Month: January 2010

Designed by David Beahm, the New York Signature Collection is the creative work of a dedicated and innovative artist. The collection features exquisite and rare flowers that are further accentuated by their very own designer vases like the elegant Waterford Crystal’s Lismore Collection.

David has ingeniously used a few vases from this collection such as the Lismore Crystal bowl, an unusually shaped cylindrical vase from the Lismore Simplicity collection and an Old Fashioned Crystal Tumbler from the Lismore Classic collection. Waterford Crystal’s prized Ice Bucket from the Marquis Collection also makes an appearance.

These vases not only compliment David’s arrangements, they will stay long after the flowers, as an exquisite keepsake. Every time your loved-one looks at it, they will be reminded of your loving gesture.

Deep pink Rosita Vandela roses in a Waterord Crystal ice bucket.

This diamond cut crystal vase holds roses and Magic Vanda orchids.

A delectable blend of roses and luxuriant calla lilies served in a Waterford Crystal tumbler.

Valentine’s Day – the mandatory day of love. For all you husbands and boyfriends out there, you know it can be the most important day of the relationship year. Want to know a secret? Give flowers today! Why? – Just because. That will really impress the woman of your dreams. Flowers; “just because I love you”, “just because you’re special”, “just because I thought of you”. We women are pushovers when it comes to a surprise of flowers…just because.

Oncydium, phalaenopsis, cymbidium, dendrobium and paphiopedilum. Big words with lots of syllables – memorize them! These are magical words in the floral world. Each and everyone is a long lasting, absolutely gorgeous, and fabulously decadent blooming plant. Even better, they are amazingly easy to take care of. Phalaenopsis, one of my favorites, is commonly called the “Moth Orchid”. Available in lavender, white, pink and yellow each bloom looks like it is ready to take flight. Now, make yourself orchid terminology flash cards and head to Flora2000 today to buy yourself a little floral magic!

Low maintenance, long lasting, absolutely fabulous. Sound impossible? Let me introduce you to the trendiest plants around – Succulents. Also known as “fat plants”, succulents are water retaining plants adapted to arid climates and pour soil conditions. They are hardy enough to withstand even the most unfavorable growing conditions. This makes them the perfect plant for the busy lifestyle of today. Forget to water? Not to worry! These slow growing plants thrive on neglect. Bring one home and have fun. These plants can turn even the blackest thumb green.

2010 marks the collaboration of Flora2000 and David Beahm. David, with his passionate approach and a stellar portfolio, brings his unique vision and a cool and arty edge to the Flora2000 designs you know and love.

All of David’s creations are a testament to his genius; the way he utilizes rare and unusual flowers is extraordinary. Amnesia and Black Beauty roses, Schwartzwalder calla lilies, Magic Vanda and Mokara orchids to name a few. His floral arrangements are not merely pretty bouquets, but expressive compositions which mean something and have a lot of thought behind them.

An artist who has chosen to work with flowers does not have a great variety of materials to choose from, yet David rises magnificently to the challenge of expressing his vision through floral arrangements.

This particular collection is marked by David’s use of unconventional holders; containers of all shapes, sizes and forms, from cut crystal scotch glasses to reclaimed rubber tires are used to showcase these exquisite flowers. Crystal ice buckets, gold plated dairy creamers, champagne flutes and tea sets, poly-stone and terracotta containers and balls of supple twig; these holders will stay with you long after the flowers as a keepsake.

Each item in this collection is named after an important person in David’s life; grandparents, friends, colleagues and people he has encountered in his travels who inspired him.

View and experience the collection here.

Alison – Blue Magic Vanda orchids floating in a wood and glass vase.

Eva – Waterford classic Lismore pattern vase overflowing with exotic and rare roses.

George – Marc Blackwell champagne flutes topped with red angel and pink intuition roses.

Flowers = smiles = happiness. Yes, it is true. Flowers lead to emotional well being. Flower lovers always knew this. Now, science validates. Don’t believe me? Try it out yourself. Start with a handful of flowers. One at a time, hand them out and watch what happens.

Soon you will see… Flowers = smiles = happiness.

Wow! How easy is that? Pass out flowers today and do your part to make the world a better place.

Red, yellow, pink, white, orange and lavender… single, double and parrot… Just in time to brighten even the darkest day of winter, tulips have arrived. To assure the longest enjoyment, buy your tulips tightly closed. Bring them home with just a smidgen of color showing and watch them bloom out before your very eyes. I’ll share a little secret with you. Your fresh cut tulips will grow an inch or more each day. They make me think of the song Eidelweiss: Blossom of snow may you bloom and grow Bloom and grow forever.

Turquoise: The color of the year for 2010. Is it any wonder? Green is popular… blue is popular… put the two together and you know it is going to be fabulous. Pair this new and trendy color with pink for a dramatic contrast or mix with white for tranquil serenity. I’m sure you’ll agree, turquoise is a grand color to accent and show off your fresh flowers.