by Joan Wyndrum | Nov 28, 2009 | Flower Arrangement Ideas, Holiday Flower Arrangements
Red and green are long-recognized symbols of the Christmas season, and white, of course, for its winter feel. There is no shortage of these colors in the flower world. Red and white carnations, fragrant red and white roses, and a wide variety of greens are all popular...
by Joan Wyndrum | Nov 27, 2009 | Flower Arrangement Ideas, Holiday Flower Arrangements
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is an eight-night celebration marked by gatherings of family and friends to join in the lighting of the Menorah. The traditional color scheme for Hanukkah is blue, silver, and white. Even though there are not an abundance of blues and...
by Joan Wyndrum | Nov 25, 2009 | Flower Arrangement Ideas, Holiday Flower Arrangements
Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration honoring the African heritage and culture, culminating with a feast and gift-giving. The traditional colors of Kwanzaa are green, red and black. Decorations for Kwanzaa celebrations embrace African roots and traditions through the...
by LF | Oct 27, 2009 | DIY Flowers: How To Tutorials, Flower Care, DIY Weddings
For many, the thought of buying flowers directly from the wholesale flower market sounds like a daunting task, possibly because they have no idea what to expect. If you have only ever purchased flowers from your local retailer or received arrangements as gifts ready...
by Heidi | Oct 20, 2009 | Flower Arrangement Ideas, DIY Weddings
Wow! Some people are incredibly talented. While the wedding cakes with flowers in these photos appear real, they are actually made of sugar! Minette Rushing is an amazing baker and creator of Wedding Cakes, offering classes for hobbyists and professionals alike. While...
by Heidi | Oct 6, 2009 | Flower Arrangement Ideas, Flower Care, DIY Weddings
Baby’s Breath is a filler flower that I hesitate to mention to customers. Just hearing the name can produce a very strong negative reaction. One self-proclaimed “flower snob” that I spoke with recently said she would never consider using something as boring and passé...