Wedding Trends 2019, The Floral Moon Gate!

. The Real Floral Accessories and the Mono Flower. In this blogpost we will tell you about the last trend. The Floral Moon Gate. The Floral Moon Gate Source: Pinterest.com The colors in nature during fall are warm and lovable. No wonder that the floral moon gate is a real trend for fall weddings in 2019. The large circle filled with the most beautiful flowers is placed behind the happy couple. This creates a very romantic setting and connects the two lovebirds even more. It also creates a wonderful photo location. There is a lot of diversity in floral moon gates. They can be used indoors or outdoors, are open at the bottom or closed, or partially or completely covered with flowers. There are so many options that the floral moon gate is a fall wedding trend that can be used by a lot of couples.

Suitable Flowers Since the flowers need to last quite long on the day of the wedding, the best option is to stick the flowers in floral foam or use water tubes. The foam or tubes need to be attached to the gate. Since the flowers are hydrated, a lot of different flowers can be used. For example Amaranthus, Spray Roses, Classic Hydrangea, Setaria and Hyerpicum. For the greens Eucalyptus is perfect. It is a highly decorative green and fits perfectly with the fall season.

How to Cook a Meal (Almost) Entirely Out of Flowers

How do you create a flower-centric restaurant that doesn’t feel like a bridal shower? If you’re Alessandra and Mario De Benedetti, you ask your good friend, the artist and writer Leanne Shapton, to paint your walls with a geometric watercolor mural, and you ask Elizabeth Roberts, the architect known for her light-filled, thoughtfully reworked Brooklyn brownstones, to design the rest. The result is a high-ceilinged oasis on 28th Street in Manhattan, a stone’s throw from the flower district, bedecked in pale wood and Patricia Urquiola chairs imported from Italy. The space, Il Fiorista, which opened yesterday, doesn’t so much look like a bouquet of flowers — rather, it offers the calming, rapturous effect of smelling one.

This is the couple’s first restaurant project: Before they moved from Milan to New York two years ago, he worked in private equity, and she was a law professor. But when Alessandra developed an obsession with learning about flowers, and when the couple realized that spending some time in another country might offer a nice change for their family, an idea was born — and then one idea quickly became dozens.

The restaurant will begin with dinner service. Its menu, developed by chef Garrison Price (formerly of Il Buco Alimentari), focuses on all the ways that humans can eat and drink flowers: chamomile-rubbed chicken with rose-petal-infused harissa, crudos sprinkled with fennel pollen and pickled fennel flowers. He and bar director Gates Otsuji (who was previously Chef de Bar at the Standard Hotels in New York) have spent the past weeks fermenting, preserving and pickling enough flowers and flower-adjacent items that the venue has taken on a second life as a sort of mad botanists’ laboratory. Next will come lunch, breakfast, coffee and, of course, tea; there will also be a table at the front of the shop with a la carte stems of flowers that diners can buy to take home with them, plus a variety of bouquets arranged by the florist Mindy Cardozo; they will be selling books and home goods in their on-site shop, and hope to develop their own line of kitchen and beauty products sometime soon. The couple’s main goal, though, is to educate their customers about the health and wellness properties of edible flowers: “We want to create what we call a new flower movement,” Alessandra said, citing a study she read that observed how patients in geriatric and pediatric hospital wards had shorter stays, on average, when someone placed flowers in their room.

Their other aim is to focus on sustainability and local sourcing whenever possible. “Obviously we have to manage the problem of what we are going to do in winter,” Alessandra said, “because the farmers are telling us, ‘we can produce maybe some saffron in the greenhouse, or eucalyptus, but not a lot.’” They are considering buying flowers from Florida once their upstate purveyors (such as Allora and Treadlight Farms) stop growing for the season, but don’t want to go any farther afield. Luckily, they’ll also have access to the larder that Otsuji and Price are building. On a recent afternoon, in the back room that will act as both a private dining and event space for a wide variety of classes, Otsuji brought out two glasses: one filled with a salmon-colored shrub of tomato, strawberry and chiloe peppers; another of the same beverage, but spiked with gin. He’s devised a brilliant style of garnish, wherein he draws a line up the side of a highball glass with a slice of lemon, then rolls the glass in dried flowers to create a floral seam. Both cocktail and mocktail offered the vague sense of waking up in a garden, lush and vibrant. To create that feeling at home, the Il Fiorista team shared their advice and recipes on how to bring floral notes into your next dinner party — without overwhelming your guests.

Full Article can be found here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/17/t-magazine/how-to-cook-with-flowers.html

Fall Flower Bulb Planting!

Fall creates a second season of planting for spring blooming bulbs. Planting in the fall allows a jump start to spring growth. The cool weather helps to make a more enjoyable experience for working outside in the garden and requires less watering. The cooler weather allows spring blooming bulbs to winter over, this is important in order for bulbs to provide beautiful spring cheerful blooms.

• When bulbs arrive. Bulbs should be planted as soon as the ground is cool, when evening temperatures average between  40° to 50 deg; F. You should plant at least 6-8 weeks before the ground freezes. This is most common in cold climates (zones 1-7). You can, if necessary, store bulbs for a month or longer, if you keep them in a cool dry place. Planting fall bulbs in warm climates (zones 8-11) such as Tulips, Daffodils, Crocus, Hyacinths, Grape Hyacinths, Scilla, and Snowdrops, require pre-chilling in order to bloom. To pre-chill, leave bulbs in their bags and place in a refrigerator for 6-10 weeks. Be careful not to store bulbs near fruit, especially apples, all ripening fruit give off ethylene gas. Ethylene gas can damage and or kill the flower inside the bulb. Once bulbs are chilled plant them at the coolest time of the year. Most importantly bulbs won't last till next season, so make sure to plant them.

• Read the label. Try to keep the label together with the bulbs until planting. Without the label, you can't tell the red tulips from the white ones just by looking at the bulbs.

• Where to plant. You can plant bulbs just about anywhere in your garden as long as the soil drains well. The Dutch say, "bulbs don't like wet feet." So, avoid areas where water collects, such as the bottom of hills. Bulbs like sun and in many areas the spring garden can be very sunny, since the leaves on the trees are not out yet. So keep in mind when planting in the fall that you can plant in many places for spring blooms.

• Prepare the planting bed. Dig soil so it's loose and workable. If it's not an established garden bed, chances are the soil could use the addition of some organic matter such as compost or peat moss. These are available at most local garden retailers

How to Plant Bulbs – Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: Loosen soil in the planting bed to a depth of at least 8”. Remove any weeds, rocks or other debris. You can mix in compost, other organic matter or slow releasing fertilizer if your soil lacks nutrients.

Step 2: Depending on the bulb, follow the recommendation on the label for planting depth. As a general rule, plant big bulbs about 8" deep and small bulbs about 5" deep. Set the bulb in the hole pointy side up or the roots down. It's easy to spot the pointy end of a tulip; tougher with a crocus. If you can't figure out the top from the bottom, plant the bulb on its side, in most cases, even if you don't get it right, the flower bulb will still find its way topside.

Step 3: Now that the bulbs are planted, back fill with soil over the hole, lightly compress the soil but do not pack it. Water to stimulate root growth. There is no need to water continuously unless you live in an area with low precipitation in the winter months.

Autumn Has Arrived At Rouvalis!

Autumn is a week away but we are all stocked up with all your Autumn essentials! Check out our wide array of pumpkins and gourds, outdoor fall annuals and perennials . Stop in the Beacon Hill store and see what great things we may have for your home.

Autumn Wedding Trends!

A true trend for 2019 are floral accessories. We all know the corsages that are worn by either the groom or the guests at the wedding, but this trend goes far beyond that. Rings, necklaces, shoulder corsages, hoop bouquets, hair accessories, you name it. Time to involve your wedding guests into the floral joy on this big day.

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The smallest floral designs on our list of real floral accessories are the rings. Small and maybe not so notable but a great looking detail. Wear them yourself or make rings for your guests. This creates a nice subject for your guests to talk about and compare their rings. They will surely be noticeable when they take a nip of champagne. Check out our t board for inspiration.

Floral Necklaces:

Floral necklaces are a perfect replacement or extension for the bridal bouquet. Many necklaces are round, following the shape of the neck, but there are also necklaces with a more “triangle” shape. Check out our P board for inspiration.

Shoulder Corsages:

The shoulder corsage is definitely growing in popularity. It can be a great eye-catcher at weddings. It can be made small and delicate or large and abundant. In most cases, the flowers used in the shoulder corsages are matching with the dress or outfit of the wearer. Great fall wedding trend for 2019. Check out our board for inspiration.

The Hoop Bouquet:

One of the most popular fall wedding trends for 2019. Especially for the bridesmaids. Since you can create hoops of any size, the possibilities are almost endless. Hoop bouquets are also a very cute accessory for children when they attend the wedding. It is also a perfect replacement for the traditional wedding bouquet. Using a hoop bouquet on your wedding gives it a more boho feeling.

Floral Hair Accessories

There are a lot of different floral hair accessories. From floral crowns, hair clips to using a single flower. This is a trend that will definitely be big in the fall of 2019. Go to our Pinterest board to see all the possibilities and be inspired.

This content was first published on: https://www.holex.com/floral-forecast/fall-wedding-trend-2019-real-floral-accessories/

Squirrel Enjoying Mother Nature!

Dick van Duijn, 34, from the Netherlands, spent two hours and took roughly 200 photos in order to capture the moment.

In the photos, the squirrel reaches for a yellow daisy, touching the flower to its face. Its eyes close as it seemingly inhales the floral scent. Moments later, the rodent leaned in for a tasty bite, said the photographer.

“This curious ground squirrel started smelling and tasting the flower,” the photographer recalled. "I was really happy after capturing a photo like this."

"I went to Austria especially to photograph the ground squirrels,” he added. "It was great to witness this, and very satisfying."

Picking Floral Paint Colors!

The challenge of picking paint colors isn’t that there aren’t enough options—it’s that there are endless options, so many that you could actually spend forever trying to pick just one. Plus, there’s a huge difference between liking a color or a color family and those shades actually being appropriate for your walls. Lime green might be your go-to for clothes, but it’s a tough color to put on the walls of a home.

Sometimes, though, your favorite colors might actually work on the walls of your home, especially if they can be used in smaller doses as accent colors, trim paint, or other smaller-scale paint applications. Or, if you’re dying to go bold with your paint color choices and have more subdued decor and furnishings, your favorite color—no matter what it is—can work as your wall paint color. This is especially true if your favorite color happens to be the same color as your favorite flower.

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There’s something about flowers that makes them an excellent addition to any room. They work very well in vases or indoor planters, of course, but they can also inspire some pretty amazing paint colors. Red is red, but a rose red is something a little extra—especially if rose is your favorite flower. These shades may not work as kitchen cabinet paint colors, but if you want something beyond pastel paint colors or the go-to off-white colors you’ve always known, picking a paint color based on your favorite flower might be the way to go. At the very least, you’ll have a great explanation for why your front door is hot pink (inspired by your favorite bougainvillea, of course).

Read on for nine paint colors inspired by popular flowers—you might just find inspiration for your next big (or small) paint project.

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1Rose

One of the most easily recognized flowers, roses come in all sorts of colors—but there’s nothing quite like a bold red rose. Try Hot Tamale by Benjamin Moore for that dusky rose look; just consider using it in small doses to keep the flower power concentrated.

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2Hydrangea

Hydrangeas can be several different colors, but blue hydrangeas may be most recognizable for the majority of people. Plus, the blue is a pop of contrast against green leaves and often-pink flowers, and the lightened shade of the bloom is soft and soothing. Bring the look inside (sans hydrangea care) with Big Chill by Behr.

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3Sunflower

Who doesn’t love a sunflower? Bringing the sunny, cheerful color inside can give your home sunshiny summer vibes year-round; give it a try with English Yellow by Annie Sloan. (And if you love this paint color, there are many more chalk paint colors where that came from.)

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4Dahlia

Like most blooms, dahlias can be found in many different shades, but the pink is especially striking. Pink may be a bit much for a whole wall, but as an accent, it shines—and High Maintenance by Behr might be the best paint color for the job.

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5Hyacinth

Hyacinths tend to bloom in blues and purples; a deep, almost midnight-blue inspired by this flower might be just the subtle boost your room needs. Give it a try with Formentera by Backdrop.

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6Tulip

These iconic little blooms are like the white paint colors of the garden world—they fit in almost anywhere, they have tons of different shades, and they always look great. You could pick a number of different paint colors and call them tulip-inspired, but we’re going to pick a bolder shade and suggest Jeweled Peach by Benjamin Moore for an orange color that draws inspiration from King’s Orange tulips.

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7Peony

Oh, peonies—is any flower as sweet or as beloved? These little blooms feel impossibly springy, and painting a room in the house the same blush color can keep the dreamy feeling around long after the flowers wither and peony care must end. To fill your home with a sweetly romantic atmosphere, try Baby Soft by Clare.

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8Bougainvillea

With its tropical hot-pink and purple tones, a Bougainvillea-inspired paint color will help any home feel a little more alive. Just use it in small doses if you want to keep things a little quieter—painting with Haitian Flower by Behr makes it easy, especially in a room that gets a lot of natural light.

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9Marigold

With gold notes and plenty of feel-good vibes, a Marigold-inspired paint color will brighten up any space. Try Golden Hour by Clare for a sunny shade that leans more gold than orange.

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Having Fresh Flowers in Your Home Could Reduce Pain Levels!

Sending flowers to your sick or sad friend might be a universal go-to gift, but the heartwarming gesture is actually more helpful than you think. I know it may be surprising, but there's more to flowers than just a sweet smell and a pretty face—recent research suggests they can have some seriously positive effects on our health, too.

The American Society for Horticulture Science performed a study evaluating whether plants can have therapeutic influences on surgical patients, and the results are honestly kind of shocking. Ninety patients who had recently had appendectomies were split into rooms either with plants or without plants, and those in areas with some kind of foliage had a much more positive experience overall than those who didn't.

According to the study, those exposed to flowers had lower blood pressure and heart rate, lower ratings of pain, anxiety, and fatigue, and more positive feelings and higher satisfaction about their rooms than the patients without foliage. The findings from this research actually suggests that flowers could be "complementary medicine" for recovering patients.

Bouquets of flowers can actually also make us feel less stressed out, according to a study published in Complementary Therapies In Medicine. The study gave college-aged women a fresh vase of roses for their dorm rooms, and the results included the subjects feeling more relaxed and stress-free than before. I don't know about you, but this info is persuading me to go out and buy myself a bouquet—or six.

https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/gardening/a27509348/fresh-flowers-reduce-pain/

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Snake Plant

Snake plant (also calledSansevieriaor mother-in-law’s tongue), is a sturdy and rugged indoor houseplant. Its vertical, striped foliage adds height to small rooms and sports a trendy, modern look.

Snake Plant Care
Snake plant is easy to grow; it likes high, medium, and low light, making it the perfect choice for practically everyone. Water snake plant sparingly about once a week.

Why It’s the Perfect Pick
Because of its tolerance for low light and dry soil, snake plant is an excellent choice for busy college students who can’t devote the time to maintaining a plant.

Did You Know
Studies by the American Horticultural Therapy Association have found that caring for a plant such as snake plant increases levels of self-esteem.

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