The Art of Flower Arranging
The art of flower arranging has been around for most of human history. The Ancient Egyptians used creative flower arranging in their religious ceremonies, as well as to decorate their homes. Europeans braided wreaths and garlands to wear. The Chinese are credited with being the first to put water in a container of cut flowers in order to preserve them. In the 18th century, British painter William Hogarth presented his unique “Hogarthian curve” to flower arranging art. There are a number of methods for creative flower arranging, with endless flower arranging designs. Here, we’ll look at two of the most popular methods.
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Indoor office plants can make all the difference in transforming a corporate environment. Not only can office flowers add a splash of color to brighten your work setting, but they can also cut costs by reducing absenteeism due to illness, and improving employee productivity.
Office Flowers: How Live Office Plants Can Affect Your Health
Many studies have been conducted to determine the effect of indoor plants for the office on workers. The results of these studies determine that overall, staff are happier and healthier, recovering from stress at a faster rate than those without indoor office plants.
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Flowers have such a visual impact that at times, the fragrance pallet can get overlooked or be made to play second fiddle to the color and structural elements of an arrangement. When you walk through a large outdoor garden, past a row of flowering bushes, or even better yet, when you enter a florist shop, you cannot miss the impact that flower have on the senses, on mood, and on the mind.
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There are many spin-offs of the real thing in numerous industries. It is difficult to match or even come close to the look and feel of the real thing. Think of the differences between wool and cashmere, glass and crystal, pleather and genuine leather. The same holds true when comparing fresh flowers to artificial flower arrangements. Fresh flower arrangements have a unique quality and evoke feelings and emotional connections that are impossible to achieve with artificial flowers.
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