Posted on Mar 11, 2010 under wreaths |
The Life Everlasting Flower is a member of the mint family and derives its name from the powerful and lingering scent of curry when the leaves or stems are crushed. It is indigenous to North America, especially around North and South Carolina, and has long been used for countless healing and therapeutic purposes. Known variously by the Latin name Helicrysium stoechas and by the local name of cudweed, Life Everlasting Flowers appear on downy stalks in numerous crowds of white flowers. They carry a supportive and comforting aroma and are known to induce sleep. The Life Everlasting Flowers are commonly recommended in herbal meditation blends for encouraging spirituality and personal growth. The aroma is believed by some to open the right side of the brain, improving creativity and dream activity. The flowers are also valued particularly for their decorative beauty in dried floral arrangements and wreaths that last for years. Dried herbs of the plant make a relaxing tea infusion or bath. The Life Everlasting Flower herb is a perennial root that creeps and propagates easily almost like a troublesome weed. But its medicinal and therapeutic applications are extensive. Some people have chewed the leaves and flowers as a remedy for mouth and throat ulcerations and they are used regularly as a natural astringent. The Life Everlasting herb was even a substitute for smoking tobacco with New England fisherman. Smoking the herb in a different way by inhaling the smoke of the burning herb was at one time considered good for coughs of the lungs and headache. Fresh juice from the Life Everlasting Flower has been said to be an aphrodisiac. The flowers are attributed with a small litany of properties: expectorant, diaphoretic, anodyne, astringent, ectoral, and expectorant, to name a few. The Life Everlasting Flowers are applied for problems with pulmonary. diarrhea, dysentary, coughs, colds, pains in the breast. Powders and warm infusions of the Life Everlasting herb have been used in leucorrhea, diseases of the bowels, and for hemorrhages. The herb is used in poultices for sprains, painful swellings, bruises, boils, bug bites—even tumors and contusions. The Life Everlasting Flower is steeped in American Indian history. Different tribes used decoctions to treat a myriad of neurological and skin disorders. They made tea infusions with the flowers for asthma, bronchitis, and colds. Currently, the Life Everlasting Flower has been increasingly used in blends for skin and bad bruises for how it seems to reabsorb blood into tissue and remove pain and discoloration from nerve damage. The therapeutic and medicinal versatility of the prolific Life Everlasting Flower is as prodigious as its name. Its gentle but powerful healing has lasting effects, from teas and baths to old fashioned wreaths.
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Posted on Mar 11, 2010 under silk flowers |
We’re a local Killeen, Texas florist with over 13 years experience, as well as a lovely variety of fresh flowers and unique gifts to suit any style or budget.
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We hope you enjoy your online shopping experience with secure 24-hour ordering right at your fingertips. If preferred, you may call us to place orders direct at (254) 690-4005. Our shop is also a member of FTD and Teleflora.
It is our pleasure to assist you with any local, as well as worldwide deliveries and remember that corporate accounts are always welcome. For your convenience, we offer daily floral delivery to local funeral homes and hospitals.Sharon’s Floral & Unique Gifts is open to serve your floral and gift giving needs: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm ~ Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm ~ Sunday closed, except by special request or for holidays and funerals.
The beauty of flowers at weddings and events ~
Our talented design staff is ready to help you plan the bouquets, arrangements and on-site decorating for your dream wedding or a special occasion. Call in advance and set up an appointment for a consultation. Send quality sympathy and funeral flowers ~
We will design and deliver a funeral arrangement that beautifully conveys your expression of sympathy and serves as a lovely memorial to the deceased. Large selection of plants and unique gift ideas ~
Choose from our Green & Blooming Plants, Dish Gardens, Fruit & Gourmet Baskets, Baby Gifts, Handmade Clay Flowers, Indian Dolls, Miniature Tea Sets, Angels, Eagles, Glass Roses, African Décor & Gifts.
We also offer a variety of Ceramics, Candleholders, Fruit Décor, Clocks, Animated Wall Hangings, Crystal Lights, Gifts in a Balloon, Candy & Chocolates, Other Unique Gifts, Silk Flowers, Plush Stuffed Animals and more.
Thank you for visiting our website with flowers delivered fresh from your local Killeen, TX flower shop – Sharon’s Floral and Unique Gifts.
Convenient online ordering is also available 24 hours a day!
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Posted on Mar 10, 2010 under dried flowers |
- Uses any conventional microwave
- Instructions included
- Good color retention
- Fast drying time
- Easy to use
Product Description
This easy to use 9 inch square flower press dries and presses a wide range of flowers, leaves and other flora in seconds to minutes depending on the power of your microwave and the type of flora being pressed. To dry flowers you place them between two fabric liners, two pads and two perforated platens-all supplied. This sandwich is held together with two heavy-duty clips. Then all you do is pop the flower press in your microwave, turn it on high and let the moisture… More >>
Large Microwave Flower Press For Drying Flowers Works Fast!. 9″ Square.
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Posted on Mar 10, 2010 under how to dry flowers |
Fruit flower baskets are widely used by celebrities, event partners, nation wide sports teams, special clients etc. Fruit flower baskets are examples of edible fruit bouquets. Flowers are used in fruit baskets to add beauty in fruit baskets. A fruit basket contains different kinds of fruits and flowers. Fruits are cleaned, cut and decorated in the fruit baskets. The Fruit flower baskets are one of the popular gift categories in all states. It contains all kinds of fruits and flowers. They are attractive and easily available in the market. There are various kinds of Fruit flower baskets. The Christmas baskets are designed with the winter fruits and flowers, which are popular in Eastern nations. Valentine day is another occasion when these fruit flower baskets are used. These baskets contain cherries and strawberries dipped in chocolate. They are ideal gift for your loved ones. The business of Fruit flower baskets is quite lucrative .This business options provide wide range of options to customers as well as to shopkeepers. These fruit flower baskets contain items such as grapes, apples, pears etc, they are then decorated by flowers such as rose, tulip etc. They are available in various attractive packing sizes. They can be beautiful gift for your friends. They can also used for showcases. These fruit flower baskets are available in attractive gift packages. People express felling by sending these fruits baskets to their loved ones. The shipping cost is decided by the distance and weight of fruit baskets. Fruit flower baskets provide easy shipment. They can be shipped across all states. Additionally they can be shipped to all European countries. They ca be unique gift option for people. They can be used for all occasions. They are most popular and easily available in the market. These fruit flower baskets are designed by specialists. Sometimes edible fruits that can be combine with organic fruits such as nuts and candies. With Fruit flower baskets people can celebrate all occasions, they can be customized for important people in your life. Flowers provide beautiful presentation for fruit baskets. They are most popular and widely accepted by all kinds of people. The cost of fruit flowers basket will depend on the type of flowers and fruits, these fruits and flowers will remain fresh for3 to 4 days. Therefore, it is not useful to prepare basket too early before the delivery. It is also useful to buy fruits and flowers some days before the preparation of fruit flower baskets. It is important to note that the prices of fruits will depend on the season.Additionally, people can prepare their own fruit flower baskets depending on their choice and tests. To prepare fruit flower baskets, it just needs some fruits, flowers and little bit creativity. Some guidelines and precautions are necessary to give attractiveness and usefulness to fruit baskets such as it is useful to keep fruits and flowers in cool and dry environment. It is also useful to clean flower and fruits before preparation of fruit flower baskets.
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Posted on Mar 09, 2010 under how to dry flowers |
Although many flower essences may be bought in stock bottles at a store, it is possible to make them from scratch in your own backyard or nearby environs. In fact, this was Dr. Bach’s original intent. The materials needed are simple and easily obtainable and it only takes a few hours time. Making a new essence is fun and rewarding.
When making an essence, care should be taken to identify the flower as to correct species. References (such as the Peterson Field Guides) are helpful in this. The most common technique for making flower essences is the “sun infusion” method. For this, you need the following in your essence making kit.
* Warm, sunny weather (spring to late summer). You will need uninterrupted sunshine from early morning to early afternoon (about 3-5 hours, usually). You should pick a place that is protected and somewhat secluded (so the emotional environment is controlled). An occasional cloud is not a problem, but considerably cloudiness (or shadows from trees or buildings) can noticably weaken the remedy.
* A glass pan without designs or patterns. It doesn’t have to be very big.
* Water. Preferably spring water, especially if it’s allowed to “charge up” in the sunlight first. If from a natural spring, be sure it is pollution-free! Tap water is not acceptable.
* Brandy (about 80 proof) to use as a preservative.
* Plants with the appropriate flowers. They should be at the peak of their bloom. Use only healthy looking flowers; avoid any that “feel” wrong intuitively. Don’t take too many flowers from a single plant.
* Scissors to cut the flowers.
* Storage bottles for storing the essence. Should be dark colored to protect the remedy.
* A funnel (preferably glass) for pouring liquids.
* A big pan or pot for sterilizing all equipment in boiling water. Stainless steel or ceramic is excellent; avoid aluminum or plastic at all steps of the process. All equipment should be sterilized about 20 minutes and air-dried before starting to make the essence.
To make the essence, find “your spot” on that sunny morning near the flowers you will work with. You should be started by 8 or 9 o’clock in the morning, at the latest. As the person’s state of mind is considered important to the process, you should make sure the setting is peaceful and protected; your own emotional state should be calm and receptive. Place the pan on the ground and pour in enough water to cover the bottom (it doesn’t take much). Quartz crystals may be placed around the pan to focus the energies, but should not be placed in the pan (the remedy would pick up the crystal’s energies as well as the flower’s).
Next, pick the flowers and add them to the glass pan of water. You should “tune into the plant” before cutting any flowers, to sense which ones should be used. Ideally, cut the flowers and let them drop right into the pan, without touching or handling them. If this is infeasible cut them and transfer the flowers immediately to the pan, with a minimum of handling or waiting (no more than a minute or two). Cut enough flowers to cover the bottom of the pan. Choose flowers from a number of plants. And make sure to thank the plants for their gifts afterwards!
Return the pan to its “spot” and let it sit in the sun for 3 to 5 hours. It’s best to stay with the flowers throughout this stage of the process — gardening in the backyard is a good way to pass the time and stay in tune with the flowers. Let sit until early afternoon or until the flowers “feel tired” or “ready to wilt.” Remove the flowers (preferably with a leaf from the same plant, so you don’t touch the flowers or the water) and set them aside. Pour the water from the pan into a storage bottle (using the funnel); add an equal portion of brandy, as a preservative. The bottle should be shaken between your hands for a minute or two to “fix” the remedy.
The mother essence is rarely used by itself, but is diluted to the stock potency or medicine (dosage) bottle potency. To make a stock bottle, you need:
* One ounce eyedropper bottles, preferably dark colored. Sterilize all bottles!
* A mixture of 1 part brandy, 3 parts water (spring or distilled) for the inert carrier substance.
* 2 to 7 drops of the mother essence.
Put an ounce of the brandy/water in the bottle and add 2 to 7 drops of the mother essence. The exact number of drops is not too important, though some people love to argue about it. The bottle should be shaken in your hands for a minute or two (or until it “feels” done) to potentize the stock bottle. This “dilute and shake” technique is more or less the standard method in homeopathy for potentizing a remedy.
Many gems, minerals, and crystals have healing energies. These energies can be captured and administered by exactly the same techniques as used for flower essences. In fact, the only big change is to substitute “crystal” for “flower” in the instructions for the Sun Infusion method.
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Posted on Mar 08, 2010 under dried flowers |
These days, more and more women are getting tattoos. As more women decide to get tattoos, flower designs continue to rise in popularity. The best thing about flower tattoos is the fact that there are many different colors and types of flowers – providing many different meanings as well. The flowers can mean a few different things, although specific types of flowers such as the rose and the Lilly may have a more specific meaning. In general, flower tattoos have a connection with nature, bringing up thoughts and images of life and vitality. Anytime we look at a flower, we see the duration of life, simply flowers connect with us in the sense that we both grow. Flowers emerge from the earth and continue to grow on a daily basis. Then, the flowers bloom, knowing that they will later dry up and start to wilt away. Having a tattoo with a flower brings back the entire process known as life. Keep in mind however, that different colors and flowers on tattoos will symbolize other things as well. White flower tattoos symbolize purity, while red flower tattoos can symbolize a burning passion. There are many colors and designs available, giving plenty of meaning to those desiring flower tattoos. Roses are the most common flower design for tattoos, symbolizing love. During the turn of the 16th century, roses were tattooed on those who were sentenced to death. If they were to escape from the gallows, the rose tattoo would serve as a symbol to easily recognize them. These days, roses symbolize both love and passion. Roses have long been known as a romantic flower, popular for special occasions with the ones we love. In the western regions, rose tattoos are a symbol of love and purity. In the Eastern regions however, love and purity are symbolized by a lotus flower. Tattoos that feature lotus flowers also bring a little more meaning to the table. Lotus tattoos are also known to symbolize fortune, peace, beauty, and goodness. Even though roses are the most popular tattoos in North America, Lotus flower tattoos are more common in other regions. Other examples include the acacia flower tattoo which is the symbol for love and friendship. There are some people with Irish heritage who choose to get tattoos with the flower known as the Bells of Ireland. This flower is well known throughout Ireland, with the tattoo symbolizing good luck. Irish who have this tattoo are known to be lucky, or have an insane trend with luck. Those who think of themselves as being the perfect lover may want to get a tulip tattooed on their arm. Tattoos with tulips represent passionate love and fame for being a great lover. If you happen to be shy and timid, you may want to go with a violet flower tattoo instead. Violets are common tattoos for those who are shy and timid, and enjoy taking things slow. Those wanting to symbolize wisdom and virtue on the other hand, would be well to get an Iris. Magnolias are also common with flower tattoos, as they symbolize an individual’s love for nature. Flower tattoos are very common and popular designs these days, giving plenty of meaning behind their beauty. The flowers can be large or small and as bold as you wish them to be. No matter which flower you have decided to use with your tattoo, you can ensure that the flower says the meaning you are looking for.
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Posted on Mar 08, 2010 under how to dry flowers |
What are the best choices for flowers during fall season? – Indianapolis Flower Shop can help you look for different flowers that are appropriate for the fall. There are different sites in the internet that provides creative information on various types of flowers for each season. What are the best choices for flowers during fall season? – Indianapolis Flower Shop has a wide range of flower arrangements for the fall as well as for the other seasons.
What are the best choices for flowers during fall season? – Indianapolis Flower Shop can answer that question by providing flowers for the fall with ideas of pumpkins and shades of orange as well as colors that are in darker nature. As September approaches, what are the best choices for flowers during fall season? – Indianapolis Flower Shop can provide you with the finest kinds of fresh flowers to help you create beautiful flower arrangements for the fall.
For the fall, darker moods are relative with tints of orange, yellow and gold. With the change of weather, plants and flowers are in full bloom. From the dry summer, the season shift to the approaching winter.
There are certain plants and flowers that are not available during the season of fall due to the shifting conditions and geographical settings. Nevertheless, you can have the opportunity to make creative arrangements with the use of warm color hues for the fall.
During this season, what are the best choices for flowers during fall season? – Indianapolis Flower Shop can still supply you with daisies, roses and orchids but for the fall, you can be more creative with the mixture of chrysanthemums, asters and hydrangeas that will give interest to other flowers with neutral colors of white and beige.
The best selections of flowers for the fall season are the following:
Chrysanthemums. These are one of the most common as well as the easiest plant to have. Chrysanthemums can be planted anytime, whether during winter, spring, summer and the fall. If you want to plant chrysanthemums, you need to have the right timing as well as the proper preparation to grow them fully. Chrysanthemums can be in daisy, spider form or decorative as well as buttons. These flowers are most popular for arrangements and bouquets.
Hydrangeas. Oak leaf hydrangeas usually blossoms during the early spring and the late autumn. Hydrangeas big and beautiful leaves shift colors into orange, yellow and red, making it one of the most stunning flowers for the fall.
Asters. Aster is associated with the sunflower family and bears a resemblance to daisies because of its appearance. With its violet patches, asters are best to combine with different fall flowers.
Fall flowers are perfect for wedding bouquets and flower arrangements. The lush and bright colors of yellow, orange, gold and red creates a feeling of excitement and delight. You can visit your local flower shop for different fall flowers. Online Flower Shop has a huge database of flower shops in every state wherein you can order fall flowers from your favorite florist without spending much time, effort and money.
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Posted on Mar 07, 2010 under dried flowers |
One of the many growing and successful industry today is the floral or flower industry. Floral industry is one of the major industries in many developing and underdeveloped countries. Floriculture as an industry began in the late 1800s in England, where flowers were grown on a large scale on the vast estates.The present day floral industry is a dynamic, global, fast-growing industry, which has achieved significant growth rates during the past few decades. In the 1950s, the global flower trade was less than US$3 billion. By 1992, it had grown to US$100 billion. In recent years, the floral industry has grown six percent annually, while the global trade volume in 2003 was US$101.84 billion. Want to sendFlower in the Philippines? Visit an online Philippine flower shop and avail on their services.The floral industry essentially consists of three major components: the growers, the wholesalers and the retailers whose businesses are quite intermingled. The recent trends are more towards eliminating the intermediaries, the wholesalers between the growers and the retailers, so that the flowers are made available at considerably low prices.To transport flowers, some are sent packed flat in boxes. This is to enable large amounts of flowers to be packed in small spaces like aircraft holds or freighter ships.Other flowers cannot survive for long periods out of water such as orchids, gerberas (gerber daisies) and water lilies. These are either sent with their own sealed water container (called picks) on each stem end or are transported in buckets of water.Using buckets of water extends the life of flowers and reduces labor time as flowers are ready for sale, but obviously also reduces the amount of flowers that can be transported as they are much heavier than dry-packed flowers and hence air transportation charges are higher. SendFlower in the Philippines through online flower shops and see how easy it is to make someone happy while you’re miles away from them.Flowers take a number of routes to the consumer, depending on where they are grown and how they are to be sold. Some growers cut and pack flowers at their nurseries, sending them directly out to the consumer by mail order.Some flowers are sent to packing companies, who grade the flowers and arrange them in bunches for sale to supermarkets or to deliver by mail order. Others are graded and sleeved by the growers and sold at wholesale flower markets; the wholesalers then sell them on to florists who condition and arrange the flowers for the consumer. To learn how to buy and sendFlower in the Philippines, then visit an online Philippine flower shop.
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Posted on Mar 07, 2010 under how to dry flowers |
A canopy bed may sound exotic and out of reach for your little girl, but it really isn’t. The easiest way to make a simple canopy for your daughter’s bed is to drape a piece of fabric over the top frame rails of a structured canopy bed. There are other ways to get the look of a canopy and to envelop the bed in softness and color if it doesn’t have a canopy frame.
Made of 100% cotton, Rachel Ashwell’s Flower Fields Girls’ Bedding Ensemble by Kilmor is a lovely field of floating flowers on a vivid yellow background. The crisp white floral sheets and matching pink plaid make this ensemble a cheery option for a girl’s bedroom or guest room. It is offered as a complete E-Z bedroom set including a sheet set, comforter, ruffled shams, bed skirt and two accent pillows.
In contrast, Amanda Bedding offers soft pinks, greens and turquoise. California Kids Bug Off camelback canopy has gathered drop, blue bug with orange plaid ruffle, and is available in twin, full or queen. ZZ Kids Blooms and Butterflies quilt has beautiful bright butterflies along with fanciful flowers. This quilt is sure to bring out happy dreams for every little girl with its pink and white polka dots, bright green and pink checks, and purple prairie point border.
Before making a bedding purchase, keep these guidelines in mind:
Linen and silk are trendy and very comfortable, but the most popular and traditional fabric for sheets is cotton
Thread count is important because it refers to how many threads there are per square inch of fabric
Egyptian cotton is considered to be the best because it has the longest fiber and it’s the strongest
Machine wash fine linen but use very low temperatures, mild detergents without brighteners or bleaches, and dry them on low heat being sure to remove them before they’re completely dry to avoid wrinkles
Keep the thickness of your mattress in mind when shopping to ensure the right fit
Now that you can buy anything from jersey to linen, at thread counts ranging from 150 to more than 1000, sheets are the area in which bedding gets very confusing. Sateen weave means one vertical thread is woven over four or more horizontal threads, and then under one horizontal thread. Other weaves include jersey, a stretchy knit fabric, and flannel, in which the surface is brushed, creating a warmer feel.
Be sure to take a look at the discount comforters and clearance bedding offered online if you’re looking to stretch your dollars and get the most value for your money. Discount bedding products are almost always available if you know how and when to find them. Why pay top dollar when you can find top quality selections being sold as clearance bedding? Click on the underlined to read more on girl’s canopy bedding.
Adam O’Connor is the owner of www.eventceilingdecor.com/, which provides excellent free information on canopy and ceiling decor. Adam O’Connor is an expert in this industry and his website helps people find answers to questions such as, which bedding is the best choice for your little girl.
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Posted on Mar 06, 2010 under how to dry flowers |
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