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With the new India collection, Flora2000 launches an array of exquisite bouquets and centerpieces for our Indian patrons.

These new floral creations are made of the finest flowers and trimmed with stylish accessories. Exquisite lilies – vivid Asiatics and subtly scented Stargazers, chic orchids, ambrosial tube-roses and velvety carnations constitute a veritable oasis of charm and elegance.

The collection carries a range of floral arrangements from ‘Petites’— small, tightly bound  clusters of vivid flowers arranged in glass cubes (ideal for desktops) to ‘Bouquets’ wrapped in delicate crêpe or tissue to majestic ‘Table-tops’ arranged in tall glass vases. They are often ornamented with satin-edged gossamer ribbons, golden tassels or fragrant cinnamon sticks. Our pièce de résistance is ‘Moments’— an assortment of elegant floral masterpieces for specific special occasions.

Each arrangement, crafted by our team of floral designers, is a work of art. Feast your eyes on this exquisite collection.

A luxurious bouquet of blue lisianthus and green poms wrapped in lilac tissue.

A delectable white masterpiece, topped with a scented candle.

Scarlet carnations and crimson chrysanthemums in a glass cube.

Creamy chrysanthemums set off by green tropic leaves.

Thanksgiving, candlelight and seasonal delights… This year, decorate your table with the essence of the season. A centerpiece filled with gourds, colorful leaves and autumn chrysanthemums. A pumpkin enhanced with a winding garland of bramble and a leaf or two. Wicker charges, cotton napkins tied with raffia and colorful placemats complete the look. Gather your friends and create a feast; light the candles and enjoy!

With the arrival of our New India collection, we offer our patrons a luxurious range of floral masterpieces to turn special occasions into affairs to remember. The making of such a collection requires understanding, skill, patience and, a passion and thirst for perfection.

Each arrangement is created with the cumulative efforts of an entire team of floral designers. Hours are spent in getting the right blend of different flowers which would complement the composition and flush of the arrangement. Multiple combination’s are tested and tried until the right collection of flowers is used. Every detail of the flower such as it’s leaves, stems, it’s length, is scrutinized before selecting just the right accessories for it; the perfect vase, delicate ribbons and the most robust wrapping to name a few. Spices and fruits add just the right touch to make these arrangements into wholesome and innovative masterpieces.

After these amazing arrangements are completed, a photo shoot follows. An entire team is at the arrangements disposal to keep in mind the lighting, backgrounds, surfaces, hues, color combination’s, camera angles etc. Countless shots are taken of one arrangement until the perfect picture is obtained. The image is viewed with a fine eye and if required, the entire process is repeated if the creation is an iota away from perfection.

Over 400 designs were brought to the stage of blue prints but after a rigorous process, only 50 made it to our catalogue after they were scrutinized by a panel of floral connoisseurs.

We hope you enjoy our arrangements as much as we enjoyed creating them.

Our Floral Designer working intensely to get the best look for the arrangement.

Getting the right mix of Flowers and accessories!

Last minute touch ups before the shoot.

The Photographer scrutinizing each image.

What fun it is to be a child; seemingly endless days playing and enjoying. While some of my friends played tea party, I always played florist. Yes, even as a child, I knew this is where I belonged. You could often find me outside gathering flowers – most often daisies and dandelions from the fields. Occasionally the neighbors prized roses or zinnias (don’t tell my mom!).

Daisies would lead to a game of “he loves me – he loves me not”. I’d pluck petals until I found the bloom that ended just the way I wanted.

Sweet peas with their long trailing stems would wind together to create a fluffy pink halo.

Dandelions became sunshine bouquets to share with everyone.

Today, I still gather daisies and sweet peas. You are never too old to be a child.

Children’s Day is around the corner. Bring out your inner child and enjoy flowers and nature itself.

It is easy to get a bit “down” during the dark days of winter. The air is chilly and maybe wet. The holiday parties have not yet begun and the excitement of back to school is behind us. Oh, what to do to keep our spirits up in the interim periods of life? Flowers of course! They are the perfect antidote to the blahs. Each Friday I gather fresh flowers to scatter around the house. And each Monday I pick up a bouquet for my desk. The investment in flowers is an investment in me! A bright bouquet on my desk is certain to bring a smile. An arrangement on the kitchen counter is the perfect reward for preparing the evening meal. You’ll have a hard time finding the winter blahs in a flower filled world!

Pumpkins are far too wonderful to use just for Halloween Jack-O-Lanterns. Pumpkins make wonderful containers for flower arrangements, and in my home you will find pumpkins and pumpkin arrangements throughout the harvest season. They are easy to make. Just cut off the top of the pumpkin, scoop out the seeds and pulp, and place a block of floral foam in the pumpkin. Add colorful flowers and autumn leaves. You will be amazed at how fun and easy it is. These arrangements are perfect for entertaining; you might even use them for a Halloween party.

While the observance of Halloween dates back to ancient Celtic rituals; it is today a holiday for children and the young at heart. Although not celebrated throughout the world, it is one of the world’s fastest growing holidays. In North America over half of all families make or buy a costume for Halloween. In the United States, Halloween is the number one holiday for candy sales with over 2 billion dollars spent on candy last year. Flowers are central to Halloween entertaining and Halloween floral arrangements are considered the perfect “non-fattening” gift for adults. So, stock up with candy for the neighborhood “Trick-or-Treat-Children” and get in touch with your Florist – Flora2000 and they will deliver the perfect gift to all of your friends.

Far more brides are choosing October for their nuptials. It is predicted that in 2009, October will be the biggest wedding month. This is certainly no surprise to a flower lover. The explosion of colorful blooms, the natural beauty of fall foliage and the cool, crisp days lend themselves well to a ceremony in the vineyard, a garden wedding or, for the brave at heart, a mountaintop setting.

It is the time for long walks in the mountains and leisurely strolls though the park gathering treasures of the season. Pine cones, seed pods, mossy branches, mushrooms and colorful leaves abound. Just like the child that fills their pockets with the treasures of the season, I come home with a bag or shirt tail or basket or yes, even my pockets filled with seasonal collectibles. This is a wonderful activity for the whole family and the bonus is the bounty of beautiful design material for decorating your home.

Zinnias are one of my favorite garden flowers. As a child, I would help my dad plant a zinnia garden alongside the house. We created a riotous explosion of color – red, yellow, orange, chartreuse, and pink – every color we could find.  The first blooms would appear in June. By July, the garden was full of color and blooms of every size imaginable. We had the itty bitty Lilliput Zinnias and the great big, State Fair Zinnias as well as everything in between. Each day I would gather my favorites and add them to a bouquet on the table. The amazing thing was the more I cut, the more they would bloom – clear through October and right up to the arrival of the first frost. I don’t think we ever made it to Thanksgiving but often, our little zinnia garden would provide colorful blooms for festive pumpkin arrangements at Halloween.