This was taken at the Ecuadorian flower fair October 4th, 2012.
How many roses do you think it took to create this beauty!?
Ps. The picture does not do it justice.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Monday, October 1, 2012
Hanging Terrariums
Why are hanging glass terrariums great?
• Their glass surfaces catch the light and lend bright elements to a room.
• They draw the eye upward, making your space feel more expansive.
• They take up very little space.
• Green thumbs are not required. The air plants used in hanging terrariums are
extremely low maintenance, requiring very little water and care.
Pressing flowers in the microwave
1.Begin by cutting the stems short enough so that they'll fit in your press
2.. Place the flower on a sheet of clean paper, and continue placing additional flowers to design your layout; just make sure the flowers aren't touching one another.
3.You can use two pieces of stiff cardboard and a non-porous weight such as a small piece of marble. Place the flower between the cotton sheeting, place it in the microwave, starting at a medium heat, and set the timer for 35 seconds. Flip the press over, and microwave for an additional 20 seconds; check it, then microwave 20 seconds more. Remove. Set the flower between sheets of paper, and weight with a book until completely dry, about 1 hour.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
6 Air purifying house plants
1. Bamboo Palm: According to NASA, it removes formaldehyde and is also said to act as a natural humidifier.
2. Snake Plant: Found by NASA to absorb nitrogen oxides and formaldehyde.
3. Areca Palm: One of the best air purifying plants for general air cleanliness.
4. Spider Plant: Great indoor plant for removing carbon monoxide and other toxins or impurities. Spider plants are one of three plants NASA deems best at removing formaldehyde from the air.
5. Peace Lily: Peace lilies could be called the “clean-all.” They’re often placed in bathrooms or laundry rooms because they’re known for removing mold spores. Also know to remove formaldehyde and trichloroethylene.
6. Gerbera Daisy: Not only do these gorgeous flowers remove benzene from the air, they’re known to improve sleep by absorbing carbon dioxide and giving off more oxygen over night.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Monday, August 20, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
A room FULL of flowers. (Literally!)
This was created for Dior Haute Coutour Fall/Winter 2012-2013
Incredible, no?!
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
Paper flowers
We love these beautiful paper flowers from Frances & Francis.
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| http://francesandfrancis.com/helenfrances/ |
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| http://francesandfrancis.com/helenfrances/ |
"Helen Frances is the creator, designer and illustrator of this brand based in St Albans, just north of London. She creates charmingly nostalgic designs with a close attention to detail. The second Francis is a tribute to her grandfather who was a charming, encouraging and supporting figure to Helen."
- www.francesandfrancis.com
To see more click here
Article about Frances & Francis from design sponge
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Study: Young adults, color & fragrance
BACKGROUND
This study was done to determine consumer trends in young adults (Ages 18 - 25) when it comes to flowers. It looks at the relationship between fragrance & color, to determine the most appealing combination for young adults.
207 College-age students participated in this study
Color & Fragrance
"We hypothesized that subjects would be significantly more likely to purchase a sweet/red
combination and least likely to purchase the control condition combination"
Social Media
Students where also asked about social media
- 98% said they did not "like" any flower retailer on Facebook
- 39.7% said they were unlikely to purchase flowers online based only on FB
- When asked what information should be included on facebook, the young adults reponded: Prices, deals, shipping information, and variety of flowers that can be bought
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Hydration 101 - Some tips on basic flower hydration
This article was taken from www.sierraflowerfinder.com
to view whole article, please click here.
Hydration 101 - Some tips on basic flower hydration
Posted by Sandy Smith on 17/02/2012
Flowers are living things and need proper care and handling. The sooner the flowers hydrate, the better they will perform.
Inspect the product prior to hydration
This step is vital, as it may affect how you treat the product.
Flowers with a tighter cut stage may need to be hydrated using warm water and kept in a warm environment until they reach the desired maturity. Chrysanthemums, gyp, asters and sunflowers are a few flowers that can benefit from this.
Most other flowers should be hydrated in cold water.
Product that is obviously damaged or diseased should be removed.
Use clean buckets, vases and containers
Good hygiene is critical to ensure performance.
All containers should be cleaned using recognized cleaning products or even just bleach.
This will limit the bacteria in the water and make the flowers last longer.
Use sharp, clean instruments to cut the stems
This will help hydrate flowers best. The stem of the flower is the only part that should be in water, so remove any excess foliage.
Use a hydration agent to help with the first drink
A flower’s first drink is very important and hydration agents like Quick Dip can make a big difference.
Hydration agents can be used with all cut flowers and can make a huge difference with roses. Using this type of product can seriously reduce the occurrence of “bent necks” in roses, which is caused by poor hydration.
Use recognized products that increase flower vase life
Floralife Flower Food and Chrysal Rose Pro are two of the most popular brands.
Be sure to use the right dose for best results. These products feed the flowers and help keep the water cleaner. Cold water is recommended for most flowers.
Display the flowers to make them look their best
A nice display helps the flowers sell themselves.
Allow enough room in the container so that there is airflow between the bunches and the product doesn’t get damaged. Don’t over-pack the container.
Keep at the appropriate temperature
Most flowers hold best when they are cool. 5C is ideal for most flowers but exotic flowers need to be at slightly higher temperatures, between 12C to 16C.
For more information on products, care and handling:
http://www.floralife.com
http://www.chrysal.nl
Monday, January 30, 2012
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