Archive for May, 2010

From the Streets and Prison to the Chelsea Flower Show

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

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One of the biggest gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show this year, will put together by quit an unusual group of horticulturists.

The Eden Project will be bringing homeless people and prisoners together to create a display. The flowers will be contributed by the prisoners from the Growing for Life project at the Occombe farm in Devon.

One of the homeless men involved in the project, says that he enjoys having an empty canvas of dirt to work with. He finds a certain magic in creating a burst of colour out of almost nothing.

This is the second year that the Eden Project has been involved in the show, with last year’s garden winning the silver medal.

This year’s plot will be twice the size of those normally featured, and will display nearly 10, 000 plants. Nearly 400 homeless people and 100 prisoners are involved in the project.

The most unique aspect of this display will be the 10ft-high man, who will have medicinal plants covering his body. Different plants will be located, on the parts of the body they are used to treat. Wild flowers and totem pole sculpture are also to be included in the display.

The unique aspects of this display are meant to show how important plants and flowers are in our lives. Gardening and working with plants can have a very important therapeutic effect on those who work with them, especially for those experiencing difficulties in their lives.

The simple of gesture of giving flowers can mean a lot more than we might imagine, they can heal both from the inside and the outside. They are not just a treat for the eyes, but a reminder that we care for others and care for nature. Flowers24hours.co.uk has a number of beautiful bouquets you can send to your loved ones. The Carousel, Mellow Yellow Roses, and the Shooting Star are just some of the beautiful featured bouquets we have to offer.

Lilies; from Dresses to Bouquets

Monday, May 17th, 2010

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The lily truly holds a beauty of its own, so much so, that it has inspired wedding decorations and dress design alike. The best example is the famous dress worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in the Sex and the City film.

Designed by Vivienne Westwood, the Lily dress is one that is not only beautiful to behold, but is flattering to the wearer as well. The corset of the dress is structured and and the sweetheart bust has been exaggerated, creating an overall slimming effect for the wearer.

The original dress is quite expensive, but less costly versions have been made, in wedding dress form and others. Even if your wedding dress is not going to be exactly like this creation, the elegant beauty of the lily can serve as inspiration for your bouquet or other aspects of a wedding or a special gift you are planning to surprise a special someone with.

Flowers24hours.co.uk has a wide variety of calla lilies to choose from and they can fit just about any occasion.

You can go with something simple and modern like the Sphere arrangement, with calla lilies creatively arranged in a beautiful vase.

A more extravagant choice might be White Calla Lilies, this is an especially stunning arrangement. It is sure to show your feelings of affection toward that special someone. It is luxuriously wrapped, with a bow added as a finishing touch.

Another great choice is the Phoenix, which is an arrangement with charm. A beautiful mixture of colours has been put together to bring a smile to the recipient’s face.

Bring some sunshine into your loved one’s life with the joyful Sunlight arrangement, this simple yet beautiful arrangement is sure to brighten up their day.

 

Diamonds and Flowers at the Chelsea Flower Show

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

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The Chelsea Flower Show is just around the corner and anticipation is high for the beautiful flower displays that are being designed at this moment.
When it comes to the most expensive David Domoney  is going to be showing a display that is worth a mere £10m. The display is to be called The Ace of Diamonds, and the display is to be littered with precious stones from some of the top jewellers on Bond Street.
“I always endeavour to introduce something a little bit more entertaining and this is something really special. It’s high-end and extreme but with a strong horticultural message. This garden will be worth more than the rest of the show put together – worth more than this year and last year combined even,” stated Domoney.
Of course security will be high, something like what we would see for a royal visit! The diamonds will be delivered to the show by helicopter. What a spectacle!
The biggest garden ever to be shown was the Eden Project, but the value of the garden is at the highest ever seen by the show.
When it comes to smaller events like weddings, corporate or cultural, Todich Floral Design can help you out with your design ideas. We are prepared for just about any innovative floral design and we can make just about any idea to life. Of course, a scattering of diamonds might be a little over the top! But that is definitely something worth checking out at this years show!