Month: October 2010

Diwali is the time for bonding with family, friends and neighbours. It is the time of year to go visiting, seek blessings from elders and exchange good wishes with all.

This Diwali, transform your home into an absolute delight for visiting relatives by embellishing it with fresh flowers. Display vivid orchids to add a touch of resplendence and sweet-smelling lilies to spread a subtle, floral fragrance. Adding a row of oil lamps or streamer lights will give your home a truly festive feel.

Add a contemporary twist with gourmet confectionery, chocolates, cookies and brownies. Accompanied by an exquisite bouquet of fresh flowers, our range of hampers make truly thoughtful gifts. Indulge in aesthetic Diwali flowers and opulent hampers to create a festive mood for all those dear to you.

An autumn walk through the woods is such a delight. I love the crunch of autumn leaves underfoot and the fragrance of seasons changing in the air. What a grand surprise to find an abandoned bird nest. Capture a bit of autumn with this hand-made nest filled with gerbera daisies. The birds headed south for winter will be envious of this creative use of their summer home.

We are always on the look out for the newest designs and most fabulous flower varieties to bring to the market place. The bronze-hued rose variety, Coffee Break is one of the best finds for the autumn season. They open into a full and luscious bloom with hundreds of petals. Just as it seems the rose could get no fuller, it blooms out just a little bit more. This long lasting rose is truly amazing. Order it by name – Coffee Break – you are going to love it! This rose column is a spectacular way to showcase beautiful roses. Twelve rose blossoms ring the top of the container capped by a crown of autumn berries. A dozen roses never looked so good.

Whether you are throwing a scream-themed costume party or just getting into the spirit to scare, add a unique twist to your home décor with the Halloween-themed collection.
So, create a horror corner with an arrangement of Fall flowers in an ominous black vase. Or chill guests at your doorstep with a carved pumpkin adorned with a bouquet of tempting orange flowers and an enticingly fragrant candle. Add a fake cobweb or scarecrow to one of our ensembles to complete the haunted house look. Keep a hamper at hand to quench the thirst of your vampirish trick-or-treaters. Light a black candle and welcome the little monsters with a broomstick or pet rubber bat of your own. Then, hand out a delectable spooky goody from the hamper to let them sink their teeth into.
The Halloween-themed flowers, accessories and hampers give you a perfectly legitimate license to thrill. Go all out to create the eeriest home in the neighborhood!

Dahlias are at their peak of beauty. Available in virtually every color of the rainbow – red, yellow, orange, purple, pink and a vast array of bi-colors as well – you won’t be able to choose just one. Did you know? They will last longer if you “cook” their stems? Odd as it sounds, dahlias love a hot water bath. Just pour about 1” of boiling water in a heat safe vase, cut 2” from the flower stem and place the dahlias in the vase. Let them sit until the water cools to room temperature and then, drop them in your favorite vase. Of course, we take care of it for you – there is no need to do it twice. Once is just fine for these vibrant beauties.

When I think of autumn flowers, my mind turns to the classic fire colors of red, orange and yellow. But, there is so much more! Autumn can be purple, too. The intense aubergine of eggplant is the inspiration for this luxurious centerpiece. Yes, look closely, that is a real eggplant you see! Add roses, stock, gerbera daisies and nigella and you have a lovely autumn accent for your table.

Let alone nice… it’s breathtakingly gorgeous!

At Flora2000, we take floral style very seriously. And it is our credo to keep you, our valued readers, updated with the absolute latest in floral fashion. The most recent addition to our style guide includes bits of Indian spice in floral arrangements. The resultant sweet-spicy aroma will very nearly take your breath away!

In ‘Home’, we have used two fragrant cinnamon sticks to complement the bright yellow chrysanthemums and Asiatic lilies. Adorned with Anne Black orchids, this arrangement represents the unmatched comfort of lying down snugly in front of a fireplace at the home you grew up in. Close your eyes and inhale the spicy aroma to get immersed in the sweetest dreams.

‘Cinammon Tree’ holds the allure of pleasant remembrances. Stately orchids, carnations and lisianthus hover delicately over a makeshift container made of cinnamon sticks. The distinct fragrance of woodsy cinnamon and the saccharine one of the pristine blooms is guaranteed to inspire old-school nostalgia.

An interesting page from history cites that Indian spices were such sought-after commodities that their trade with Europe led to its Age of Discovery. You, too, may use a variety of Indian spices, including red chilly peppers, cloves, cardamom and more, to reveal your passion for floral embellishment. Try it – this creative and enjoyable leisure activity can be highly addictive!

Add a little zest to your next party with citrus filled centerpieces. Oranges, lemons and limes all combine beautifully with flowers. Slice them up thin and just tuck them inside a clear vase. Does it hurt the flowers? No! Flora2000 knows the professional techniques to create beautiful arrangements of fruits and flowers.