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Bunches of flowers I'm not a big buyer of flowers but what would make a nice bouquet to you? I'm talking a variety rather than just a bunch of the same. Any help/advice would be appreciated. There's Joy In Expatriation. | |
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JDInteractive said: I'm not a big buyer of flowers but what would make a nice bouquet to you? I'm talking a variety rather than just a bunch of the same. Any help/advice would be appreciated. It's the mix of colours that make it not the species. Very easy to get right - go to a florist and, if they don't already have what you want just tell them you want to spend £x and want these colours. | |
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i love tulips...just get a rainbow of tulips...they r so pretty | |
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I am HUGE on the types of flowers... because if you show up with the stinky ones I will hate you for it!
1-For a "masculine" looking bunch I tend to do, long callas (deep burgundy/black) with kangaroo paws, curly willow and maybe a brain celosia or two...
2- YELLOW colored roses... with green antheriums, white hydrangeas, lots of varieated japonica leaf or perrenial grass sprinkled with a few oriental lillies that sport soft hues or stargazers...
3-Shasta daisies in all colors with lilies in bright yellow/orange and snap dragons in bright hues
4- FRENCH Tupils in creamy white, with green bell hollyhock, green echanaicia, lots or fuzzy fern leaf and even baby's breath
5- MY FAVORITE.... King proteas, with queen proteas mixed with brain celiosa and peach colored roses, and curlt willow...
I always add lots of greenery (leaves) in my bunches. Have fun! and forgice the misspellings.
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Don't buy lilles...they stink | |
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If he uses ONE stem or two... it won't be bad at all.... but carnations? Carnations smell like piss... mums do too. | |
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paintedlady said:
If he uses ONE stem or two... it won't be bad at all.... but carnations? Carnations smell like piss... mums do too. That dusty Lilly smell get right up my snooter and gives 'me a headache even if there's just one- yeah agree, mums are pongy too | |
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I just got these delivered to me this morning
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Wow! You seem to know a lot about flowers. Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.” | |
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Me? I don't care. I just love all sorts of flowers. Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.” | |
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LOVE!! Sunflowers and heather (that heather is gorgeous!) and the pumpkins! so cute | |
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Ty... I love flowers.... I think I am the worst type of person to give flowers to, but you can never go wrong with a new hybrid like the rainbow rose... that's bred to have petals with different colors.
SCARY!
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I love them too,
and in my house I like a big bunch of
irises and lilies
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They are out of season.... but I adore the smell of sweet pea or lupines!
Lillies have a strong smell like snap dragons. If I get an entire bouquet of either one I'll die from an asthma attack. :cough: | |
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do you mean this kind?
cause I never noticed a smell
but then again, I can't smell very much until I get right up close | |
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Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. ~Berthold Auerbach | |
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Very pretty | |
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All beautiful | |
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those are lilies! Some smell softer than others, but the Oriental lillies are intense compared to the Asiatic lillies. | |
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Actually, they are not bred to be multicolored. It's done through a stem cutting and natural dye process. | |
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knowing the occasion and the receiving person's personality is always good. a nice spring or seasonal mix is always nice. for something with a bit more to it, try contrasting colours. i.e. yellows with a deep purple. or blue and orange. try sunflowers and iris, with baby blue eucalyptus in with some greens.
a common mistake is people ten to think more is better when simply using two or possibly three contrasting colours or flowers goes a bit further.
good luck.
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tip:
if it's going to someone you don't know too well, try to stay away from scented flowers. stargazer lily, while a beautiful flower, the fragrance can be overwhelming for some and others may be allergic. LOVE ♪♫♪♫ ♣¤═══¤۩۞۩ஜ۩ஜ۩۞۩¤═══¤♣ | |
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I especially like greens and whites...blues too...depends on the season and mood tho. I might have to go and get some tomorrow. [Edited 10/21/10 20:45pm] | |
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Nice bouquets. | |
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I have issues spending $20-100 on flowers because they like, ya know, die! I prefer giving live plants (flowering or otherwise). | |
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There are exotic flowers and plants all around here in our street, in our yard, everywhere you look. It might be a bit underwhelming. Only flowers I buy are for the spirit house. MY COUSIN WORKS IN A PHARMACY AND SHE SAID THEY ENEMA'D PRANCE INTO OBLIVION WITH FENTONILS!! | |
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CarrieLee said: I just got these delivered to me this morning
Lol! | |
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i love a bunch of fresh flowers ...depends on the occasion but i feel less is more, you don't have to spend a pile hate fussy immaculate posies can't go wrong with roses. love floppy flowers, anenomies, daisies, peonies, sunflowers & sweet peas are my fave.
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orchids are nice too | |
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