| Flower arrangements to last you a lifetime | | Posted Sunday, January 29, 2006 3:28:16 PM by Kate Grant | I love flowers. wild flower, fresh flowers, roses, lilies, carnations, anything and everything. But fresh cut flowers tend to lose their vitality after a few short days. So if you want flowers to last a little longer, an easy and convenient way is to send or buy a flower arrangement.
 A flower arrangement will take any shape or form you'll want it to take, and they are quite easy to make. There are many flower arrangement ideas: for example, if you want to make a fall flower arrangement, why don't you use orange flowers of your choice, than add some dry leaves, acorns, sprigs, etc.?
An artificial or silk flowers are so well made today, and have such high quality, it's easy to mistake them for real flowers. These flowers will last almost forever, making it easier on hotel florists, who can now use them in lobbies, for those large flower arrangements.
In the last few years, the art of Japaneses flower arranging, also known as Ikebana, has made quite a name for itself and have many dedicated fans, who participate in special courses where they learn how to master this art.
You'll find that flower arrangements go hand in hand with all aspects of life. From wedding flower arrangements to funeral flower arrangements, they're always there, to make the journey, happy or sad, more beautiful.
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| | | Beautiful blooms perk up winter | | Posted Monday, January 29, 2007 2:56:42 PM by Blog57 Team | | ATTLEBORO -- Gardeners and other folks frustrated by winter dormancy can make the bleak cold-weather months brighter with indoor blooms and plants.Whether it's fragrant herbs, a tropical flowering bulb like an amaryllis, cascading greens or even a cactus, there are plenty of options to get you through to spring and a return to the outdoors.We tapped several members of the Attleboro Garden Club for their suggestions, and a couple showed us what they grow indoors during the winter.Sharing suggestionsKathi Gariepy, who is president of both the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Master Gardeners and the Attleboro Garden Club, brings her bay and rosemary indoors from her herb garden to flourish during the long winter months. She has a rosemary plant she's been doing that with for eight years.... | |
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| | | Coiner to Teach “Art for Fun”, “Flower Arranging” for DSLCC | | Posted Thursday, January 25, 2007 1:04:05 PM by Blog57 Team | | LEXINGTON – An art course and a flower arranging course will be taught by Lexington resident Steve Coiner during the spring 2007 semester at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College's Rockbridge Regional Center. Both are non-credit courses. “Art for Fun" (ARTS 1109-91) is scheduled on Wednesdays, January 31 – May 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the RRC. Participants will learn basic art techniques and elements of design. Activities will include drawing, watercolor, chalk, tie dye, batik, jewelry, and mobiles, among others. Tuition is $120. Participants should also bring a $60 supplies fee to the first class. Class size is limited. “Flower Arranging" (ARTS 1101-91) will be held on Mondays, February 5 – April 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the RRC. Participants will learn the principles of artistic design, materials used in arranging, flower preparation and the many styles of arrangements.... | |
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| | | Eat your way to the perfect present | | Posted Sunday, December 17, 2006 12:58:01 PM by Blog57 Team | | For Anson Hyde, its like giving home in a box. Or a basket, depending. A gift of lovingly baked breads and cakes is an instant feel-good present. It just takes you back, said Hyde, general manager of The Bread Basket, a Web-based bakery gift shop located in Signal Knob, Tenn. Food gifts are something everyone loves, both to give and receive. At The Bread Basket, the sampler box is the most popular item, offering a carbolicious array of bread loaves, muffins and cakes. For the present that lasts year-round, the company offers three plans the Cakes Galore plan, the Bountiful Breads plan and the Bread and Cakes plan. A cake or bread gift is shipped to the recipient four times a year. Its the gift that keeps on giving, if you will, Hyde said. A fresh alternative to the traditional fruit- or cheese-filled basket, bread baskets are one of many options holiday shoppers have to leave wonderfully delicious edible gifts under the tree this season.... | |
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| | | Master Gardener’s Corner: Dried flower arrangements | | Posted Wednesday, November 15, 2006 12:57:16 PM by Blog57 Team | | Thanksgiving eating early this year!). Julia's beautiful display reminds me that dried flower arrangements work well this time of year.In addition to flowers, stems, and leaves that may be dried indoors, there are many materials that can be collected in the fall and used almost directly in arrangements after gathering. These include many seedpods, cones, grain, grasses, and berries found in the garden, as well as in fields and along roadsides.Here are some specific examples: .... | |
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| | | Ove Lennart Hagne | | Posted Tuesday, November 14, 2006 10:57:05 PM by Blog57 Team | | Ove Lennart Hagne, steadfast in Christ, began his journey home on Friday, Nov. 10, 2006. Although our loss is heavy, Ove is now at peace in his heavenly home. He worships with the hosts of Heaven who were awaiting him. His life was a testament to the truth of the Word, and he lived it for Christ, to serve his fellow man, and for his family who so dearly loved him. The lives he touched during his earthly time cherished his company and saw his love and faith in God. Ove was a loving, tender and faithful husband, father and friend, who cared for all those around him, even more so than for himself. His faith and belief were always strong and unwavering. Ove was born on June 10, 1937 in Gothenburg, Sweden to Algot Josef Hagne and Britta Elisabeth Berlin. He came to the U.S. in 1979 and resided in McAllen for many years where he owned the Scandinavian Design Flower Shop with his sister Ulla.... | |
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| | | Craft shows | | Posted Monday, November 13, 2006 11:07:57 AM by Blog57 Team | | Holiday craft and country store is from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 18 at Grace Lutheran Church, 8303 Sheffield Ave. The country stores and bake sale offers candy, cookies, cake, pies, bread, jam, jelly, canned items and other specialty items. A hearty country breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. for $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 and younger. Breakfast casserole, French toast, biscuits and gravy, fruit salad, breakfast sausage, coffee, tea, milk and juice will be served. Crafts range from Christmas tree skirts to baby blankets, hand-painted items, jewelry, gloves and scarves, aprons, flower arrangements, wreaths and goose clothing. FYI: Call (219) 865-1137.BAND BOOSTERS | St. JohnCrafters and vendors wanted for Lake Central Band Boosters' annual holiday craft fair set for 9 a.m.... | |
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| | | Noteworthy | | Posted Sunday, November 12, 2006 3:08:08 AM by Blog57 Team | | TPR. DANIEL J. DUBELKO of Farmdale was among the 41 new troopers of the Ohio State Highway Patrol commissioned at a ceremony held Oct. 27 at the Patrols Training Academy. The Patrols 146th Academy class graduated after 31 weeks of rigorous law enforcement training. Courses completed by the 146th class included firearms, traffic and criminal laws, self-defense and crash investigation training. Cadets also drove on the performance track at the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy in London. Tpr. Dubelko received special honors for top performance in overall performance and in driving at the Patrol Academy. The newly commissioned trooper has since reported to his new post, where his first 90 working days will be a field-training period under the guidance of a veteran officer.... | |
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| | | Langston-Corp wedding | | Posted Friday, November 10, 2006 7:00:26 PM by Blog57 Team | | Melissa D. Langston of Mountain Home and Timmy L. Corp of Highland were married Sept. 2 at Ozark Wedding Gardens at Calico Rock. The Rev. Orthell Vincent, the bride's grandfather, officiated at the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Ron and Lila Langston of Norfork. The groom is the son of Erma and Dennis Jernigan and Tom Corp of Tulsa, Okla., and Mammoth Spring. .... | |
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| | | Make crafts of pine needles, cones | | Posted Thursday, November 09, 2006 7:06:17 AM by Blog57 Team | | Trout Lake Nature Center and artisans are offering individuals an opportunity to learn how to make crafts using natural materials from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the center, County Road 44 Bypass east of Eustis. Crafts will include pine-needle knot weaving, painting with flower petals, pine-cone critters and fall arrangements. Participants should bring their own containers or use something they make. .... | |
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| | | New Snow Real - Instant Decorative Snow for Holiday, Crafts and More from JRM Chemical | | Posted Tuesday, November 07, 2006 6:55:50 PM by Blog57 Team | | Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) November 7, 2006 -- JRM Chemical introduces Snow Real (www.soilmoist.com/snow-real.html), instant decorative snow that can be used for home décor, holiday displays, table centerpieces, silk flower or candle arrangements, school projects and much more. Each package of Snow Real, mixed with water, makes two quarts of incredibly fluffy and glistening product, just like real snow. After several days simply mist the snow with water to continue the beautiful look of Snow Real. Cleanup is easy: simply discard the product in the trash. .... | |
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