Tag Archives: silk flowers

Small, Medium, Large …Floral Friday

Posted on November 4, 2016 by swabby429

It’s already November and I’m not at all ready, nor in the mood to decorate for the holidays.  Instead, there remains the urge to experiment with sizes and materials in creating floral arrangements. A small, carved marble vase from Pakistan … Continue reading →

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On A Rainy Day …Floral Friday

Posted on September 9, 2016 by swabby429

There are plenty of old sayings about days when we receive rain.  We’re told to save our money for a rainy day. It is recommended to have activities for children to play on a rainy day. Some people claim that … Continue reading →

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Vintage Silks …Floral Friday

Posted on May 15, 2015 by swabby429

The big, dusty, bent-up flower arrangement grabbed my attention right away.  It was a relic of the 1980s, when pastels were chic, especially pink.  Jumbo sized silk flowers of that vintage are becoming more scarce, so I made an impulse … Continue reading →

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Figurines …Floral Friday

Posted on February 6, 2015 by swabby429

A couple of weeks ago, I came across a blue planting dish filled to overflowing with a treasure trove of vintage silk flowers.  Even though the blooms were bent and dusty, I knew I’d be able to put them to … Continue reading →

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February Experiments …Floral Friday

Posted on February 28, 2014 by swabby429

Transition from Winter to Spring is making itself known more frequently lately.  A person can feel a certain upsurge in energy, but still feels a draw to Winter.  I notice that ambiguous feeling nearly every year at this time. This … Continue reading →

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Tacky Plastic …Floral Friday

Posted on August 30, 2013 by swabby429

People have mixed reactions to artificial flowers.  Today, polyester silk flowers dominate the world of amateur and professional artificial flower arranging.  Silk flowers actually have a proud history.  The Chinese have created silk flowers for centuries.  Italy chimed in at … Continue reading →

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Design A Wallpocket …Floral Friday

Posted on February 10, 2012 by swabby429

A great way to add flowers to any living space is to use a wallpocket vase.  Pottery people just call them wallpockets.  These handy containers are especially suited to use in small homes and apartments, but will work well as … Continue reading →

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