Author Archives: Flora2000

Take a look at this exotic beauty! Lobster claw Heloconia makes a dramatic statement in this tropical styled design. A bamboo container (one of the new eco-choices available today) filled with orchids, freesia and kangaroo paw is sure to be … Continue reading →

Did you have a tough day at the office? You need a meditation flower arrangement. Are the kids making you crazy? Time for flower therapy! Lysimachia, commonly called Gooseneck Loosestrife, is at its peak right now. A stem or two … Continue reading →

Destination weddings are the hot and happening trend. Many brides are choosing a seashore ceremony – Hawaii, Mexico, Belize or Jamaica… a wedding paradise! Choosing the bouquet to fit the setting is easy. Think orchids, roses and berries in fire … Continue reading →

When I travel, I am often accused of following a path of ever widening, meandering circles to my destination. The straight line is not my first choice. There is so much more to be seen along the meandering and winding … Continue reading →

Traditional, hand tied bouquets are très chic this season. Flora2000’s David Beahm Collection and Mumbai collection feature an array of creative arrangements inspired by this traditional, time honoured form. Moreover, bouquets have an interesting history. In olden times, courting couples … Continue reading →

Shabby Chic elegance comes to the life in your flower bouquet. The dusty hues of summer blossoms: Astrantia, Scabiosa, Lambs ear and lavender Dahlias, Veronica and Hydrangea old fashioned blooms that exude romantic charm. A simple glass cube of flowers … Continue reading →

A classic, long lasting beauty – the Phalaenopsis orchid is one of my favorite blooming plants. I first fell in love with this “butterfly” orchid when I stumbled upon the pure white variety at a local spa. Now, I search … Continue reading →

Lemonade anyone? Oh, how I love the summertime. I relish long lazy days lounging in the back yard and impromptu warm evening picnics with a tall, cool glass of lemonade. Mmmmmm….. Add a little zest to your picnic table top … Continue reading →

Summertime sunshine brings such an abundance of gorgeous flowers! Craspedia, scabiosa pods, poppie pods and sunflowers are gathered in a natural forest bowl made of of sphagnum moss, lichens and branches. The crisp yellows and luxurious greens create a textural … Continue reading →

Looking for something different? We’ve got it! The Persimmon! Yes, the same persimmons that you eat. A lovely persimmon branch filled with immature persimmons is the inspiration for this delightful contemporary design. Add a bit of grass, a few woven … Continue reading →