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Décor Color Coordinating Tied Together With Silk Flowers
Thursday, July 8, 2010
posted by M A Kase 8:15 AM
Coordinating colors is something that is very important when it comes to décor of any kind. We want the décor to be inviting and to make everyone feel welcomed. Starting with the colors of walls, furniture material, rugs and carpet, they need to compliment each other. One of the last items that really helps bring everything together is the plants and floral arrangements that are used. The arrangements and plants will help bring out a color that is already in the room and can be a very elegant touch to the décor. If you are using real flowers for the arrangements, you must plan on replacing these nice pieces every 2 to 3 weeks. This does require more expenditure of money but if you want fresh this will be the norm.
Now, if you want the elegant colors and a very realistic look of the natural flower(s), you can easily find silk flowers that will make heads turn and noses smell just to make sure. Lines of real touch silk flowers are available and that means just what it says, they feel like the real thing to the touch. Silk flower centerpieces can be arranged by using a couple of strategies. Use the natural flower type or style from different areas of the country or the season of the year. Another type of arrangement style, which is used for events, such as wedding or other celebrations, use flowers of the same shape or same color. Using several different hues of the color will set this arrangement apart from others. Silk flower arrangements and silk plants will add wonderful warmth to the décor.
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u are not a florist or a professional floral designer but you want to get involved in some flower arranging, let’s call it a hobby and have fun with it. Don’t take it all that serious and end up with ulcers that none of us need. It has been stated many times before, that the basic rules of flower arranging are the same for cut flowers and silk flowers. But, there are many other things that you have to watch out for and do when using cut flowers. So, maybe by using silk flowers at least to begin with, you may not be as stressed out which might just make it more fun.
Your container or vase for each silk flower arrangement should be picked with the surroundings of the décor where it is going to be placed. Your finished arrangement should not be, in most cases, higher than 1 and ½ times the height of the vase or container. When choosing you’re dominant and secondary silk flowers, use an odd amount such as 3 or 5 etc. and put the largest and darkest flowers towards the base and the lightest and smallest to the outside edges of your silk flower centerpieces. These are just a few little tips for you, but most of all, have a good and fun time and your elegant silk flower arrangements will turn out great.
The cocoon of the silkworm larva offers its natural protein fiber, which is call “silk”. This silk is known to be delicate, but also known to be a long lasting durable material. The beautiful silk flowers are also known to last for many years. Lots of the these flowers are made from this silk but also other long lasting materials are use in the making of what is known as “silk flowers”. Direct sunlight can fade the material that is used to make these silk flowers so it is a good idea to rotate them if they get lots of sun.
Being as durable as they are, and lasting for many years, and whether you get your silk flowers already arranged or if you arrange them yourself, your investment is very wise. Those that do their own silk flower centerpieces know that there is little to no waste with this medium. If you have stems, leaves or odd flowers left over, just put them in a bag and you may very well use them or parts of the leftovers in your next project. Silk flowers do make wonderful gifts adding a nice spot of color and a long lasting, low maintenance décor piece.
Are you coming to the point that you would like to make a change in your décor just to freshen up that area of your home or office? There is one thing that you can do that is not all that hard and will make a big difference in your surroundings. That is a nice centerpiece of flowers. For the centerpiece, most people opt for using silk flowers over fresh cut flowers, mainly because of the length of time the fresh cut flowers last (maybe 2 weeks) and the cost involved. By using good quality silk flowers, and other accessories in the centerpiece silk flower arrangement, and the time that it will last you, you will save a tremendous amount of money.
If you have not gotten involved in making any arrangements prior, you will most likely find it a wonderful project and something that is fun and satisfying. To get some ideas on shapes and looks of different silk flower centerpieces, you can look in craft and decorating magazines along with floral type magazines. Don’t be afraid to make a mistake, because there is no such thing as “mistakes” in the art of arranging. They are called “changes of improvement”. You will find that you will not have waste because you can use leftovers in the next project. You can also find classes available in your local craft store, so jump in and have some fun and beautify your decor with a nice centerpiece silk flower arrangement.
One of the most beautiful sites you could ever lay your eyes on is a vast selection of orchids. This flower has the ability to draw the attention of the viewer in so many ways. The delicate but yet bold flowers stand proud and with so much colorful details that it boggles my mind. By having well over 30,000 types of orchids, not to mention the hybrids that are four times that amount, there are what I would call and endless selection. What is even better is that these outstanding flowers are made from silk with the manufacturer’s attention given to detail creating a beauty to behold.
There are many wonderful varieties of flowers that we have to choose from when it comes to enhancing our tables with beautiful silk flower arrangements. The silk flower arrangements are one thing using several different flowers and greenery to make up some very stunning silk flower centerpieces; but the orchid plant just has it own beauty. It is the look of what nature gave us and how it grows with such boldness and grace. For those of us who don’t have time to grow and work with God’s beauty, having these available within the silk flower world has given us something that we can enjoy. They come in bright colors and outstanding markings. They also come without the worries of insects and keeping them alive. This is something that can be enjoyed in many households, not to mention those that have allergy problems. Check out those web sites that do have quality silk flowers and very inviting prices to go along with them also.
When it comes to decorating we want to add something that is unique and will bring out the other surrounding decorations and have a real glow about it. The ability of getting a beautiful centerpiece for the table is found in several places and can be purchased without spending a fortune. If you go in the direction of getting a real flower centerpiece it will be a great looking item for at least 3 days and then it goes down hill with the dropping of peddles falling off or wilting. This can get expensive when replacing this centerpiece within a week or two.
The most cost effective centerpiece is made out of fabric and is known as silk flowers. There are some great looking silk flower centerpieces that have incorporated the use of a candle in a candelabrum that really adds a sparkling arrangement. This can also add to a beautiful romantic dinner that will make both parties happy; they have gotten that little flicker of light to help set the mood. Silk flower centerpieces can be elegant but add a candle or two and it really comes to life.
I would love to get a nice flower arrangement but she/he is allergic to flowers and I don’t want to start the sneezing and red nose thing you say. Well there are a couple of great solutions that can solve your problem. With the high prices of flowers around the Valentines Day event, you can consider a green plant with a red bow.
The next suggestion is to give silk. Silk flowers are an item that will last for many years and the silk flowers or a silk flower centerpiece with a candleabrum, which can be used for decorating purposes after that special day. Even the plant that was suggested prior can be a silk plant and last for many years. This silk plant will work really well if it is for him. He can take that to his office and have those special memories right there while enhancing his décor.