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The Basics of Working with Cut Flowers

21 Wednesday Nov 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Advice & Inspiration, Daisy Hart, Guest Posts, Weddings

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If you want your flowers to grow properly and live longer, you have to know how to treat them. Cut flowers are the most difficult type of flowers because they die out very quickly and you need to be well aware of the different ways in which you can change that. Here are some great and easy tips on how to properly cut flowers and take care of them.

Guest Post: The Basics of Working with Cut Flowers

The secret is in the treatment which involves the use of proper growing floral substance, watering and nutrition and in the correct performance of the cut of the stem. The best way to take care of a flower is to treat like an actual living being, a human or an animal. All are simple requirements, space, water and care and light.

Guest Post: The Basics of Working with Cut Flowers

Try to learn everything about the specific type of flower and you will see your knowledge will grow for it but also your understanding of the way it lives and develops.

Guest Post: The Basics of Working with Cut Flowers

The Best Time to Cut Flowers
In order to achieve the best results imaginable you have to gather the flowers early in the morning, before sunrise or after sunset, before the night falls. The general idea is that you must not expose the cut flower to too much sunlight or too much heat. Therefore you must also remember that it is important for you to pick the flowers in a cool day with a cool weather, not freezing but balanced and cool. Aim for a temperature somewhere less than 80 degrees of Farenheit.

The problem that is caused by higher temperatures and exposure to direct sunlight during the process of cutting consists in the fact that the metabolism of the flower will be quickened and the flower’s energy will be greatly deducted, this experience is something similar to a human stroke . Take care of your flower and it will repay you with its beauty. In addition, if you cut the flower when the sun is shining and the air all around it is hot, its water naturally gets more easily evaporated and by the time you put the flower in the vase with the new water, the flower will most likely have been damaged to a great degree.

Guest Post: The Basics of Working with Cut Flowers

The crucial period for cut flowers is between the moment they are cut and the moment when they are placed in the vase with fresh water supplies. No sudden evaporation of water will take place in the evening or the early morning when the air is the coldest and the sun is nowhere to be seen. However, you must not cut flowers that are wet in any way because once cut they are very vulnerable to diseases. If the flower has any sort of liquid on it when it is cut off, the moisture upon it may develop some sort of bacteria and then the flower may wane even faster than if it was cut off during a sunny hot day.

Guest Post: The Basics of Working with Cut Flowers

Useful Tools
The tools that can prove to be very helpful in the cutting flower process are scissors, that enable you to make a nice, clean, straight cut, without any plant particles remaining on the end of the cut of the stem. Also, remember that everything must always be clean. Change the water and wash the flower itself every day.

Guest Post: The Basics of Working with Cut Flowers

{Daisy Hart is a writer and blogger with great flair for flowers and flower decoration projects. She is focused on writing the best possible way and is constantly searching for new sources of inspiration. Currently she contributes articles mainly on flower related thematic.}

http://www.flowershops.co.uk/anniversary-flowers/

Written by Daisy Hart

Holiday Party Tips

20 Tuesday Nov 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Events & Parties

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The holidays are here! With Thanksgiving in a few days and Christmas & New Years right around the corner, it’s time to start planning those holiday parties. There are so many fun things you can do to dress up your home and make it festive. Here are a few tips I scored from Country Living that should totally inspire the designer in all of you.

Using ornaments in different ways is always fun. You don’t have to just hang them from the tree. Gather some in a bowl or vase, hang from doorways and moldings or create garland out of them. Try to stick with a theme or color and go with it.
Holiday Party Tips

Let nature be your guide and feature lots of green. From small centerpieces to holly type garland, there are lots of ways to use flowers and plants. You can even create small bouquets for people to bring home as favors.
Holiday Party Tips

Create some laughs by dressing up photographs of family and friends with funny faces and holiday cheer. Just use a dry erase marker and you should be good to go.
Holiday Party Tips

Instead of adding lots of decorations, dress up your table with pretty bowls and plates. Whether they shine, shimmer or bring pops of color to the space, festive they will be.
Holiday Party Tips

Flowers to Use for Fall Holidays and Events

10 Saturday Nov 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Art & Design, Daisy Hart, Guest Posts, Weddings

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autumn, berries, bouquets, brown, calla lily, daisies, decorations, dried leaves, Fall Holiday Flowers, gardenias, Gloriosa lily, halloween, hydrangeas, peonies, Pumpkin, red astilbe, red roses, reds, ribbon, rye grass, seasons, sunflowers, Table Runner, traditional, twigs, vines, Wedding Flower Ideas, weddings, yellows

There are many wonderful opportunities to use and give away flowers during the fall season. It could be a wedding, pumpkin decorations or simply flower garlands and autumn-themed decorations of our homes for those with a sense of aesthetic. For that reason we are ready to give you some great ideas on how to enjoy preparing a beautiful gift for your friends, family or yourself by pointing out the best fall season flowers and their respective occasions. Thanks to Flower Delivery in the UK for these great ideas!

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Wedding Flower Ideas
Although years ago summer was the preferred season for weddings because of its favorable weather and bright, sunny days it is now fall which is becoming increasingly popular due to its particular charm. The best thing about this season are the scents, the vibrant colors and clean, crisp air far removed from the heat and humidity of summer.

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: (left) Brides.com (right) Knotforlife.com

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: The Sweetest Occasion

The best way to go about decorating bouquets and arches of flowers is by combining them with dried leaves and twigs. They will symbolize the change of seasons and will feel more than natural in these environments. Remember yellows, reds and browns are your friends, however you can always combine this with flowers such as daisies, the gorgeous calla lily, hydrangeas, red roses and combinations of berries, rye grass and vines are a great way to combine all of these in a work of art.

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: Brides.com

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: Brides.com

Bouquet Centerpieces
Reception tables often need something to keep them good at attracting attention. For that reason bouquet centerpieces are a great way to catch the eye. Add some autumn leaves to the arrangement of flowers since they will be easily available. On the other hand, adding a yellow or brown ribbon also works well. Use your imagination and trust your inner sense of aesthetic beauty when arranging the bouquet for the best results possible.

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: Brides.com

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: Western Wedding Flowers

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: Brides.com

Pumpkin Decorations
Although these may not be extremely popular in other countries outside North America where Halloween is not celebrated they are a traditional idea and their symbolism as a representation of autumn is well-known. You can carve up pumpkins filling them with fall leaves and flowers in nice bright orange, yellow or red colors. You can use mini calla lilies in red and orange colors or hydrangeas as a nice, classic flower arrangement. These decorations will easily add color to your table and they will spark the autumn mood and lift the spirits.

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: Eddie Ross

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: (left) Kate’s Place (right) The New York Botanical Garden

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: A Pretty Life

Table Runner Flower Garland
This is a great way to put some color and life on your table by placing such a flower garland running around the whole table. You can use flowers such as the Gerber daisy, orange roses and hypericum berry. You can place those on a wall or arching over a doorway, or even on the table in such a manner which will spark the attention and tease the imagination.

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: Real Simple

Guest Post: Fall Holiday Flowers
Photo Credit: Love to Know Weddings

Other Flowers You Might Use
You can always use more than what we mentioned here of course, there are plenty of chances to use flowers such as Gloriosa lily, red astilbe, sunflowers, daisies, peonies, gardenias and pretty much anything your heart desires. If you go to a flower shop simply trust your inner feeling on what you’d like to place there for your event. Don’t go traditional even, just do what feels natural to you and be unique!

http://www.flowerdelivery.org.uk/wedding-flowers/

Written by Daisy Hart

Fall Into Autumn Weddings

07 Tuesday Aug 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Wedding Decor Ideas, Weddings

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Fall Into Autumn Weddings

Fall is right around the corner and although I chose to have a spring wedding, autumn is my favorite season of them all. I love the cool weather and how the colors change. The sky is a different blue and I find that beautiful as well. Everything is a little bit darker and richer which is nice after the hot summer.

Fall into Autumn Weddings

I have only been to one fall wedding in the past and they definitely celebrated the season through the decor. The one thing I would watch out for is to go overboard. A harvest theme can get a little crazy and seem like Thanksgiving and a darker theme can look like Halloween. In most cases, these won’t end up successful, unless you want to celebrate the holidays.

I think its most important to really use the fall colors wisely and try not to use one too much, like having a whole event of orange. Don’t get stuck in traditional ideas and think you should only use brown, orange and red. You can bring in other colors as well. Just blend them with a unique style.

Here are some great examples I came across of fall themed weddings. I say, celebrate nature and its beautiful changes and let the Earth give you all the inspiration you need.

Fall into Autumn Weddings

Fall into Autumn Weddings

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