Floral Design

What is Greening? “Greening” is a term that florists use to explain the process of adding foliage to a flower arrangement. It is usually the first step in the design process because most florists use greening as an opportunity to create the shape of their design. It can be thought of as providing the foundation, structure, or architecture for a …

When was the last time you actually searched for the floral lamp shades? Or, did you ever search for one? Ok, you have a cool lamp shade, which is pricey and gives a ultra modern look to your room – but have you considered giving your feminism a boost with the floral fancy lamp shades. Life always doesn’t have to …

Kite flying has always been a traditional and cultural aspect of South-Asia. Started by the Mughals in India at the time of harvesting their crops to celebrate the joy lately became an event called ‘basant’. Adopted by Pakistan and making ‘Lahore’ the heart of event, tourist attraction to Pakistan increased tremendously in months of February and March. Coloring up the …

As in any other sport tuning your equipment, to your needs or for better performances, is essential. In this article you will be able to read about tuning foil kites to your needs. Usually, 3 line foils are having the brake lines attached to the center of the bar and the front lines both attached to the ends of the …

Kiteboarding equipment is built tough, and is meant to last for years, but as with anything, wear and tear can add up and eventually lead to gear failure. Here a list of areas to check on your kiteboarding kite before heading out for a ride. On the kite: Look over the canopy material to make sure there are no rips, …

Flying kites is a popular pastime enjoyed by millions of people around the world, but wind, space and equipment conditions can make it a hobby that takes some skill to master – especially if you are a novice. With some practice and learning common problems beforehand, you can make your experience more enjoyable. Too Strong Winds The wind is great …

Art classes can be fun for kids of all ages but some art classes are defined to truly inspire and challenge the artist in your child. If your little one expresses interest in pursuing a career in art, it is important to find art courses which teach several techniques that will help your child pursue art with a passion. Secret …

Flower arranging has become increasingly popular as a hobby, for people of all ages and backgrounds. Have you ever put flowers in a vase and they just don’t sit right? By learning a few basic principles you will be able to create attractive floral designs for your own home. Flowers add the finishing touch to any room. Imagine the pleasure …

Isn’t it wonderful to answer a knock at the door and be presented with a beautiful flower arrangement? It’s also wonderful to be invited to an event where the floral design includes fresh cut flowers? But have you ever wondered where the various flowers came from? The flowers that make up a florist’s wide selection come from all over the …

Silk flower arrangements has one of the best arguments going for itself – it doesn’t die. I’m going to be completely honest with you though, if you’re looking to get something that people can walk up to and small it while letting out a gasp of excellence, silk based flowers may not be the best for you to use. However, …

Black and white wedding invitations are the easiest and most affordable to create. No matter what your budget is, black and white invitations will always fit. If you are wanting something kind of over the top looking and very elegant, one of the most simple designs includes a white invitation with black wording and an ornate black string work. This …

Flower tattoos look superb and beautiful on one’s body. They are one of the most loved tat images because they are adaptable, symbolical and imaginatively interesting. Even if lotus, rose, lilies and Hawaiian flowers are some of the most celebrated floral tats, there are a whole lot of other varieties that you can use as body art. Even better, why …

***This is the eighteenth article ina series of 100 article on floral design and running a flower shop. It is very important for a florist and a business person to stay abreast of new trade and industry trends and news. There are several ways a florist can do this. One of the methods is to subscribe to trade publications and …

The flower is always considered as a beautiful creation of nature, which can boost the mental energy of the people, as they become mentally satisfied and cheerful on seeing the colorful flowers and smelling the sweet scent of these blooms. So the habit of placing some flowers in the home or even in the workplace has proved to be beneficial …

It might come as news to many people but not all kites around the world come packaged in a box, requiring assembly before being flown. In fact not all kites are factory made with synthetic materials and sold by the manufacturers. In fact in many countries people make their own kites with natural materials and fly them just like you …

Packing and Storing Your Kite After a day of power kiting, the time inevitably arrives when you will have to finish flying and pack up to head home. Many users have questions about the best way to roll up the kite lines so that they do not tangle. Trying to untangle a single, double, triple, or quad line kite is …