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Receiving Flowers Brings Pleasure and Increases Sociability
In a small study appearing in Evolutionary Psychology in 2005, Rutgers University researchers found that 100 percent of women smiled with a Duchenne smile after receiving a mixed bouquet of flowers. A Duchenne smile, first named by a French physician, involves use of muscles at the corner of the mouth and by the eyes; it signifies genuine, positive emotions.
Control groups received either a fruit basket or a large candle. Ninety percent of the fruit-receivers used a real smile and only 77 percent of candle-receivers smiled with a Duchenne smile. In addition, only those who received flowers reported a lasting, positive mood days later.
In an elevator study carried out by the same researchers, men or women alone in an elevator with two experimenters were presented with a large Gerber daisy, a pen or nothing. The researchers derived a total social score (TSS) by recording the type of smile, initiated talk (other than a thanks), and standing distance from the experimenters (usually strangers in an elevator retreat to opposite corners). The results showed that both men and women had higher TSS scores when receiving the Gerber daisy as compared to the pen-receivers and those who got nothing.
Bursts of Greenery. Statuesque, star-shaped white amaryllis are balanced with a birch log, fresh-cut
evergreens and pine cones makes a striking centerpiece for you Christmas table. Available here
Keeping up with new wedding trends and preparing for my next year’s brides, I came to find out that my favorite venue… the beautiful outdoors is the new trend. Also lots of details, creativity and Rustic-Chic concepts.
Whether you are into Country Weddings or not, keep this trends in mind while planning your wedding. Just add your personality and style to have an unique, fun and elegant wedding that commemorate the both of you!
Outdoor Weddings
Celebrating out in the open is so special, unique, fun and comforting! Even though it would be hard to predict the weather, having an outdoor wedding that fits your style and theme is a fabulous way to give your guests an unique experience. Not to mention that it can be easier in your pocket. The only thing is that you must remember to have a plan B, just in case the heavens would like to bless you with a little rain.
Above photo courtesy of Perfect Outdoor Weddings
Bringing Past to the Present
Vintage is definitely back! The growing trend is to bring into your celebration details that were used in the past. Create an atmosphere of evocative romance with vintage vases, flowers and light, including your ancestors pictures in the decorations. If possible, recycling your grandmother’s wedding dress will not only give you a chick and unique look but it will also help your budget. Shopping at your local vintage store for a recycled wedding dress could be another alternative.
Simple and Beautiful
You probably heard the saying that “Less is more”. It is true! Country flower centerpieces can be fewer and lower in a long table creating an elegant and sophisticated look. Also recycling glass recipients and tin cans are a growing trend to create an eco-chic and rustic ambiance, making your celebration original. Spigot jars are so in! Inexpensive, chick and fun way to provide water drink, lemonades and cold teas.
It’s All About the Details
Somehow they can’t go unnoticed. The smallest detain makes a huge difference. And this coming year, details are even more important than ever! Everything needs to be planned from the wedding dress to the last detail. The wedding color palates for 2011 are just bright, fun and you guested, vintage. They should be carefully planned. The escort cards, place cards and guest book should be original and personalized. The tables and chairs should have your touch. Planning some type of entertainment or interaction for the end of the night is always a good idea. It could be a slide show of the coupe’s life, an exit of the bride and groom under sparklers lid by all the guest, photo booth or a fun, unique and yummy late night snack. If you do not have the time or creativity for details, think about hiring a wedding planner such as myself to transform your dream wedding into a reality.
Rustic Cakes
The cake is the highlight of the celebration right after the bride’s dress. It should be beautiful and match the wedding theme. The popular styles will continue to include various tears with elegance but a touch of rustic-chic. Butter cream will replace fondant and large sugar flowers are substituted by natural flowers and sugar glazed fruits or just fun details. A wedding cake dessert table will continue to be a hit next year.
For those who are looking for unique wedding gowns , these literally mouthwatering dresses, will be up to your speed. South Korean artist Sung Yeonju started her “Wearable Food” series two years ago using everyday edible items like eggplant and bubblegum to create stunning dresses and corsets. This series forces viewers to defy the actual meaning, the functionality, and the aspects of what clothing signifies in our lives. Check out full collection here
Bread gown Lotus Root gown Bubble gum gown
One of the reasons I love the holidays is for all the amazing smells and textures that I associate with them. The branches and smell of pine of the Christmas tree, the sweet clementines piled high on the table, mulled wine on the stove, cookies baking in the oven. So this year I want my decorations full of the smells and textures of the holidays. Jump below for a roundup of my favorite all.
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Another Day in the Life of Century City Flower Market: “Ready-Set-Go” Bouquet
Our fabulous flower designers are always creating. It never ceases here at Century City Flower Market, in fact its hard to quell the creative juices when surrounded by so much pliable beauty each and every day. One of our more recent creations dreamt up by one of our designers is appropriately entitled the “Ready-Set-Go” Bouquet. It consists of a dozen of our gorgeous roses, picked from our pristine assortment delivered fresh to the shop every day. I’m watching Wayne, designer extraordinaire, create one of these convenient yet beautiful bouquets as I type. He picks a dozen “sentimental pink” roses, arranges them in a ti leaf rosette, pauses to help a customer buy a contemporary nickel and copper plated vase, and comes back to bring it all together. He perches a $24.99 tag on it and gently place it in the fridge.
Its patiently sitting, waiting for you to come and swoop it away, to do what all flowers dream of one day doing, brightening someones day.
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Sun Flower Bio: The Quintisential Summer Blossom
A classic summer flower, the sunflower is a great bloom to use in summer bouquets or to grow in your garden. Specifically the annual sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is the flower most people picture when they think of a sunflower. Sunflowers are a favorite for many people because of their beautiful range of colors, showy size and generally happy (and sunshine-y!) appearance.
Sunflowers are great in flower arrangements because they are large and showy, but also because they are hearty with thick stems that stand up well in a vase.
Sunflowers, even within the single classification of Helianthus annuus show a wide variety of colors, shapes and uses. A sunflower can range from the bright, cheerful yellow that is most commonly recognized, to chocolate brown and even purple shades. In addition to a wide variation in color, sunflowers are also recognizable for their potential to grow very large – up to 20 feet tall and with a bloom over two feet in diameter, according to Gardeners Net.
Being native to Central American and found wild as far north as Tennessee in the USA, the sunflower is obviously a hearty plant that can be grown easily with moderate care. Sunflowers usually bloom in late summer, so expect to have flowers starting mid-July or later and often lasting until September.
Sunflowers have a very special property called heliotropism, which just means that as it grows, the sunflower turns its face to the sun throughout the day. In the morning, the sunflower’s bud faces east to catch the rays of the rising sun and by nightfall, the bloom is facing west to capture the last sunshine as the sun sets.
Now that you know all about these sunny summer barons come in and see for yourself just how much a beautiful sunflower arrangement from Century City Flower Market can brighten your day.
Source: Telefflora Flower Blog
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