Fresh Flowers Aren’t Just for the Dining Room Table

Written by Claire Bowes


Continued from page 1

* Office: Any job is more enjoyable whenrepparttar surroundings are cheerful and attractive, and what is more cheerful than cut flowers? Bring nature indoors and make yourself happier and healthier!

* Laundry Room: I can hear you now – NOTrepparttar 110808 laundry room, too!! Yes, evenrepparttar 110809 laundry room can use a bit of sunshine. Rinse out an old bleach or detergent bottle, fill it with cut flowers and place it on your washing machine or shelf. It'll help lightenrepparttar 110810 load on washday!

* Staircase: Create a "stepped" effect with a series of flowers in interesting containers.

There is nothing wrong with tradition – a big floral arrangement onrepparttar 110811 dining room table is always a welcomed addition torepparttar 110812 décor ofrepparttar 110813 room. Fresh flowers, however, don’t have to stay inrepparttar 110814 dining room. Be creative! Think unique! Put them in all your nooks and crannies! And yes, even put them in your bathroom!

You Don’t Have to be a Floral Designer

You’ve been torepparttar 110815 florist before and know that you can’t createrepparttar 110816 gorgeous centerpieces you find there, nor can you afford to buy them already made. Don’t worry! Simply buy some fresh flowers, take them home, and experiment. Anything that can hold water is a possibility for a flower arrangement.

* Water Pitchers

* Urns

* Pots

* Vases

* Bowls

* Watering Cans

* Soda Bottles

* Mason Jars

* Champagne Bottles

* Mugs

* Even a Child’s Plastic Cup

Once you have a few containers,repparttar 110817 fun begins. Try filling a clear glass with flowers and fill with colored marbles. Create a cluster of different sized flower-filled bottles on a coffee table. Use bowls and shallow dishes for floating flower heads or petals and add floating candles for a bright and shining effect.

Mother Nature has created great beauty in flowers and you simply can’t go wrong. Develop your own personal style and taste by experimenting with different colors and types of flowers. Each week try a different look, color, or kind of flower.

The complementary colors of flowers can brighten any part ofrepparttar 110818 house, fromrepparttar 110819 kitchen torepparttar 110820 family room torepparttar 110821 bedroom. Expand your ideas to different areas throughout your home. The important thing is to have fun and enjoy.



Claire Bowes is a successful freelance writer and owner of 1st for Flowers where you will find further tips and ideas for Wedding Flowers and Flower Gifts


Let Your Wedding Flowers Speak the Language of Love

Written by Claire Bowes


Continued from page 1

* Carnation - Devoted Love, All Year * Daisy - Innocence & Romance, All Year

* Ivy - Fidelity, Marriage, All Year

* Lily Of The Valley - Happiness, March through September

* Myrtle - Joy , All Year

* Orchid - Love & Beauty, All Year

* Stephanotis - Marital Happiness, All Year

* Tulips - Love & Passion, January through April

* Zinnia - Affection, All Year

The best way to getrepparttar right flowers is to chooserepparttar 110807 right florist and one ofrepparttar 110808 best ways to find a good florist is by word of mouth. Ifrepparttar 110809 florist's service and work comes highly recommended, chances are they will do a good job for you. Select a florist that listens to you and really graspsrepparttar 110810 look and feel you want. Be open torepparttar 110811 florist's ideas and suggestions. Inrepparttar 110812 long run, it will berepparttar 110813 value of their experience, talent, and expertise that you have purchased.

Don’t Forgetrepparttar 110814 Flowers for the….

In addition to flowers forrepparttar 110815 wedding party and family members, you will need flowers forrepparttar 110816 church, arrangements forrepparttar 110817 reception tables, head table, and guest book table. You may even want flowers forrepparttar 110818 cake and a small bouquet forrepparttar 110819 ladies' room. To make sure you don’t forget any of your floral needs, here is a list of possibilities:

Flowers forrepparttar 110820 Bridal Party:

* Bride's Bouquet

* Maid/Matron of Honor

* Mother ofrepparttar 110821 Bride

* Mother ofrepparttar 110822 Groom

* Bridesmaids

* Flower Girl

* Grandmothers

* Groom

* Best Man

* Father ofrepparttar 110823 Bride

* Father ofrepparttar 110824 Groom

* Ushers

* Ring Bearer

* Grandfathers

Flowers forrepparttar 110825 Wedding Ceremony:

* Altar Arrangements

* Aisle Markers

* Candelabras

* Aisle Runner

* Canopy or Archway

* Kneeling Bench

Flowers forrepparttar 110826 Reception:

* Bridal Table

* Cake Table

* Guest Table

* Buffet Table

* Bandstand

* Gift Table

* Guest Book Table

* Bouquet to Throw

Fresh flowers underlinerepparttar 110827 importance and elegance of your wedding day. They enhance any setting and can literally transform an average looking room into a beautiful scene. If you've planned well, your flowers will be exactly what you want, and you'll be free to focus on what your day is all about.

Claire Bowes is a successful freelance writer and owner of 1st for Flowers where you will find further tips and ideas for Wedding Flowers and Flower Baskets


    <Back to Page 1
 
ImproveHomeLife.com © 2005
Terms of Use