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Hand-tied bouquets, with flowers in long stemmed, circular clusters and long-tailed, swirling bows are back in vogue. The expert hands at Flora2000 bring you this style with a twist… of gossamer ribbons and floating underwater crystals. The aptly named Pocket of Posies features two mini- bouquets of satiny Lisianthus and light, crepy Statice. The focus is on re-creating the quaint, garden-style look based on principles of modern design — such as using contrasting colors, textures and sizes, and juxtaposing exotic and tropical materials with traditional pink or red roses.

Accompanying our Pocketfuls of Posies, are rings of a variety of Roses— glowing Goldstrikes, pristine white Emmas, pink-rimmed Attractas and deep red Baccaras. The classic, hand tied bouquet is characterized by delicately arranged concentric circles of these colorful blossoms, all of which feature extensively in the new Summer 2010 Collection.

Carmichael bloom- Fuchsia carnations, heavenly Attracta roses and soft green button mums highlight the bouquet, creating a pleasing contrast.

Roseate Glow, Yellow- Two dozen Goldstrike roses, with a smooth tropic leaf wrapped around the tall stems and chic areca accents.

Supernova, Red- Ruby red Baccara roses pose and pout elegantly amidst green palmetto shafts.

It’s nearing summer and glowing, sun-kissed flowers arranged in traditional garden-style designs are in vogue. The new Flora2000 India Collection is inspired from, what else, the warmth of the summer sun. Our designers have painstakingly recreated the ‘garden style’ look, showcasing assorted flowers that seem like they have been freshly hand-picked from an English garden to be the centerpiece for an intimate tea party.

The new additions include some original, stylized designs. Unusual materials like tendrils from Areca trees, and strong green shafts from Palmetto leaves, twirl themselves around swirls of exotic flowers like Phalaneopsis Orchids. Extensive use of warm reds, pinks and yellows; fluffy carnations with full, serrated blooms; and Lisanthus with their flaring, moon-shaped petals, make for stylish arrangements that also exude an element of coziness and warmth.

Here’s a small preview of some masterpieces from the collection:

Crème Fraîche- Delicately pale Asiatic lilies, creamy carnations and ivory dendrobium orchids arranged in a leaf lined rectangular holder.

Malabar Sun- Crimson carnations in an unusual goldfish bowl holder, scarlet anne black orchids floating in the water and their long stems creating the impression of rays of light.

PowderPuff- A delicate white ceramic holder with carnations, lisianthus and button mums in varying shades of peach, red and white.

Lavish, lavender lilacs… the intoxicating fragrance takes me back to my childhood. My grandmother had an enormous lilac bush in the yard (At least to this little girl, it seemed enormous). Each year I’d watch and wait for the explosion of color. It usually peaked at Mother’s Day; the perfect time for gathering and gifting. I’d pick a bunch and rush them home to Mom. Still today I gather and gift lilacs for Mom but now, I visit the florist and add a few more favorite blooms. Lilacs and tulips and roses – mmmmmm….. Mom will love this!

As beautiful as a painting from the Old Master’s; mixed tulips and lilacs are a striking Mother’s Day gift. Even better, the fragrance is Mother Nature’s original aromatherapy, perfect for Mom. Is your Mother a hopeless romantic? Pick soft lavender hued lilacs and peach colored tulips. Is your Mother a vivacious adventurer? Pick vibrant purple lilacs and bright orange tulips. Can’t decide which is best? Put them all together – lavender, purple, orange, peach and a bit of yellow, red and blue – a little bit of every color in the rainbow is perfect for your all-around wonderful Mom.

Minty fresh and oh-so-chic, green flowers are all the rage this spring. Chrysanthemums, Roses, Carnations, Hypericum and Trachelium – they all come in the wonderful hue of spring green. Mix them with a bit of white for a fresh look. Try pink for a sweet touch. The addition of yellow will make you think of the warm sunny days to come. For the purist, choose all green and let the world know, you are right on top of the spring floral trends.

Can’t find the perfect vase? Look in the kitchen… a simple water pitcher, a canning jar or glassware make fabulous floral containers. A dinner plate filled with shot glasses makes a dramatic (and easy) floral accent for the home. Just gather your favorite blossoms, cut them short and drop them in place. Of course, once you see how wonderful it looks, you’ll have to rush out and find more shot glasses!

Something old, something new
Something borrowed, something blue
And a silver sixpence in her shoe.

The spring time bride is the lucky one. There are so many fabulous spring blossoms to choose from. Orchids, Callas, Ranunculus, Alstroemeria, Roses, Freesia, Heather and deliciously fragrant Hyacinths… I love it! Gather your favorite flowers together in a luxurious bouquet and wrap it with a romantic blue handle for a sentimental touch.

No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude. ~Author Unknown

18th April 2010 marks the beginning of the 58th Administrative Professionals Week. It originated in 1952 through the efforts of the International Association of Administrative Professionals. Now, it is one of the biggest workplace observances, on par with birthdays and major festivals.

Show the administrative professionals who work for you just how much you appreciate them. Send a beautiful bouquet of flowers, or for the sweet toothed, a glorious gift hamper of chocolates.

The trees are in bloom and the birds are singing. Nest building is underway and soon, the eggs will be laid. What a fun surprise to go for a walk and see a “nesting” underway. Bring a bit of that delight inside your home with your flowers. A hand made nest (certainly not stolen from our fine feathered friends) tucked in with fresh flowers makes a wonderful springtime centerpiece. This floral nest is carefully tied into blooming plum branches. Keep watch, you may see a little bird come to claim it as his own!

If something is worth doing, it’s worth doing fabulously.

Are you planning a dinner party or a birthday lunch? Make it an affair to remember with sparkling crystal, fine china, gleaming cutlery and most importantly— exquisite floral arrangements. Special occasions deserved to be honored with a well-planned celebration and delicious food. Let your guests know that when you entertain, you do it in style.

Spring’s here and everyone’s looking for an excuse to celebrate. With lots of seasonal flowers around, you can take your pick and choose an arrangement which reflects your personality. Add an extra zing to your festivities with clusters of beautiful flowers.

These beautiful Flora2000 arrangements for a birthday lunch at Colaba’s Cafe Indigo are a celebration of pink—-the Birthday Girl’s favorite color. The combination of scented Stargazer lilies, cotton candy carnations and blushing roses were delicately arranged to create an unforgettable afternoon.