DIY: Master Flower Arranging & Floral Design Class

These classes are especially prepared for those students who have already taken classes with Field of Flowers and want to go to the next level of design.  Come, join the fun & expand your talents at our Master Design Classes.  Be sure to sign up for our next 5 available classes starting: May 19^th & 26^th June 2^nd, 9^th, & 16^th

Class Times:
- Davie – 11:30am
- Boca Raton – 12pm
- South Dade – 2pm

Please view our website for more info.
http://www.fieldofflowers.com/design_classes.htm

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You can call, click or come in to one of our Field of Flowers flower markets in Boca Raton, Miami or Davie, FL for over 100 varieties in store every day…plus supplies, vases, containers, everything you need to express yourself with flowers. Make your own arrangements, or order exquisite arrangements by our floral designers. Pick up in-store or ship fast and fresh locally or worldwide.

Kids Craft Corner: Make gorgeous Mexican Fiesta Flowers!

What you’ll need for flowers:
• ¼”x12” dowels
• DecoArt acrylic paint, Sour Apple
• Crepe paper in related flowers colors and lime
• Rubber bands
• Aleene’s Tacky Dot Roll Large
• Green duct tape such as Duck Brand

1) Paint the dowels green. Cut the crepe paper packs into thirds horizontally, then cut 2 big scallops at one end of each section.
2) Unrolls crepe paper strips in two colors, lays one on the other, scallops together. Starting at one end, on straight side, roll strips tightly, pleating the paper as it rolls. When done, wrap a rubber band tightly around flower 1” from bottom. Wrap duct tape around the base covering rubber band and paper. Fluff flower.
3) Place 3 tacky dots in a row along dowel at one end. Press them against flower’s base. Use lots of duct tape to fasten flower and dowel together securely. Tapes 2 (6”) lime leaf shapes to stem below flower.
For Container:
Cover a 42-oz, oatmeal box with colored paper, than add strips of additional colors. Weight down the container with 2” of pebbles, than add Styrofoam scraps to help stabilize the arrangement. “Viola!”

 

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You can call, click or come in to one of our Field of Flowers flower markets in Boca Raton, Miami or Davie, FL for over 100 varieties in store every day…plus supplies, vases, containers, everything you need to express yourself with flowers. Make your own arrangements, or order exquisite arrangements by our floral designers. Pick up in-store or ship fast and fresh locally or worldwide.

Bring Spring Into Your Home!

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Nothing hails spring quite like a bud-bedecked branch.  Cherry blossoms deserve special attention this year-2012 marks the 100-year anniversary of Japan’s gift to Washington, D.C., of 3,000 cherry trees.  The most colorful & useful plants are tough to find sometimes.  Here are some names of re-blooming shrubs & greens that look spectacular for springs color palette.  Purple Lilac is the most fragrant out of the bunch, sprouting up & out in a beautiful shade of lavender.  Hydrangea is also one of those fluffy soft blooms that spurt up & out making adorable pom pom like accents to your spring garden.  The last one is the Pink Home Run Rose which isn’t your typical rose bush.  These one of a kind rose almost takes the shape of a Phlox & has a very soft tropical shade of pink to its petals arising you to the sweet spring smell of roses.

As stated above the Phlox is similar to the rose but fewer petals in a surrounding form around the bud. Add some snappy bright colors to your spring garden borders with Phlox. These lavish displays are sweet smelling & tempt butterflies to your garden, too!

Highlight the bold side of nature’s palette by creating your own display with a few easy to find materials. First pick out the style & number of frames for your wall. On a piece of cold press board (a sturdy textured paper) paint the outline of the paper about an inch big using imperfect strokes using frisket ( a liquid that masks areas you don’t want painted.) Pick out different branches of foliage, the best flowers and leaves to use have defined shapes avoid slender stems or wispy leaves.  Try to collect pieces that lay flat for a bolder look then paint over them using your favorite color spray paint using spring colors for a bright new edge in any room.

Boost Your Joy with Yellow!

Add a burst of color and a dose of good cheer with yellow! It’s a study-proven happiness booster that will make your home sunnier and your mood happier too!

Sometimes it only takes a can of paint or a few accessories to give your rooms the feeling of a sunny day.  The perfect dinner companion is yellow! It stimulates conversation and makes meals more fun. Choosing a yellow floral centerpiece for your next dinner party will be sure to brighten the mood. Daffodils, sunflowers, tulips and even roses are some beautiful bright yellow flowers that would make any occasion a celebration! Painting an old piece of furniture a happy shade of yellow will give it a fresh look with an uplifting hue. A quick tip if you want to tone down the yellow in your room is to mix it with white or cream colored furniture. Even a white-wash wood piece of furniture would soften the tone. Also keep in mind when choosing a paint swatch, pick a color that is one or two shades lighter than the hue that attracts you because sometimes yellow pigments look more intense on large surfaces.

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You can call, click or come in to one of our Field of Flowers flower markets in Boca Raton, Miami or Davie, FL for over 100 varieties in store every day…plus supplies, vases, containers, everything you need to express yourself with flowers. Make your own arrangements, or order exquisite arrangements by our floral designers. Pick up in-store or ship fast and fresh locally or worldwide.

DIY: Candy-licious Easter Centerpiece!

This Easter, make your table delicious with the latest trend: combining natural elements like flowers with sugared peeps & jelly beans! Choose a clear vase & switch out rocks at the bottom, with your favorite flavored jelly beans.

To protect your sweets, slip a plastic cup in the center to hold the water & stems of your favorite spring flowers. Fill vase half way up with jelly beans & line the inside, on top of the jelly beans with peeps in a corresponding color.

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You can call, click or come in to one of our Field of Flowers flower markets in Boca Raton, Miami or Davie, FL for over 100 varieties in store every day…plus supplies, vases, containers, everything you need to express yourself with flowers. Make your own arrangements, or order exquisite arrangements by our floral designers. Pick up in-store or ship fast and fresh locally or worldwide.

DIY – 10 Romantic Ways to Use Rose Petals…

1. Have a romantic candlelight dinner at home and sprinkle them around the table.
2. Run a nice bubble bath and scatter rose petals on top. Don’t forget to do this after you have finished running the bath.  The white bath bubbles will make a beautiful backdrop for any color rose petals.
3. Create your own romantic getaway at home. Shower the bed with petals add a little candlelight and you have a recipe for a wonderful romantic night.
4. Leave a trail of rose petals leading from the front door to their bubble bath or even to a gift you have waiting for them in another room.
5. Send a card to their office and fill it with rose petals. This will create a cascade of petals when they open it.
6. Start their day off right. Scatter petals throughout the car and include breakfast from their favorite restaurant.
7. Placed in a book your sweetheart is reading
8. Bring rose petals to a restaurant and have the waiter sprinkle them on the table right before you are seated.
9.  Spell out a special message with the petals such as, “I Love You”.
10.  Hide them in your lover’s purse or wallet. No matter where they go, they will be thinking of you.

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You can call, click or come in to one of our Field of Flowers flower markets in Boca Raton, Miami or Davie, FL for over 100 varieties in store every day…plus supplies, vases, containers, everything you need to express yourself with flowers. Make your own arrangements, or order exquisite arrangements by our floral designers. Pick up in-store or ship fast and fresh locally or worldwide.

 

 

3 Simple Ways to Add Orchids to Your Life

Orchids are a favorite flower of many and it is no wonder why — they have a simple yet undeniable elegance and come in an abundance of colors, shapes, and forms. Here are a few simple ways to add orchids to your life…

1. From simple to elaborate centerpieces – Orchids add a beautiful touch for any occasion. Here are some examples…

In the photo at the top of this post, a simple and elegant look is created by taking a single stem Green Cymbidium Orchid cut to a shorter length, adding a little bit of bear grass and placing them in small square cube for a very simple and elegant look. Use just one, or line up a few of these simple arrangements for more impact.

For a more dramatic centerpiece you can use the yellow Oncidium orchids shown here with fresh cut lemons in large square glass cubes. This photo show three cube vases lined up against each other and the yellow orchids with yellow lemons adds pizzazz and a very fresh spirit. The same idea could use limes, oranges, or other fruits. Mix and match colors to match your setting.

Or…use colorful floral foam to add simple distinction to a bunch of fresh cut orchid stems. Use can use complementary or contrasting colors, bright or mellow, to set the right tone and mood. Add further style with a thin ribbon wrapped around the floral foam.

2.  Wear orchids – For an elegant up-do, you can take a few white Cymbidium blooms and pin them in your hair. They are an eye catching add on to any look. With the vast selection of different orchids and colors, the options are endless.

3. Orchids can be used in various ways to help decorate any party scene, from a wedding to a dinner party.

Above, a few green and purple Dendrobium Orchid stems with a purple ribbon accenting a rustic chair, perfect for a splash of color.

A dinner party place setting becomes complete with a vibrant green Cymbidum bloom to welcome  guests. If green isn’t your color, then choose from various other bright and welcoming shades.

Interested in Orchids? Join us for our Orchid Celebration, Saturday January 21st through Sunday, January 29th, 2012 at Field of Flowers in Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale-Davie, and Miami, FL.  All orchids — plants, fresh cut stems, and orchid flower arrangements will be 20% off. Special events and demonstrations both Saturdays. Check here for updated schedule.

You may also be interested in reading this recent post, Flowering Facts: Orchids…25,000 different varieties in this vast plant family!

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You can call, click or come in to one of our Field of Flowers flower markets in Boca Raton, Miami or Davie, FL …with over 100 varieties of fresh cut flowers in stock every day including a complete selection of Orchid plants, fresh cut Orchid  flowers, flower arrangement, and floral supplies. Everything you need to add orchids to your life. In store…or we deliver flowers throughout South Florida.

Flower Arranging and Floral Design Classes at Field of Flowers

If you would like to sign up, call 1.800.96.FRESH(37374)

Learn floral arranging from the experts at Field of Flowers.  It’s fun… it’s friendly… it’s fascinating!
Our program consists of three weekly classes, each one hour long. Working with a talented instructor, you’ll personally create a new and exciting arrangement each week, using fresh cut flowers, live plants, accessories and/or accents. You’ll learn the basics of balance, color, layering and design. And perhaps make wonderful, new friends in the bargain!

Click here to see the list of our class schedules!

Classes are available at these Field of Flowers locations:                                            Davie Flower Market 5101 South University Drive, Davie, FL 33328                            Boca Raton Flower Market 8177 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434                     South Miami-Dade (Full Service Florist & Design Studio) 8803 SW 129th Street Miami, FL 33176

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You can call, click or come in to one of our Field of Flowers flower markets in Boca Raton, Miami or Davie, FL for over 100 varieties in store every day…plus supplies, vases, containers, everything you need to express yourself with flowers. Make your own arrangements, or order exquisite arrangements by our floral designers. Pick up in-store or ship fast and fresh locally or worldwide.

Style Setter’s Holiday Gift Package featuring “My First Ladies” by Nancy Clarke

Field of Flowers is excited to offer the new “Style Setter’s Gift Package” which features the new Nancy Clarke book, My First Ladies: 25 Years as the White House Chief Floral Designer. The gift package includes one copy of My First Ladies, plus a $7.50 Field of Flowers gift card, all for just $14.95 (a $29.45 value…save 50%)...a perfect way to wrap up a gift for that someone on your list who loves flowers, floral design, entertaining, and style at the White House…or maybe needs to plan the table settings for a state dinner.

Nancy provides entertaining stories and insights on dinners, decor, favorite flowers and holiday decorating throughout the White House for these six First Ladies: Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton, Barbara Bush, Nancy Reagan and Rosalyn Carter.

My First Ladies and the Style Setter’s Gift Package are available at Field of Flowers fresh flower markets, along with everything you need in flowers and supplies to apply your new style setting insights and recreate these White House floral designs.

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You can call, click or come in to one of our Field of Flowers flower markets in Boca Raton, Miami or Davie, FL for your gifts for flower lovers.  In store…or we deliver flowers throughout South Florida.

Easy, Inexpensive Christmas Decorating Ideas

Holiday decorating made easy and inexpensive!  All you need are some inventive ways to create your own beautiful, elegant and festive holiday decorations – and almost all the items can be found around your house.

Group together glass vases of various shapes and sizes, then fill them with seasonal goodies such as peppermints or festive colored ornaments. 

For a more dramatic look and feel, try filling your vases with ornaments in monochromatic tones of gold or red.  This is a very easy way to add style to your room or table!

Have some ornaments not being used?  Add them to a decorative container and nestle them around evergreens and candles.

Pinecones are another holiday favorite for decorating. Designing them can be as simple as placing them in a bowl with evergreen trim and berries or you can give your pinecones a wintry look by spraying them with silver paint and fake snow.  For that extra touch, add shimmer to your winter pinecones with pearl glitter or glue fake pearls to the tips.

Using small tins or wooden containers around the house are a creative yet frugal way to decorate for the holidays.  Just fill them up with holly and berries or just add some evergreens with pinecones for a festive look.

Add a terrific touch with evergreens! Add them around mirrors, picture frames or mantels for instant holiday cheer. For an extra elegant look, you can add bows, ornaments or pine cones.

For a contemporary and chic look add natural branches or iced branches to any glass vase.  For a touch of elegance hang festive ornaments all around.  For an inviting look instead of hanging ornaments utilize and hang your holiday greeting cards!

Glowing candles are a must during the holiday.  A unique way to decorate your glass votives is to artfully glue evergreens to the outside.  This will not only light up your room but the fragrance of the evergreens will last throughout the holiday season.

Want to try some of these Christmas decorating ideas and don’t have the right items around the house?

Field of Flowers carries many glass vases in all sizes and colors, starting at just $2.50.  Branches are seasonal, but right now you’ll find in our stores branches and leaves covered in gold, silver, red, and green glitter to enhance your centerpieces and displays. We also have a selection of curly willow and various Christmas greens.  Plus we have wreaths, candles, pine cones, spray paints, bows and everything you need to add the perfect finishing touch to your holiday display.

Need more ideas?  Stop in and talk to one of our floral designers. You might also be interested in these past posts:

It’s Beginning to Look Like a Lot Like….a Flowerful Holiday in South Florida

Are You a Sparkle Seeker? 

Try Branches!

Have you heard the old rumor about Poinsettias being toxic? 

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You can call, click or come in to one of our Field of Flowers flower markets in Boca Raton, Miami or Davie, FL for over 100 varieties of flowers in-store to design into your hand-tied bouquet. Open 7 days in Boca and Davie.