New Year is the most fabulous holiday, and the atmosphere of celebration is helped to create not only an elegantly decorated Christmas tree and themed interior items, but also tastefully decorated gifts for friends and family.The culture of presenting a gift in our country, one might say, has already developed
The Christmas wreath is an indispensable attribute of European Christmas decor. This tradition is taking root in our country too. Wreaths are made from a variety of materials, but usually coniferous branches are used as the basis.We propose to create a wreath of pine needles, which is fixed on a wire base
March 8 is a holiday that comes to us at the very beginning of the calendar spring. This first spring holiday is not only a great occasion to congratulate the female half of humanity, but also a wonderful opportunity to fill the space around you with sun and freshness, getting rid of the dullness of winter weekdays
Is it difficult to create a floral image of spring? Not so! We offer a recipe: anemones, genista, daffodils, hyacinth bulbs, decorative wire frame - and here's spring in your bouquet!Graceful anemones are one of the most beautiful representatives of the buttercup family, conquering with a variety of their colors and shapes of buds
Nothing stands still, and neither does New Year's floristry. Traditional candles in floral decoration are being replaced by modern lighting elements, these are rechargeable LED devices. They have become especially relevant this season.A New Year's holiday with a Christmas tree or Christmas tree arrangements does not at all cancel a bouquet of flowers in the interior
TulipsTulips are, of course, good on their own. But how to get away from the usual cliches and take into account the properties of these colors? The peculiarity of tulips is that they continue to grow in water, can bend and disrupt the structure of the bouquet
Wax techniques in European floristry are now at the height of fashion. Wax (or rather, paraffin and stearin) can be used in a variety of ways. Most often, this is the decoration of containers for flowers or gluing some elements, applying the final decor of the composition
The eastern horoscope reports that the coming 2020 will be under the auspices of the Rat. Few people like this creature, but according to Chinese mythology, the Rat is quite worthy of respect. Moreover, it is the Rat that opens each new twelve-year cycle of the old oriental calendar
The time before March 8 is very troublesome. But there are a few things you can take care of in advance. For example, to prepare such vessels for handmade flower arrangements from bark.On the eve of the holiday, it remains only to supplement them with primroses - for example, hellebores, or other flowers of delicate colors that resemble the first spring flowers - eustoma, alstroemeria, irises
What is transparent composition, you ask? Hardly anyone will give you a precise definition of this style. Although it exists and has its indispensable features - it is transparency, visibility of the composition, inherent, for example, in a stained glass window
Spring comes at a time when even true fans of winter are happy to say goodbye! snow slush, frost and gray sky! In the spring, we send our heartfelt greetings to green grass, first flowers and generous sunshine! With the onset of spring, we can again fully appreciate the generosity of Mother Nature
New Year's floristry, of course, is also subject to fashion, although it is this part of the floristic art that is most traditional and true to the classics. The fabulous time of the New Year and Christmas holidays is a time of magic, full of wonders and light
In the Christian tradition, the Christmas wreath is a symbol of eternal life, resurrection. Usually wreaths are woven from flowers, meadow grasses, vines, straw. But now a variety of materials are used for their manufacture. If the wreath is not going to be hung, a practical basis for it will be something heavy that will make it more stable
Decorating large spaces for Christmas is perhaps the most difficult task. It seems like it requires an abundance of jewelry. But we want to show you an example of a modern, almost minimalist Christmas design. It was carried out by teachers and students of the PrimaVera floral school in one of the Italian hotels
Probably, no one will argue with the fact that there are many options for a gift for a woman, but the list of them is significantly reduced when the question of an ideal gift for a man arises. Thank God that in our time this list can be expanded and show courage in expressing your love for the stronger sex, because men, like women, love to know that you love them
Within the framework of the largest international exhibition in Russia "FlowersExpo-2016", on September 13-14, the main competition of domestic florists took place - the 17th open Championship of Russia in professional floristry "Russian Cup 2016", organized by the National Guild of Florists
This time we decided to bring to your attention creative ideas for New Year and Christmas from Julia Siomacco, who lives in Columbia, USA, teaches, blogs, writes books and just loves to decorate her home. Let's listen to her advice.If we talk about floristic trends, then among them there are many of those that change from year to year
Summer is a joyful time! This is the time in which you want to plunge completely, you want to enjoy the fresh smell of lush herbs, the sun's rays and the discordance of songbirds. And such a variety of flowers, herbs, branches and other no less valuable material for florists does not exist in any of the other seasons
HeliconiaThere are many options when it comes to choosing a gift for a woman, but the list shrinks significantly when you think about a gift for a man. And when you think about what the perfect gift for the man of your life should be, it is unlikely that fresh flowers come to your mind
Each house has its own ritual of putting on a New Year's outfit on a home Christmas tree, but no matter how different these traditions are, the main thing remains unchanged - decorating a New Year's tree is always the beginning of the fabulous mystery of this amazing holiday, under the influence of which even adults fall from year to year
Easter is the brightest and greatest holiday in the Christian world. On this festive day, the hearts of millions of people around the planet are filled with great hope and great love. Easter endows everyone who has touched its great sacrament with special patience and faith
Summer is a massive holiday season so beloved all over the world. During the warm period of the year, many of us strive to spend time by the water on our vacation or on a weekend, and it does not matter whether the sandy area is a gorgeous beach near the sea or just a green meadow by a quiet lake
Freesias in many countries of the world are favorite flowers when making a bridal bouquet, decorating her hairstyle and dress, they are also often used to decorate wedding flower arrangements. Interestingly, in the language of flowers, freesia symbolizes pure and selfless love
Gifts for the New Year are usually hidden under the tree, this is a long tradition. Both big and small willingly accept this game, hoping in the depths of their souls that their Santa Claus will not bypass his generosity.But what if there is no Christmas tree in the house, but you want to give your loved ones a magical moment of the game?
Florists have decided on the most relevant trends for the fall 2016 season. This autumn is waiting for bright, rich, warm colors. For fashionable autumn bouquets, experts recommend choosing large and colorful flowers, but the interior compositions of this fall should be miniature, but always very bright and positive
Chrysanthemum is an unusually sensual and plastic flower. His "responsiveness" allows the hands of a master florist to bring to life the highest ups of creative inspiration, expressing the most intimate thoughts and feelings in a flower arrangement
This composition is festive, cheerful, but there is also a certain severity, even thoughtfulness in it. It will be perfect as a gift for February 23, and at the same time will decorate the interior in early spring. We know that soon the sun's rays will pour into the earth in a joyful stream
By the New Year, everyone is trying to create a festive comfort and a fabulous atmosphere of an extraordinary joyful holiday. For those who value time, our tips on how to quickly and easily decorate an interior with the help of ready-made floral accessories, will certainly do
Author: Stefan van BerloThe air smells of frost, the soul asks for something New Year's. Festive pictures, coniferous branches, caps of fairy-tale little people, a friendly feast, and tongues of flame of burning candles come to mind. It is from these attributes, melted down in the crucible of imagination, that the master made such a laconic and such a luxurious mix
Within the framework of the exhibition FlowersExpo / FlowerExpo - 2017, the 18th Russian Championship in professional floristry "Russian Florist Cup 2017" was held. On September 12-13, 15 participants competed in the wonderful art of floristry
This man-made topiary tree resembles the standard myrtle - a plant that brings happiness to the house. An unusual composition is much more elegant than a usual candy bouquet, which, however, will make you work hard and show patience in your work
One of the Greek myths speaks of a young Narcissus who was turned into a flower by the gods because he fell in love with his reflection in the water. To this day, this flower bears the name daffodil.The Persian king Cyrus I, the founder of the Achaemenid dynasty, was also the first gardener of Iran
Floristry gradually covers all aspects of wedding decoration. There is a lot of trouble before the wedding - to take care of the image of the bride and groom, the decoration of the festive table, the decoration of the hall, gifts for the newlyweds and guests
Bill Schaffer and Kristine Kratt, famous Philadelphia-based florist designers and observers of global flower fashion trends, in their magazine have outlined a roadmap for florists for 2016. We touched on the assortment of colors, and colors, and styles, dressing them in 4 directions, different in design
Tulips are traditional flowers for March 8th. They are always good both in mono bouquets and in compositions with other spring flowers and greens. But you can present them in a completely unexpected way, creating the composition "Tulips in a cube"
If you have an active girlfriend who lives at the height of fashion, constantly listens to music on headphones and constantly uses gadgets, we dare to assume that a simple bouquet of flowers or a Valentine bought in a nearby store will not impress her
According to statistics, more than 50% of Russians consider themselves to be in love, and more than 80% of young people celebrate Valentine's Day. Over the centuries of its history, it has turned into a romantic holiday for the expression of the most ardent feelings
Everybody associates St. Valentine's Day with strengthening relationships with their found half. And everyone wants to make a mistake with a gift, to demonstrate the freshness and originality of ideas. A lot of all kinds of cute things can be found in florist shops today
The sky above our head changes shades all day, fills with a light blue, acquires a copper tint in the evening, in the morning it greets us with light sunny gold. This invigorating, already distinctly warm light echoes the opening daffodils and the flowers of the potted primrose
Floristic composition Love is alive!Someone remarkably said that a holiday is an exchange of human warmth. And Valentine's Day is perfect for this. Even if your relationship has been inadvertently shaken, “love has passed, the tomatoes have withered,” but a painful feeling of injustice and an inextinguishable heat of love remain in your heart - believe me, not everything can be lost! See