SILK FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS Debuts as Floral Creations by Design!

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Paulette Salvia

Tropical Splendor

Our unique and spectacular silk floral arrangements will bring color and artistry to your home, office, or special event.

Although we can work with you to design your silk floral arrangement if you choose, we also have an inventory of one-of-a-kind arrangements that is constantly updated. These can be viewed under the “Silk & Preserved Floral Store” tab.

The intrinsic value and beauty of our silk floral arrangements can be attributed to the distinctly unique items that hold those dazzling silk flowers. Your options range from eclectic to elegant; from traditional to outrageous. Which would you choose to hold your kitchen arrangement…a white enamel colander or a delicate tea kettle?  We carry a selection of all styles, shapes and composition.  Your guests will usually comment equally on the individualized container as well as the colorful assortment of delightful silk blooms.

Most people don’t realize how easily a silk floral arrangement can change the dynamics of a room or redefine a color scheme.

Floral Creations by Design uses the highest quality silk and faux composite flowers and accoutrements that are available.  The amount of accessories that are used in today’s silk floral arrangements are so varied and provocative that each month there is something new being created and made available to designers.

Ever at a loss when it comes to gift giving?  Our silk floral arrangements make a perfect gift and can be sent anywhere in the U.S. along with a gift card.   Have something special in mind for the occasion? Let us know as we would love to work with you.  Our imagination knows no bounds!

We are now featuring preserved arrangements and combination arrangements that pull from a variety of genres: silk, preserved, foam, etc.  We think you will be very excited to see how varied and spectacular these arrangements are!

How to Connect With Us!

Please take a look in our store and share your comments and/or suggestions. To contact us, please click on our Contact page. We’d love to hear from you!

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Christmas Preserved Botanicals

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Paulette Salvia

I know you will be pleased with our selection of Christmas preserved botanicals.  The use of preserved greenery, dried floral components, life-like accents and festive ornaments create arrangements that will warm-up your home for those special moments with family. These spirited arrangements can be elegant with the Gold and Copper colors and fun with the Reds and Greens.

   

      

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Bridging the Seasons

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Paulette Salvia

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For added flexibility, purchase a faux floral piece that can coordinate with more than one room’s color scheme.  This will give you options as to its placement throughout the year.

I hope these thoughts have been helpful. We’d love to have you check out our E-Store and welcome your suggestions and comments.

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Kids Crafts: How to Make a Foam Calla Lily

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Paulette Salvia

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Preserved Botanicals

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Paulette Salvia

I recently attended the annual Interior Design show at the World Market in Las Vegas. I believe it is very important to be in tune with not just what is new in the industry related to our business, but also all elements of the interior design and home accent businesses. Each genre is inter-related with each other at some point in time.

As designers have introduced different containers, and eye-catching accents to add to the silk floral arrangements, we at Floral Creations by Design have incorporated these special effects to our designs. It was a pleasant surprise to see a number of preserved botanicals at this years World Market as well as foam florals. We are looking forward to working with these and will have some available by mid-September or sooner.

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Mothers’ Day 2012

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Paulette Salvia

One of the most special holidays of the year is the day we devote to our mothers to impart how very special they are to us.  In recognition of a lifetime of sacrifice, love, guidance and friendship, we usually honor our mothers with a special gift.  The most popular trend is flowers, and many chose to send silk floral arrangements as a lasting reminder of their appreciation.

We would like to share with you a few of the silk floral arrangements our customers chose:

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Don’t wait for a special day to share your feelings with your Mom.  Let her know everyday how much you appreciate her!

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FTD Presents the Jane Seymour Collection

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Paulette Salvia

It was shortly before Valentine’s Day that I gazed into the window of a local florist.  On display was a dozen red roses with baby’s breath.  Since red roses are in great demand on this holiday, I peeked in the doorway for a closer look and found myself shocked to realize that these roses were silk/artificial.  While Floral Creations by Design have been selling silk floral arrangements for two years now, this was this first time I had seen an actual florist selling silk flowers.

It was just a matter of time for the florist industry to realize what we have known all along.  Silk florals last a very long time with little or no maintenance. They come in all styles and designs and can be custom designed to suit your preference. This is a formula that agrees with so many people.  We all find it sad to watch a cut bouquet or arrangement die.

The Jane Seymour Collection is an exceptional quality line that is reflected in the cost.  It is a treat in itself just to watch their video.  You may even watch it twice :)

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Translucent Rose Beauty

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Paulette Salvia

COMMENTARY BY: Paulette Salvia

In keeping with Valentine’s Day, the above YouTube video by westtechphoto is an inspiring look at the beauty of roses from the perspective of their translucence.  The rose is the most symbolic flower for Valentine’s Day although many designers incorporate other flowers which serve to accent the rose.

Roses are the number one gift for valentine’s day and although you can find many different lists on the web as to the exact meaning of the color of the rose you have chosen, it is my belief that the varieties of colors of roses can be enjoyed by all without any imposed meaning.   Today the quality of high-end silk roses make it almost impossible to perceive that they are not real.  Manufacturers have improved on their processes and are providing suppliers with incredible life-like flowers.

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Home Staging May Be the Next Best Way to Sell Your Home By Judith R Arkes

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Paulette Salvia

Twenty five years ago, most Interior Designers specialized either in redecorating or designing interiors for home and office. However, the real estate industry partnered with the Interior Designers to create a new decorating niche, Home Staging. This has become an integral part of selling homes.

Years ago, I was in a Home Goods store in suburban Chicago. I met three women looking to find green lamps for a young girl’s bedroom. They were on a budget since they were “home stagers” I watched how they searched out the store’s inventory to find the right lamp or picture to stage the home that they were working on. Years ago, I had my own business as an Interior Accessory Designer. My specialty was helping the client choose the pieces to finish a room. So I found it fascinating and informative watching these ladies work.

Home Staging is now a part of the real estate lingo. Although I have heard the term passing in years, I never heard of anyone who actually used this service. I was surprised to learn Continue reading →

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Ikebana – The Way of Japanese Flower Arranging By Joshua M. Smith, Ph.D.

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Paulette Salvia

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Sometimes it is also referred to as “Kado,” or “The Way of Flowers.”

From Childhood my wife Satomi has informally learned Ikebana from her mother, who is a licensed Ikenobo-style teacher, and continues to take lessons with her teacher in Fukui, Japan.

This traditional art is a way of displaying flowers and interior decorating similar to western flower arrangement. However, it is unique and different in the following ways:

Minimalistic:

Unlike western flower arrangement, which emphasizes color, volume, and full-bloomed flowers, Japanese flower arrangement appreciates a lack of color, empty space, and other areas of the plant, such as its stems and leaves.

The beauty is to be expressed with a minimal number of blooms. In other words, it has to be “Just Enough,” but not “Too Much.” Here is an example of the “minimalist” approach:

Representations of Nature:

This serene art form aims to bring raw nature into your room. Therefore, it uses seasonal materials, several different types of plants, and various parts of the flowers and plants in one arrangement. The ultimate Ikebana experience would be to climb a mountain and use the materials you collected on the mountain to represent that scenery in your room. This is an art that reflects the connection between nature, humans, and creativity. Continue reading →

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