Flowers And A gift

I like it that you can do so many wonderful things with flowers.

Once you understand the basic design rules of flower arranging you can be so creative.

You can really dress up a gift with flowers.

A bottle of wine is made special by adding a spray of flowers.

This would make an ideal gift to present to a hostess having a dinner party.

The bottle has been placed in a cover.

A small foam igloo has been soaked in water and is secured to the top.

The stems of roses, orchids, fern and ivy have been cut to the desired length and inserted into the foam.

Long curving grass has been inserted in the right side.

An arrangement featuring the same flowers is placed at the base.

This design is described briefly - in the Floristry Course you will learn how to create many types of different floral designs with detailed step-by-step instructions.

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Elegant Floral Design

I hope you are enjoying your week.

This is an elegant floral design with a light airy look.

It is arranged in a tall candle holder.

This design features silk flowers such as freesias, orchids and filling flowers in soft shades of pink and cream.

A piece of foam has ribbon pinned around the edges  and wedged into the top of the holder.

Hot glue helps hold it in position.

The flower stems have been cut to the desired length, wired with florist wire, taped and inserted into the foam.

Long pieces of tassel plant are inserted around the edges to give it a light airy look.

A spray of filling flowers have been glued around the base.

This design is described briefly - in the Floristry  Course you will learn how to create many types of different floral designs with detailed step-by -step instructions.

If you have not already enrolled in the Floristry Course we would love to have you join  us.

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Floristry Student's Floral Arrangement

I hope you are enjoying your day.

I thought you might like to show you an arrangement one of our student's Roslyn has created.

It features white lilums and carnations and foliage in an upright container.

This arrangement has a lovely line with a minimum amount of materials.

It is not the amount of flowers that is used but how they are positioned that makes the difference.

You too can soon be creating stylish floral designs the professional way.

In the Floristry Course you will learn how to create many styles of flower arrangements  the easy way.

If you have not already enrolled in the Floristry Course we would love to have you join us.

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Alstroemeria and Happy Plant Flower Arrangement

I hope you had a good Easter break.

We had a great time in Warrnambool which is a city in Victoria known as the shipwreck coast which has a very interesting history.

Alstroemeria are very long lasting flowers.

They can be arranged with other flowers and look wonderful arranged on their own.

This arrangement can be made very quickly.

A tall glass vase has been filled three quarters of the way with water.

The alstroemeria has been placed in the vase having the flower heads about the same height across the top.

The Chinese believe the Happy Plant brings good luck  and several stems have been placed along the centre to give extra height and interest.

In the Floristry Course you will learn how to create many different floral designs.

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Easter Display

I hope you have a wonderful Easter.

This setting would be lovely in a florist window or you could create one like this or a smaller version for your home.

This is easy to create and children would love it.

By having the materials displayed at different levels it provides more interest.

Flowers including red tulips, yellow daffodils and white snowdrops are placed in various containers and baskets.

Pastel plastic eggs are tied with ribbon are hung on forsythia branches.

A couple of cute ceramic bunnies are placed between the flowers.

Birds nests filled with eggs provide the finishing touch.  

In the Floristry Course you will learn how to create many different floral designs.

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Have A Happy St Valentines Day

I am sending you warm wishes for a happy St Valentines Day.

What could be more lovely than a large bunch of pink roses.

These roses are wrapped loosely in pink weave wrap.

To show off their beauty these roses would be perfect arranged on their own in a clear glass vase filled three quarters of the way with water.

Always choose a container to suit the size of the arrangement.

For good balance the flowers should stand at least one and a half  times the height of the container but can always go higher.

Men often buy red flowers - but studies have shown many women prefer pink.

St Valentines Day is usually the busiest day for the florist. Red flowers are in short supply at St Valentines Day so the florist should also stock pink flowers so they can offer an alternative choice.

Learn how to create fabulous floral designs the professional way

In the Floristry  Course you will learn how to create many styles of flower arrangements suitable for different occasions.

If you have not already enrolled in the Floristry  Course we would love to have you join us. 

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Roses - The Most Loved Flowers in the World

I hope you are enjoying your day.

The weather here today is just perfect and the gardens look wonderful.

Roses are the most loved flowers in the world.

There are thousands of varieties in many shades from the palest to the most vibrant colours.

Roses are named after famous people including Audrey Hepburn, Barbra Streisand, Agatha Christie, John F Kennedy and Paul McCartney.

Queen Elizabeth has had several roses named after her.

It's best to pick roses in the early morning or late evening when there is the most moisture in the air.

Cut the stems on a slant and remove the lower leaves from the stems. Place them in a container filled one third with water in a cool spot for several hours before arranging them.

You can use a commercial preservative or a capful of household bleach to help cut down on bacteria so the roses will last longer. This is called conditioning.

If you buy roses cut the ends of the stems on a slant and condition them in the same way.

In the Floristry Course you will learn tips on how to keep different varieties of flowers fresh for the longest possible time.

If you have not already enrolled in the Floristry Course we would love to have you join us.
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