Month: January 2011

Proteas are such an amazing flower. Native to South Africa, the flower can easily live 7-10 days in a fresh arrangement. And, better yet, as it matures, it will dry and look fabulous for months. It keeps its color and form – just gets a little darker and of course, crispy.

Check out the fashion runways for the perfect Valentine’s arrangement. I am loving all the feminine touches in the shows this year. Lacy, textured, beaded and ruffled… dresses, skirts and flowing fabrics…It’s fun to be a girl!!!. Dress up your flowers with a touch of the “runway”. A ruffle of ribbon and a wrap of beads will add a touch of glamour to a vase of favorite blossoms. Think pink, think ruffles and think like a girl!!!

February is the month of love and nothing says, “I love you” better than flowers. The whisper of a single rose is so romantic. Or, an exuberant vase of roses and other fragrant flowers shouts to the world, I LOVE YOU!!!

Orchids and roses are so elegant together. My favorite, the Black Magic rose is stunning with the garnet red Arachnid orchid. Designed in unique, wired cylinders, they are sure to be the center of attention and topic of conversation. I’ll tell you a little secret: The flowers are in individual tubes so you can easily replace them long after they have stayed. Now you know one of the professional tricks utilized to create your beautiful arrangements.

The haute couture trend of the moment is oh, so feminine! Clothing and accessories are filled with floral accents, lace, ruffles, pearls and beads for detailing…all the feminine touches that we know and love. Why not add ‘real’ flowers to the look. A custom designed handbag filled with fresh blossoms is true haute couture for a flower connoisseur.

Do you miss the scent of pine when you take out all the holiday decorations?  I do!  The house seems so empty and the fabulous holiday fragrance is gone.  Paperwhites are the best floral “quick fix”.  A single plant can perfume an entire room – maybe even the house.  Stop by your Flora2000 florist and ask for a bit of floral perfume in a living paperwhite plant

The busy holiday season just flies by. It seems there is not a spare moment for rest and reflection. Then, January arrives and time stands still. At least we hope so! Finally, a moment for you to meditate and focus on nurturing the soul. Treat yourself and meditate on this textural pavé of flowers. The simplicity is calming and the green, so soothing. Yes, a cup of tea and a moment with flowers, just what you need to nurture your soul.

Oh the weather outside is frightful,
But the fire is so delightful!
And since we’ve no place to go,
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

January snow is such a treat for the skier. For those of us that prefer to snuggle by the fire, a snowflake adorned amaryllis plant is perfect to brighten the home.  The long-lasting bulb can easily bloom for two weeks or more. Best of all, many plants have a second ‘bonus’ bloom that will appear just after the first has long stayed.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.