Scary and Creepy Flowers

It's October so I figured it would be appropriate to share some pictures of some flowers that are scary and creepy.  It's really just for fun because they're not the type of flowers you'd find in the shop.  I couldn't help it though because their also known as names are just perfect for Halloween. Enjoy!

Fashion Inspired by Flowers- Fashion Week

You have to love fashion that is inspired by flowers.  The colors, the texuture and bold designs.  Here a few stunners right from the Fall/Winter 2011 runway.

Photo by Thibault Camus
Design by Maria Grazia and Pier Paolo Piccioli



Photo by Thibault Camus
Design by Maria Grazia and Pier Paolo Piccioli



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Dior Show Paris Fashion Week

Dolce & Gabbana Milan Fashion Week

Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
John Galliano, Christian Dior Fall/Winter Paris Fashion Week

A Vase for your Purse of Desk

It actually folds!  I was roaming the internet and came across this vase called "Hope Forever Blossoming".  You can find them on various sites and the price ranges from $13.00 - $26.00 depending on the site.  One site says that it can hold up to eight flowers.  Bascially it comes folded flat, you just fill it with water and put your flowers in.  How crazy is that! It's a perfect gift for someone to keep in the office, you can take it with you while you travel to perk up any hotel room or just to keep on your night stand at home. 

Succulents!

We just got a delivery of the cutest succulents.  I'm so excited!  I love the way they look.  There's nothing uniform about them. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes as well as color.  The best part of all is that they are easy to take care of. 

Hot Holiday Colors for 2010

Did you know that we do holiday decor?  We can style your personal decor in your home or office.  This year's hot colors are gold, navy, olive green and burgundy.  Let us help you create an aesthetic that makes your the envy of all your friends!

Late Afternoon Wedding on The Atlantis Yacht

What could be better than a late outside afternoon ceremony followed by a wedding reception and dinner onboard one of the finest yacht's New York's harbor has to offer? One of the wedding trends right now is saying, "I do" and followed by a cruise around the New York City skyline.  The beauty of New York is when you can see the cityscape against the night sky along with some of New York's greatest landmarks like The Empire State Building, The Statue of Liberty, the Chrysler Building, The Brooklyn Bridge and The Colgate Clock. 

City Blossoms worked with a bride and groom hosting their wedding on The Atlantis this past August.  Their color scheme was black and white.  We used all white flowers on the arch for the ceremony as well as the centerpieces for their reception. 

Singular Sensation Color Combinations

Floral arrangements and centerpieces don't always have to be designed with several types of flowers and colors.  Some of the most dramatic displays have been designed using one color in the arrangement.  We worked with BCG on one of their events for the holidays where they decided to use flowers and lighting to make a bold statement.  I'm loving the solid color combinations and textures in this display. 

Dressing up the Bridal Bouquet

Like the dress the bridal bouqet can have its own wow factor.  One of the easiest ways to dress up your bridal bouquet is with the wrap.  You can use different textured ribbons such as velvet, grossgrain and satin.  You can have it wrapped with a simple striped grossgrain in a contrasting color, have your stems wrapped in a corset style design with pearl pins to help keep it in place or use floral tape to keep the stems tight and wrap them in a monogrammed handkerchief.  You can add embellishment to the wrap such as crystals, pearl pins, buttons, brooches and more. Think long cascading ribbons in similar shades to the bridesmaid dresses for their bouquets.

This is a great way to personalize the bouquet and add a special touch with something meaningful.  Your floral designer will be happy to incorporate these details into the bouqet for you.  Just bring them your ribbons and embellishments in advance so they can design these elements into your bridal party flowers.

Pieces of Work

It's always nice when you walk into an office and you see fresh flowers.  I think it says a lot about the office and the people in the company.  It shows that they care about you and are making an effort to make their office or reception area warm and inviting.  There's nothing less appealing than a stark office with no life in it!  Here are a few of my faves that we have designed for some of our corporate clients. 

Boutonnieres and the history of the buttonhole on a lapel

It was said that Prince Albert was presented with a small bouquet from Queen Victoria on their wedding day. He made the gentlemanly gesture in cutting a hole in his right lapel and put the flowers in his lapel. He later had his tailor put holes in all of his jacket lapels and history then followed!

It's also true that the hole in the lapel had a real use which was to be able to button your suit jacket before overcoats.  "Boutonniere" is French for buttonhole.  In the US boutonniere is the flower itself that adorns the lapel.

The proper way to wear a flower in your lapel is to place it into the buttonhole and not pin it to your jacket.  Typically there is a thread that can be found on the rear of the lapel slightly below the buttonhole.  The thread holds the flower stem upright against the lapel.  A pinned boutonniere is on par with clip-on neckties and fake pocket squares.  The buttonhole is there for a purpose, so use it!  However, don't offend your family and friends if you're being asked to pin on a boutonniere.  You can always have your tailor sew one into your lapel if you do not already have a buttonhole present.

Flower Tip of the Day

Hydrangea comes in white, shades of green, pink, burgundy and blue. The flower is actually scentless and one of the most widely used flowers to make arrangements fuller and to add color. The best part, is that its moderately priced, can stand up to all temperatures and available all year long!

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amaranthus, cockscomb, calla lilies, dahlias, godetia and lily of the valley