floral arrangements
Flower etiquette
Rules come from the East
When choosing flowers and handing them, you should follow some rules, otherwise you can get into an awkward position. The homeland of these rules is the East. The fair sex, limited in communication and covering their faces with a veil, tried to express their feelings and shades of mood with the help of flowers.
For example, according to Eastern tradition, it is important how the girl acted with the flower presented by the young man. If she pinned him to his chest in the region of the heart, this is a sign of love, and if to his hair, then you should not hope for reciprocity.
The associations that have arisen over time have become stable and formed the basis of the science called flower etiquette. Travelers transferred this knowledge to Europe, where they supplemented and developed. Some of them have been lost, but a considerable part has survived to our time. Continue reading
WHICH FLOWERS CAN YOU GIVE TO A MAN?
There is a well-established opinion that only women are congratulated with flowers. But, in fact, men are happy to accept their gift from relatives, friends and respectful people. It is important only to choose the right bouquet for a man to suit the occasion, so that the gesture is perceived as expected.
Experienced florists probably know what flowers they give to men. For many, it will be a revelation, but today there is an extensive selection of “male” colors that are customary to hand on various occasions. Among those:
Roses
Bouquet Style
Alstroemeria;
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FLOWERS IN A BASKET – HOW TO CARE
In addition to traditional bouquets, we have for sale floral arrangements placed in wicker baskets. They look unusual and original. However, in order for such a basket to please the eye for a long time, it must be properly looked after.
FEATURES OF CREATING COMPOSITIONS IN BASKETS
When creating compositions in baskets, a special floristic sponge soaked in a special solution is used. It prevents the rapid withering of ornamental plants. Cut flowers are immersed in a sponge at a certain depth. Through the cut of the stem, the moisture is saturated with ornamental plants.
A vase is not needed for such a bouquet, however, all liquids evaporate over time, and the sponge becomes dry. Therefore, it is not necessary to leave the presented composition without proper care. It is also worth understanding that the volume of a vase and floristic sponge or bioflora are significantly different. Continue reading
