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Artificial
Flowers
Artificial
Flowers Information
Everyone has different and unique ideas for decorating the
spaces where they live and work. One decorating idea that I feel is
over used is the use of artificial flowers. There are
many people that will spend a great deal of money to find
artificial flowers to place in their home; however I have never
cared for them. I would rather use natural items to enhance an
area.
Artificial flowers appear cheap to me. I know that people spend
a great deal of money on them but it does not take long for them to
accumulate dust and to fade in color. By using natural items the
colors last longer. By natural items I am referring to plant
materials that have been dried to preserve them. There are several
plants that dry very well and can be arranged to create permanent
bouquets or can be placed in decorative baskets or on wreaths.
Hydrangeas dry very well and will last for two to three years in
the dried state. Roses and baby’s breath can also be dried and
arranged to create permanent decorations. The dried flowers can be
purchased or you can dry them yourself. The dried flowers are only
slightly more expensive than artificialflowers and are much more
attractive.
Artificial
Flowers - Tips and Advice
Recently we were invited to two weddings on the same day. One
wedding began at 2:00 in the afternoon and the other began at 6:00.
Neither wedding involved a relative so we thought we would be able
to attend both events. It would take us about 30 minutes to drive
from one location to the other.
The first wedding was the daughter of one of my co-workers. This
co-worker has her office filled with artificial flowers. She takes
a great deal of pride in letting everyone know that she has
arranged these artificialflowers herself. I was not surprised to
see that the bride, as well as the wedding party had artificial
flowers. You could tell at first glance that the bouquets were made
with artificial flowers because of the colors. I have never
understood why people want to have permanent wedding bouquets.
The second wedding featured real flowers. The bouquets and
corsages were beautiful and added a detail of elegance that was
missing at the first wedding. The wedding cake was also decorated
with real flowers, as were the guest tables. The fresh flowers
added color and warmth to the reception area. Fresh flowers may not
last forever, however they do bring happiness and elegance for the
period of time that the do last.
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