Archive for the ‘Flowers’ Category

Bird of Paradise Flower

Thursday, May 10th, 2007

Bird of Paradise flowers are spectacular blossoms. There’s no stopping you from admiring such beautiful creations on this planet. Although most [TAG-Tec]flowers[/TAG-Tec] are fantastic, but you just can’t deny the unique beauty of [TAG-Tec]Bird of Paradise[/TAG-Tec] flowers.

The Bird of Paradise, native to South Africa, is a large tropical herb that was classified as a member of the banana family – or Musaceae, probably because of the shape of its leaves, which resembles that of banana leaves. At present, its scientific name is Strelitzia reginae. It is also ranked in the division of Magnoliophyta, class Liliopsida, and order Zingeberales. Obviously, the name Bird of Paradise simply comes from its spectacular blossoms that look like birds if being watched from afar. (more…)

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Anniversary Flower

Thursday, May 10th, 2007

When ordering [TAG-Tec]anniversary flowers[/TAG-Tec], whether online or through mail-order, there are some important things to think about. So before you place that order, be sure to ask yourself the following questions:

* Who is the recipient?
* What is your relationship with him or her?
* Where do you want the anniversary flowers to be delivered?
* Will you be sending the anniversary flowers to someone’s home? To the office? Some place special?
* What flower captures best the occasion and your sentiment perfectly? (more…)

Artificial Flower Arrangements

Thursday, May 10th, 2007

Flowers are beautiful on their own. Even so, a great [TAG-Tec]flower arrangement[/TAG-Tec] could serve to enhance their natural beauty and brighten up the room. The same goes with artificial flowers. Below are some basic artificial flower arrangements that you can use to make your room look attractive.

Before you start making your [TAG-Tec]artificial flower arrangements[/TAG-Tec], remember the rule: artificial flowers are different from real flowers in all aspects. So even if you have experience designing flower arrangements for real flowers, it might take some getting used to before you can learn to make artificial flower arrangements. The steps below should help you get started. (more…)

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Anniversary Flower

Wednesday, May 9th, 2007

When ordering anniversary flowers, whether online or through mail-order, there are some important things to think about. So before you place that order, be sure to ask yourself the following questions:

* Who is the recipient?
* What is your relationship with him or her?
* Where do you want the anniversary flowers to be delivered?
* Will you be sending the anniversary flowers to someone’s home? To the office? Some place special?
* What flower captures best the occasion and your sentiment perfectly? (more…)

Silk Or Real? Your Wedding Flower Questions

Saturday, April 8th, 2006

By Blake Kritzberg

Silk or real; what’s a bride to do? For many brides, the question is really perplexing — especially for those who want to mix a dash of “Do-It-Yourself” into their wedding flower preparations.

Obviously, silk comes with some advantages — it’s tough and shelf stable, and the petals won’t come off at the worst possible moment. On the other hand, silk flowers don’t always look real, and they aren’t always a bargain, either.

The fact is, the silk versus real dilemma is more confusing than ever, thanks in part due to the increasing sophistication — and accompanying cost — of silk and latex flowers. To navigate this new terrain, we interviewed Paul Ajao, a professional florist and cofounder of Pure Botanics, a UK-based floral designer who specializes in weddings. (more…)

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