think about this arrangement and idea?
What do you guys think about this type of rose arrangement colors I plan to send to my gf at work?
Adorable! Why can't all boyfriends be that sweet? Make sure the card has something cute and sensitive.
Good Luck!
Reply:Thats cute just make sure you say in the card maybe in a cute poem what the colors mean and the roses symbolize.
Reply:I think it is awesome. The arrangement sounds beautiful and even more beautiful is the thought and effort you have put into it. She's a lucky girl!
Reply:That is like REALLY sweet!
Reply:6 white roses - showing that I care
5 roses - friendship
1 red rose - love
Wait, you only said "5 roses". What kind of roses?
Reply:I love the idea,
sounds very sweet.
%26lt;3
She'll love it!
Reply:that is soooo sweet but u should add a fake rose and say that this fake rose would symbolize our love mean that it would never die..u kno sumthin like that but awww thats too sweet
DIY flowers arrangement for wedding in April. Does anyone know where to get good deal wholesale/bulk flowers?
CONGRATS!! You may want to check your local florist and see if they sale wholesale, if not try searching the web for "wholesale flowers" If you type in wedding or bridal the price tends to go way up. We are doing our flowers ourselves (april wedding also) and our local florist does sale wholesale..
DIY flowers arrangement for wedding in April. Does anyone know where to get good deal wholesale/bulk flowers?
COSCO, OR SAMS CLUB. GOOD LUCK.
Reply:If you go with real flowers, I would suggest going through a wholesaler like Costco or Sam's Club. I bought my flowers through them and paid $12.99 per 2 dozen roses. The service was great and the flowers were gorgeous. I picked them up 3 days before the wedding and ordered them medium tight. I had plenty of time to arrange all the centerpieces and bought vases at Michaels for $3 each. For the church, I used pew cones from www.pewcones.com and filled them with the flowers. When I asked a florist how much she would charged for a similar centerpiece, she said $75 each and I spent under $20 each. The knot.com also has some great pictures and ideas. Hope this helps!
Reply:check you paper for fliers from craft stores like Micahels, A.C. Moore, or Joann's. they are inexpensive, and you can get coupons. go with your bridesmaids and some other people and you can each use a coupon and get them for even less!!
Reply:I've heard that Publix has wholesale prices on flowers and they have special wedding pacakes for DIY bouquets.
Reply:If you live near a Hobby Lobby or Michaels, you should be able to find inexpensive silk flowers. Matter of fact, this week (02/05-02/10) Hobby Lobby's silk floral stems and floral bushes are 50% off. That's a really good deal. You can probably spend $5-10 per bridesmaid bouquet--$15-20 on your bouquet, etc. Best wishes!
Reply:try a flea market or go to a store called micheals, they have good bulk flowers also go to the dollare stores they always have good stuff
Reply:Find out if there are any stores in your area for vendors. People who own their own business are the only people who have access to these stores. The prices are cheaper because it is for a business. If you have a store for vendors, chances are you know at least one person who has a vendor's license (I found out I knew about 15!) They can take you in as a guest and they sell their flowers there for alot cheaper than regular craft stores! Good luck!
Reply:Costco or Sam's Club. I bought mine on the Internet from Sam's Club. They were gorgeous. I bought 100 red roses and 500 Gerber daisies. The have a big assortment of flowers and they will deliver when you need them to. It took me and 5 other people 3 hours to make 10 bouquets and 8 corsages. Good luck!
DIY flowers arrangement for wedding in April. Does anyone know where to get good deal wholesale/bulk flowers?
COSCO, OR SAMS CLUB. GOOD LUCK.
Reply:If you go with real flowers, I would suggest going through a wholesaler like Costco or Sam's Club. I bought my flowers through them and paid $12.99 per 2 dozen roses. The service was great and the flowers were gorgeous. I picked them up 3 days before the wedding and ordered them medium tight. I had plenty of time to arrange all the centerpieces and bought vases at Michaels for $3 each. For the church, I used pew cones from www.pewcones.com and filled them with the flowers. When I asked a florist how much she would charged for a similar centerpiece, she said $75 each and I spent under $20 each. The knot.com also has some great pictures and ideas. Hope this helps!
Reply:check you paper for fliers from craft stores like Micahels, A.C. Moore, or Joann's. they are inexpensive, and you can get coupons. go with your bridesmaids and some other people and you can each use a coupon and get them for even less!!
Reply:I've heard that Publix has wholesale prices on flowers and they have special wedding pacakes for DIY bouquets.
Reply:If you live near a Hobby Lobby or Michaels, you should be able to find inexpensive silk flowers. Matter of fact, this week (02/05-02/10) Hobby Lobby's silk floral stems and floral bushes are 50% off. That's a really good deal. You can probably spend $5-10 per bridesmaid bouquet--$15-20 on your bouquet, etc. Best wishes!
Reply:try a flea market or go to a store called micheals, they have good bulk flowers also go to the dollare stores they always have good stuff
Reply:Find out if there are any stores in your area for vendors. People who own their own business are the only people who have access to these stores. The prices are cheaper because it is for a business. If you have a store for vendors, chances are you know at least one person who has a vendor's license (I found out I knew about 15!) They can take you in as a guest and they sell their flowers there for alot cheaper than regular craft stores! Good luck!
Reply:Costco or Sam's Club. I bought mine on the Internet from Sam's Club. They were gorgeous. I bought 100 red roses and 500 Gerber daisies. The have a big assortment of flowers and they will deliver when you need them to. It took me and 5 other people 3 hours to make 10 bouquets and 8 corsages. Good luck!
Romantic flower arrangements?
hi, um... i'd like to know if you can think of any romantic flower arrangements to give a girl.
P.S. she's kinda gothic, so nothing too prissy.
thanx
Romantic flower arrangements?
Black and red roses mixed.
Reply:If you could find it (which I doubt...but badass to say the least), black tulips are so unique...but like I said really rare, but a mixture of black and dark red long stem roses would be pretty beautiful
Reply:I do floral arranging . Do you plan to do this your self or what ?
Of course Black Roses or Lillys would be the best choices .
Reply:How about a deep purple rose, not black, even though she is gothic she is a girl....
Reply:3 lillys tied with a black ribbon.
lillys the furneral flower though so being a gothic she might like it
Reply:deep red, almost black, roses
Reply:Red roses has always worked for me. Red signifies blood.
Reply:I am not gothic but I would suggest this because I am a woman... it doesnt matter if your gothic or not if you're a woman you love to receive flowers!!!
I would get her...
* 2 Red Roses because Roses are a for LOVE
* 2 Black Roses because she is in gothic scene
* 1 White Lilly because they are beautiful
* 1 Purple or Pink Lilly to spread the arrangement
%26amp; Lastly * 1 Yellow Flower of any sort (Carnations are
beautiful) - Because yellow is the colour
which means forever!!!
So you make an arrangement that says: %26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt; LOVE, GOTHIC, BEAUTY, AND FOREVER
She will love it !!!
P.S. she's kinda gothic, so nothing too prissy.
thanx
Romantic flower arrangements?
Black and red roses mixed.
Reply:If you could find it (which I doubt...but badass to say the least), black tulips are so unique...but like I said really rare, but a mixture of black and dark red long stem roses would be pretty beautiful
Reply:I do floral arranging . Do you plan to do this your self or what ?
Of course Black Roses or Lillys would be the best choices .
Reply:How about a deep purple rose, not black, even though she is gothic she is a girl....
Reply:3 lillys tied with a black ribbon.
lillys the furneral flower though so being a gothic she might like it
Reply:deep red, almost black, roses
Reply:Red roses has always worked for me. Red signifies blood.
Reply:I am not gothic but I would suggest this because I am a woman... it doesnt matter if your gothic or not if you're a woman you love to receive flowers!!!
I would get her...
* 2 Red Roses because Roses are a for LOVE
* 2 Black Roses because she is in gothic scene
* 1 White Lilly because they are beautiful
* 1 Purple or Pink Lilly to spread the arrangement
%26amp; Lastly * 1 Yellow Flower of any sort (Carnations are
beautiful) - Because yellow is the colour
which means forever!!!
So you make an arrangement that says: %26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt; LOVE, GOTHIC, BEAUTY, AND FOREVER
She will love it !!!
Anyone know where to get inexpensive (but tasteful) flower arrangements in Jhb? Wedding in december....?
Don't know where you live but there was a florist called Ruby Mountain in Thrupps Centre, Oxford Road, Sandton when I lived there and the flowers were fab. Don't know if still there though. Congrats on the wedding.
Anyone know where to get inexpensive (but tasteful) flower arrangements in Jhb? Wedding in december....?
look through your local phone directory
Reply:I got married 10 Dec, we used holly and ivy - freely available in most woods and forests! For colour, nab some holly with berries!
Reply:I don't know where you are but floral wholesalers will save you lots and lots of money. Many have catalogs on line. Of course you and/or your friends or wedding planner will have to make the bouquets, etc but you'll save a lot.
Reply:Arrange it yourself or get a friend with a knack to do it.
That's what I did. (Dec. 2 last year)
There are floral foams available in craft stores, and bridal bouquet holders.
Call around to flower shops and see which ones offer the cheapest un-arranged flowers.
My sister helped me do mine.
You can find pictures of beautiful flower arrangements to look at for a guide.
Try it with something cheap(like carnations) ahead of time if you're worried. I like carnations. But I wanted dark red roses for my decor.
Have fun
Reply:where are you from. Silk flowers will be much cheaper and save you a bundle, plus you have keepsakes from your wedding.
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Anyone know where to get inexpensive (but tasteful) flower arrangements in Jhb? Wedding in december....?
look through your local phone directory
Reply:I got married 10 Dec, we used holly and ivy - freely available in most woods and forests! For colour, nab some holly with berries!
Reply:I don't know where you are but floral wholesalers will save you lots and lots of money. Many have catalogs on line. Of course you and/or your friends or wedding planner will have to make the bouquets, etc but you'll save a lot.
Reply:Arrange it yourself or get a friend with a knack to do it.
That's what I did. (Dec. 2 last year)
There are floral foams available in craft stores, and bridal bouquet holders.
Call around to flower shops and see which ones offer the cheapest un-arranged flowers.
My sister helped me do mine.
You can find pictures of beautiful flower arrangements to look at for a guide.
Try it with something cheap(like carnations) ahead of time if you're worried. I like carnations. But I wanted dark red roses for my decor.
Have fun
Reply:where are you from. Silk flowers will be much cheaper and save you a bundle, plus you have keepsakes from your wedding.
DOG
Bride to be's? Did you think about ever doing your own flower arrangements/ centerpieces? I was thinking of it
I don't plan on doing my bouquet or anything like that, but I think it could be done...I have 4 sisters and 2 are amature florists.
Bride to be's? Did you think about ever doing your own flower arrangements/ centerpieces? I was thinking of it
A lady in my office did her own flower arrangements for the reception, but not the actual wedding. She is of Chinese descent (sp?), and married an American guy. The flower arrangements consisted of bamboo and special pebbles...there is a Chinese meaning for it but I don't remember what that is. But it was very beautiful.
Reply:i did it but I used fake flowers(hubby allergic to real) and only did bouquets, boutiniers, and flowers for the mom's of the flower girl basket too!
Reply:my mother was a florist for a few years when i was a kid...so i'm taking total advantage of her lol.
i don't think it will be that hard, the only thing i'm worried about is that they might wilt before the wedding.
Reply:Good for you. I know a person who made her own wedding cake. It will be exactly what you want so go for it
Reply:I'm totes doing my own flowers!! I think spending hundreds of dollars for already-dead flowers is insane, so I'll just be hitting the Wal-Mart or Costco (which actually has a GREAT floral department!) and grabbing bunches and bunches of regular white daisies with yellow centers for decor, and then for my bouquet I want a bunch of multi-colored Gerber daisies with maybe some white daisies mixed in (they're my favorite flower- simple, inexpensive, and they last for WEEKS!) and I'm just going to have each of my bridesmaids carry one single Gerber daisy tied with a ribbon- very elegant and simple.
If you're thinking of something a bit more grand though, you should definitely call in the professionals, or at least amateurs who know what they're doing. Your sisters sound like a good bet. Anywhere you can cut costs, do it!!!
Reply:I'm definitely planning on doing my own centerpieces. I've gotten cool ideas from wedding shows, and I know I could make them for less money by getting stuff at craft stores and wholesale florists.
I'm also kind of thinking of doing my own bouquet if it's too expensive to have a florist do it, but if I had family with that kind of experience, I'd totally have them do it!
Reply:I'm getting married next May - and not only am I doing all of my own bouquets - I'm doing them in silk flowers! :) I like to many types of flowers that aren't in season, and silk flowers are cheaper. There are ALOT of online DIY bouquet sources for us brides-to-be on a budget! I really hope you can do it yourself and save a bundle - every penny helps! Good luck!
Reply:Me and my mom did and they turned out so well that the reception place bought them!!! We used silk of course and the theme was purple, which matched the place really well and we made the arrangement and secured it with this solution you can get at Michael's that dries like glue. Here they are:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f154/a...
Reply:I considered it but did not have the time or the skill to make it look decent, so I left it to the experts!
Reply:Im doing my own centerpieces...just a round bowl with pebbles and a floating candle in it....very simple but beautiful...a lot of my stuff i got from the dollar store too
Reply:Go for it! It saves you alot of money! Go to store that sell fake flowers and buy a bunch of your favorite ones that are on sale or really cheap! You don't have to buy them all from the same store! You'll probably find other's on sale from other store"s! Have your sister's, friends and relatives that are willing to help out get together and have a flower party to put your arrangements together! Serve some meat ,cheese and fruit trays and serve something to drink! While everyone is helping you put your flowers together! They do not have to all be the same! Just similar with the same main flower in it ! Check out your local library for books! One i used is Weddings on a small budget it had alot of other great ideas in it for weddings! I have borrowed it out to many of people and they have put there ideas into it for others to see!
Good luck! It never hurts to try and safe a few bucks! no buddy will ever know what you spent! Let them think you spent a tons of money on your wedding even if you didn't!
Reply:My mom and I are doing my flower arrangements. Back in the day, my mom used to make beautiful arrangements and sell them as home decor.
It's really not *that* hard. I'd get some fake flowers and start practicing. If they don't turn out, you can always buy 'em.
Good luck :)
Reply:I am doing all of my own centerpieces and bouquets. My fiance and I are on a low budget wedding so we had to cut costs somewhere. Its actually very easy to do and they look just as beautiful as if they were real flowers and not fake. I am getting married Nov 1st. I recommend that if you want to do your own flowers start really early so you don't have to stress about them as the wedding gets closer. I already have 7 centerpieces done so far and they all look amazing. I have 38 more centerpieces to go (there are two on each table) and I have only spent about $100 on the first 7. Well good luck and Congrats! :0)
Reply:Yep I am doing my flower arrangements. With the help of my aunts and my hair stylist. All pros at this
Reply:It can be done! go for it, just like you said get your boquet done professionally. Sounds like you have plenty of help. I like 2groses.com you should save $$$ this way and everything will be just how YOU like it :)
Reply:My sister and I are doing mine, but they are very simple. I don't want anything extravagent. Just a square vase with daisies tied with a bow. Simple but nice.
Reply:Sounds like a great idea.
Reply:That is a great idea because you can really save a bundle. Make sure you read up on things like how to preserve them and stuff like that and make sure to do alot of practice bouquets and stuff. Also, keep in mind that if your sisters are in the wedding, they could be pretty pressed for time the day of with working on flowers and getting themselves ready. Its a great idea but stay organized!
Reply:I think it's a great idea and a good way to save money. The reason I didn't do it is because I didn't feel I had people I could count on to assemble the arrangements the day before and get them set up at the church and reception site. My sisters and I were busy with the rehearsal dinner and preparing for the ceremony on the day of - so I hired a pro florist to handle it all instead.
Reply:Its easy. Go for it
Reply:If you do it by yourself with them it will be cheaper and it will be exactly what you want. I wish i had those connections.
I also know a lot of people who have done their own centerpieces and even favors.
Once you have your vision, go for it and enjoy every minute, there's simple things and more intricate things.
Reply:Do not do your own centerpieces. I relied on a family friend who is a retired florist to do my flowers, and my sole responsibility was to store the flowers that I bought from a grower the day before the wedding, in a refrigerator until the next day, when the centerpieces would be assembled, along with the bridal party flowers. First off, I don't know how the heck we fit all those flowers in the fridge... we really truly needed like 3 refrigerators comfortably. It was such a pain, and after everything, I would have been glad to spend the money to have a professional do everything. It was such a waste of time and very aggravating to worry about this with everything else going on. The next day, all my flowers (callas), werer already starting to wilt and needed revivial by ice cubes to look decent for the reception. Imagine what would happen if they died...try to find replacement flowers at the last minute! Impossible!
You will likely spend between $60 and $100 per centerpice, but it all depends on the vase and the type of flower. If you want to save money, confer with the florist and take recommendations as to what type of flower is in season and cheaper at that time. Or- if that florist is doing another wedding, ask what type of flower they are using and see if you can use the same one so that the florist gets a deal from the grower and can pass those savings on to you.
Another idea is to ask your florist how much the vases will cost if you buy them through her. Then do your own internet research, and possibly buy your own vases and bring them to the florist in advance. Places like Michael's, Target, and KMart are great places to shop for things like that.
Congratulations and Good luck!
Reply:i did my own flowers .. and i am no florist at all ..
but i found it simple to do .. and the cost was a meer 20 dollars i happen to hit hobby lobby 50% off flowers sale.
i included some pics for you sorry your can't see all the detail becase the camera can't catch it, but they are loaded with crystals ...
here is my centerpiece.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w147/...
here is the bridesmaids.... in person they sparkel so pretty .
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w147/...
and here is my bridal flowers.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w147/...
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w147/...
Reply:I'm doing my bouquet. I wanted a 12" red rose ball and I'm doing 8" ones for the bridesmaids. It's very easy. I'm using fresh flowers, though if you can get quality silk ones they look nice too. With fresh flowers you just cut the stems to about 3" and insert into a 'wet styrofoam ball'. If you want to do it yourself anyone at your local craft store can help you. It saves a ton of $ and I think it's fun to have something you created.
Bride to be's? Did you think about ever doing your own flower arrangements/ centerpieces? I was thinking of it
A lady in my office did her own flower arrangements for the reception, but not the actual wedding. She is of Chinese descent (sp?), and married an American guy. The flower arrangements consisted of bamboo and special pebbles...there is a Chinese meaning for it but I don't remember what that is. But it was very beautiful.
Reply:i did it but I used fake flowers(hubby allergic to real) and only did bouquets, boutiniers, and flowers for the mom's of the flower girl basket too!
Reply:my mother was a florist for a few years when i was a kid...so i'm taking total advantage of her lol.
i don't think it will be that hard, the only thing i'm worried about is that they might wilt before the wedding.
Reply:Good for you. I know a person who made her own wedding cake. It will be exactly what you want so go for it
Reply:I'm totes doing my own flowers!! I think spending hundreds of dollars for already-dead flowers is insane, so I'll just be hitting the Wal-Mart or Costco (which actually has a GREAT floral department!) and grabbing bunches and bunches of regular white daisies with yellow centers for decor, and then for my bouquet I want a bunch of multi-colored Gerber daisies with maybe some white daisies mixed in (they're my favorite flower- simple, inexpensive, and they last for WEEKS!) and I'm just going to have each of my bridesmaids carry one single Gerber daisy tied with a ribbon- very elegant and simple.
If you're thinking of something a bit more grand though, you should definitely call in the professionals, or at least amateurs who know what they're doing. Your sisters sound like a good bet. Anywhere you can cut costs, do it!!!
Reply:I'm definitely planning on doing my own centerpieces. I've gotten cool ideas from wedding shows, and I know I could make them for less money by getting stuff at craft stores and wholesale florists.
I'm also kind of thinking of doing my own bouquet if it's too expensive to have a florist do it, but if I had family with that kind of experience, I'd totally have them do it!
Reply:I'm getting married next May - and not only am I doing all of my own bouquets - I'm doing them in silk flowers! :) I like to many types of flowers that aren't in season, and silk flowers are cheaper. There are ALOT of online DIY bouquet sources for us brides-to-be on a budget! I really hope you can do it yourself and save a bundle - every penny helps! Good luck!
Reply:Me and my mom did and they turned out so well that the reception place bought them!!! We used silk of course and the theme was purple, which matched the place really well and we made the arrangement and secured it with this solution you can get at Michael's that dries like glue. Here they are:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f154/a...
Reply:I considered it but did not have the time or the skill to make it look decent, so I left it to the experts!
Reply:Im doing my own centerpieces...just a round bowl with pebbles and a floating candle in it....very simple but beautiful...a lot of my stuff i got from the dollar store too
Reply:Go for it! It saves you alot of money! Go to store that sell fake flowers and buy a bunch of your favorite ones that are on sale or really cheap! You don't have to buy them all from the same store! You'll probably find other's on sale from other store"s! Have your sister's, friends and relatives that are willing to help out get together and have a flower party to put your arrangements together! Serve some meat ,cheese and fruit trays and serve something to drink! While everyone is helping you put your flowers together! They do not have to all be the same! Just similar with the same main flower in it ! Check out your local library for books! One i used is Weddings on a small budget it had alot of other great ideas in it for weddings! I have borrowed it out to many of people and they have put there ideas into it for others to see!
Good luck! It never hurts to try and safe a few bucks! no buddy will ever know what you spent! Let them think you spent a tons of money on your wedding even if you didn't!
Reply:My mom and I are doing my flower arrangements. Back in the day, my mom used to make beautiful arrangements and sell them as home decor.
It's really not *that* hard. I'd get some fake flowers and start practicing. If they don't turn out, you can always buy 'em.
Good luck :)
Reply:I am doing all of my own centerpieces and bouquets. My fiance and I are on a low budget wedding so we had to cut costs somewhere. Its actually very easy to do and they look just as beautiful as if they were real flowers and not fake. I am getting married Nov 1st. I recommend that if you want to do your own flowers start really early so you don't have to stress about them as the wedding gets closer. I already have 7 centerpieces done so far and they all look amazing. I have 38 more centerpieces to go (there are two on each table) and I have only spent about $100 on the first 7. Well good luck and Congrats! :0)
Reply:Yep I am doing my flower arrangements. With the help of my aunts and my hair stylist. All pros at this
Reply:It can be done! go for it, just like you said get your boquet done professionally. Sounds like you have plenty of help. I like 2groses.com you should save $$$ this way and everything will be just how YOU like it :)
Reply:My sister and I are doing mine, but they are very simple. I don't want anything extravagent. Just a square vase with daisies tied with a bow. Simple but nice.
Reply:Sounds like a great idea.
Reply:That is a great idea because you can really save a bundle. Make sure you read up on things like how to preserve them and stuff like that and make sure to do alot of practice bouquets and stuff. Also, keep in mind that if your sisters are in the wedding, they could be pretty pressed for time the day of with working on flowers and getting themselves ready. Its a great idea but stay organized!
Reply:I think it's a great idea and a good way to save money. The reason I didn't do it is because I didn't feel I had people I could count on to assemble the arrangements the day before and get them set up at the church and reception site. My sisters and I were busy with the rehearsal dinner and preparing for the ceremony on the day of - so I hired a pro florist to handle it all instead.
Reply:Its easy. Go for it
Reply:If you do it by yourself with them it will be cheaper and it will be exactly what you want. I wish i had those connections.
I also know a lot of people who have done their own centerpieces and even favors.
Once you have your vision, go for it and enjoy every minute, there's simple things and more intricate things.
Reply:Do not do your own centerpieces. I relied on a family friend who is a retired florist to do my flowers, and my sole responsibility was to store the flowers that I bought from a grower the day before the wedding, in a refrigerator until the next day, when the centerpieces would be assembled, along with the bridal party flowers. First off, I don't know how the heck we fit all those flowers in the fridge... we really truly needed like 3 refrigerators comfortably. It was such a pain, and after everything, I would have been glad to spend the money to have a professional do everything. It was such a waste of time and very aggravating to worry about this with everything else going on. The next day, all my flowers (callas), werer already starting to wilt and needed revivial by ice cubes to look decent for the reception. Imagine what would happen if they died...try to find replacement flowers at the last minute! Impossible!
You will likely spend between $60 and $100 per centerpice, but it all depends on the vase and the type of flower. If you want to save money, confer with the florist and take recommendations as to what type of flower is in season and cheaper at that time. Or- if that florist is doing another wedding, ask what type of flower they are using and see if you can use the same one so that the florist gets a deal from the grower and can pass those savings on to you.
Another idea is to ask your florist how much the vases will cost if you buy them through her. Then do your own internet research, and possibly buy your own vases and bring them to the florist in advance. Places like Michael's, Target, and KMart are great places to shop for things like that.
Congratulations and Good luck!
Reply:i did my own flowers .. and i am no florist at all ..
but i found it simple to do .. and the cost was a meer 20 dollars i happen to hit hobby lobby 50% off flowers sale.
i included some pics for you sorry your can't see all the detail becase the camera can't catch it, but they are loaded with crystals ...
here is my centerpiece.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w147/...
here is the bridesmaids.... in person they sparkel so pretty .
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w147/...
and here is my bridal flowers.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w147/...
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w147/...
Reply:I'm doing my bouquet. I wanted a 12" red rose ball and I'm doing 8" ones for the bridesmaids. It's very easy. I'm using fresh flowers, though if you can get quality silk ones they look nice too. With fresh flowers you just cut the stems to about 3" and insert into a 'wet styrofoam ball'. If you want to do it yourself anyone at your local craft store can help you. It saves a ton of $ and I think it's fun to have something you created.
Does the arrangement have to stay brittle?
I've dicided to dry flowers instead of having a fake arrangement. ( I haven't found plastic or silk ones that I like) But I don't want them to be dry and brittle. Once dried, is there a why to coat them so that they can keep their shape and be put in a vase? Or is fake the answer. In that case where to I find great realistic ones ( on the island of Montreal)
Does the arrangement have to stay brittle?
The technique of drying will make flowers stiff and brittle to the touch.
Maybe you want to Preserve your flowers. There is a process using glycerin that allows the flower to draw up the water/glycerin mixture slowly so the preserved material is more supple and the color closer to fresh.
Draw the flower stems through the holes, leaving the flowers face-up resting ... Flowers: borax - 5 days; Seed pods: glycerin - 24 hours or stand up to dry ...http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/flo...
glycerin, anti-freeze and wax while preserving and pressing foliage, flowers and ... this with flowers but have never successfully waxed a fresh flower to preserve ...http://www.preservedgardens.com/glycerin...
flowers, air drying flowers, drying flowers in a microwave, making a flower ... A dessicant such as glycerin may also be used to preserve flowers. ...http://www.d21c.com/Sherry727/seasonal/p...
Reply:I believe they must stay brittle. At least, that was the condition of all I've previously seen at cemeteries. A dried flower reflects something of the one who receives it, yes?
Fake flowers usually attend the paupers and potter field.
An engraved flower on stone? Now, that is grand, lass.
Reply:What she said...
Does the arrangement have to stay brittle?
The technique of drying will make flowers stiff and brittle to the touch.
Maybe you want to Preserve your flowers. There is a process using glycerin that allows the flower to draw up the water/glycerin mixture slowly so the preserved material is more supple and the color closer to fresh.
Draw the flower stems through the holes, leaving the flowers face-up resting ... Flowers: borax - 5 days; Seed pods: glycerin - 24 hours or stand up to dry ...http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/flo...
glycerin, anti-freeze and wax while preserving and pressing foliage, flowers and ... this with flowers but have never successfully waxed a fresh flower to preserve ...http://www.preservedgardens.com/glycerin...
flowers, air drying flowers, drying flowers in a microwave, making a flower ... A dessicant such as glycerin may also be used to preserve flowers. ...http://www.d21c.com/Sherry727/seasonal/p...
Reply:I believe they must stay brittle. At least, that was the condition of all I've previously seen at cemeteries. A dried flower reflects something of the one who receives it, yes?
Fake flowers usually attend the paupers and potter field.
An engraved flower on stone? Now, that is grand, lass.
Reply:What she said...
How can I start a home based business of party flowers and for all ocassion arrangement?
Go to http://www.score.org/ to find the nearest SCORE chapter. Contact them to arrange for a free one on one meeting with a SCORE counselor.
SCORE is a nonprofit organization. They provide a public service by offering small business advice and training. .
SCORE's 10,500 volunteers have more than 600 business skills. Volunteers share their wisdom and lessons learned in business. The volunteers are working/retired business owners, executives and corporate leaders.
How can I start a home based business of party flowers and for all ocassion arrangement?
Begin a garden filled with poppies, daisies, roses, tulips, etc.
Put advertisments out and sign a deal with a flower supplier. Set up an office to meet with clients and get the buisness an email adress. Create buiness cards, flyers, etc and post them where people who need flower arrangements would go (Bridal stores, community bulletin boards, party stores) offer a coupon for free arrangments to first-time clients. Make sure you dress smart, your flowers are fresh and pretty, and they are well priced and not to expensive.
SCORE is a nonprofit organization. They provide a public service by offering small business advice and training. .
SCORE's 10,500 volunteers have more than 600 business skills. Volunteers share their wisdom and lessons learned in business. The volunteers are working/retired business owners, executives and corporate leaders.
How can I start a home based business of party flowers and for all ocassion arrangement?
Begin a garden filled with poppies, daisies, roses, tulips, etc.
Put advertisments out and sign a deal with a flower supplier. Set up an office to meet with clients and get the buisness an email adress. Create buiness cards, flyers, etc and post them where people who need flower arrangements would go (Bridal stores, community bulletin boards, party stores) offer a coupon for free arrangments to first-time clients. Make sure you dress smart, your flowers are fresh and pretty, and they are well priced and not to expensive.
Please help me with flower arrangements for the bouquets!!!?
We are using fresh flowers and our colors are black fuschia and white. I prefer roses so i need ideas and colors with roses!!! I feel like I am getting no where with the flower arrangements at all.
my dress:
http://allurebridals.org/dresses/big/832...
bridesmaids:
http://www.foreverbridals.com/gownpix.as...
Please help me with flower arrangements for the bouquets!!!?
Beautiful dresses! A bridal bouquet fitting for your dress would be a nosegay which is a circular hand tied bouquet.You can have white and fuchsia roses (approx 2 1/2 dozen )in the bouquet. If you cannot find fuchsia roses ask your florist to color white roses for you. Between the roses place sprigs of baby's breath which could be sprayed black or use black artificial ones. Folds of white bridal tulle and short sprigs of ivy encircling the bouquet (again ask a florist) would give it an elegant appearance. To upgrade the look further, insert pearl shaped corsage pins - 3 each in the center of each rose ..white pins for the fuchsia roses and fuchsia for the white roses. Cross Tie white satin ribbon around the stem of the bouquet and place a corsage pin at each cross point again to give the bouquet an elegant look. If you have a maid/matron of honor her bouquet could be a smaller version of yours with more fuchsia roses than the white and her bouquet could be tied with black satin ribbon and fuchsia corsage pins place at each cross tie. Your bridal attendants bouquets again would be smaller than the maid/matron bouquet in a combination of both fuchsia and white roses cross tied with black satin ribbon and white and fuchsia corsage pins place alternately. I hope this helps.. I you use my suggestions please e-mail me photos ! Enjoy your special day and may God bless you both.
Reply:I'd have the bridesmaids carry bouquets of fushia roses. I'd have you carry a larger bouquet of white roses with a few fushia roses.
To me, the colors you've chosen are simple and elegant, with a pop of color. I would keep that same type of feel with the flowers. Simple and elegant with a pop of color.
Reply:Okay, I know this is not a rose, but as soon as you said black and fuschia I thought of the hot chocolate calla. Take a look, you might really like them.
http://www.flowersbulbs.com/ibulb_black_...
In a boquet they are really really gorgeous.
Reply:I have an allure dress too! I love them! This bouquet is pretty...some different pink colors
http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/d...
Reply:pretty, how about lillies?.....they are reasonably priced, they last forever and you can get them with a nice pink inside of white or pink hue....I think the flowers would be best to be soft in color and they smell so so good....jmo congrats and good luck.
Reply:A few White long-stemmed calla lillies for you, with white satin wrapped ribbon on the stems and pink long-stemmed roses for the girls wrapped in pink satin ribbon. Keep it simple and it will be elegant and cheaper.
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my dress:
http://allurebridals.org/dresses/big/832...
bridesmaids:
http://www.foreverbridals.com/gownpix.as...
Please help me with flower arrangements for the bouquets!!!?
Beautiful dresses! A bridal bouquet fitting for your dress would be a nosegay which is a circular hand tied bouquet.You can have white and fuchsia roses (approx 2 1/2 dozen )in the bouquet. If you cannot find fuchsia roses ask your florist to color white roses for you. Between the roses place sprigs of baby's breath which could be sprayed black or use black artificial ones. Folds of white bridal tulle and short sprigs of ivy encircling the bouquet (again ask a florist) would give it an elegant appearance. To upgrade the look further, insert pearl shaped corsage pins - 3 each in the center of each rose ..white pins for the fuchsia roses and fuchsia for the white roses. Cross Tie white satin ribbon around the stem of the bouquet and place a corsage pin at each cross point again to give the bouquet an elegant look. If you have a maid/matron of honor her bouquet could be a smaller version of yours with more fuchsia roses than the white and her bouquet could be tied with black satin ribbon and fuchsia corsage pins place at each cross tie. Your bridal attendants bouquets again would be smaller than the maid/matron bouquet in a combination of both fuchsia and white roses cross tied with black satin ribbon and white and fuchsia corsage pins place alternately. I hope this helps.. I you use my suggestions please e-mail me photos ! Enjoy your special day and may God bless you both.
Reply:I'd have the bridesmaids carry bouquets of fushia roses. I'd have you carry a larger bouquet of white roses with a few fushia roses.
To me, the colors you've chosen are simple and elegant, with a pop of color. I would keep that same type of feel with the flowers. Simple and elegant with a pop of color.
Reply:Okay, I know this is not a rose, but as soon as you said black and fuschia I thought of the hot chocolate calla. Take a look, you might really like them.
http://www.flowersbulbs.com/ibulb_black_...
In a boquet they are really really gorgeous.
Reply:I have an allure dress too! I love them! This bouquet is pretty...some different pink colors
http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/d...
Reply:pretty, how about lillies?.....they are reasonably priced, they last forever and you can get them with a nice pink inside of white or pink hue....I think the flowers would be best to be soft in color and they smell so so good....jmo congrats and good luck.
Reply:A few White long-stemmed calla lillies for you, with white satin wrapped ribbon on the stems and pink long-stemmed roses for the girls wrapped in pink satin ribbon. Keep it simple and it will be elegant and cheaper.
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Bouquets, boutonnieres and flower arrangements where can I find some pics??
The colors of my wedding are Marine Navy and Cabernet Red and white trying to find flower ideas please help
Bouquets, boutonnieres and flower arrangements where can I find some pics??
ther are always grate ideas on marthastewart.com
Reply:You don't necessarily have to find a picture of a blue and red bouquet - just find one you like, and when you go to talk to your florist, tell her that you want the flowers to be red and blue instead. I did the same thing. My colours are pink, and I couldn't find any pink bouquets that I really liked, so I just printed out pictures of other colours, and told my florist that I liked the shape, and flowers of this bouquet, except I want it in pink. Basically, find a bouquet picture based on the flowers within the bouquet, and the shape of the bouquet, rather than colour of it.
Reply:Here a few bouquets ...
http://budgetdreams.files.wordpress.com/...
http://budgetdreams.files.wordpress.com/...
http://budgetdreams.files.wordpress.com/...
Reply:A great place to start is by discussing it with a florist. They can tell you what kind of flowers are in season, recommend some to you as well.
If you want some ideas on arrangements, flowers before you go into a florist, theknot.com is the be all end all: http://theknot.com/keywords/sc_150_527.s...
Congrats and good luck!
Reply:Just got this from The Knot and remembered reading your question last night: http://weddings.theknot.com/ODB/themes/r...
Hope it helps, and good luck!
Bouquets, boutonnieres and flower arrangements where can I find some pics??
ther are always grate ideas on marthastewart.com
Reply:You don't necessarily have to find a picture of a blue and red bouquet - just find one you like, and when you go to talk to your florist, tell her that you want the flowers to be red and blue instead. I did the same thing. My colours are pink, and I couldn't find any pink bouquets that I really liked, so I just printed out pictures of other colours, and told my florist that I liked the shape, and flowers of this bouquet, except I want it in pink. Basically, find a bouquet picture based on the flowers within the bouquet, and the shape of the bouquet, rather than colour of it.
Reply:Here a few bouquets ...
http://budgetdreams.files.wordpress.com/...
http://budgetdreams.files.wordpress.com/...
http://budgetdreams.files.wordpress.com/...
Reply:A great place to start is by discussing it with a florist. They can tell you what kind of flowers are in season, recommend some to you as well.
If you want some ideas on arrangements, flowers before you go into a florist, theknot.com is the be all end all: http://theknot.com/keywords/sc_150_527.s...
Congrats and good luck!
Reply:Just got this from The Knot and remembered reading your question last night: http://weddings.theknot.com/ODB/themes/r...
Hope it helps, and good luck!
What plants to put in a large flower bed?
I just moved to a new house and there is a very large flower bed in an "L" shape on my corner and I want to plant something there after I fix it up.. I need something easy that will come back year after year. If it is a flowering plant I would prefer it have bloom all summer. I am on a busy neighborhood st. so I would also like it to be a "neat" and pleasing looking arrangement.. Something fairly low maintenance. Any suggestions? I live in the north east.
What plants to put in a large flower bed?
The best plant for your area will also need to take into consideration what soil type you have, soil pH, amount of water available and how much sun. Local advice is often a good thing, or check with your state extension service for a list of plants that do particularly well in your state.
One possibility that's pretty adaptable is 'Stella d'Oro' daylily:
http://landscaping.about.com/od/perennia...
Personally, and depending on how much room you've got, I'd be pretty bored with yellow daylilies all summer long, so I'd probably add a couple of small trees with interesting spring flowers and winter bark. e.g.: http://arnoldia.arboretum.harvard.edu/pd...
Or if you'd like folks to not cut across your property, some rugosa roses might be a good bet:
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/shrubselect...
Not only are they hardy, they positively resent pesticides and fertilizer. Leave them alone (except for pruning) and they're delighted! http://oldheirloomroses.com/Rugosa.htm
Reply:no perennial will bloom all summer but you can plant a few things that will bloom for a long time and one after another.
For late summer and into fall you can't beat black-eyed susans and cone-flowers.
You should also think of layering ie shorter plants in the front , medium in the middle and taller at the back.
for the front and shorter plants I love the perennial geranium also called cranesbill. They are lovely and have a nice leaf and come in many colours. Also columbines are lovely.
For the middle I love veronica spicata which has a purple plume.
something else i have just thought of thast blooms for a long time is called spiderwort. Each bloom lasts one day but it does continue for a long ,long time. They are really pretty.
If you have some shady spots you should do some hosta.
I would also make sure to get some artemesia which is a lovely silver colour. It doesn't really have flowers but the leaves are nice and pretty and silver and it looks stunning.
hope these are helpful ideas
Reply:I suggest you go to your local professional garden spot and ask for advice there. You will be able to look that the plants that are most pleasing to you and get advice on how to care for them.
Reply:You can plant rhodo's . they flower in spring and heather is nice, i do believe it flowers in summer as well. Lilacs are nice and all 3 of these are low maintanence and look very nice. You could also plant a hydrangia depending on how alcaline or acid your soil is the flowers can range from a brilliant blue to a purple.all of these come back every year as do peonies. i hope this helps you in chosing your plants.
Reply:We had the following and they were so pretty that people would drive by just to look at them:
http://www.jacksonandperkins.com/gifts/s...
Be sure to follow directions that will come with the roses.
What plants to put in a large flower bed?
The best plant for your area will also need to take into consideration what soil type you have, soil pH, amount of water available and how much sun. Local advice is often a good thing, or check with your state extension service for a list of plants that do particularly well in your state.
One possibility that's pretty adaptable is 'Stella d'Oro' daylily:
http://landscaping.about.com/od/perennia...
Personally, and depending on how much room you've got, I'd be pretty bored with yellow daylilies all summer long, so I'd probably add a couple of small trees with interesting spring flowers and winter bark. e.g.: http://arnoldia.arboretum.harvard.edu/pd...
Or if you'd like folks to not cut across your property, some rugosa roses might be a good bet:
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/shrubselect...
Not only are they hardy, they positively resent pesticides and fertilizer. Leave them alone (except for pruning) and they're delighted! http://oldheirloomroses.com/Rugosa.htm
Reply:no perennial will bloom all summer but you can plant a few things that will bloom for a long time and one after another.
For late summer and into fall you can't beat black-eyed susans and cone-flowers.
You should also think of layering ie shorter plants in the front , medium in the middle and taller at the back.
for the front and shorter plants I love the perennial geranium also called cranesbill. They are lovely and have a nice leaf and come in many colours. Also columbines are lovely.
For the middle I love veronica spicata which has a purple plume.
something else i have just thought of thast blooms for a long time is called spiderwort. Each bloom lasts one day but it does continue for a long ,long time. They are really pretty.
If you have some shady spots you should do some hosta.
I would also make sure to get some artemesia which is a lovely silver colour. It doesn't really have flowers but the leaves are nice and pretty and silver and it looks stunning.
hope these are helpful ideas
Reply:I suggest you go to your local professional garden spot and ask for advice there. You will be able to look that the plants that are most pleasing to you and get advice on how to care for them.
Reply:You can plant rhodo's . they flower in spring and heather is nice, i do believe it flowers in summer as well. Lilacs are nice and all 3 of these are low maintanence and look very nice. You could also plant a hydrangia depending on how alcaline or acid your soil is the flowers can range from a brilliant blue to a purple.all of these come back every year as do peonies. i hope this helps you in chosing your plants.
Reply:We had the following and they were so pretty that people would drive by just to look at them:
http://www.jacksonandperkins.com/gifts/s...
Be sure to follow directions that will come with the roses.
I'm looking for a good website with flower arrangements for my bouquet ideas any body know any?
hey omg i was just in this boat... i went to Barnes and Noble and Books-a-Million and i found a book on different bouquets and how to make them... this book is great, it tells you exactly what you need and it tells you directions and step by step picture examples to go by. the book is Creative Wedding Florals you can make... It was 20.00 dollars but i think it is well worth it. I hope this works out for you....
I'm looking for a good website with flower arrangements for my bouquet ideas any body know any?
I bought my flowers from Hobbylobby
Check them out. I only paid $20 total for all my bouquets cuz I got there when it was all 50% off, I saved a LOT of money on my wedding stuff there.
so I dont know if you have one of them there or not, if not, check out my website for some floral shop listings
http://everythingwedding.org
It'll give you some ideas.
Reply:virtualflorist.com has cards to e-mail or arrangements to order, plus good ideas just to look at
Reply:theknot.com has a lot of pictures.
Reply:www.clasycandlesandweddings.net great prices and customer service.
Reply:www.theknot.com
www.weddingchannel.com
These two are very common but are a lot of help.
Congrats and best wishes!
I'm looking for a good website with flower arrangements for my bouquet ideas any body know any?
I bought my flowers from Hobbylobby
Check them out. I only paid $20 total for all my bouquets cuz I got there when it was all 50% off, I saved a LOT of money on my wedding stuff there.
so I dont know if you have one of them there or not, if not, check out my website for some floral shop listings
http://everythingwedding.org
It'll give you some ideas.
Reply:virtualflorist.com has cards to e-mail or arrangements to order, plus good ideas just to look at
Reply:theknot.com has a lot of pictures.
Reply:www.clasycandlesandweddings.net great prices and customer service.
Reply:www.theknot.com
www.weddingchannel.com
These two are very common but are a lot of help.
Congrats and best wishes!
I make flower arrangements how do i get a job doing that?
i made all of my weddings decorations and corsages and everyone said they looked store bought even the baskets and flower arrangements everything i did
I make flower arrangements how do i get a job doing that?
Pretty good for someone named farthead.
Get a job with FTD or a local wedding planner.
Reply:You could apply at local floral shops.
Reply:You could look for a job in a flower shop or start your own business doing arrangements for people.
Reply:If you really enjoy doing that type of creative work, I would suggest you go to a local florist and apply. If you have pictures of some of your work, you should bring them along with you. That way, the florist can see your handiwork.
Help for melasma
I make flower arrangements how do i get a job doing that?
Pretty good for someone named farthead.
Get a job with FTD or a local wedding planner.
Reply:You could apply at local floral shops.
Reply:You could look for a job in a flower shop or start your own business doing arrangements for people.
Reply:If you really enjoy doing that type of creative work, I would suggest you go to a local florist and apply. If you have pictures of some of your work, you should bring them along with you. That way, the florist can see your handiwork.
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Where can I find a flower wholesaler to supply fresh flowers every week for my small Hotel in Horley, Surrey?
The local florist charges too much, all I need is weekly fresh flower supply. I will do the arrangements myself. I would need about 80 stems, and 20 foliage/grass per week. Any help would be appreciated
Where can I find a flower wholesaler to supply fresh flowers every week for my small Hotel in Horley, Surrey?
Most cut flowers are sold through the flower market (Bloemenmarkt) at Aaalsmeer in Holland and consignments are shipped throughout Europe to florists and commercial resellers. There are 10 or so florists around and about you in Horley, Redhill %26amp; Reigate so you could visit each one and ask them whether they would be willing to add an additional box to their order each week and you pay them cost plus a reasonable handling charge. This would ensure that your business doesn't go to a competitor and they get additional volume with the supplier (reducing their prices). You'll have to 'sell' the idea to them as I think the quantity you need is too small for a unique delivery to you. If you don't ask - you don't get! Good luck :-)
Reply:I always buy my fresh flowers from tesco. They always last me about 2 weeks, and I think they do a delivery as well That's if you have a tescos near you . good luck.
Reply:I would suggest you start with Tesco, but seriously consider adding a small greenhouse on your property if you can. Your climate is mild enough to order flowering plants and raise them year-round so you can get your 80 stems and 20 foliage cheaper. Or you can look up local nurseries and see who is raising stock for florists - if there is nothing local, than see what the delivery trucks say that pull up to the local florist and buy your stock directly from their supplier - why not? You will need to snoop around a little to find this out, but if they can deliver to that florist, they can come down the street and deliver to you as well. ;)
Where can I find a flower wholesaler to supply fresh flowers every week for my small Hotel in Horley, Surrey?
Most cut flowers are sold through the flower market (Bloemenmarkt) at Aaalsmeer in Holland and consignments are shipped throughout Europe to florists and commercial resellers. There are 10 or so florists around and about you in Horley, Redhill %26amp; Reigate so you could visit each one and ask them whether they would be willing to add an additional box to their order each week and you pay them cost plus a reasonable handling charge. This would ensure that your business doesn't go to a competitor and they get additional volume with the supplier (reducing their prices). You'll have to 'sell' the idea to them as I think the quantity you need is too small for a unique delivery to you. If you don't ask - you don't get! Good luck :-)
Reply:I always buy my fresh flowers from tesco. They always last me about 2 weeks, and I think they do a delivery as well That's if you have a tescos near you . good luck.
Reply:I would suggest you start with Tesco, but seriously consider adding a small greenhouse on your property if you can. Your climate is mild enough to order flowering plants and raise them year-round so you can get your 80 stems and 20 foliage cheaper. Or you can look up local nurseries and see who is raising stock for florists - if there is nothing local, than see what the delivery trucks say that pull up to the local florist and buy your stock directly from their supplier - why not? You will need to snoop around a little to find this out, but if they can deliver to that florist, they can come down the street and deliver to you as well. ;)
Flower arrangements that look like a dog?
Topiary bushes can be pretty much shaped into whatever you want. But then again, there are those "Made for TV" plants that they sell in boxes. It's like moss that grows out of a certain shape and covers it to make it look like a plant shaped like that.. they sell them at Wal-Mart or K-Mart or Zellar's -- cheap stores like that. I can't think of their names - i think they're like chuppa chuppa's or something. Topiary's can be purchased at almost any gardening store - they just take effort to shape them. They do grow flowers though!
Flower arrangements that look like a dog?
That would be a topiary?
Reply:I have an email that is of daisies (I think) arranged to look like doggies, it's soooo cute! I want to try making one as a gift... If that's what you're thinking of I can email it to you... feel free to email me at jezebelle08@yahoo.com
Reply:You can purchase metal armatures in the shape of dogs of all sorts at the floral supply stores. You must, however, use floral foam soaked in water as the base inside to hold your stems. To keep it looking fresh longer, soak the whole arrangement every few days in the sink allowing it to drain. I would also use a charger platter or something waterproof underneath to protect furniture.
Flower arrangements that look like a dog?
That would be a topiary?
Reply:I have an email that is of daisies (I think) arranged to look like doggies, it's soooo cute! I want to try making one as a gift... If that's what you're thinking of I can email it to you... feel free to email me at jezebelle08@yahoo.com
Reply:You can purchase metal armatures in the shape of dogs of all sorts at the floral supply stores. You must, however, use floral foam soaked in water as the base inside to hold your stems. To keep it looking fresh longer, soak the whole arrangement every few days in the sink allowing it to drain. I would also use a charger platter or something waterproof underneath to protect furniture.
What kind of flower is an atheist's favorite?
10 points if you not only guess it but, spell it correctly (hehehe)
hint: found in most flower arrangements
What kind of flower is an atheist's favorite?
babby's breath
Reply:Baby's Breath?
I'm slow.
Reply:pansies
lol sorry guys
* Pangel seriously worries about Deke *
Reply:Is there a Scofferette flower? Cause i'm drawn to that scent...
Reply:I like hibiscus.
Reply:the chlamydia flower
Reply:cauliflower ..lols
Reply:Chrysanthemums White.
Means truth
Reply:don't you mean what "genious" of flower?
Reply:Babby's breath.
Reply:Well, I'm agnostic, and I like sunflowers.
Does that count for anything?
No?
OK, well, I'm following Deke out then.
Reply:This atheist's favorite is stink weed.
Reply:Do you mean gypsophila?
Reply:I like tulips.
Reply:baby's breath
Reply:athemollopies.
xx
Reply:I like Orchids..
Reply:not chrysanthemum.
Reply:TRICK QUESTION!!!! ATHEISTS DON'T BELIEVE IN FLOWERS!!!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA, WHAT DO YOU THINK, MIDGE, WE'RE ALL STUPID!?!?! HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAA!!!!
Reply:Consider the daffodil, meanwhile I'll be over here looking through your stuff.
riding boots
hint: found in most flower arrangements
What kind of flower is an atheist's favorite?
babby's breath
Reply:Baby's Breath?
I'm slow.
Reply:pansies
lol sorry guys
* Pangel seriously worries about Deke *
Reply:Is there a Scofferette flower? Cause i'm drawn to that scent...
Reply:I like hibiscus.
Reply:the chlamydia flower
Reply:cauliflower ..lols
Reply:Chrysanthemums White.
Means truth
Reply:don't you mean what "genious" of flower?
Reply:Babby's breath.
Reply:Well, I'm agnostic, and I like sunflowers.
Does that count for anything?
No?
OK, well, I'm following Deke out then.
Reply:This atheist's favorite is stink weed.
Reply:Do you mean gypsophila?
Reply:I like tulips.
Reply:baby's breath
Reply:athemollopies.
xx
Reply:I like Orchids..
Reply:not chrysanthemum.
Reply:TRICK QUESTION!!!! ATHEISTS DON'T BELIEVE IN FLOWERS!!!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA, WHAT DO YOU THINK, MIDGE, WE'RE ALL STUPID!?!?! HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAA!!!!
Reply:Consider the daffodil, meanwhile I'll be over here looking through your stuff.
riding boots
What is a inexpensive flower to use in floral arrangements?
Looking for flowers that come in white and/or red, also greenery to use
What is a inexpensive flower to use in floral arrangements?
CARNATIONS
Reply:Carnations are ultra cheap and can by dyed to fit any color.
For greenery try baby's breath.
Reply:Whatever's "in season" %26amp; you can get your hands on. At THIS time of year- there's usually quite a bit... Shop around.
Reply:Baby's breath or daisies.
There are always the free ones, dandylions. :)
Reply:Babys breath is a great gap filler. (It's those sprigs of little white flowers) Also daffidols are cheap when in season, and Iris's last for a long time when cared for.
Palm fronds cut to size and shape are great behind flowers in a vase.
Reply:Carnations
Reply:They don't come much cheaper than the next door neighbours garden. Or, if you are looking for something a bit more exotic, check out the local botanical gardens :)
Reply:The ferns from asparagus are beautiful for greenery as well. I also use boxwood for greenery. As far as flowers, carnations last very well.
Reply:Try Gerbera Daisies. They're inexpensive to grow yourself and they have a long shelf life in a flower arrangement. They're also sturdy and versatile. Remember to include plastic tubes over the stems of Gerberas because they continue to grow long after they've been cut and placed into a flower arrangement. Leather leaf fern is one of the most popular and versatile choices for greenery. Good luck to you.
Reply:Carnations are beautiful and fairly cheap!
Reply:carnations! mums! both fairly inexpensive and you can tint them to whatevr color you choose.
simply add a drop or two of food coloring to the water they are in and the flower will change color!
daisies and freesia are fairly inexpensive as well.
and for greenery use greenery out of your garden! whether it be from a small shrub, tree, or wild growth, its free and works well!
have fun with your flower arranging.
Reply:carnations-very cheap and you can ask them to dye them in any color
and babys breathe for greenery
Reply:Here are a few...
White:
Statice or Misty Statice (misty has a touch of purple)
Stock (smells great)
Baby's Breath
Mum's (many colors %26amp; last a long time)
Greenery:
Aparagus fern
Leather fern
Salal
Bells of Ireland
Reply:Carnations are cheap but they make arrangements look cheap as well.
Reply:carnations and babies breath
Reply:carnations come in red, white and red and white, white on the botton red on top, and they are really inexpensive.
What is a inexpensive flower to use in floral arrangements?
CARNATIONS
Reply:Carnations are ultra cheap and can by dyed to fit any color.
For greenery try baby's breath.
Reply:Whatever's "in season" %26amp; you can get your hands on. At THIS time of year- there's usually quite a bit... Shop around.
Reply:Baby's breath or daisies.
There are always the free ones, dandylions. :)
Reply:Babys breath is a great gap filler. (It's those sprigs of little white flowers) Also daffidols are cheap when in season, and Iris's last for a long time when cared for.
Palm fronds cut to size and shape are great behind flowers in a vase.
Reply:Carnations
Reply:They don't come much cheaper than the next door neighbours garden. Or, if you are looking for something a bit more exotic, check out the local botanical gardens :)
Reply:The ferns from asparagus are beautiful for greenery as well. I also use boxwood for greenery. As far as flowers, carnations last very well.
Reply:Try Gerbera Daisies. They're inexpensive to grow yourself and they have a long shelf life in a flower arrangement. They're also sturdy and versatile. Remember to include plastic tubes over the stems of Gerberas because they continue to grow long after they've been cut and placed into a flower arrangement. Leather leaf fern is one of the most popular and versatile choices for greenery. Good luck to you.
Reply:Carnations are beautiful and fairly cheap!
Reply:carnations! mums! both fairly inexpensive and you can tint them to whatevr color you choose.
simply add a drop or two of food coloring to the water they are in and the flower will change color!
daisies and freesia are fairly inexpensive as well.
and for greenery use greenery out of your garden! whether it be from a small shrub, tree, or wild growth, its free and works well!
have fun with your flower arranging.
Reply:carnations-very cheap and you can ask them to dye them in any color
and babys breathe for greenery
Reply:Here are a few...
White:
Statice or Misty Statice (misty has a touch of purple)
Stock (smells great)
Baby's Breath
Mum's (many colors %26amp; last a long time)
Greenery:
Aparagus fern
Leather fern
Salal
Bells of Ireland
Reply:Carnations are cheap but they make arrangements look cheap as well.
Reply:carnations and babies breath
Reply:carnations come in red, white and red and white, white on the botton red on top, and they are really inexpensive.
Looking for pails to put flowers in for table arrangement for my wedding not galvanised help not long to go?
i have 3 from au naturalle shop in green but i need 5 more au naturalle do not sell them anymore. i cant believe these are so hard to get hold of.
They are just like the favour style but about 14cm wide and taller i dont mind them in any colour a i can spray them.
help me Please
Looking for pails to put flowers in for table arrangement for my wedding not galvanised help not long to go?
Go to a Dollar Store, they should have some
Reply:Why not do an Internet search?
Reply:might be worth looking on ebay, you will be surprised what you can buy on there! good luck! :)
Reply:Try Ikea
They are just like the favour style but about 14cm wide and taller i dont mind them in any colour a i can spray them.
help me Please
Looking for pails to put flowers in for table arrangement for my wedding not galvanised help not long to go?
Go to a Dollar Store, they should have some
Reply:Why not do an Internet search?
Reply:might be worth looking on ebay, you will be surprised what you can buy on there! good luck! :)
Reply:Try Ikea
Why is costco, trader joe's,1-800 flowers, and large corporations trying to overshadow flower shops?
I don't understand why large corporations take advantage of small businesses, all those online "florists" like pro-flowers, blooms.net and 1-800 flowers, rip people off.
I ordered a large arrangement from 1-800 flowers and I didn't get the best quality in flowers, I would rather order from a local flower shop now, especiall y those that are family owned.
they give you the best service and products it was worthe the money, pricey, but worth every penny. I still don't understand why some people are still dumb enough to support those large corporations that have no knowledge or passion like a REAL flower shop does. Is it because small flower shops don't have enough money to advertise like large corporations do?
Why is costco, trader joe's,1-800 flowers, and large corporations trying to overshadow flower shops?
It's called capitalism. Get used to it because it's not going anywhere any time soon.
Reply:Everyone has the right to compete in a free market.
I ordered a large arrangement from 1-800 flowers and I didn't get the best quality in flowers, I would rather order from a local flower shop now, especiall y those that are family owned.
they give you the best service and products it was worthe the money, pricey, but worth every penny. I still don't understand why some people are still dumb enough to support those large corporations that have no knowledge or passion like a REAL flower shop does. Is it because small flower shops don't have enough money to advertise like large corporations do?
Why is costco, trader joe's,1-800 flowers, and large corporations trying to overshadow flower shops?
It's called capitalism. Get used to it because it's not going anywhere any time soon.
Reply:Everyone has the right to compete in a free market.
Does anybody know where the flower district is in Los Angeles?
i am looking to buy flowers to make my own arrangements, and i know there's a flower district in L.A but i'm clueless as to how to get there. can someone help?
Does anybody know where the flower district is in Los Angeles?
766 Wall Street Here are the freeway maps: http://www.laflowerdistrict.com/map.asp
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Does anybody know where the flower district is in Los Angeles?
766 Wall Street Here are the freeway maps: http://www.laflowerdistrict.com/map.asp
family nanny
How can you preserve fresh flowers from a funeral arrangement?
you can do several things. get silica sand to dry them..you lay the flowers in it and gently cover them with the sand. It draws out the moisture and keeps more of the color. #2 ties them together and hang them up-side down until they dry...but they tend to dry much darker. #3 get some "glycerin" from wall-mart or drugstore's. if I remember correctly, I boiled water 2 parts to 1 part glycerin and let it cool to warm, cut then stems of the flowers and put them in the mixture. you'll want to use a taller narrow vase so it doesn't take so much...let them soak for about a week...by then they should have the glycerin soaked up and preserved soft!
How can you preserve fresh flowers from a funeral arrangement?
theres a special kind of dust i think its called ever dry or something like that
im pretty sure you can get it at Michaels or stiens
wut i suggest is just take multiple flowers and do each theory that was suggested
Reply:well, whatever you do, they won't last forever, but take out a few and "press" them in a book or photo album to save.
Reply:put a small amount of sugar in the water
How can you preserve fresh flowers from a funeral arrangement?
theres a special kind of dust i think its called ever dry or something like that
im pretty sure you can get it at Michaels or stiens
wut i suggest is just take multiple flowers and do each theory that was suggested
Reply:well, whatever you do, they won't last forever, but take out a few and "press" them in a book or photo album to save.
Reply:put a small amount of sugar in the water
Wedding flower arrangements from Costco?
Has anyone had any experience ordering wedding flower arrangements from Costco? I keep hearing that they are good but I have yet to hear from someone who ordered them. Please let me know....
Wedding flower arrangements from Costco?
I ordered from Sam's Club and BJs (we don't have a Costco near us). They were amazing. I talked to the florist and told her what I wanted. I was having a tropical wedding so I got glads. She ordered them and I picked them up in the boxes at a great discounted price from what the store would have sold them at. However you have to do your own arranging. I had a really good mix of colors like I asked and very very few were broken. They were fresh though I should have put them out the night before instead of morning of so they would have more time to open.
Luckily I had an evening wedding so I had plenty of time that morning to arrange them in the vases. If you have an earlier wedding, that would only work if you have a venue that you can get into the day before. My place let me take stuff over there Thurs and Fri before my wedding so I wasn't rushed but some places won't let you carry anything over until a couple hours before. I think you'd be better off with a florist if your reception is at a hotel.
But I had a florist for my bouquets and the alter arrangement and I was much happier with the Warehouse flowers than I was with the ones from the florist. They got me the exact colors--even though they couldn't guarantee it. The florist couldn't tell the difference between coral and yellow.
Reply:I have not, but I was going to order some of them. My florist said that their flowers are trash. But of course she wants me to buy flowers from her.
I think they're pretty nice.
Wedding flower arrangements from Costco?
I ordered from Sam's Club and BJs (we don't have a Costco near us). They were amazing. I talked to the florist and told her what I wanted. I was having a tropical wedding so I got glads. She ordered them and I picked them up in the boxes at a great discounted price from what the store would have sold them at. However you have to do your own arranging. I had a really good mix of colors like I asked and very very few were broken. They were fresh though I should have put them out the night before instead of morning of so they would have more time to open.
Luckily I had an evening wedding so I had plenty of time that morning to arrange them in the vases. If you have an earlier wedding, that would only work if you have a venue that you can get into the day before. My place let me take stuff over there Thurs and Fri before my wedding so I wasn't rushed but some places won't let you carry anything over until a couple hours before. I think you'd be better off with a florist if your reception is at a hotel.
But I had a florist for my bouquets and the alter arrangement and I was much happier with the Warehouse flowers than I was with the ones from the florist. They got me the exact colors--even though they couldn't guarantee it. The florist couldn't tell the difference between coral and yellow.
Reply:I have not, but I was going to order some of them. My florist said that their flowers are trash. But of course she wants me to buy flowers from her.
I think they're pretty nice.
When making an arrangement what flowers should you not use that are heavily purfumed & why?
Carrion flower - Amorphophallus titanum (and others) should not be used on dining tables or funerals. LOL RScott
When making an arrangement what flowers should you not use that are heavily purfumed %26amp; why?
gardenia. long range scent
When making an arrangement what flowers should you not use that are heavily purfumed %26amp; why?
gardenia. long range scent
Will this poem make your soul flower?
Soul Flower
Written By Semper Fi 83 8/25/07
I did a double take,
When I saw her bouquet.
For I had never seen such an arrangement of flowers.
Yet there she stood,
In all her grace.
A light flashed,
Across her face,
That was her smile.
She had a joyous sound to her laugh,
And her dress swayed just above her calves,
In the moonlight.
She was like a desert rose,
Blooming through a crack in the asphalt.
Who is responsible for this beauty?
I thought I heard a man say, "It's my fault!"
Yes indeed, yes indeed!
I tried to tame the flavor of chocolate!
My tastebuds threatened a strike.
For no man can be a constant gardener.
No man can claim her power!
She's so unexpressably lovely!
She's a Soul Flower.
Her petals never fall to the ground.
Will this poem make your soul flower?
Okay, first off, I got the reference to chocolate being her skin--some people are just clueless with imagery. However, I do think the image is a bit misplaced, beautiful as it is. The rest of the poem talks about flowers, bouquets, petals, and this reference to a flavor and tastebuds just seems out of place.
But overall, I loved the poem! The images are lovely, and you really get a sense that this is one unique woman who really captured your attention.
Reply:I think it is a great poem.
Reply:Beautiful, but a bit confusing when you threw in the chocolate. I might remove that section and use it to develop another poem. Unless you say I tried to tame her, the flavor of Chocolate...??? still a bit awkward. Love the rest of it.
Reply:I know what you mean by Chocolate.....it's my favorite flava...beautiful.
Reply:This is sensational, wow!!!!. I love the last stanza, brilliant.
Reply:Oooh! that's very creative indeed. I like it so much.
Reply:you must really love your wife my friend. may you both have many more years of happiness. she makes you write beautiful things and she is so lucky to have some one who writes such beautiful things about her.
GOD BLESS YOUR LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER!!!
It's not very often that you find such a love in this cruel, cruel world of ours.
Reply:that's nice. i like it. hope the lady you wrote it for likes it too.
Reply:No, its just a bunch of words thrown together to sound profound and meaningful, but it falls way short.
Reply:I agree with imagesawy, someone thats not really into poetry would write something meaningless like that.
Reply:Sorry but it's stupid.
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Written By Semper Fi 83 8/25/07
I did a double take,
When I saw her bouquet.
For I had never seen such an arrangement of flowers.
Yet there she stood,
In all her grace.
A light flashed,
Across her face,
That was her smile.
She had a joyous sound to her laugh,
And her dress swayed just above her calves,
In the moonlight.
She was like a desert rose,
Blooming through a crack in the asphalt.
Who is responsible for this beauty?
I thought I heard a man say, "It's my fault!"
Yes indeed, yes indeed!
I tried to tame the flavor of chocolate!
My tastebuds threatened a strike.
For no man can be a constant gardener.
No man can claim her power!
She's so unexpressably lovely!
She's a Soul Flower.
Her petals never fall to the ground.
Will this poem make your soul flower?
Okay, first off, I got the reference to chocolate being her skin--some people are just clueless with imagery. However, I do think the image is a bit misplaced, beautiful as it is. The rest of the poem talks about flowers, bouquets, petals, and this reference to a flavor and tastebuds just seems out of place.
But overall, I loved the poem! The images are lovely, and you really get a sense that this is one unique woman who really captured your attention.
Reply:I think it is a great poem.
Reply:Beautiful, but a bit confusing when you threw in the chocolate. I might remove that section and use it to develop another poem. Unless you say I tried to tame her, the flavor of Chocolate...??? still a bit awkward. Love the rest of it.
Reply:I know what you mean by Chocolate.....it's my favorite flava...beautiful.
Reply:This is sensational, wow!!!!. I love the last stanza, brilliant.
Reply:Oooh! that's very creative indeed. I like it so much.
Reply:you must really love your wife my friend. may you both have many more years of happiness. she makes you write beautiful things and she is so lucky to have some one who writes such beautiful things about her.
GOD BLESS YOUR LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER!!!
It's not very often that you find such a love in this cruel, cruel world of ours.
Reply:that's nice. i like it. hope the lady you wrote it for likes it too.
Reply:No, its just a bunch of words thrown together to sound profound and meaningful, but it falls way short.
Reply:I agree with imagesawy, someone thats not really into poetry would write something meaningless like that.
Reply:Sorry but it's stupid.
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Flower arrangements that look like cocktails?
before Valentine's Day, I saw a billboard sign with flower arraingments that looked like mixed drinks. I'm familiar with the "ice cream soda" but theese looked like margeritas, martinis and hurricanes. does anyone know where I can see another pic of theese, or better yet - directions for making some? Thanks Much
Flower arrangements that look like cocktails?
Hi...I think these are the ones you are looking for. There are 7 floral drinks in the Happy Hour bouquet line at http://ww22.1800flowers.com/dataset.do?d...
I was thinking it would be fun to try these with silks and that solution that looks like water but drys to an acrylic (you can get at Michaels and maybe other craft stores). Just not sure what to add in all of them for the base with that stuff. I could see rainbow glass marbles for the wedding one, etc. Not sure I'll ever do this but fun to think about! They are TOO CUTE! And they look fairly easy to make too! I haven't seen any directions though...good luck if you try!
Reply:I found a site that has a picture of a margarita flower arrangement.
Flower arrangements that look like cocktails?
Hi...I think these are the ones you are looking for. There are 7 floral drinks in the Happy Hour bouquet line at http://ww22.1800flowers.com/dataset.do?d...
I was thinking it would be fun to try these with silks and that solution that looks like water but drys to an acrylic (you can get at Michaels and maybe other craft stores). Just not sure what to add in all of them for the base with that stuff. I could see rainbow glass marbles for the wedding one, etc. Not sure I'll ever do this but fun to think about! They are TOO CUTE! And they look fairly easy to make too! I haven't seen any directions though...good luck if you try!
Reply:I found a site that has a picture of a margarita flower arrangement.
What do i need to get certified to open a flower shop out of my house?
i want to know if i need a license? also i want to use only fake flowers for arrangements and maybe start doing some gift baskets. If i do make gift baskets and put like beer in a super bowl basket do i need to have a liquior lisence.
What do i need to get certified to open a flower shop out of my house?
Well, where I live, is an unincorporated part of the city and I do not need a business license, if I where in the main stream of things living in a different district (corporate part of town) I would need a license. Also I am restricted some what because I live in a deed restricted community which means I can not post signs outside my home about my business and only have signs on my car for a period no longer than 4 hours according to neighborhood rules. If you sell booze, beer or any other alcoholic beverage, you will need a license, unless you are out sourcing with someone who already has a license. Even though you may not need a license, you may need to register your business for tax purposes.
Reply:Depending on the size of your city, you may need a zoning variance.
Good place to start would be to talk to your local Chamber of Commerce. If there is none, try your city alderman or the mayor's office.
Reply:you dont' need a license to open a flower shop. Just get a DBA from the local court house and fill it out. As for doing the beer thing... you need a liquor license because obviously the beer. But other than that you don't need a license.
What do i need to get certified to open a flower shop out of my house?
Well, where I live, is an unincorporated part of the city and I do not need a business license, if I where in the main stream of things living in a different district (corporate part of town) I would need a license. Also I am restricted some what because I live in a deed restricted community which means I can not post signs outside my home about my business and only have signs on my car for a period no longer than 4 hours according to neighborhood rules. If you sell booze, beer or any other alcoholic beverage, you will need a license, unless you are out sourcing with someone who already has a license. Even though you may not need a license, you may need to register your business for tax purposes.
Reply:Depending on the size of your city, you may need a zoning variance.
Good place to start would be to talk to your local Chamber of Commerce. If there is none, try your city alderman or the mayor's office.
Reply:you dont' need a license to open a flower shop. Just get a DBA from the local court house and fill it out. As for doing the beer thing... you need a liquor license because obviously the beer. But other than that you don't need a license.
Fake water in the fake flower vase...?
what and where can u get the fake water that they use in flower vases in a fake flower arrangement?
Fake water in the fake flower vase...?
It is actually a dry substance that you REALLY add water to to make it a gel-like material. You can find it at Michael's or Hobby Lobby if this sounds about what you are looking for. Good Luck.
Reply:The best one I've ever used is Liquid Illusion. It's 2 bottles; one resin and one hardener. You mix them together (equal parts). Real easy to use. You can buy it here:
www.floralillusions.com
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Reply:I got mine at Garden Ridge
Reply:I've seen it at Michael's craft store before. It is actually a gel that looks like water. It is liquid and then kinda hardens after you mix it. You can find it on their website http://www.michaels.com/art/online/displ...
it's called "wonder water"
Fake water in the fake flower vase...?
It is actually a dry substance that you REALLY add water to to make it a gel-like material. You can find it at Michael's or Hobby Lobby if this sounds about what you are looking for. Good Luck.
Reply:The best one I've ever used is Liquid Illusion. It's 2 bottles; one resin and one hardener. You mix them together (equal parts). Real easy to use. You can buy it here:
www.floralillusions.com
Good luck! Report It
Reply:I got mine at Garden Ridge
Reply:I've seen it at Michael's craft store before. It is actually a gel that looks like water. It is liquid and then kinda hardens after you mix it. You can find it on their website http://www.michaels.com/art/online/displ...
it's called "wonder water"
Give me a concept for onam floral arrangement?
flower arrangement giving a message to public
Give me a concept for onam floral arrangement?
Try an Orchid. Or a bunch of flowers held in a hand. You can use all colours of flowers in plenty to make the bunch and for hand, you have yellow and pink flowers mix.
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Give me a concept for onam floral arrangement?
Try an Orchid. Or a bunch of flowers held in a hand. You can use all colours of flowers in plenty to make the bunch and for hand, you have yellow and pink flowers mix.
Reply:Winter Winds
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Ideas for flower arrangements for a wedding?
I am using hydrangeas. My colors are green, pink and white. I have only 2 bridesmaids. Ideas for arrangements (as far as colors/filler flowers (optional?)/ ect)? Thanks!
Ideas for flower arrangements for a wedding?
If you're talking centerpieces remember to make sure that they are small enough that they don't distract from the flow of conversation. A neat small idea is to take Styrofoam balls and either cut them in half and lay the flat half and the table and cover the rounded side in flowers or to mount them on a flat board or plate and cover the entire surface with flowers. Depending on your taste wired ribbon can be used for an additional accent.
Reply:Carnations are the scent that reminds me of weddings. They are long lasting, fragrant, can get them in almost any color. They can be a little boring, but the flowers are not the centerpiece of this event. It's the bride. Can I be honest. people don't remember the flowers at the wedding they went to. They remember only 3 things. The Food, The music, The liquor. You could wear a potato sack, but if you have great music and top shelf liquor open bar....it was the best dang wedding!
Ideas for flower arrangements for a wedding?
If you're talking centerpieces remember to make sure that they are small enough that they don't distract from the flow of conversation. A neat small idea is to take Styrofoam balls and either cut them in half and lay the flat half and the table and cover the rounded side in flowers or to mount them on a flat board or plate and cover the entire surface with flowers. Depending on your taste wired ribbon can be used for an additional accent.
Reply:Carnations are the scent that reminds me of weddings. They are long lasting, fragrant, can get them in almost any color. They can be a little boring, but the flowers are not the centerpiece of this event. It's the bride. Can I be honest. people don't remember the flowers at the wedding they went to. They remember only 3 things. The Food, The music, The liquor. You could wear a potato sack, but if you have great music and top shelf liquor open bar....it was the best dang wedding!
What the best way and right equipment to make flower arrangement delivery in station wagon?
I need to make a flowers arrangements delivery in a station wagon car from the store to customers’ home, 4 - 5 at the time.
Some times containers have a square or round shape, glass or porcelain.
What the best way and right equipment to make flower arrangement delivery in station wagon?
you could use one of those mesh nets and stretch them across the back of station wagon. cut a hole only big enough for the containers. only make it up of the floor so it has stability.
Reply:Try those square plastic milk crates.
Some times containers have a square or round shape, glass or porcelain.
What the best way and right equipment to make flower arrangement delivery in station wagon?
you could use one of those mesh nets and stretch them across the back of station wagon. cut a hole only big enough for the containers. only make it up of the floor so it has stability.
Reply:Try those square plastic milk crates.
Flower arrangement?
I am trying to sort some flowers for my grandads funeral we really want bicycle shaped flowers as he loved his bike so much ive searched the net and just cant find any can anyone help?
Flower arrangement?
You would have to get a silk florist to create this. I am sure it would take time %26amp; be very costly.
Reply:try ebay
Reply:What about having columbines. They look like wheels. You could also have a florist take a green oasis funeral block and make a bike out of different flowers. It would hang on a stand. It would be very cool. I did one that was a square and the flowers were shaped like the country Italy.
Reply:Call your local florist and ask them, It is not likely that you will find something like that ready made. I have seen flower arrangements in many diffrent forms/shapes/objects.
Give them a call and they should be able to arrange that for you.
Flower arrangement?
You would have to get a silk florist to create this. I am sure it would take time %26amp; be very costly.
Reply:try ebay
Reply:What about having columbines. They look like wheels. You could also have a florist take a green oasis funeral block and make a bike out of different flowers. It would hang on a stand. It would be very cool. I did one that was a square and the flowers were shaped like the country Italy.
Reply:Call your local florist and ask them, It is not likely that you will find something like that ready made. I have seen flower arrangements in many diffrent forms/shapes/objects.
Give them a call and they should be able to arrange that for you.
Flower arrangement?
get any good website i can learn flower arrangement
Flower arrangement?
directgardening.com offers some great floral arrangements that are pre-designed. They come with the planting arrangement plan, plus the flowers at great prices.
Reply:Don't know of any websites but I once took a class at GardenRidge and learned the basics. You could try that.
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Flower arrangement?
directgardening.com offers some great floral arrangements that are pre-designed. They come with the planting arrangement plan, plus the flowers at great prices.
Reply:Don't know of any websites but I once took a class at GardenRidge and learned the basics. You could try that.
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Any ideas how I can decorate the reception table the flower colors are Pink, Lime Green with Orange Accents?
We are having a destination wedding and have planned a local reception here in NY. We are having a champagne buffet brunch at a very nice restaurant along the Hudson River. The restaurant is very plain and neutral so I that is why I went so bold with the flower colors. Since I can't really decorate the restaurant what else can I put on the tables to tie in with the flower colors. The arrangements are really tall and slendor. Looking forward to your great suggestions....Thank You.
Any ideas how I can decorate the reception table the flower colors are Pink, Lime Green with Orange Accents?
Hi,
First, pick one of your colours as your predominant colour - use that colour for your accents. Say you pick pink you could get pink:
If you can put tablecloths on (or for just the head table), go to a Little India area and go a saree shop. They use beautiful, vibrant colours with beading and prints and the fabric is cheap.
Make your wedding drink Bellinis or some brightly coloured 'girlie' drink - in martini glasses with a cherry garnish - pretty!
Jellybeans!!!
Napkins, matchbooks and other paper goods, ribbon.
Find someone to do a fruit sculture (asian chefs seem to know how to do this)
Do Pink champagne
Bring the green and orange in with vases perhaps, the bridesmaids'/ushers' gifts, the guestbook
Any ideas how I can decorate the reception table the flower colors are Pink, Lime Green with Orange Accents?
Hi,
First, pick one of your colours as your predominant colour - use that colour for your accents. Say you pick pink you could get pink:
If you can put tablecloths on (or for just the head table), go to a Little India area and go a saree shop. They use beautiful, vibrant colours with beading and prints and the fabric is cheap.
Make your wedding drink Bellinis or some brightly coloured 'girlie' drink - in martini glasses with a cherry garnish - pretty!
Jellybeans!!!
Napkins, matchbooks and other paper goods, ribbon.
Find someone to do a fruit sculture (asian chefs seem to know how to do this)
Do Pink champagne
Bring the green and orange in with vases perhaps, the bridesmaids'/ushers' gifts, the guestbook
What are common flowers and containers used in contemporary and modern flower arrangements?
Are we talking live florals, dried florals or artificial florals? Makes a difference...
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Where can I purchase expensive, exotic, over the top flower arrangements/gifts online?
My girlfriend and I will be celebrating our 2 yr anniversary Nov. 30th and I want to buy her an over the top flower arrangement. Money is no problem...and she loves flowers, specially sunflowers...
Where can I purchase expensive, exotic, over the top flower arrangements/gifts online?
interflora.com
Where can I purchase expensive, exotic, over the top flower arrangements/gifts online?
interflora.com
Where can a buy the wire saddles that you make flower arrangements for a grave?
At any craft store. Try Michael's or Hobby Lobby.
Where can a buy the wire saddles that you make flower arrangements for a grave?
most flower shoppes have those
Where can a buy the wire saddles that you make flower arrangements for a grave?
most flower shoppes have those
Sympathy flower arrangements?
a friend of mine just lost her son and we are going to the wake tommorow....he was creamated...i am sending flowers to the church and i was wondering who i am supposed to address it to...do i put his name on the delivery or the mothers....also i decided on red and white carnations on a stand...do you think there better in a pot?
Sympathy flower arrangements?
I would put to the family of...and his name. But as for flowers or potted flowers, I'd recommend a dish garden. Its all live green plants. Some florists put cuts mums in it to give it color and usually bow. I like this better than the cut floral arrangement for sympathy because the dish garden will live on and on just like you want the departed's memory to live on and on. But if you have your heart set on red and white carnations, I dont think thats a bad idea either. Good luck with the decision and please tell your friend sorry for her loss.
Reply:As a florist I recommend writing his name on the card and then c/o or care of and then his mother's name. That way the funeral home get's it to the correct wake. Oh and on the pot, just a tip if the florist where to add water to the pot to keep the flowers longer the funeral home would probably pour it out. Most don't like the water to spill on the carpet.
Reply:Having been on the receiving end of this, the flowers are all beautiful. But the live plants live on and they are wonderful remembrances. But to answer your question, on a stand with the carnations and you put the mother's name on the delivery.
Reply:You can either put his name or "To the family of [his name]" or to his mother. All will be appreciated. When my son died suddenly, we received flowers and cards all ways. What will matter to her is that you remembered.
As to stand or pot, either will be just fine. The florist will put those on a stand in oasis so they will stay fresh.
Please be sure to remember her later as well, and let her talk about her son (don't avoid his name). Every time someone tells her a story about him or lets her talk about him, it gives her back a piece of him. If you want to email me privately, I'll send you my son's web page address and you can look at some of the things his friends said about him. Those young people will never know how very much their comments and stories helped me.
One more thing, please give her a hug from one mother who lost her son to another who lost her son. Please assure her that even though it will always hurt, she will learn to live around the pain and have a full life again, not now, not tomorrow, but it will happen, piece by piece.
Sympathy flower arrangements?
I would put to the family of...and his name. But as for flowers or potted flowers, I'd recommend a dish garden. Its all live green plants. Some florists put cuts mums in it to give it color and usually bow. I like this better than the cut floral arrangement for sympathy because the dish garden will live on and on just like you want the departed's memory to live on and on. But if you have your heart set on red and white carnations, I dont think thats a bad idea either. Good luck with the decision and please tell your friend sorry for her loss.
Reply:As a florist I recommend writing his name on the card and then c/o or care of and then his mother's name. That way the funeral home get's it to the correct wake. Oh and on the pot, just a tip if the florist where to add water to the pot to keep the flowers longer the funeral home would probably pour it out. Most don't like the water to spill on the carpet.
Reply:Having been on the receiving end of this, the flowers are all beautiful. But the live plants live on and they are wonderful remembrances. But to answer your question, on a stand with the carnations and you put the mother's name on the delivery.
Reply:You can either put his name or "To the family of [his name]" or to his mother. All will be appreciated. When my son died suddenly, we received flowers and cards all ways. What will matter to her is that you remembered.
As to stand or pot, either will be just fine. The florist will put those on a stand in oasis so they will stay fresh.
Please be sure to remember her later as well, and let her talk about her son (don't avoid his name). Every time someone tells her a story about him or lets her talk about him, it gives her back a piece of him. If you want to email me privately, I'll send you my son's web page address and you can look at some of the things his friends said about him. Those young people will never know how very much their comments and stories helped me.
One more thing, please give her a hug from one mother who lost her son to another who lost her son. Please assure her that even though it will always hurt, she will learn to live around the pain and have a full life again, not now, not tomorrow, but it will happen, piece by piece.
What the best way and right equipment to make flower arrangement delivery in station wagon?
Ineed to make a flowers arrangements delivery in a station wagon car from the store to customers’ home, 4 - 5 at the time.
Some times containers have a square or round shape, glass or porcelain.
What the best way and right equipment to make flower arrangement delivery in station wagon?
Make four to six by six squares out of thick sturdy foam, you can find it at hardware stores. make some 4x4 some 6x6. make sure the foam is at least four inches tall, they will not spill if Not filled to the brim and you're not driving like a bat our of heck.
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Some times containers have a square or round shape, glass or porcelain.
What the best way and right equipment to make flower arrangement delivery in station wagon?
Make four to six by six squares out of thick sturdy foam, you can find it at hardware stores. make some 4x4 some 6x6. make sure the foam is at least four inches tall, they will not spill if Not filled to the brim and you're not driving like a bat our of heck.
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Flower arrangement?
flower arrangement in home furnishing
Flower arrangement?
Do you mean IKEBANA? What type of answer do you expect?
Reply:And your question is.........?
Reply:colour of flowers is very important
if the colour of your room is dark try a medium bright colour.
for a dull coloured room and furniture is dull a white flower is gorgious and for bright furniture yellow looks good.
Flower arrangement?
Do you mean IKEBANA? What type of answer do you expect?
Reply:And your question is.........?
Reply:colour of flowers is very important
if the colour of your room is dark try a medium bright colour.
for a dull coloured room and furniture is dull a white flower is gorgious and for bright furniture yellow looks good.
Is there a web page where I can actually see the flower arrangements?
Almost all the wedding pages have a section called "flowers" but usually they just talk about it and do not show any flowers at all. That makes me mad, i want to choose flowers for my bouquet and center pieces not to grow them or get to know them. Any tips for me? Thank you.
Is there a web page where I can actually see the flower arrangements?
Try www.theknot.com they show lots of pictures of bridal bouquets. Congrats and Good Luck!
Reply:Just about any florist has a web site that shows their designs and selections. Try doing a search for "wedding flowers." Doing that I found:
http://www.weddingflowersbyannette.com/
which has some great pictures.
And a search on Yahoo! Images turned up these pictures:
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...
Reply:1-800 flowers.com
Reply:www.theknot.com
and Weddingchannel.com
You can do scrape booking for the flower arrangment you like too.
Reply:try this website, i ordered my flowers from here and the cost was 3/4 less then a florist. and they were just so pretty!! www.csilk.com
she has tons of pictures!!
Reply:There are a lot of different websites you can go on to look at flower arrangements. Try these websites
Is there a web page where I can actually see the flower arrangements?
Try www.theknot.com they show lots of pictures of bridal bouquets. Congrats and Good Luck!
Reply:Just about any florist has a web site that shows their designs and selections. Try doing a search for "wedding flowers." Doing that I found:
http://www.weddingflowersbyannette.com/
which has some great pictures.
And a search on Yahoo! Images turned up these pictures:
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...
Reply:1-800 flowers.com
Reply:www.theknot.com
and Weddingchannel.com
You can do scrape booking for the flower arrangment you like too.
Reply:try this website, i ordered my flowers from here and the cost was 3/4 less then a florist. and they were just so pretty!! www.csilk.com
she has tons of pictures!!
Reply:There are a lot of different websites you can go on to look at flower arrangements. Try these websites
Where can i find information on how to make silk-flower arrangements and bouquets for a wedding?
www.michaels.com has a lot of info on that
Where can i find information on how to make silk-flower arrangements and bouquets for a wedding?
A lot of cities have classes put on by their respective Parks %26amp; Rec. Departments. I know in my towm, there is something very similar to what you are looking for being offered, as well as art, pottery, dancing, and other types of classes. Good luck in your search!
Reply:You could look for books at the book store, discount stores and home improvements stores.
On the internet, you should check out Carol Duval TV episodes on www.hgtv.com. She probably has some information.
Also check your craft stores. They will have information. Good Luck!
Where can i find information on how to make silk-flower arrangements and bouquets for a wedding?
A lot of cities have classes put on by their respective Parks %26amp; Rec. Departments. I know in my towm, there is something very similar to what you are looking for being offered, as well as art, pottery, dancing, and other types of classes. Good luck in your search!
Reply:You could look for books at the book store, discount stores and home improvements stores.
On the internet, you should check out Carol Duval TV episodes on www.hgtv.com. She probably has some information.
Also check your craft stores. They will have information. Good Luck!
I an a retired person.I would like to persue, flower arrangement as a hobby. Is there any body who can teach?
Are there any books available, if so where in Bangalore. I reside in Bangalore, Koramangala. Please let me know the details
I an a retired person.I would like to persue, flower arrangement as a hobby. Is there any body who can teach?
Check out the continuing ed courses at your local university or tech school. Sometimes these such non-credit courses are offered. Also, talk to your favorite florist to see if he/she might have some recommendations or suggestions.
Reply:Check up at a local Book stall for books on IKEBANA. That is a good start with some standard styles.Make a beginning with collecting Driftwood and dried creepers which can serve as good props for cut creepers for a one-day show or for seasonal display of theme arrangements using dry or durable flowers.
While decorating in imitation of Ikebana Book illustrations ask yourself the simple question "Can I use other variations using similar or different kinds of flowers or props"
Keep experimenting and soak up all the kudos that come your way. cs r
Reply:Go on site Ikebana.org. you will learn on your own.
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I an a retired person.I would like to persue, flower arrangement as a hobby. Is there any body who can teach?
Check out the continuing ed courses at your local university or tech school. Sometimes these such non-credit courses are offered. Also, talk to your favorite florist to see if he/she might have some recommendations or suggestions.
Reply:Check up at a local Book stall for books on IKEBANA. That is a good start with some standard styles.Make a beginning with collecting Driftwood and dried creepers which can serve as good props for cut creepers for a one-day show or for seasonal display of theme arrangements using dry or durable flowers.
While decorating in imitation of Ikebana Book illustrations ask yourself the simple question "Can I use other variations using similar or different kinds of flowers or props"
Keep experimenting and soak up all the kudos that come your way. cs r
Reply:Go on site Ikebana.org. you will learn on your own.
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What's the best flower arrangement for center table?
It all depends on the party at the time
I prefer low cut arrangements small so you can have nice talks across the table if your trying to keep it quiet and to the person next to you like a formal party try long stems in a high vase so you can't see the person across the table so you don;t have to talk across just to the person next to you
Low cut flowers that are nice and cheap carnations you can get any color and high cut if your not worried about seasons i love lilies or tulips
Good luck and have fun with it
If your doing a kids party try the colorful tissue paper bunch it up and make it into flowers.
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What's the best flower arrangement for center table?
colors that match the room
Reply:Keep in mind that artistically, one item on a surface looks better than two, and three look better than two or four. Two of anything to look mitchy-matchy is not pleasing. Either one in the center or one with two smaller ones to complement.
If you're referring to a low coffee table, one glass vase is pretty so you can observe the water level halfway up. The flower arrangement should not be so tall that it obstructs the people's view. You don't want to have to peer around an arrangement in order to make eye contact and carry on a conversation.
My coffee table holds a fat pillar candle in a hurricane vase with a couple of large shells to one side to offset it. (there's your three) Or put a candle and two staggered pictorial books. Or a natural African Violet and two staggered books. Later in the Fall or for Thanksgiving I just lay a natural harvest wreath in the center (big so it comes to 10" of the edge) and I may put the pillar candle in the center but not unless we're sitting around in there to enjoy the candle glowing. Consider a seasonal wreath and change it through the year.
Sometimes the stack of coasters works as the third item.
I have sometimes chosen green branches for a vase arrangement when things are not flowering in my yard. I make a green arrangement with even pine, grasses, small palm fronds. An amber glass vase on my corner table holds a single elephant-ear leaf and it gives a serene look.
I prefer low cut arrangements small so you can have nice talks across the table if your trying to keep it quiet and to the person next to you like a formal party try long stems in a high vase so you can't see the person across the table so you don;t have to talk across just to the person next to you
Low cut flowers that are nice and cheap carnations you can get any color and high cut if your not worried about seasons i love lilies or tulips
Good luck and have fun with it
If your doing a kids party try the colorful tissue paper bunch it up and make it into flowers.
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What's the best flower arrangement for center table?
colors that match the room
Reply:Keep in mind that artistically, one item on a surface looks better than two, and three look better than two or four. Two of anything to look mitchy-matchy is not pleasing. Either one in the center or one with two smaller ones to complement.
If you're referring to a low coffee table, one glass vase is pretty so you can observe the water level halfway up. The flower arrangement should not be so tall that it obstructs the people's view. You don't want to have to peer around an arrangement in order to make eye contact and carry on a conversation.
My coffee table holds a fat pillar candle in a hurricane vase with a couple of large shells to one side to offset it. (there's your three) Or put a candle and two staggered pictorial books. Or a natural African Violet and two staggered books. Later in the Fall or for Thanksgiving I just lay a natural harvest wreath in the center (big so it comes to 10" of the edge) and I may put the pillar candle in the center but not unless we're sitting around in there to enjoy the candle glowing. Consider a seasonal wreath and change it through the year.
Sometimes the stack of coasters works as the third item.
I have sometimes chosen green branches for a vase arrangement when things are not flowering in my yard. I make a green arrangement with even pine, grasses, small palm fronds. An amber glass vase on my corner table holds a single elephant-ear leaf and it gives a serene look.
Does anyone know the name of the store that delivers fruit in flower arrangements>?
edible arrangements
Does anyone know the name of the store that delivers fruit in flower arrangements%26gt;?
Edible Arrangements !
Reply:http://www.ediblearrangements.com/
Reply:http://www.sweetfruitarrangements.com/
Reply:1-800-FLOWERS
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Does anyone know the name of the store that delivers fruit in flower arrangements%26gt;?
Edible Arrangements !
Reply:http://www.ediblearrangements.com/
Reply:http://www.sweetfruitarrangements.com/
Reply:1-800-FLOWERS
http://ww12.1800flowers.com/welcome.do?c...
Is thier a market on internet for silk flower arrangements?
i need to know if people would buy silk flower arrangments over the internet?i do weddings also.
Is thier a market on internet for silk flower arrangements?
http://inventory.overture.com/d/searchin...
using the overture tool - the term "silk flowers" returned 33 thousand queries per month in the yahoo network. also keep in mind that it is only one of thousands of terms that can bring interested visitors to a site on this topic.
What that means for you is that there are people who are looking for it online. As to whether that means they will buy online is another question but i think it a safe assumption that there is at least a market for it.
The next step for you should be to look at some of the othere companies that seem to be doing well and give them a ring to see how they are doing with their online businesses.
Tell them you are an MBA doing a research project or something. most business owners love to talk about their brilliant business successes.
Another great tool is google trends. http://google.com/trends?q=silk+flowers
this will give you some idea of demand in google, seasonality and the most interested locations geographicaly.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Reply:Looking of the number of search results in Google for silk flower arrangements, I would say there is a market for this product.
Even Bureau of Labor Statistics http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos292.htm is bullish about the job prospects of floral designers, many of whom engage in doing silk flower arrangements, projecting that
"Employment of floral designers is expected to grow about as fast as average for all occupations through 2014. Job opportunities should be good because of the relatively high replacement needs in retail florists that result from comparatively low starting pay and limited opportunities for advancement.
The demand for floral designers will continue to grow as flower sales increase as a result of the increasing population and lavishness of weddings and other special events that require floral decorations. As disposable incomes rise, more people also desire fresh flowers in their homes and offices. Increased spending on interior design also is creating demand for stylish artificial arrangements for homes and businesses."
To succeed on the Web, you can adopt these approaches:
1. Create your own website showcasing your wedding services and selling your silk floral arrangements. One article that I found very useful is "7 Steps to Successful Web Site Development" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol142/websi... as it takes to you all the decision steps that you need to take when starting an online business.
2. Make arrangements with other online wedding stores (e.g. wedding favors, wedding photography, wedding registry) wherein they carry and sell your silk floral arrangements in exchange for a percentage of the sale. These other websites have their own market, their traffic and your product is a perfect complement to them.
Reply:As a veteran professional florist, I can tell you silks are a tough business. It is unlikely anyone will buy wedding flowers over the net. It is the bride's special day and she is going to want to see her flowers before going down the aisle. More so for one choosing silk over fresh since part of the reason for doing so is quality control and durability. Silks don't die on the way to the church.
Your real market for silks would be to businesses for decorating their locations. That market is much larger and more likely to be interested in buying from images on their screens.
Reply:There should be as i was looking for some for my wedding!!!
Is thier a market on internet for silk flower arrangements?
http://inventory.overture.com/d/searchin...
using the overture tool - the term "silk flowers" returned 33 thousand queries per month in the yahoo network. also keep in mind that it is only one of thousands of terms that can bring interested visitors to a site on this topic.
What that means for you is that there are people who are looking for it online. As to whether that means they will buy online is another question but i think it a safe assumption that there is at least a market for it.
The next step for you should be to look at some of the othere companies that seem to be doing well and give them a ring to see how they are doing with their online businesses.
Tell them you are an MBA doing a research project or something. most business owners love to talk about their brilliant business successes.
Another great tool is google trends. http://google.com/trends?q=silk+flowers
this will give you some idea of demand in google, seasonality and the most interested locations geographicaly.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Reply:Looking of the number of search results in Google for silk flower arrangements, I would say there is a market for this product.
Even Bureau of Labor Statistics http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos292.htm is bullish about the job prospects of floral designers, many of whom engage in doing silk flower arrangements, projecting that
"Employment of floral designers is expected to grow about as fast as average for all occupations through 2014. Job opportunities should be good because of the relatively high replacement needs in retail florists that result from comparatively low starting pay and limited opportunities for advancement.
The demand for floral designers will continue to grow as flower sales increase as a result of the increasing population and lavishness of weddings and other special events that require floral decorations. As disposable incomes rise, more people also desire fresh flowers in their homes and offices. Increased spending on interior design also is creating demand for stylish artificial arrangements for homes and businesses."
To succeed on the Web, you can adopt these approaches:
1. Create your own website showcasing your wedding services and selling your silk floral arrangements. One article that I found very useful is "7 Steps to Successful Web Site Development" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol142/websi... as it takes to you all the decision steps that you need to take when starting an online business.
2. Make arrangements with other online wedding stores (e.g. wedding favors, wedding photography, wedding registry) wherein they carry and sell your silk floral arrangements in exchange for a percentage of the sale. These other websites have their own market, their traffic and your product is a perfect complement to them.
Reply:As a veteran professional florist, I can tell you silks are a tough business. It is unlikely anyone will buy wedding flowers over the net. It is the bride's special day and she is going to want to see her flowers before going down the aisle. More so for one choosing silk over fresh since part of the reason for doing so is quality control and durability. Silks don't die on the way to the church.
Your real market for silks would be to businesses for decorating their locations. That market is much larger and more likely to be interested in buying from images on their screens.
Reply:There should be as i was looking for some for my wedding!!!
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