Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Go GREEN!

 I had the itch to just arrange something so I decided to head out by foot and cut me some foliage from the neighborhood.

Trial & tribulation


I came across a new floral wholesaler in my hood and I got quite excited. I now have an option closer to where I live and I don't need to travel far to get my supply. I decided to just try them out to check on the quality of the flowers they have. Here I simply made an arrangement with local grown purple roses, asclepias pods & dark pink asters. I'm guessing the pods have been in their cold room for quite some time as it was looking rather moldy and dry so I'm not pleased at all with them. As for the roses best to get the imported ones as local roses do not bloom well and are small in size. Note to self :- call them up in advance to order freshly delivered & imported blooms. :)

When selecting flowers at your local vendors always :
1. Ask when did it arrive
2. Ask how to care for it (if you are not sure how to)
3. Get a few packs of plant food solubles. This will provide more nutrients to the cut flowers & leaves when you dilute it into the water.
4. Strip all leaves below water level
5. Cut stems at an angle. The larger the surface the more water it can absorb
6. Keep flowers in a cool place and avoid direct sunlight.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Some Mother's Day orders


Mother's Day was last week. I took my mom out for some great Japanese lunch and got her a great pair of footwear for walking & posture support. Dad sorta jumped in and conveniently picked his pair too. #splurgingonparentsisworthit . Here are a couple of orders I made. 

Baby party blooms


Cute mini carnations in mini metal buckets for a baby party. Rustic, relax, chilled & very sweet.

Peonies for the Bride!


 Peonies can be costly here in Kuala Lumpur and they are imported only when in season or only when there is a special order by clients. The bride was surprised by her bridesmaids with the incorporation of her favorite bloom and she thought it will just be roses & eustomas