Monthly Archives: April 2010

Minty fresh and oh-so-chic, green flowers are all the rage this spring. Chrysanthemums, Roses, Carnations, Hypericum and Trachelium – they all come in the wonderful hue of spring green. Mix them with a bit of white for a fresh look. … Continue reading →

Can’t find the perfect vase? Look in the kitchen… a simple water pitcher, a canning jar or glassware make fabulous floral containers. A dinner plate filled with shot glasses makes a dramatic (and easy) floral accent for the home. Just … Continue reading →

Something old, something new Something borrowed, something blue And a silver sixpence in her shoe. The spring time bride is the lucky one. There are so many fabulous spring blossoms to choose from. Orchids, Callas, Ranunculus, Alstroemeria, Roses, Freesia, Heather … Continue reading →

No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude. ~Author Unknown 18th April 2010 marks the beginning of the 58th Administrative Professionals Week. It originated in 1952 … Continue reading →

The trees are in bloom and the birds are singing. Nest building is underway and soon, the eggs will be laid. What a fun surprise to go for a walk and see a “nesting” underway. Bring a bit of that … Continue reading →

If something is worth doing, it’s worth doing fabulously. Are you planning a dinner party or a birthday lunch? Make it an affair to remember with sparkling crystal, fine china, gleaming cutlery and most importantly— exquisite floral arrangements. Special occasions … Continue reading →

The technique of adding citrus fruits to your flower arrangement always brings up the question, “won’t it hurt the flowers?” NO! Citrus and flowers pair well and the fruit will not harm the blooms. In fact, the citric acid helps … Continue reading →

Don’t let the kids have all the fun with the egg decorating and candy. Yes, they can have the mess of boiling and dying and painting. You just crack the eggs, save the shells and fill them with flowers. That’s … Continue reading →