- Silk Flowers Give You Effortless Beauty, For As Long As You Want Them
Imagine your favorite flower. Mine, since I was a little girl, has been the Daisy. To me, the daisy represents hope and sunlight and openness. It has a symmetry thatis soothing and cheerful, and it almost shouts, “Welcome!” I always wanted to have a big vase or bucket of daisies on the front hall table, so they would be the first thing people saw when they walked in the door. Unfortunately, I don’t have the time and energy to keep buying new flowers to replenish the vase.
- Bouquet For Baby-One for Now, One for Always.
Having a baby is one of the most exciting times in a woman's life. From the time of childhood, nearly every little girl grows up wanting to be a mommy. When that blessed day finally arrives, it is surely something to celebrate. Family and friends all gather first at the hospital and then again when mother and child leave the hospital to go home
- Bring beauty and nature into your home.
Lifelike silk flowers can add life and warmth to any home. No matter what type of flower is your favorite, you can have that flower in your house all year round, with none of the work or money that goes into caring for live flowers.
- Silk Flowers Make Decorating Easy!
Who doesn't love being surrounded by flowers in their everyday lives? The color and character of flowers brightens up any room, and each type of flower says something unique of its own.
- Silk Wedding Flowers: The Wedding Of Your Dreams
It’s easy to dismiss the idea of silk wedding flowers. Like any fake flower, they must look tacky or poorly put together, they must be cheaply made, right? Wrong. You might be assuming that the arrangement won’t match the style of wedding you’ve been planning. But that assumption comes from one too many visits to the doctor’s office.
- Silk Wedding Flowers Make Your Wedding Day Special
It just might be the biggest day of your life so far. Of course, you want everything to be perfect. The dress, of course-you won’t tire until you find the wedding gown of your dreams. The food has to be perfect too-something that will please everyone. The music, the vows, the pictures-everything has to be perfect, right?
- Silk Flowers and Plants can help with decorating needs
Silk flowers and plants can help with all of your decorating needs. Do you love to have flowers adorning the rooms of your home? I’m betting you do-after all, who doesn’t? Flowers bring warmth and life into every home, and help connect you to the outdoors, no matter what the weather is. Flowers can also tie together all of the design elements in each room in a natural and classic way.
- Silk Wild Flowers
I grew up in Colorado, where there were fields of beautiful wild flowers of all colors just beyond our backyard. We loved playing outside, sometimes in our own backyard, and sometimes in the fields, where we would venture to roll around in the flowers, or sometimes pick them, either to make necklaces and headbands out of them, or to take bouquets back to our yard.
- Quick Tips to Develop the Ambiance in Your Living Room
Interior design can have a huge impact on the way you feel in your home. Everyone enjoys having a beautiful home and decorating to suit their personal taste. Your home shows off who you are and the things that you love. It is easy to add a little ambiance to your living room with just a few simple steps.
- Silk Flowers bring warmth to your wedding plan.
It just might be the biggest day of your life so far. Of course, you want everything to be perfect. The dress, of course-you won’t tire until you find the wedding gown of your dreams. The food has to be perfect too-something that will please everyone. The music, the vows, the pictures-everything has to be perfect, right?
- A Special Surprise Leaves Me Wanting and Needing Flowers
I was thrilled and surprised recently when upon arriving home, I found that my husband has bought me a present, actually two presents. They were beautiful, handcrafted vases that are simply indescribable in their beauty. My husband thought they would make a great gift for someone like me who loves flowers.
- Mother’s Day and Silk Flowers: A Perfect Match
Mother’s Day is typically a flower-giving occasion. What a wonderful way to thank your mom for everything she has done and tell her what she means to you, with a bouquet of flowers. However, a few days or at most a week later, that beautiful bouquet is drooping and looking rather sad. It no longer brings the same smile to her face. The way to avoid that is with silk flowers.
- Perfect Flowers To Fill New Vases
My loving husband was away for work recently and happened to come across two absolutely stunning vases and thought immediately about how much I would love them. So he bought them and carefully carried them back home on the plane with him. They arrived without incident and he was as pleased as punch with himself that he had found the perfect gift for his flower-loving wife.
- Spring Means Flowers and Silk Flowers Are a Great Choice
Spring is in the air and it’s time for flowers to bloom, both in the house and out of the house. However, we do not always get the flowers we are looking for when we want them, due to forces of nature and forces of man.
- Creating an organic bedroom makeover that brings our best room to blossom
There you are again, lying in bed, eyes wide open, thinking about what you did today and what you have to do tomorrow. You’ve tried counting sheep and deep breathing and even a little warm milk, all to no avail. No matter what you do, you just can’t fall asleep. If only your brain had an “off” button.
- Feel the Crisp in the Air with Fall Color Arrangements
The air is crisp. The colors of the leaves are changing - red, gold, orange and yellow. Fall harvest festivals have begun, and the oppression of the hot summer has passed.
- Show the Real You: Interior Decorating with Silk Flowers
You’ve made the decision that it’s time to give your room a new look. While you aren’t interested at this time in painting or buying new or reupholstering your old furniture, you can see the benefit of making a change. Mix up the room by rearranging the furniture. Bring something out of a back bedroom into the living room. See if your can come up with new uses for old things.
- Interior Decorating with Silk Flowers
Is it time for a new look? Are you bored out of your mind with the monotony of your living room? Can your bedroom use an overhaul? If so, then sprucing up your interior is long overdue.
- Christmas Bouquets and Arrangements Make the Season Bright.
You’re getting ready to go to the holiday party of the year. You have a new dress, your hair is perfect, and the excitement of the season has infected you. Your best friend and neighbor down the block throws great parties, and her holiday parties are the best all year.
- Silk Flowers Brighten Your Home with a Beauty that lasts longer than Summer.
Think about the most beautiful flower you have ever seen. Remember the first time you looked at it. You stood there transfixed in awe of its beauty. How did it make you feel?
Roses are by far one of the most popular blooms - appearing in weddings, on holidays, and in every bouquet a husband has ever brought home for an apology.
- Bring on the Jolly with Christmas Bouquets and Arrangements
It’s that time of year, time to get ready and decorate for the holidays. Of course everyone decorates their homes (if they celebrate Christmas), but what about your place of work?
- Silk Flowers Bring the Beauty of Your Garden into Your Home Without Watering.
Silk flowers bring the beauty of a flower garden into your home whatever the season is. Do you love it when your garden starts to bloom in spring? I know I do. One of my favorite flowers is the Easter lily. This beautiful flower announces the arrival of spring. Like most flowers, they don’t last throughout the summer. Lilies made from silk provide the beauty of spring all year long.
- Silk Flowers and Plants Prevent Dog Poisoning
I don’t need to conduct interviews to determine that every one of us is under an immense amount of pressure in our daily lives. These are tough times, and whether you’re the new president-elect, or of a more ordinary sort (like me), you’re likely to welcome any reduction in nail-biting and hair-pulling that comes along.
- Silk Flowers: Seasonal Affective disorder - Winter Onset Depression.
How can a hanging basket of silk flowers prompt you to hang out with friends? How can a vase, rich with vintage silk flowers, remind you how rich life can be? Or, how can a natural-looking arrangement of brightly-colored silk flowers brighten the winter doldrums?
- Prevent Cat Poisoning with Silk Flowers and Plants
We all strive to have a beautiful home. A lush green plant or a colorful flower arrangement can really brighten up a room, so much so that all you want to do is snuggle up on the couch with your adorable kitty. But unfortunately, cats and plants don’t always make for a healthy combination.
- Silk Flowers For Valentine's Day.
Silk Flowers For Valentine's Day.
Make This Valentine's Day Legendary With Silk Flowers.
Designer silk flowers as a Valentine's Day gift? I know, not something you had even considered. Well, consider this: Long lasting, natural looking silk flowers deliver everything Valentine's Day promises...wiithout the wilting part.
- Silk Flowers: Then and Now
Today, silk flowers and plants look so real, it’s easy to be fooled into thinking they’re the real thing. Most people can’t tell the difference between silk flowers and real flowers without actually touching them! Silk flowers and plants breathe life into any space and for pennies on the dollars. Realistic-looking silk flowers are a favorite among craft artists and allow them to make arrangements and gifts that look real but last forever.
- Silk Roses--- The Ultimate in Designer Silk Flowers
As Gertrude Stein teaches us, "A Rose is a rose is a rose." Few creations, or the words associated with it, evoke such emotions as the robust, yet demure, rose. Its history is rich, and its symbolism pervades every gift, room, and special occasion that it graces.
- First Date Silk Flowers Prove that Chivalry is Alive and Blooming.
How do you prepare for your first date with a lady? Maybe your routine involves a workout to quell your nervousness, or some favorite music, or a trip to the carwash, a little hair gel, some cologne, or a breath mint.
Whether it’s your first date in years, or if you have a preparatory routine in place, I’d like to suggest an addition to your spit-and-polish circuit. Silk flowers.
- Silk Flowers and Her College Dorm Room – Small Reminders in a Big New World.
You’ve given eighteen of your best years to your child. And now, everything you’ve instilled into her will be tested…at college. She’ll be stressed. She’ll suffer from homesickness. She’ll think of you when she sees…a leopard print rug and a hot-pink fringed lamp shade…or not.
- Silk Flowers Jump Outside the Box
In many ways, the methods that you use to decorate the exterior of your home and property can be just as (or more) impressive than the house itself. Times are tight for many of us, and upgrading to your dream home might not be in your near future. Or, if you’re already in your dream home, you might be wondering how to step up its appearance, without a big investment of time or money.
- I'm Pushing Daisies but not from the Grave.
Daisies are some of the most recognizable, and well-loved, flowers on earth. They account for 10% of all flowering plants, and consist of more than 23,000 species. The most common daisy, the English daisy, might also be the most identifiable, with its round yellow center and rays of white, scoop-shaped petals. Other daisies populate the earth, like asters, dahlias, and gerbera daisies, but none convey the innocence of youth like the common yellow-and-white bloom.
- Make Your Prom Unforgettable with Silk Flowers.
I can remember almost every detail of my prom. My date’s crisp tuxedo, my royal blue off-the-shoulder gown, the pearly limousine, dancing to “Stairway to Heaven”. But two things I can’t recall - my corsage and his boutonniere. Were they made from roses? Lilies? Hmmm…I’m going to have to pull out those pictures.
- Beautify and Simplify with Silk Flowers and Plants
Everyone’s been fed. The dishwasher is loaded. The minutes are flying by as you wrap up a few tasks before jetting off to begin your hectic day.
It’s then that you notice that the vase of daisies on the dining room table – the ones that greeted you with cheerful faces just yesterday – are now facing the tabletop. They’ve dropped a blanket of seeds and dying petals. The vase is bone dry, and you can almost hear the poor things exhaling one last farewell.
- Do You Want To Know The History Of Silk Flowers?
At the beginning of the 18th century, the French, who originally learned the art from the Italians, made great strides in accuracy of reproduction with silk flowers and silk plants. Toward the end of that century, Paris manufacturers enjoyed a lofty world-wide reputation for creating beautiful silk flower arrangements that were used for interior décor, much as they are today. At that same time, the art was introduced into England by French refugees, and it soon spread to America. Today, the majority of silk flowers are manufactured in Asia.
- Spring Blooms Remain Intact. Thanks to Silk Easter Flowers.
If you live in a climate where the changing seasons have just gifted us with spring weather and new bulb shoots, then you might appreciate the crocus’ piercing of blankets of snow, or the tulip’s strength in lifting winter-compacted mulch. You may be anxiously awaiting the first glimpse of daffodil yellow or hyacinth purple.
- Silk Flowers Prove that the Black Orchid Can Exist
The Black Orchid: A DC Comics super heroine, two episodes of Doctor Who’s femme fatale installment, a fragrance, a novel…and a phrase that wraps up a sense of feminism in its most dangerous sense.
- Black Thumb Sufferers Find Therapy in Silk Flowers.
Let’s get something straight right now. I’m not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV. I am, however, a recovered flower murderer, speaking from experience. I know what you’re going through…the poor wilted stalks, the fungus, the weeds. Join me. Never grieve another departed plant. Share in the comfort that I have found…
- Floral Prints Redefine a Wall’s Versatility.
Okay, I’m no architect. I’m no engineer. I’m no home builder. But I do know that walls serve a particular purpose in a house or commercial building. Exactly how they work or how many of them need to be utilized, and where, is beyond my comprehension, or my desire to comprehend.
- Be Sure to Wear Some Silk Flowers in Your Hair.
It was 1967, and promotion for the Monterey Pop Festival was underway. John Phillips of the Mamas and Papas wrote a song, and Scott McKenzie sang it.
The name of the song was San Francisco, and it helped to usher in the hippie era. It also re-romanticized flowing hair entangled with wildflowers…freedom and a oneness with the natural world.
- A First Date at Home Made Complete with Silk Flowers.
You might remember reading my article about first date silk flowers…what’s acceptable…what’s over the top. But how about if you’re taking that first plunge while staying in?
What if you’re planning a special meal at home – to promote a relaxing, comfortable evening? The same rules apply. A dinner table centerpiece should use silk flowers that convey only the feelings that you wish to express.
- Escape From it All with Tropical Silk Flowers
What comes to mind when you see a bright red hibiscus? Or a Hawaiian shirt? Or an arrangement of tropical silk flowers? Are you transported through time and space to a sandy beach, or a flowing waterfall, or a lush green habitat – far away from the office, the traffic jam, or the gloomy wretch that is winter?
- Silk Flowers: The Ultimate Recital Applause
No matter your child’s (or other loved one’s) musical skill level, if they’re taking part in group or private lessons, there will likely be a spring recital, in which they showcase their talents for family and friends. They’ll get dressed in their Sunday best, and play or perform a selection for an audience of well-wishers.
- Silk Flowers Make Your Vacation Home Hassle Free
Vacation homes were once a luxury reserved for the very wealthy…those who could afford to own the home, pay taxes on the property, and fund a staff to maintain it while it lay dormant for the majority of the year.
- A New Silk Tulip Mania Proves that Taste is Timeless.
What makes tulips so unanimously appealing? Maybe it’s their pleasing colors – never too bright, never washed out. Maybe it’s their regal heads, perched atop perfectly straight, honestly simple stems. Maybe it’s their announcement of spring weather, or their ability to remain resilient in harsh mountain climates.
- Silk Flowers Prove that in Water, Hope Floats.
Those of us who love silk flowers for everything that they aren’t (messy, hungry, thirsty) have still expressed an interested in reverting back to the things that their natural predecessors call necessary. Particularly…water.
- Silk Flower Arranging for Greenies.
Much like a quality musical arrangement, a silk flower arrangement is harmonious in its delivery, is natural to the senses, and is complementary to its venue. And, like music, flower arrangements are specific to the taste of the arranger. Maybe your tastes lilt toward the softer side, and you prefer muted colors and rounded shapes. Or maybe your inclinations lean more toward boisterous and bold statements of significant size and color.
- How Silk Flowers and Plants Make Spring and its Cleaning Two Welcome Guests.
Do you love spring? Does it love you back? Or do the thoughts of open windows, fluttering curtains, fresh cut flowers, and trees bursting with blossoms make you want to declare yourself a hermit?
- Silk Flowers for Memorial Day Remembrance.
When using silk flower arrangements to honor our country’s fallen on Memorial Day, you say thank you for their selfless service.
- Silk Flowers: Perfect for Mother’s Day.
Nothing could be more special than silk flowers on Mother’s Day. Silk flower arrangements and plants are as unwavering as a mother’s love.
- Silk Flower Makeover: Spring Fever’s Remedy
Don’t forget silk flowers and plants when making over your home for the ringing in of spring. Nothing brightens your home as easily as silk flower arrangements.
- May’s Birthday Silk Flower is Lily of the Valley
May’s official birthday silk flower is lily of the valley. Learn of its history, legend and appeal to silk flower lovers everywhere.
- Silk Flowers Turn your Bedroom into a Customized Sanctuary
Don’t forget the silk flowers when decorating your bedroom, the most overlooked room of the house. Find out how a realistic silk flower arrangement can transform your sleeping and your waking.
- Silk Flowers as Gifts: Fabulous In and Out
Add silk flowers to your gift wrapping, and transform any old box into something fabulous. A gift topped with a simple arrangement of silk flowers tells the receiver how very special they are.
- Silk Flowers for Guests’ Luxury and Comfort
Silk flowers and plants are the perfect way to make your overnight guests feel welcome. Their stay at your home will seem as natural as the realistic silk flowers you choose.
- Silk- Flowers- and Decorating are Child’s Play
Silk flowers and plants are your favorite way to brighten any space. Now you can invite your children to join in on the fun, and to discover their own love for silk flowers.
- Silk Flowers Create Colorful Physical Reactions
Silk flowers’ vibrant or muted colors govern or complement the mood of any room. Find out how colors affect our minds and bodies, and how silk flower arrangements help to deliver those reactions.
- Your Choice of Flowers: Silk or Dried?
Silk flowers have proven to be more resilient and realistic than dried flowers. Find out why silk flower arrangements are the best choice for your home or office.
- Silk Topiary for Well-Rounded Decor
Silk topiaries bring a sense of old world and elegance to any room or outdoor garden.
- A Porthole to a New Silk Flower World
Silk flower arrangements have held their own in the decorating department. Now you can gain a whole new view with silk flowers on old window frames.
- Silk Flowers’ Powers Multiplied with Complementary Colors
Silk flower colors are chosen for esthetic and spiritual qualities. Now, learn how complementary colors can create a balanced silk flower arrangement.
- Silk Flowers and Your Dining Room Decor
Silk flowers, along with some other easy transformations, can take your dining room from bland to flavorful. Silk flowers to the rescue, once again.
- Ikebana, a Home for Silk Flowers
Silk flowers do more than the traditional silk flower arrangement. They prove it with Ikebana – the ancient art of Japanese flower sculpture.
- Silk Flowers put Living in Living Rooms
Silk flower arrangements and plants go a long way in making the most used room in your home, the living room, a haven for comfort.
- Silk Flowers’ Arrangements with Nature
Silk flowers join natural elements in creating an outdoor landscape, indoors. Learn about the hypothesis known as biophilia and how silk flowers fit.
- Silk Flower Wreaths are Well-Rounded
Silk flower wreaths are worry free ways to welcome guests and adorn your home. Get tips for display, cleaning, and storage here.
- Silk Grasses offer Uncultivated Chic
Silk grasses elegantly complement silk flowers and plants, or stand alone with chic independence.
