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Cupcakes
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6 min read

Cupcakes

A birthday celebration without the calories! Yes, flower cupcakes to mark your special day. Buy one; buy a dozen… get enough to share. And, best of all, there are no worries of weight gain from these cupcakes. In fact, they’ll put a smile on your face and cause you to laugh. And we all know […]

Purple Flowers
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4 min read

Purple Flowers

The summer garden is filled with fabulous flowers. I fantasize of gathering armloads of scabiosa, lavender, sea holly and bachelor buttons. Alas! I have no garden in the city. Thank goodness Flora2000 has fabulous garden flowers to share; lavender, purple and blue – all my favorites in a casual summertime bouquet. Best of all, I […]

Summer Green Cube
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5 min read

Summer Green Cube

It’s white clothing season! That goes for flowers too. Nothing looks cleaner, crisper or more summery than summer white flowers set in a bright kiwi green cube. Dress it up by adding a little pineapple mint foliage – love it! It looks great, smells wonderful and the cooling colors will quickly lower the temperature… even […]

Heirloom Florals
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4 min read

Heirloom Florals

Grandma’s exquisite pearl necklace. Mom’s lovely wedding dress. An ancestral, solid gold timepiece. These treasures are priceless, both in vintage value and in the memories they inspire. Flora2000’s David Beahm New York collection combines contemporary floral designs with timeless containers from the world renowned design houses of Waterford, Mark Blackwell and Jonathan Adler to create […]

Trends from Grandma’s closet
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8 min read

Trends from Grandma’s closet

Texture and form are one of the hottest trends of the moment. Reminiscent of your grandma’s days, gnarled woods, knobby woolens, sandy walls, course furs and even shag carpet are taking over the design world. Orbs, cubes and dramatic shapes are everywhere. Capture the trends in your floral accents with sisal and artichokes. Sisal is […]

Summer Dahlias
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Summer Dahlias

I love the dahlias! There are so many colors, sizes and variations – Lilliputian to dinner plate, red to purple to variegated. For a flower lover, it’s like a trip to your favorite ice cream store. How do you even choose? The soft guava variegated dahlia is my newest favorite… at least until my next […]

Heliconia
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7 min read

Heliconia

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 a favorite. All the blooms are so long lasting. You will be delighted and amazed […]

Ikebana
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4 min read

Ikebana

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 or three in a classic Ikebana dish creates the perfect meditation arrangement. Get yours now […]

Exotic Bridal Bouquet
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2 min read

Exotic Bridal Bouquet

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 hot colors of red, orange and gold. Add a sophisticated scepter styling with a long, […]

Focus on Line
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9 min read

Focus on Line

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 route. Mother Nature shares my philosophy and brings the winding twist to the bloom. A […]