Silk Topiary – no longer a luxury

On February 23, 2011, in silk flowers, by lesley

Topiary is the art of training living plants to grow into a specific shape; it’s a form of sculpture and comes from the Latin word topiarus which is the word for an ornamental gardener. Boxwood is an good example of a plant used in topiary; it is  evergreen and has very small leaves as well [...]

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Silk Flowers at the British Royal Wedding.

On February 22, 2011, in silk flowers, Uncategorized, by lesley

Royal brides usually carry Lily of the Valley’ says Jane, who has made a study of previous royal bouquets, ‘and that is one flower which is particularly difficult to keep in good condition. Ms Middleton might be well advised to incorporate a few stems of the silk flower to keep the bouquet in good condition.’

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Is Luxury Unusual?

On February 13, 2011, in silk flowers, by lesley

One site which seems to be implying a connection is Unusual Floral Arrangements. What makes a flower arrangement unsual – what makes it luxurious? Are these the same thing? Certainly luxury is usually only available at a certain cost, and when we pay more for an item we are usually looking for something a little [...]

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Hydrangeas – the Worlds Most Luxurious Flower?

On February 7, 2011, in silk flowers, by lesley

Hydrangeas are amongst the most rewarding and beautiful of garden plants. Their adaptability to a wide range of climates all over the world, the long season and beauty of their flowers from May to November has endeared them to gardeners. They are the ideal plant for the gardener who has no time to garden, but [...]

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Silk Flowers and Floral Arrangements – A Lifetime Ambition Achieved.

On November 3, 2010, in silk flowers, by lesley

Certain Style, e-tailers of own brand made to measure peignoir sets, nightgowns and robes for women, have today launched their second website, an online store featuring upscale silk flowers and floral arrangements. The new store, http://www.artificialarrangements.net marks the achievement of a personal ambition for company President Lesley Charalambides. ‘As a child I learned to read [...]

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