Archive for the ‘Silk Flowers’ Category

Flower Arrangements

Friday, May 11th, 2007

There is nothing more beautiful than flowers in bloom arranged artfully in a delicate, crystal vase. Do you want to learn how to make those kinds of [TAG-Tec]flower arrangements[/TAG-Tec] that often get featured on TV or magazines?

There are no hard and fast rules, but there are steps that you can take in order to create your own beautiful flower arrangements that you can be proud of. (more…)

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Tips to Properly Care for Your Dried Flowers

Thursday, May 10th, 2007

Have you seen [TAG-Tec]dried flowers[/TAG-Tec] before? Not the kind that dry naturally on the plant. The people who are so fond of preserving flowers are mostly women and artists. Women, most particularly young ones, are those who take some of the flowers they received from someone special and let the flowers dry by inserting them in their books, notebook, or diaries. It may sound corny to you, but it does happen. Another way to preserve your favorite fresh flowers is to air-dry them by hanging them upside down or freeze-dry them.

The reason why certain people like to keep dried flowers is mostly to preserve the memories of a special occasion or someone. Even if carefully dried, flowers are not everlasting. Dried flowers may be less prone to damage than fresh ones, but they are also susceptible and can’t be preserved the way you want it if you don’t give extra effort and time to take good care of them. Therefore, you have to learn how to ideally preserve your favorite flower and below are some of the tips on how. (more…)

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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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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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How To Brighten Up Your Home With These Flower Arrangement Ideas

Sunday, February 5th, 2006

A beautiful flower arrangement piece can become the focal point of the room you choose to decorate. It’s truly fascinating how we can combine different flowers to create a mesmerizing bouquet.

With the vast selection of colors, fragrances and shapes, you can create or readily buy a flower arrangement piece that will speak to you and others walking in the room what you want to communicate.

First thing to do is decide where you will be placing your flower arrangement. Will it be placed o­n the floor in your hall, o­n top of a piece of furniture?

What about the space where your arrangement will sit? Will you need a finished piece that is tall, round, wide or full? What is the decor of the room you’ve selected that will contrast powerfully with your flowers?

Don’t limit your creativity!

There are several design styles you can choose from and we have included a variety of design here for you to get those creative juices flowing.

Use these as a guide to creating your own flower arrangement style. Pictures of the flower arrangements below can be found at our site.

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