tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71363857939442155212024-02-07T20:02:14.397-05:00Florist Wilmington NC | Bloomers Flowers Blog - Wilmington NC | BloomersBlogWeekly musings on flowers and all things floral.Debra Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466281415911320140noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136385793944215521.post-29607955024472666212013-11-07T13:05:00.000-05:002013-11-07T13:05:01.005-05:00Are your Flowers Nude?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nude in color, I mean! Yes, nude is the new hot 'color' for flowers. </div>
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Can't imagine what that can look like? Read on! </div>
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Let's start with <em>roses</em>. A beautiful variety called "Sahara" is popular right now. </div>
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It's great with unusual fall accents, such as burgundy grasses. </div>
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A silvered vase is the perfect showcase, along with the silvery leaves of <em>Lambs Ear</em>.</div>
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Another, called "Café au Lait", a wonderful old garden rose.</div>
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There is also a <em>Dahlia</em> called "Café au Lait", too!</div>
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<em>Helibores,</em> with this interesting darker edge. </div>
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Nude is all the rage in fashion right now, too!</div>
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Look down, and you will see a plethora of nude colored heels. </div>
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I love this updated Mary Jane from <em>Manolo Blahnik</em>. </div>
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Butter London has a great glittery nude nail polish.</div>
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Even the <em>Duchess of Windsor</em> is in on the nude fashion rage, </div>
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wearing a wonderful veiled fascinator and nude lace sheath. </div>
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How many outfits could you pair this fun nude scarf with?</div>
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But what color IS nude? </div>
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Perhaps the closest color would be blush, but without the pink. </div>
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It really has more of a slight brown undertone. </div>
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So adding items such as<em> Uhule fern curls</em> really brings out those tones.<br />
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Or the super-popular <em>Chocolate Cosmos</em>...<br />
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... or even <em>Chocolate Queen Anne's Lace...</em><br />
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Is it time for <em>you</em> to get nude? </div>
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We're well into October now, and no doubt all our recent rains have done in your home garden. </div>
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But that doesn't mean there aren't fabulous florals available for gifting to yourself, or a friend. </div>
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Check out all these possibilities, then put something together to enjoy!</div>
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<i>Dianthus (or Carnation</i>) in the most wonderful shades of purple. </div>
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Only available from one grower and you will not see these in tired grocery store bunches!</div>
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<i>Ornamental kale</i>...yes, cabbage! </div>
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Available in green, white and purple, these really add a unique touch to an arrangement. </div>
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Perfect for a dining room centerpiece. </div>
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Head Gardener at Giverny, Monet's home in France!</div>
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James Priest is the "new" head gardener. (though he's been there 2 years now). </div>
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He held previous positions as gardener to Steve Jobs, and the Rothchild family's home in Chantilly. Now here's the surprise...he's English! </div>
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So James, a student of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, is a direct successor to <br />
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James approaches the design of the garden much like a painter would; </div>
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adding and layering colors and textures one over the other. </div>
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Plants are replaced seasonally, so the result is a constantly changing "palette", if you will....</div>
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Isn't this <em>Wisteria</em> vine is stunning?<br />
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Painters arrive daily to stake out a prime painting location. </div>
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Just because fall is on the way is no reason to abandon color in the garden. </div>
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Isn't this stunning? Of course, these trees stood long before James came along, </div>
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but still, he's responsible for the continued health and happiness of this 5 acre jewel. </div>
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It's a big job I would happily take on!</div>
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<br />Debra Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466281415911320140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136385793944215521.post-35791590376606648822013-08-22T12:47:00.000-04:002013-08-22T12:47:53.794-04:00More than just Daisies!<br />
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Call me biased, but to me, all flowers are beautiful. </div>
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For instance, I don't discriminate against <em>carnations.</em> </div>
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(What's not to love about these royal purple shades?)</div>
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Nor do I poo-poo <em>Hydrangea,</em> as Madonna once famously did. </div>
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The multitude of colors now available make them worthy of respect.</div>
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But being around flowers all day, I do love something unusual. </div>
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And believe me, there are lots of unusual blooms out there!</div>
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For instance, just this week, we've received bouquets of tropicals, </div>
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and they included bunches of <em>mini bananas</em>! Some even had fun globes of <em>loofah.</em> </div>
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<em>Ornamental Kale</em> is fun, and with the beautiful shapes and colors, <br />
they could almost stand in for roses!<br />
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There are new<em> lilies</em> coming out all the time, such as this double Oriental.<br />
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I love <em>Green Trick</em>, which could easily be mistaken for a ball of moss, <br />
but it actually a close relative of the <em>carnation</em>. <br />
The only giveaway is the stem...they look exactly alike. <br />
Perfect for adding that pop of green and wonderful texture to an arrangement. </div>
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<em>Pincushion Protea</em> is another favorite. <br />
Native to South Africa, they are now also being grown in California and Holland. </div>
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This is a great bloom to submerge underwater for events. </div>
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<em>Helicona</em> is a flower that you will never find at grocery store flower departments, </div>
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and it is a true find for its sheer size. </div>
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There are many varieties, from smaller simple heads to very long, </div>
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dramatic hanging bracts such as this "Lobster Claw" variety. </div>
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How about the hanging <em>amaranthus?</em> Available in lime green and burgundy, <br />
I can only describe the feel of these as chenille. <br />
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Gardeners may know it as <em>Love Lies Bleeding</em>.</div>
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<em>Mini pineapples</em> are great, too.</div>
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We can't forget the <em>Rainbow Rose</em>! </div>
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It's not for everyone, but it is fun with a capital F!</div>
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These are not painted roses; the multi-coloring happens through a complicated process </div>
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of uptaking different dyes. </div>
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And they are available in lots of different color combinations. </div>
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Next time you are in the market for a floral arrangement, ask your florist what's new!</div>
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You might just discover a new favorite.</div>
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Debra Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466281415911320140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136385793944215521.post-56386779081171556412013-08-13T14:11:00.000-04:002013-08-13T14:11:25.340-04:00Pearls are Back!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I know what you're thinking...you haven't worn those pearl studs of yours in years. </div>
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And that pearl strand has been in your jewelry box since college.</div>
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I'm here to tell you that pearls are all the rage! In fact, pearls have practically gone punk! </div>
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Nothing precious; we're talkin' tough, edgy pearls!</div>
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At recent Paris fashion shows, Alexander McQueen showed a tough heeled boot adorned with pearls.</div>
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These aren't your grandma's baubles! </div>
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Valentino showed a clutch adorned with rows of pearls.</div>
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Pearl jewelry has gone far afield, being mixed with other metals and even spikes!<br />
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Coco Chanel knew the power of pearls...<br />
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So did Audrey Hepburn...<br />
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Michelle Obama is in the fashion know...here she takes a traditional strand of large millimeter pearls, mixed with a tradition sweater set, but ups the ante with the metallic belt! </div>
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What does this mean in the flower world? </div>
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As florists, new décor is becoming available to us. </div>
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Ribbons adorned with 'pearls'...</div>
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And for the bride, pearls will be more prevalent than 'bling" on wedding dresses, </div>
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and that will also move into the florals as well, such as a pearl wrap around the stems.</div>
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One of the most common questions we field here at <strong>Bloomers </strong>is </div>
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It's not a question of luck, really. </div>
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<em>Orchids</em> truly are no more or less demanding than many other plants we bring into our home. </div>
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Once you know what conditions will make your <em>orchid </em>happy, it's a snap!</div>
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Watering seems to be the big hazard. </div>
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Most people will kill their <em>orchid</em> with kindness. </div>
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Water when the bark is dry to the touch. </div>
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In the summer, this may be only about once a week, and less in winter. </div>
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How much to water? About 3 ice cubes worth! </div>
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Don't let water stand on the leaves. </div>
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Recognize that your<em> orchid</em> will not bloom forever. </div>
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Many <em>orchid</em> varieties will bloom for weeks, even months, but eventually, the blooms will fade. </div>
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Once they are all finished, clip off the spent stalk just above the first 'node" (small bump). </div>
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This is what will signal the plant to begin making flowers again. </div>
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North facing windows are best. </div>
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Harsh light in a hot window will not be your <em>orchid's</em> friend. </div>
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Remember where <em>orchids</em> grow in the wild...protected within shaded forests and glens. </div>
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If your plant is healthy, roots should be bright green. </div>
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Never clip off those aerial roots that may clamber out of the pot.</div>
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Lastly, which type of <em>orchid </em>is best for you? It's a matter of preference, really. </div>
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The <em>Phalaenopsis </em>orchid is the most common and readily available. </div>
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You'll recognize it by the few leaves it has, close to the pot, and the flower stem </div>
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Then there is the stately<em> Cymbidium orchid</em>, the King of orchids. </div>
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Really more of a showplant, it's stunning with it's huge crown of long strap-like leaves, and multiple stems of flowers. </div>
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Every year in Montreal, Canada, a glorious display of garden artistry appears in the Old Port.</div>
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It's called <em>Mosaiculture Internationales</em>, and when I say it appears,</div>
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that's not to assume that it takes no effort for this project to happen.</div>
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It requires a phenomenal amount of planning and work to pull this off, </div>
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with hundreds of thousands of visitors over the course of just a few months. </div>
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From June 22 to September 29 this year, an entire area of the Old Port will be dedicated to this fantastic display of fanciful designs constructed entirely of plant materials. </div>
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The complex art of Mosaiculture dates back to the 15 century, the Italian Renaissance. <br />
Today, the design begins with a 2 or 3 dimensional artwork. <br />
Then, plants are selected and grown specifically for the competition.<br />
A wire frame is constructed, and the flowers and greenery seedlings planted in wired soil by hand. <br />
Once they have achieved their desired size, they are transported to the site. <br />
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Greece won a Gold Medal with it's entry of the Parthenon a few years ago.</div>
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France submitted it's iconic Eiffel Tower...</div>
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Submitted by the Government of Quebec, </div>
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this entry won the People's Choice award a few years ago.</div>
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<em>Fairy Gardens</em> are hot! Not sure what a Fairy Garden is? </div>
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Similar to a terrarium, a fairy garden is a miniature garden "room" complete with live plants </div>
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gardening accessories. </div>
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The biggest difference is that there is no lid, as in a terrarium. <br />
Your plants selections will have more room to grown, <br />
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You can let your imagination run wild in a fairy garden- <br />
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...or a wonderful walled-in version that is fresh from the Cotswolds in England.</div>
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Whimsy is definitely allowed in a fairy garden!</div>
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A birdbath is the perfect place for your fairy garden. </div>
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I love how this one is built on a "hill", adding interest and depth. </div>
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If you've been fortunate enough to be in France on May 1st, </div>
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you may wondered about the bunches of<em> Lily of the Valley</em> being sold at roadside stands. </div>
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May 1st is French Labor Day, (also known as May Day or <em>La Fete du Muguet</em>)</div>
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and the tradition is to pick a bunch of wild <em>Lily of the Valley</em> to give to a friend or loved one.</div>
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How sweet! This tradition is so widespread and accepted that special regulations are in place allowing organizations to sell these bunches without having to pay the usual tax. </div>
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King Charles IX was presented with <em>Lily of the Valley</em> on May 1, 1561 as a good luck offering. </div>
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He liked this flower so much that he presented small bouquets of them to the ladies in his court. Later, around 1900, men began to offer these small bouquets to their lovers </div>
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and the tradition has never waned. </div>
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The dictionary description of <em>Lily of the Valley</em> is "<span class="DefBody">a small (poisonous!) ornamental plant </span></div>
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<span class="DefBody">with two long oval dark green leaves. Flowers: small, white or pale pink,</span></div>
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<span class="DefBody"> sweet-scented, bell-shaped, drooping, growing from a single spike." </span></div>
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<span class="DefBody">Their scent is truly intoxicating.</span></div>
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<span class="DefBody">As a gardener, you may know that this is an early spring-blooming perennial </span></div>
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<span class="DefBody">that needs </span><span class="DefBody">cold winters </span><span class="DefBody">to return year after year. </span></div>
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<span class="DefBody">Given the right conditions, your <em>Lily of the Valley</em> bed will expand year after year,</span></div>
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<span class="DefBody"> expanding through underground rhizomes. </span></div>
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<span class="DefBody">It's official meaning is "return to happiness" and symbolizes chastity, luck and humility. </span></div>
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<span class="DefBody">A popular flower for dainty bridal bouquets, it was one of the blooms Princess Katherine </span></div>
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<span class="DefBody">selected for her bouquet when she wed Prince William a few years back. </span></div>
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<span class="DefBody">Brides beware: these "pips", as they are called, can be budget-busters!</span></div>
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<span class="DefBody">I'm especially fond of the harder-to-find pink variety, </span><br />
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Yesterday's prom flowers may have been a full size rose (or two!) <br />
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but those days are over!</div>
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Today's prom flowers are a big deal. </div>
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No longer just an afterthought, they are just as important as the dress and the suit!</div>
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Let's start with the bracelet. </div>
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Today's choices are endless, and are likely to be saved after prom and worn again and again. <br />
Beads, rhinestones, 'slap' bracelets, all contribute to the "bling" look </div>
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that today's prom-goer is looking for. </div>
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Forget that big wad of stiff ribbon, too-accents now are eye-popping! </div>
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Beaded wire, chenille, feathers, rhinestone pins, jeweled pins, </div>
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bits of lace, even pieces of caning, and mixed-media ribbons.</div>
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And don't forget the LED lights!</div>
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And of course, last but not least, the flower choices,which are endless. </div>
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Full size roses and cymbidium orchids are at the bottom of the list. </div>
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Now, the smaller spray rose is a more popular choice, as well as the mini cymbidium orchid. </div>
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Calla lilies, gerbera daisies, the tiny green Kermit mums...you get the idea.</div>
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Today's prom gal wants her corsage to be unique and reflect her personality. </div>
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And her beau's boutonniere should be just as unique. </div>
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(By the way-the boutonniere should be worn on the left lapel, not the right!). </div>
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Elements from the gal's corsage should be incorporated into his, </div>
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adding fun and whimsy to their big evening. </div>
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And prom flowers need not be limited to a corsage...</div>
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other options can include floral jewelry, or individual blooms attached directly to the skin.</div>
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(ask your florist for that little secret!). </div>
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A floral wand for the gal with a big personality. </div>
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And flowers in her hair, attached in unique ways, is a lovely finishing touch. </div>
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The dictionary defines <i>ombre</i> as derived from the French word meaning shaded or shading. </div>
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The hot new trend in <i>ombre</i> now is just that....take a color, use the graduating shades of it, </div>
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you then have <i>ombre.</i></div>
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Remember your grandma's crochet spread? </div>
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You probably didn't think of it as such, but yes, that was <i>ombre</i>! </div>
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<i>Ombre</i> nails have been spotted on the red carpet recently. </div>
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It takes a bit more work, but the look is so unique!</div>
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In fashion circles, the look has been around for a few seasons now.</div>
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You can incorporate <i>ombre</i> into your own fashion statement, too!</div>
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Hair care giant L'Oreal Paris has just introduced Feria Wild <i>Ombre, </i></div>
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a home hair color solution that results in hair color with graduated shades. </div>
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In your home, you can incorporate <i>ombre </i>into your decor. </div>
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Try the look in a bedspread.</div>
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It's even possible to incorporate <i>ombre</i> into flower arrangements! </div>
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Florigene, one of the largest growers of <i>Carnations, </i>has created a striking range of purple carnations, </div>
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called the "Moon Series". With 4 colors within the purple family, they make a natural <i>ombre</i> when grouped, starting with the darkest, "Moonvista" ranging to the lightest "Moonaqua" , with "Moonshade" </div>
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When Gwen Stephani wed Gavin Rossdale in 2002, </div>
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While it may not be for every bride, it certainly is a statement. </div>
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This <i>ombre </i>flower petal aisle would have been a perfect match for her!</div>
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If you, like me, are a Downton Abbey addict, no doubt you waited impatiently to see what beautiful creation Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) would don for her long-awaited wedding to Matthew Crawley.<br />
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Since the beginning of this PBS series, millions of fans have watched every week to see what new, </div>
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decadent costumes we would be treated to, as well as glorious scenes of life in a magnificent English castle. In real life, this spectacular "pile" is Highclere Castle, in Hampshire, UK. </div>
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Lady Mary's dress was very representative of the times in which the show takes place-the 1920's. </div>
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The straight silhouette, lightly adorned with Swarovski crystals, fit perfectly. </div>
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The stunner is the dainty, vintage, 45 carat diamond tiara and veil that </div>
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cost the costume department $200,000!</div>
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Add this to the cost of the gown, and this is the show's most expensive costume, by far. </div>
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This calla lily bouquet is spot on for the times. </div>
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Though often accompanied by lots of greenery in real weddings,</div>
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this was the go-to wedding flower for the day. </div>
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A few weeks later, we were treated to yet another wedding; that of the middle daughter, Lady Edith. </div>
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(played by Laura Carmichael) Unfortunately, (spoiler alert!), Edith was left at the altar, but nonetheless, </div>
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this too was a beautiful satin dress, one that I think I prefer over Lady Mary's lace sheath, if truth be told! The designer took cues from the house of Lanvin, but ultimately used a vintage train, carrying the embroidery through to the shoulders. A very elegant look. Lady Edith also wore the same family tiara.</div>
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The soft pastels worn by her two sisters are also very representative of the period. </div>
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As with Kate Middleton's (real-life) wedding to the future king of England, </div>
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it will be interesting to see what impact this series will have on wedding fashions in general.</div>
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Due in no small part to the Duchess' teardrop bouquet, we have begun seeing an interest<br />
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Perhaps we'll see a return to more elegant attire, </div>
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For the New Year, I thought this would be a good time we debunk some of the myths </div>
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and beliefs about flowers and flower care. </div>
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No doubt, great-grandma passed along lots of old wives tales and supposed facts, </div>
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When you receive a floral arrangement from your florist, those flowers will have been properly "processed"...meaning they followed the cold chain to maintain freshness. </div>
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Once they arrive at the flower shop, they will receive a fresh cut,<br />
allowing fresh cool water and floral food to once again flow through the stems. <br />
It's also important to change the water in the vase every few days,<br />
and recut the stems with a clean, sharp knife.<br />
(Not scissors!)<br />
Remember to keep floral arrangements out of direct sun,<br />
and away from extreme heat and cold. <br />
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Now, let's take a look at some of these old-wives tales...</div>
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<i>ASPIRIN: </i> </div>
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This substance will stop the flower from forming it's own defense against the cut that was made on its stem. </div>
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While it's true controlling the bacteria levels in your flower vase is important, adding bleach to the flower water will also increase the pH level of the water, so the benefits will be far outweighed. </div>
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<i>LEMON JUICE:</i> </div>
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Salt levels in water contribute to browning foliage, </div>
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<i>SUGAR</i>: </div>
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One of the primary needs of a flower, sugar is an important component of a flower's life. </div>
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But too much sugar speeds up the development of bacteria, and bacteria is deadly to flowers. </div>
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Though pennies are composed of some of the elements that flowers need to develop, </div>
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<i>LEMON-LIME SODAS:</i> </div>
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As sugar is a prime ingredient in sodas, adding this to your flower water will have the same effect<br />
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It's official! </div>
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Pantone, the color people have announced that 2013's color of the year is <i>Emerald.</i></div>
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I had a feeling this was coming...</div>
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I've noticed a spate of emerald dresses on Red Carpets over the past few years.<br />
Angelina Jolie may have started it with her Atelier Versace gown at the 2011 Golden Globes.<br />
But then along came Mila Kunis in her Vera Wang one-shoulder,<br />
and Elizabeth Moss' elaborately draped Donna Karan strapless.<br />
And Catherine Zita Jones was elegant in a Monique Lhuillier ballgown.<br />
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So get ready!<br />
This strong color will appear in products ranging from furniture to fashion.<br />
The cosmetic giant Sephora has even paired with Pantone to come up with a range of nail polish colors,<br />
and this green hue is called "Evergreen"...<br />
Are you bold enough to wear it? </div>
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The human eye is able to detect more shades of green than any other color in the spectrum.<br />
Green is certainly the most abundant hue in nature.<br />
You can see this clearly when you're in the garden...lime, pine, chartreuse, fern, moss, olive...<br />
the shades of green seem endless.</div>
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On the color wheel, purple is the opposite of green, so pairing these two can't go wrong. </div>
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Emerald also works with yellow, and even pink...<br />
Look how the green <i>Dianthus </i>makes this pink <i>Peony</i> pop! </div>
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So what can you pair this strong color with? </div>
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In your home, pairing it with turquoise will give off a coastal vibe. </div>
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Or use it as an accent color, such as these gorgeous throw pillows. </div>
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Interested in the past Pantone picks for color of the year? </div>
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Click <a href="http://bloomersfloristwilmington.blogspot.com/2011/12/2012-color-of-year.html">here</a> for a previous blog post... </div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Wilmington, NC 28401</span></b></div>
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<br />Debra Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466281415911320140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136385793944215521.post-20127702068650954622012-11-30T15:17:00.002-05:002012-11-30T15:17:59.851-05:00Floral Hairdressing<div style="text-align: center;">
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Have you heard of <i>Takaya Hanayuishi?</i></div>
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A Japanese artist, he began his career in the culinary arts. </div>
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He then moved on to Floral Hairdressing, and as you'll see, the results are spectacular!</div>
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Blue flowers are always dramatic. </div>
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But this headpiece of <i>Scabiosa,</i> <i>Tweedia</i> and <i>Delphinium</i></div>
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is simply stunning!</div>
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This tall conical construction of pink <i>carnations, hydrangea </i>and <i>snowberries</i> </div>
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is very reminiscent of the style that Marie Antoinette favored in the 18th century.. </div>
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Wouldn't this ivory<i> rose</i> and<i> ivy</i> band be lovely for a bride?</div>
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No flowers here! Simply <i>Equisetum</i> and <i>Ferns. </i></div>
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But what an unusual use of these materials!</div>
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Oh my goodness! I can't imagine wearing this, but isn't it spectacular? </div>
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And the mix of flowers is masterful. <i>Orchids,</i> <i>sweet peas, cosmos, hydrangea.</i>..<br />
the list of blooms goes on and on! </div>
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Wear your veggies! </div>
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This composition of <i>broccoli, radishes, peppers, sprouts </i>and even <i>beans</i> is magical,<br />
and reminds me of the art of Giuseppe Arcimbold. </div>
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This headpiece of <i>Bittersweet </i>may not be comfortable to wear, or even elegant, </div>
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but there's no denying that it is dramatic!</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Bloomers Floral Design</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>122 South Front St.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Wilmington, NC 28401</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>910-815-8585</b></span></span></div>
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Debra Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466281415911320140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136385793944215521.post-38173110004979702442012-11-10T12:02:00.001-05:002012-11-10T12:02:35.164-05:00Ikebana<div style="text-align: center;">
Are you a fan of <i>Ikebana</i>?</div>
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The word <i>"ikebana"</i> translates roughly to "bring life to flowers". </div>
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Re-cutting and then arranging a flower is a new life for it.</div>
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Traditionally, <i>Ikebana</i> designs were based on 3 main lines, </div>
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symbolising the harmony between heaven, man, and earth. </div>
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So, a true <i>Ikebana</i> design would never be stuffed with flowers or greenery. </div>
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The "space" is just as important as the actual materials used, as is the container itself.</div>
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<i>Ikebana </i>is a traditional art form with a long history. </div>
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Beginning with floral offerings to Buddha, the art eventually evolved. </div>
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Today, in Japanese homes, an <i>Ikebana</i> arrangement would be given prominence</div>
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by being placed in a special alcove known as a<i> tokonoma.</i> </div>
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Today, different styles of <i>Ikebana</i> are taught throughout the world,<br />
such as <i>Nageire, </i>which utilizes an upright container,<br />
and <i>Moribana, </i>using a shallow bowl-type of container. </div>
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There are many, many more details to Ikebana, </div>
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and if your interest is piqued, I'd suggest buying a nicely illustrated book<br />
and a few basic supplies to get started. <br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Wilmington, NC 28401</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">910-815-8585</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">www.bloomerswilmington.com</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">bloomersflorist@yahoo.com</span></b></div>
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<br />Debra Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466281415911320140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136385793944215521.post-61629405096375422092012-11-03T11:44:00.000-04:002012-11-03T11:44:20.125-04:00Color and Scent<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Color and Scent are two things that you may not give much thought to...</div>
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until they are missing or perhaps, unpleasant. </div>
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But both are actually very important in our day-to-day lives. </div>
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Consider this: food in your fridge may look fine,<br />
you'll know instantly!</div>
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A certain perfume or cologne can remind you of someone you've not seen in ages. </div>
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Out on the road, if we weren't able to distinguish colors, (red from yellow from green, say), </div>
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we would have to rely on the shapes of road signs to help us...</div>
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Restaurants know that color is important. </div>
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<i>Blue</i> and<i> purple</i> are appetite suppresants, so if you're planning to open a diner soon, </div>
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this would not be a good choice for your decor. </div>
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However, studies have shown that<i> red </i>is an appetite stimulator, </div>
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and that diners given <i>red </i>plates ate more and stayed longer.</div>
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Retailers have discovered that shoppers are drawn to stores with pleasant scents, and</div>
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they will linger longer, increasing the chances that they will make a purchase. </div>
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Welcome to "<i>Scent Marketing".</i></div>
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Smart realtors know to burn <i>apple</i> or <i>cinnamon </i>candles at their open houses, </div>
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and have fragrant potpourri strategically located throughout the home. </div>
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Nothing turns off a potential buyer quicker than smelly trash or kitty litter!</div>
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<i>Yellow</i> a vibrant color and is the feng shui color of sunshine.<br />
Use it in places where you need help making decisions, protection from depression in winter,<br />
or relief from panic and nervousness.</div>
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This room above may not be your decorating style, but you can't deny that it just feels cheerful!</div>
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<i>Green </i>is nature's color. Restful, and great to use when you feel you need a boost or change.</div>
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<i>Blue</i> is the color of calm, and inspiration, and also one of the most popular colors in decor. </div>
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In your home or office, subtle scents will make a difference in your day.</div>
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<i>Rosemary </i>represents friendship, and it's scent can help improve your memory. </div>
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It is one of our most requested greens for bridal bouquets, signifying rememberance.</div>
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<i>Lavender,</i> one of the most popular natural scents, has a calming effect. </div>
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Use it for relaxation and stress reduction.</div>
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<i>Eucalyptus</i> is a scent that you either love or hate. </div>
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Some think it is fresh and stimulating; others find it cloying and herbal. </div>
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Popular in aromatherapy, <i>Eucalyptus</i> is an anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial.</div>
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Whether it's color or scent, make a point of incorporating both into your daily life, </div>
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and I promise you will see a difference!</div>
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Debra Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466281415911320140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136385793944215521.post-67597508929045632672012-10-27T14:03:00.000-04:002012-10-27T14:03:32.391-04:00Orchid Care<div style="text-align: center;">
Orchid plants are a popular gift here in the shop.<br />
Perhaps you've been the lucky recipient of one recently, and are wondering how to keep it looking it's best? Here are a few tips to help you along....</div>
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Probably the most popular <i>orchid </i>(and easiest to care for) is the <i>Phalaenopsis.</i><br />
They can be found in a multitude of colors, from white and yellow, on into the hot fuscias.<i> </i></div>
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Water when the bark is dry to the touch, maybe once a week, and less in the winter.<br />
Be sure your container has good drainage-often a gift <i>orchid </i>will arrive in a plastic-lined basket,<br />
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Don't allow water to sit on the leaves.<br />
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A north-facing window is ideal for orchids. Strong, harsh light is not! <br />
Remember, in the wild, these plants are sheltered under the canopy of large trees,<br />
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and new blooms should begin to appear.</div>
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Check the roots for green color...this will tell you that your orchid plant is happy. </div>
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Once you've had some success, you may catch Orchid Fever! </div>
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Here are some other varieties you'll want for your collection.</div>
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This is the beautiful (and fragrant) <i>Cattleya orchid.</i> </div>
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The coloring on this particular variety is stunning!</div>
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This is one of my favorites, and often requested in wedding work: the <i>Vanda orchid.</i> </div>
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Love that bold purple color!</div>
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Last, but certainly not least, the stunning <i>Oncidium orchid. </i></div>
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These tiny blossoms remind me of butterflies-so sweet!</div>
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The leaves may not have changed quite yet where you are, </div>
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but fall is in the air, and with it, requests for fall bouquets here in the shop. </div>
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Fall flowers are much more than orange <i>mums </i>and <i>sunflowers</i> arranged in a pumpkin!</div>
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This could be my new favorite colored <i>rose</i>! </div>
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Called "High and Magic", it's a vibrant combination of yellow/peach/orange/red, </div>
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depending on what it's arranged with. </div>
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<i>Dahlias </i>are a popular fall flower-and why not?</div>
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The number of varieties and colors is astounding.</div>
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The dinnerplate <i>dahlias </i>are impressive...</div>
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some of these blooms can be a foot across! </div>
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For the fall bride, there are beautiful flowers in tones of peach (<i>Calla lily</i>,) </div>
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burgundy (<i>Leucadendron</i>), orange (<i>Roses</i>) </div>
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and interesting accents such as <i>scabiosa pods, hypericum berries</i> and branches of all types.</div>
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Even decorative <i>Kale</i> can be a beautiful element in a bouquet.</div>
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After a summer's absence, fall <i>tulips</i> make an appearance as well, in beautiful single colors, </div>
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or some very cool striated shades, such as this gorgeous<i> Parrot Tulip.</i><br />
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How about this over-the-top arrangement? <i> </i><br />
<i>Artichoke</i>, <i>Kale,</i> <i>pinecones</i>, <i>blackberries</i>,<br />
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And here's gorgeous <i>Pincusion Protea</i> that we have in the shop right now... </div>
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Have you heard the term "Steampunk" recently?</div>
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It seems to be everywhere suddenly, but it's not new.<br />
Google "Steampunk" on Etsy and you'll come up with loads of decorative items...<br />
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According to Wikipedia:<i> "<b>Steampunk</b> is a genre that originated during the 1980s and early 1990s and incorporates elements of science Fiction, Fantasy, alternate history, horror and speculative Fiction. It involves a setting where steam power is widely used—whether in an alternative history such as Victorian era Britain or Wild-West era United States, or in a post-apocalyptic time —that incorporates
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Believe it or not, <i>Steampunk</i> is becoming a hot style for design now. </div>
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Even weddings are incorporating elements of <i>Steampunk</i> into their decor. <br />
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Tori Spelling's reality show recently created a <i>Steampunk</i> wedding for one lucky couple,</div>
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Think you can't have flowers in a <i>Steampunk</i>-theme wedding? Of course you can! </div>
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Some element of toughness needs to be incorporated, as in this chain, wire and metal key bouquet. </div>
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Making <i>Baby's Breath </i> the star is the unexpected twist.</div>
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In the world of flower colors, two are better than one.</div>
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And bicolor <i>roses</i> for one, are right on trend.</div>
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"Abracadabra" one of my favorites, with its velvety petals and yellow splashes.</div>
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The "Intuition" series of <i>roses </i>are stunning, and available in different color combinations, </div>
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"Sweetness", a mostly white Grandiflora<i> rose</i> with a not-so-subtle edging of hot pink and a sweet scent.</div>
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"Katari" is an unusual green<i> rose</i> with a deep pink edge. </div>
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Yes, there are true green roses, and this one takes it a big step further! </div>
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What's not to love?</div>
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Even the already gorgeous <i>Gerbera</i> is available in bi-colors now.<i></i></div>
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This one is like holding sunshine in your hands!</div>
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Debra Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466281415911320140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136385793944215521.post-52256386430189392972012-08-17T11:06:00.001-04:002012-08-17T11:06:45.549-04:00The Rainbow Rose<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you seen the tie-dyed rainbow rose? </div>
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If you haven't yet, then get to the phone right away and call your florist!</div>
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Before you dismiss these photos as some pretty good Photoshopping, think again. </div>
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This is a real rose, dyed in a very special process, allowing multiple colors on one flower head. </div>
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How is it done? </div>
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Different dyes are injected into the stems of white roses, which are then taken up by the individual petals. </div>
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A painstaking process, and of course, this translates into a more expensive flower than the average rose,</div>
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but the wow factor makes up for all of it. </div>
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Now, these roses aren't for everyone.</div>
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Some may think they are garish, or belong in a circus;</div>
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How about using them in centerpieces for a tie-dyed birthday celebration? </div>
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(Think 1970's)</div>
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Or, in a wedding where each bridesmaid wears one of the colors in the rose? </div>
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They'd be really cute in a little nosegay for dance recitals.</div>
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Little girls love roses and especially love lots of color!</div>
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High School proms are the perfect place for this unusual rose. </div>
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But please no baby's breath here...this rose just begs for an unusual treatment</div>
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such as wire, beading and feathers!</div>
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Debra Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466281415911320140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136385793944215521.post-80683519888462311602012-08-12T17:24:00.000-04:002012-08-12T17:24:39.962-04:00Flowers, En Masse!<div style="text-align: center;">
Fashion designer Raf Simons made his debut recently,<br />
newly installed at the House of Dior in Paris.<br />
For his gala opening fashion show, the walls of the hall were festooned with flowers.<br />
In fact, 1 million blooms were used!</div>
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Yes, you read that correctly.</div>
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One. Million. Blooms.</div>
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Incredible! And all for an event that lasts 15
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<i>Peonies</i>, <i>Roses</i>, <i>Dahlias</i> and <i>Orchids</i>,<br />
to name just a few of the varieties that were trucked in for this project.<br />
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more incredible is that these 'walls' were assembled in 4 days! </div>
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To create this
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then lifted with cranes standing ready in the street, and in through upper windows.<br />
'Walls' of wet floral foam were constructed, and covered with chicken wire.</div>
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An army of workers clipped and inserted bloom after bloom, </div>
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Suddenly, I am seeing massed flowers everywhere!</div>
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The artist Jeff
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A few Haute-Hippie flower-bedecked vehicles have been spotted. Cute!</div>
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And how about this huge 'hand tied' bouquet? </div>
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Gotta love it!</div>
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<b>Wilmington, NC 28401</b></div>
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With the Olympics beginning in a few weeks, I'm betting you haven't realized that flowers will play a big part in the 2012 Olympics. Medal winners are historically presented with a flower bouquet upon reaching the podium. Ever wondered where those bouquets come from?<br />
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The custom of presenting to a winner goes back to Greek times, when an olive leaf wreath was the gift of choice. In Victorian times, flowers were preferred, as every flower had a specific meaning to the Victorians. Today, the floral bouquet is chosen and designed with many details in mind. </div>
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This year, famed British florist <i>Jane Packer'</i>s firm has been selected to design the florals.<br />
Their choice for the medal bouquets is a beautiful creation arranged in a quadrant to mirror this year's logo. All the flowers and greenery in the bouquet are grown in Britain, and florist students will help out with the construction.<span class="style5"><span class="style1"> Included in the mix are: a pink <i>rose </i>"Aqua", a yellow<i> rose</i> "Illios", a beautiful orange <i>rose </i>"Marie Claire" and finally a green <i>rose </i>called fittingly, "Wimbledon".</span></span><br />
<span class="style5"><span class="style1"> Additionally, the bouquet will include </span><span class="style1">fragrant<i> English Lavender, Rosemary, Apple
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4400 bouquets will be presented to medalists on the podium!<br />
Under IOC rules and protocol, there are even very specific sizes that the bouquets must adhere to. <br />
Additionally, flowers and other materials should be pollen-free and also free of scent,<br />
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Sadly, the cut flower trade in Britain is nearly extinct. So to achieve their aim of using only British-grown components, as one of the world's most influential florists, <i>Jane Packer</i> was able to partner with Landgard UK, who agreed to supply the greenhouses for use in this project, essentially re-introducing rose-growing to the South of England- a huge achievement!. Then, the actual varieties were selected and grown specifically for the Olympics bouquets, to be ready just in time for the big event-no earlier and no later. As you can imagine, all this planning happens years in advance of the actual event.</div>
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For the Vancouver winter games in 2010, the winners were presented with all-green bouquets, to signify the "Green" games. However, the <i>spider mum, hypericum berries, Aspidistra leaves and Monkey grass </i>clutch bouquets did not photograph well, and to some from a distance, seemed like heads of broccoli!<br />
The stems of the 1800 bouquets were wrapped in recycled paper.<br />
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When you settle down in front of the television in a few weeks to cheer on your favorite athletes, </div>
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remember all the hard work that went into those winning bouquets!<br />
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With the 2012 Olympics about to begin, and the Queen's Silver Jubilee celebration, </div>
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London has been all abloom this year! I thought I'd share some of the sights with you.</div>
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The Queen and Prince Phillip were immortalized with a sort of "Chia-Head" of their own...<br />
50 different varieties of flowers filled these two giant terracotta pots. Each weighed over 1500 pounds!<br />
They were presented to the Queen and will be installed at Buckingham Palace as a permanent fixture. </div>
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In real life, the Queen decorated herself with flowers... </div>
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Shop fronts high and low were decorated to celebrate the event.</div>
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This lush <i>rose </i>storefront at Smythson is fabulous! </div>
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I particularly love this crown made all of<i> roses </i>and <i>mums.</i> </div>
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An early photo of Elizabeth surrounded by colorful blooms....how charming! </div>
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The Queen's beloved Corgis are immortalized in flowers at Ted Baker...</div>
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Even the Beefeaters are celebrated in blooms...<br />
I love their whimsical <i>aspidistra leaf </i>helmets! </div>
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