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2006-Nov-2
Fresh Flowers in your Home
Bringing fresh cut flowers into your home adds colour and scent it is true, but the flowers add an extra dimension that cannot be created with soft furnishings and accessories – they bring with them a sense of life and growth, making a room come alive. Having fresh flowers in your home, even if only at weekends or during holidays, will instantly cheer you, your family and friends and make your home much more welcoming.
Each season brings a fresh range of flowers and foliage to be used around the house, and whether you wish to create a formal arrangement for a celebration or simply add some fresh flowers to a room, there is always something new to try. You can make the most of special features in any room with a carefully chosen and arranged selection of flowers, empty fireplaces, table tops bedside cabinets, vanity shelves in bathroom and kitchen tables are all ideal places to feature an arrangement of colourful flowers.
Once you have chosen a group of flowers and foliage that you think will go well together, consider where the arrangement will be placed and which container you plan to use. It is then a matter of creating a shape that shows off the flowers and foliage to their best advantage. Keep a record of arrangements that catch your eye and try to think why they attract you. Dramatic arrangements in hotel lobbies, for example are great inspiration for smaller scale arrangements in your own home.
2006-Oct-28
The Skill of Flower Arranging
There is a lot of mystique surrounding the skill of flower arranging, but with practice, you will find that your eye soon develops so that you create increasingly effective arrangements. Once you have chosen a group of flowers and foliage that you think will go well together, consider where the arrangement will be place and which container you plan to use.
It is then a matter of creating a shape that suits all three and that shows off the flowers and foliage to their best advantage. Some people find this a very simple process; others have to take their time and make what they believe to be mistakes along the way.
Use books, magazines, fabrics, and gardens to give you ideas of colours and shapes, too, but don’t be afraid to experiment, you will soon get to know what works and what does not.
2006-Oct-26
Working in a Florist Shop
You will need to be able to work efficiently as a typical day in a florist shop could include ten wreaths for an early morning funeral, several arrangements and posies. Often a posy or a sheaf of flowers will need to be made up while the customer waits.
A good employee has common sense, a positive attitude, is honest and a willing worker who sees what needs doing and does it in a cheerful and efficient manner.
An employer will appreciate a capable employee who has the employer's interest at heart and will co-operate and help with any duties involved in the running of the floristry business.
2006-Oct-25
How to create your Website marketing plan
 Put it in writing! Not only do you have to plan, you have to write it down! Take a notebook or idea book and write the following: your vision, mission strategies, goals and the time frame you wish to accomplish these goals. Keep this notebook next to your computer to refer to. It will help you stay focused.
What is your vision for your flower business? Your vision is what you want your web site to accomplish. Write your vision statement in your notebook. The vision statement for my flower shop is to “Make a reasonable profit via the Internet by providing a quality product, delivering exceptional service, at a price my customers will pay.”
What are your goals? What do you believe you can accomplish that may be a bit of a stretch but doable? If the goals are too easy, you are not getting the most out of your planning process. And you could be losing money. Can make a profit of 20% in 3 months? Can double your customer base in 6 months? If so, write it in your notebook.
What steps do you need to take to achieve your goals? How much do you have to sell to achieve your goals? You must first know your profit margin to determine this figure. Then you have to figure out how you are going to find the customers to make your goals come true.
2006-Oct-10
Floral Design and Floristry
Being a florist can be a very stimulating and challenging career. If you are considering becoming a florist, make sure you enjoy working with flowers and that you are willing to learn all aspects of the floristry profession. You will need to be able to arrange flowers in an striking manner and be a reasonably quick worker.
As a florist you will be dealing closely with the public, so you should have a genuine liking for people, and have a pleasant and helpful manner.
Flowers touch the emotions of other peoples' lives. As customers ordering funeral tributes are often relatives or close friends of the deceased you will need to be sympathetic and understanding. You will also experience the pleasure of helping a bride-to-be select just the right flowers, the joy and excitement when a proud new father comes in to order flowers for his wife in hospital.
2006-Sep-29
Flower Power For The Ill
If someone you love is in the hospital or laying at home with an ailment, you can be assured that flowers will cheer them up. Try colorful roses or carnations with a card that says "Get well".
Choose the flowers that seem the most cheery to you, so that you can be sure you will have the right effect. Although they may wilt after several days, they will do miracles for the sick person. And you can actually choose a plant which does not wilt quickly and is easy to care for. Some plants of these kinds are very cheerful in their colors!
2006-Sep-28
Learning The Art Of Arranging Flowers
It is an art which concentrates on colors and forms. You can find yourself creating the most amazing arrangements for your home or occasions, friends or family.
If you love colors and designing, you can probably easily find a flower arranging class near your home. The benefits are quite obvious: you will always enjoy amazing designs in your own home. The colors of fresh flowers can do miracles for the mind and the soul, bringing joy and light into any dark room. And, of course, you may find it very pleasurable to lend your newly-found expertise to occasions of friends and family!
2006-Sep-24
Flower Power - Colors And Meanings
Flower Power - Colors And Meanings
Flowers come in a magnificent array of colors. But what do they mean?
Here are some examples:
White symbolizes innocence and purity. It is a good color for a first date or a wedding.
Red is more mature and lustful, more passionate and carnal. It is considered a very romantic color.
Pink is pleasant to the eye and a bit youthful. It is nice to bring when visiting people, to bring a light color into their home.
Purple is a bit more serious, but also beautiful to bring people for their house warming party.
Remember, if you get more colors together, such as yellows and oranges, reds and purples, you bring light and color to every room!
2006-Sep-21
Classic Flowers
We all know about classic flowers to give people. Most people think of roses straight away when asked about classic flowers. But some other flowers can be used as well.
Many people love tulips and carnations. Carnations come in a variety of colors which can suit many occasions and moods. If you want to get a plant that will hold for a good period of time, get African Violets. For a date, though, or an anniversary of a romantic nature, always go for the roses! You can choose mauve, red or white for the occasion.
2006-Sep-16
The Power Of Flowers
We all know how wonderful it is to receive a bouquet of fresh flowers to our doorstep. People send flowers on several types of occasions, on happy occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries, to sad ones such as the loss of a dear one. It is a wonderful gesture even if you just want to say you care. That simple!
And today, even if your loved ones live on the other side of the ocean or the globe, you can still send them fresh flowers from a local store in their town or country through the internet. The costs are being reduced thanks to the closeness of the cyber world and you can afford this sweet opportunity to show you care. Many flower delivery services have websites these days and most international credit cards are accepted.
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