Monday, January 30, 2012

Where can i get flowers delivered with a greeting card? I know Hallmark has them but any other places?

I'm looking for a floral arrangement with a greeting card to go with it to be sent to a special aunt in another town. No special reason or holiday. Other than Hallmark.com any ideas?

Where can i get flowers delivered with a greeting card? I know Hallmark has them but any other places?
ftd.com will add a full sized greeting card to an order for $3.50.
Reply:a few options - www.proflowers.com

www.kabloom.com

www.1800flowers.com



They all have cards and flowers.
Reply:try the grocery store if they have a floral area sometimes their cheaper you never know.
Reply:look in your local phone directory (look in the yellow pages) and look for a floweriest near you. there will most likly be one near by that will dieliver. then you can either see if they have cards at the store or you can bring one of your choice in and they will dieliver it with the flowers.

good luck.

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  • Sunflower Wedding Ideas?

    My friend is having a wedding in May and she wants me to take care of all the flowers in her wedding. She told me that her colors are blue and yellow. She knows that she wants sunflowers as the focal point in all the flower arrangements(bouquets,centerpieces,corsa... She wants all silk or artificial flowers. Does anyone have any ideas on what kinds of blue flowers will go with the sunflowers? Really need help with this one. Any advice will be much appreciated. Thanks

    Sunflower Wedding Ideas?
    I think cornflowers would look really cute with sunflowers! http://www.photographyblog.com/gallery/d...



    They have a similar shape, and I think they'd compliment each other nicely.



    These arrangements are also really pretty - I think they might be bluebells? - http://www.hardygardening.com/images/sun...



    http://www.coralgablesflorist.com/images...
    Reply:Instead of placing sunflowers with blue flowers in each arrangement, have you considered only using sunflowers (and perhaps white flowers) then placing a blue ribbon around the vase or bottom of the container? That would be one way to incorporate blue into the arrangement without having to add it to the bouquet. Or you could place the sunflowers inside of a blue glass vase to incorporate blue.
    Reply:Forget me nots are a very understated flower that can add just a splash of color without overpowering the sunflowers. She should consider though just getting sunflowers and tying them together ina raw bundle with ribbon in the color of the dresses wrapped around the stems since blues can often be hard to match.
    Reply:Cornflowers are a good idea -- they are the same general shape as sunflowers, but not as bold. You can also try perhaps blue gerbera daisies, which would be a little larger, or even mini blue daisies. Good luck on choosing your flowers!
    Reply:What kind of blue? The best bet will be to go to Michaels (or other shop with silk flowers), and see what's there. Since Sunflowers are so solid, I would have only 1 per bridesmaid bouquet, with 3-slender blue flower sprays off to one side only (think tear-drop shape, but with the tip pointing up, off-midline). For the bride's bouquet, this could then be the traditional circle-shape bouquet, with 5-6 sunflowers, interspersed with blue and yellow flower sprays between for filler. Centerpieces - use 3 sunflowers, with a filler in the middle and out to the sides (think pyramid shape).
    Reply:what wedding are you talk about your way or my way? mine takes longer then yours wedding i didn't get married yet


    At an annual flower show, 6 different entries are to be arranged in a row...?

    How many different arrangements of the entries are possible?

    If the owners of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place entries will be awarded prizes of $100, $50, and $25 respectively, how many prizes can be awarded?

    At an annual flower show, 6 different entries are to be arranged in a row...?
    There are 6 things taken 6 at a time.

    So the possible arrangements are 6! or 6*5*4*3*2*1, or 720.



    I don't quite follow the second part of the question. . . there will be only one 1st, 2nd and 3rd awarded for a total of $175 awarded. Do you mean how many possible prizes are there? Each person could get 1st, 2nd or 3rd (assuming each is owned by a different person) so 6 * 3 = 18.


    Wedding boquet Help???

    I am planning on yellow and a purplish/pink for my wedding colors. I like tulips, dasies and roses. Any ideas or pictures of boquets or wedding flowers. I am totally clueless about flower arrangements and what I need to be getting. Any help would be great!! Thanks so much.

    Wedding boquet Help???
    I found some individual flowers that could work:





    Pink Tulip

    http://www.gardenpictures.com/assets/ima...



    Purple Tulip

    http://www.lesleymattuchio.com/images/Pu...



    Yellow Rose bouquet

    http://www.floraegypt.com/images/YellowR...



    Yellow Daisies

    http://www.mooseyscountrygarden.com/hen-...



    purple/pink rose

    http://farm1.static.flickr.com/11/153407...



    You could put these together with some babies breath or with some greenery. Personally when it comes to wedding bouquets I prefer to leave out the greenery and the babies breath. I would take some yellow and lavender roses and mix in some yellow daisies with some pink/purple tulips and bunch then together really tight and leave some long stems. Finish it off by wrapping some ribbon around the stems (some pearl white) keep it simple and tight. I love those colors together.
    Reply:I'm totally clueless about the whole flower thing, too. Unfortunately, it was the one thing that I just couldn't plan myself. My advice is to contact local flower shops/florists, and see what they can suggest for you. Tell them what you like, what your colors are, and they can come up with all kinds of ideas. Even if you're doing the arrangements yourself and not going with a florist, they can at least point you in the right direction.



    Good luck!
    Reply:http://www.kremp.com/Wedding-Bouquets-an...
    Reply:go to a local craft store (michaels, hobby lobby, or ben franklin) go over to the silk flower area and just put a few bunches of things that you like together until you get the look you want take a picture and show it to your florist or buy it and put together your own boquet save money
    Reply:http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...

    http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...

    http://wedding.weddingchannel.com/conten...

    http://www.brides.com/weddingstyle/decor...
    Reply:If it helps the flowers I used in my wedding were ivory and pink roses and pink tulips. My bridal bouquet was made up of the roses only, but then the girls bouquets were made up of roses and small lilies that had a pink on the inside of them. Then the tulips were on the tables and looked gorgeous. You have to be careful on the season for tulips too. They're best in April and early May. We almost didn't get them since my wedding was the 19th of May.



    But go to your local florist and ask them about bouquets. They have an assortment of books and ideas for you, and the flowers can many times be changed from what you see in the book. Good luck and enjoy your special day!
    Reply:Try this, it's really helpful:



    http://www.theknot.com/keywords/sc_150_5...



    Also, make an appointment with a couple of florists and let them show you a few ideas.
    Reply:FYI: Yellow represents jealousy.



    Just a piece of info I recently picked up :)



    Check out theknot.com



    They are fantastic for ideas on anything, we even bought their book.


    Florist contract with hospital?

    My boss is going to sell flowers to a hospital gift shop at a discount. He needs to come up with a contract for the hospital. My concern is that he is not charging them enough for the flower arrangements. Does anyone have any idea what should be charged to the hospital?? A percentage most likely. He wants to charge them 50%. But I do not feel this is near enough. It would be a losing proposition. I am worried about this. Thanks all of you. Jan

    Florist contract with hospital?
    Think of the 'price' your boss wants to charge the hospital gift shop this way ... the 'gift shop' is a CHARITABLE shop, and the 'profits' they make usually go to help the 'indigent' patients get their health care free. Second, most people who buy flowers at the gift shop have someone in that hospital who got sick suddenly, and they are 'afraid' to leave, even just to 'buy flowers' ... but they LOVE their patient, and they may not have 'a lot of money' but really do appreciate it when the flowers aren't priced so high they can't afford them.

    I think that even if he must take a 'small loss' on those flowers, that he is doing a 'good and charitable' act, and can actually take the 'money he loses' off his taxes ... which can 'pay him' much MORE than if he was able to 'clear a small profit.' In other words ... IT'S FINE ...

    I hope you tell your boss about your 'doubts' and also about what I've told you here ... I may be 'wrong' about the 'why' your boss wants only 50% of his 'normal charge' ... but at least you now have 'more information' on what a 'hospital gift shop' does, and why it's a 'good thing' for the flowers to 'cost less.'
    Reply:Should be close to 100% of what you charge your normal customers. Have the contract drawn up by a paralegal or attorney. 50% is really low.
    Reply:I once sold floral arrangements to a gift shop. I figured my cost to make the arrangements, the x3 markup (standard floral markup), discounted 10%, and that is the price I charged to the gift shop. The gift shop, in turn, marked them up again, and that is what the customer ultimately paid. After the gift shop paid me, I didn't care if they sold the arrangement for $1.00 or $100.00. Whatever profit they could make was fine.



    So, there you go, folks. If you are sending flowers to the hospital, call the florist and order direct, and avoid gift shop prices...lol.

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    Looking for examples of floral arrangements?

    I'm not a large fan of flowers, other than orchids and lily-of-the-valley. I've seen tasteful arrangements done with ivy and other leaf plants in place of flowers, but I can't seem to find any pictures on the internet.



    Anyone know where I can find some pictures of floral arrangements sans the flowers?

    Looking for examples of floral arrangements?
    http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/gl_herbs/articl...

    http://www.myneighborsgarden.com/pages/b...

    http://www.yorkvilleflower.com/product.a...

    http://www.ftdfloristsonline.com/flowers...

    http://www.theflowershopsandbach.co.uk/i...

    Ah, the best for last - found a nice site -

    http://www.tlarryjones.com/prod05.htm#21...
    Reply:you can do some kind of ivy topiary on each table

    http://images.google.com/images?sourceid...



    here are some others

    http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10...
    Reply:have you ever thought about having a feather bouquet? Lily of the valley bouquets are very simple so it won't be so over whelming.
    Reply:Try Martha Stewart's website or The Knot. I have found many examples on those two sites alone.



    http://www.marthastewart.com/non-floral-...



    http://www.theknot.com


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  • What type of flowers would go perfect with my bridesmaids dresses?

    I cant decide which route to take for their flowers. This is an exact picture of their dresses and colors:

    http://www.foreverbridals.com/gownpix.as...



    I am looking for rose arrangements for them....but what color of rose???



    Our flower shop suggested this type and color of rose:

    http://www.rosesource.com/PhotoDetails.a...

    What type of flowers would go perfect with my bridesmaids dresses?
    That color rose would be very pretty. I would say keep it pink since the pink sash stands out so much! I love those dresses...very pretty! good luck
    Reply:those dresses are beautiful - I think stargazer lilies would be a fantastic accompaniment - with something in a light lime as a contrast - like hydrangeas or there is a greenish rose.



    My opinion - roses as the main focus are not enough of a standout for such a dramatic dress.
    Reply:They would go great together. I say that you should get the flowers your florist suggested. Have a happy wedding and marriage!
    Reply:I guess a rose the same color as the sash/ribbon thing would be the best choice.
    Reply:I am sure he suggested pink because it matches the belts of the dresses. That could be very sweet. White would look nice too, as would yellow. But the type of rose I love the most are called Sterling Silver roses. They are lavender and have a very beautiful sweet smell. And, they would look wonderful with those dresses. But remember, whatever color roses you have, everyone will be looking at you, not the roses.
    Reply:Go with a lighter pink, the one your florist recommend is too dark. Remember it will be on the back drop of the black dress so you want something that stands out a bit more. The sash of the dress is a small detail compared to all that black. I highly recommend two tone roses because it will give the bouquet of a single flower type more depth.
    Reply:a pink rose
    Reply:Their choice looks good.



    I'd go with a bit less pink though
    Reply:yea the color they chose was cute but i think it would be hot and unique if you through in some of those black midnight roses

    http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=...
    Reply:The roses are pretty and would work well with your dresses. You may look at calla lilys because they come in a variety of colors, including a dark purple almost black shade that would match the main color of the dress. good luck!
    Reply:If you definitely want roses, i think what your florist picked is great. I also love this:

    http://www.queensflowers.com/qvariety.as...



    If you aren't set on all roses, i have 3 other links to photos i think would look good



    One of my favorite bouquets on the knot is:



    http://www.chineseweddingsbytheknot.com/...



    1st photo- tulip bouquet

    http://www.blueskyweddings.com/pages/bri...



    mini calla bouquet

    http://sweetpeagardens.com/img/weddings/...
    Reply:the ones your flower shop suggested they are pretty nice
    Reply:I would go with the color the florist suggested. It will match the sashes with blending into them, and be a nice contrast with the black. Besides, they're the experts.
    Reply:They're right.


    What you like this? (Birthday Celebration Possibility)?

    A good friend has a birthday coming up. He really needs to rest, so I was thinking of sending him to the Marriott for a night and inside of the room I was going to get a nice flower arrangement and plan a treasure hunt for him to find the other gifts and make reservations for him to have breakfast the next morning. I was thinking about a nice engraved pen, a new name plate for his desk, an engraved bible, personalized towels and a book as the gifts to hide. What do you think? If you were a man would you enjoy this?

    What you like this? (Birthday Celebration Possibility)?
    yeah that sound pretty cool. but i do have to ask is he your best friend or boyfriend. if neither then that might be a little too personal. if so, then i'd say go for it. it's a good present and it gives him something no one else can give him - time spent with you!
    Reply:i would enjoy it... good luck
    Reply:I think that would be so fun and so cool. I think if its k with u i just might take that idea and do it for a friend some time in my life.
    Reply:Pretty good present, I'd say. You're shelling out a lot of money.
    Reply:heck yeah
    Reply:Just a good friend, maybe you should join him!


    Cat eating lillies?

    my cat has been vomiting for several days. we took him to the vet they did blood work and x-rays and found nothing. I had a flower arrangement with lillies which we removed from the house two days before he got sick. he also has a soft spot for plastic wrappers ... any advise?

    Cat eating lillies?
    Here is a link with poisonous plants and it will show the plant and the parts of the plant that is poisonous.



    http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...
    Reply:I'd think it was the lillies. One of my cats became very ill and the vet wasn't sure what was wrong. Then we heard about lillies being poisonous to cats and got rid of a lily plant from the garden. Buddy did recover, with vet treatment, but it was touch and go.
    Reply:I believe that lilies are poisonous to cats. Check the aspca.org website or search "cats and poisonous plants. I would mention that to your vet, if you have not already done so. Have you done anything else such as change food. My cat vomited for several days because of a food change. Good luck. I hope your kitty feels better soon.

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    Shipping flowers to nursery?

    I know nothing about horticulture, so to those of you who do, this may appear to be a dumb question....



    If I were shipping flowers to a nursery, would I ship them fresh cut or would I dry them? Assume, that these flowers are going to the nursery to be planted to continue their growth. As I understand, aren't flowers only dried when they are to be part of a floral arrangement or wreath? As of now, I think flowers shipped to a nursery should be shipped fresh cut.



    All insight will be appreciated.

    Shipping flowers to nursery?
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    Angels Accents?

    I was thinking of using them for my wedding flowers so that I could keep them forever as a flower arrangement afterwards. I got an estimate email in which it stated that they were going to contact me yesterday. I never received the call. I am hesitant to use them yet I absolutely love the work that they do. Not a bridezilla, I just do not want to put a 200 deposit down on a person that cannot contact me.

    Any experience with them out there?

    Angels Accents?
    Never even heard of them, but if they can't even contact you to secure your business then they don't deserve you business. This is an indicator of what their service would be like in the future, do you want to take the risk?


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  • DIY Wedding Flowers?

    I am getting married in August '07 and have decided to make my own flower arragements w/ the help of my maid of honor, mother, and future mother-in law. I've never made flower arrangements, but the future MIL has. I am using all white or cream roses (not sure of the type). I was wondering if anyone knew of a good place in Southern Florida to buy wholesale roses? Also, if you have any extra advice that would be great too. Thanks!!

    DIY Wedding Flowers?
    I agree 100% about the fake flowers. Try a local produce store, farm market or grocery store.



    We did this and spent under $700 for the entire wedding. Get delivery. If you want full blown roses ask them to leave them out. Keep your arrangements simple. Order some Baker's Fern and Baby's Breath for trim. Ribbon might be cheaper at a craft store.



    We did it and it was beautiful. I have ABSOLUTELY no experience. LOL
    Reply:Fresh and Local is the best! Good Luck to You! Report It
    Reply:i second sams club or costco for roses. I used costco for my wedding flowers and they were just gorgeous. I arranged them myself and also purchased pew cones from www.pewcones.com for the ceremony and then carried the flower cones to the reception and hung them on chairs. Costco lets you order them about 1 month in advance and you can get them tight, medium, or open. I picked them up 2 days before the wedding and got medium. They were perfect by the weddign day. Good luck
    Reply:go to costco. you can get a few dozen for under $20!

    then you can try it first and it wont cost you a fortune.
    Reply:my flowers were silk and they looked so real that no on realized that they were fake. I can put my flowers out in my home for decoration. All the money spent on them and I can enjoy them for a long time. MAKE SURE THEY ARE NOT HEAVY you have to hold them a long time during pictures! This is for silk or fresh
    Reply:You can't buy whole sell unless you have a tax ID #, but you can call a local florist for the flowers or go to a supermarket that sells flowers. I go with the florist if it is particular flower types you want, they may need to order them so give them at least a weeks notice.
    Reply:Gooood luck, it's a lot more work than you'd ever imagine it to be.
    Reply:I would stick with the hand-tied look. Something simple, but elegant. There are probably other areas you could save on if you are uncomfortable doing your own flowers. I would make sure the future MIL knew what she was talking about and see some examples of what she has done before going through with this. There are a lot of things to do the night before the wedding and you may not have time to make all of the flower arrangements, as you planned.

    I agree about the white/cream flowers. You may want to use ribbons or something else to make your flowers stand out.

    Costco does have some very reasonably priced roses. Good luck!
    Reply:Search on line before you buy. They have great deals and if your color is not a specialty one the risk is very low! Hand tied is best for do-it-yourselfers....remember to blunt cut the ends so they are even and french braid the ribbon around the stems.

    Good luck!
    Reply:Honestly, I'd say use silk. Silk doesn't wilt and if you mess up you can redo them as many times as you want until you are happy.



    With fresh flowers you will really only be able to do them the day before so if anything goes wrong you are in the weeds.



    That being said freshroses.com has gotten great reviews from what I've seen and have discounts for bulk purchases like you are talking about. Order them two or three days before and put them in water with an asprin to preserve them so they have plenty of time to open up.
    Reply:i found this webiste that gives tips and advice on how to make a wedding bouquet hope it helps it seems like it would

    http://www.ehow.com/how_17553_make-bouqu...
    Reply:Sam's Club has great deals on roses. Typically, just at the store, they are about $13 for 2 dozen, and they have bulk rates at:

    http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigat...

    You have to be a Sam's club member, but they deliver to the store, and it is a great price and good quality.

    Also, just my two cents as someone who works as a wedding coordinator, white and cream roses tend to disappear against the white dress. If you have your heart set on white and also have a white dress, then consider using a lot of greenery and maybe a touch of berries or filler flower to make it stand out from your dress.


    Is it bad for me to have this mind-set about the wedding?

    When my fiancee and i went to consulted with our wedding planner, and just in general to check up and decide on things, is it ok if was just as "into" it as he was? It's hard to explain, but the lady was showing us about 5000 samples of napkins of the same color, like it was the same beige over and over again, but it had different names, butterscotch, milk-something or whatnot. I know guys typically don't know the difference and prefer to leave the details to the bride-to-be, but what if the bride-to-be is acting sort of like the guy? When the lady showed us those samples and asked me which one I liked, I laughed and said they look the same, and she stared at me like I was insane. In general all the details, flower arrangements and what not, wow I mean, I don't know what to do? Any suggestions, comments? Is this relaxed manner of mine a bad thing?

    *And I'm also a girly girl, so it's not like I'm a tomboy, or "one-of-the-guys

    Is it bad for me to have this mind-set about the wedding?
    Haha, no. She is the one who is totally nuts!



    I have the same attitude towards my wedding. I don't have a wedding planner, I have a mother and a future mother in law who are showing me all kinds of things and I say, "Oh wow, well what do you think is best?" or "I pick this one" and my mother says, "you know this one would be best let's go with this other one here." And since it's all the same to me, "Okay, whatever you think is best."



    Do the same thing with the wedding planner and try to keep a straight face. Clearly this woman is a little nuts and takes weddings very seriously. Let her.



    Is your attitude towards the wedding a bad one? No, certainly not! You probably have your priorities straight. Not only are butterscotch, milk-something or other the same colour or so closely related that no one would know the difference, but they are just napkins! The important thing to remember on your wedding day is your relationship. You won't be stressing over the little things and you're not getting married because of some fantasy to be a princess.
    Reply:honestly this is not an uncommon feeling! i know that i hated every second of planning my wedding except the dress that was fun.. everything else really wasnt my cup of tea.. im not girly but I dont think thats the reason... a wedding a lot of work and i dont know about you but life it already hard enough picking between every shade of pink possibly imaginable is not my idea of fun... my suggestion would be keeping it simple... here is a great web site with everything you could possibly need to make your wedding easy...

    http://www.weddinghelpers.cceasy.com



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    hope this helps! Congrats and good luck!
    Reply:Maybe you are just not a detail person. Maybe you just want to go get married, and have fun at the reception. If you dont care about the colors, decorations, etc. maybe you should let your mom and future mother-in-law do most of the planning. I am sure they would love to do it, that way you can sit back and relax a little more. You should make the major decisions like color scheme, and what food you want. Let them deal with the little details like, satin, or mate napkins, decorations, center pieces, where to put flowers etc.



    You may even find that you and your fiance dont fight as much if someone else is doing most of the work for you.



    Good Luck.
    Reply:No, you just aren't sweating over the small stuff, which is fine.
    Reply:You're fine.

    i don't see why people insist on making suck a massive production out of weddings. (i've heard of weddings between normal working class people that get into the tens of thousands of dolars).

    i for one salute you for not being one of the maniacs that has to have everything just so, and gets all screachy and anoying. would that there be more like you. :)
    Reply:My mind boggles that anyone needs a wedding planner.



    I've only done it once (I'm still on my first wife) but it seemed kind of easy.



    Here's what we did.



    1) We checked out a couple of venues.We found a nice place.

    2) We called a caterer the venue owner recommended. 3) Picked a couple of CDs we liked

    4) got some disposable cameras

    5) Got a cake made. Assembled a funky cake stand for fun

    6) Brought suits for best man %26amp; me. Wifey got a dress.

    8) Called a guy to officiate

    7) sent invites.

    8) Got married.



    Total cost $4k and about 4-5 days effort. Everyone figured we'd spent $40k.



    No in-laws, parents or anyone else had a say.
    Reply:You are refreshing. 5000 (an exaggeration but I understand) napkins all in beige would put a cow to sleep in 5 seconds. My wedding was tiny but I walked into a store, saw a choice of about 5 items, said "that's cute" grabbed one, and that was it. I did that for every choice I had to make, and you know what? Everyone had a nice time, and I am still married 14 years later!
    Reply:I was SUPER laid back planning my wedding. You want to get stuff done, but don't stress about it. Everything turned out ok for me. My wedding was awesome. Let your planner know to come to you with a variety of options. Why look at the same napkin all day? If she shows you a few different styles for center pieces, you can let her know what you like from each, and figure out which one is best. She should learn to know your style. My wedding planner was amazing, knew what I liked, and didn't bother me with stupid things, but kept me informed on important things. Good Luck, and don't stress. You don't want to break out!
    Reply:just pick one makes no difference
    Reply:I don't think you have a bad attitude. You aren't worried so much about the details of the wedding as the strength of the marriage. I started out with plans for yellow and blue to be the primary colors in my wedding. I found a pink dress that looks so great on my Maid of Honor that we had to work pink in, too. Pink has actually become the main color. My mom has started adding some off-white and brown. It looks fabulous to me. The main thing I want to do is marry the man I love. Whether napkins are cream, or chamagne, or whatever really doesn't matter. Try to keep a straight face and let the planner do her job. You might also let her know that you trust her judgement on some things like napkins.
    Reply:To me it seems like your pretty much easy going not into all that expensive stuff or fancy which is probably pricey too in other words your simple and thats cool Im the same way ! As for flowers I like white roses and baby breath thats so pretty I also think white orchids are nice
    Reply:No you are absolutely normal! I'm exactly like that when choosing paint or wallpaper too... 2000 shades of off white and I can't tell the difference enough to matter!



    When it comes to music I'm useless too... I absolutely thrilled my sister-in-law by letting her choose the wedding music for us because I had no idea at all besides 'here comes the bride'..



    Have a great stress-free wedding by concentrating on what really matters to you and leave the picky details to the experts. Give them a budget and just tell them to do their best.. you will be their dream customer :)



    Congrats on your engagement.. hope you can keep up the relaxed manner and enjoy your wedding as much as your guests will :)

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    I need Help with this math it is so so hard?

    a local florist is making two types of floral arrangements for thanksgiving: regular and special. Each regular arrangement requires 3 mums, 3 daisies, and 2 roses, and each special arrangement reguires 4 mums, 2 daisies, and 4 roses. The florist has set aside 60 mums, 54 daisies, and 52 roses for the two types of arrangements,



    The florist will make a profit of $2 on each regular arrangement and $3 on each special arrangement.



    1. write an objective function for the profit.



    2. Create a system of inequalities to represent the constraints. Graph the feasible region.



    3. identify the vertices of the feasible region.



    4. how much of each type of arrangement should the florist make in order to maximize the profit? what is the maximum profit?



    5. If the maximum profit is achieved, will there be any flowers left over? Explain your reasoning.

    I need Help with this math it is so so hard?
    I am not going to do the work for you but I will help.

    The profit is what you get for each sale of each arrangement type. So the total profit is the total profit from the combined sales.



    The constraints are if all of one arrangement is sold and the other is 0. There are 2.



    To max the profit you need to find the combination of reg and spec arrangements that give the most money and leave as few flowers as possible.



    Hope this helps
    Reply:your not the only one but try using a homework help website
    Reply:What do you think the answer is?


    Help with purchacing wedding supplies!?

    I am getting married in July and I would like to know where a good place is to buy wedding supplies. I want to save money, so my budget is tight. I would like to find a nice place to buy tropical flower arrangements and bouquets. Someone please help me, becuase I need to buy this stuff before it's too late! Thanks!

    Help with purchacing wedding supplies!?
    Ebay is a top choice of mine. I've found a lot of items them. Also, other top places are dollar stores, craft stores (i.e. Hobby Lobby, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Michael's and Pat Catans). Try asking around on the Knot.com forums. People have used all different places to purchase items for the weddings. I know I have ordered from some places they suggested and had great results.



    Places like Jo-Ann and Michael's always have 40%-50% off coupons in the newspaper and online. So that helps you save too. I bought over 100 artificial flowers for center pieces at Pat Catan's. I had to go to 2 or 3 stores to get all I needed, but at 65 cents and 75 cents a piece I am able to make some nice floral arrangements. At first I didn't want artificial flowers, but after seeing some of them and the prices of live floral arrangements, I changed my mind. There are a lot of artificial flowers that look real (but keep in mind, the more real they look, the higher price they can be.) The ones I am using look nice even though they were so cheap. I am putting them in silver julep cups which I got from a wholesale place.
    Reply:Ebay was quite helpful to me when I was planning my wedding. Congratulations and best wishes.
    Reply:when i got married i went to walmart and local craft stores. you can also check out www.orientaltrade.com
    Reply:Ok do not tell anyone but....we went to the dollar store and got stuff.....shhhhhhhhh!
    Reply:This website might help you my friend she bought her wedding supplies from this website and she saved alot of money www.orientaltrading.com Check it out!
    Reply:my friend went to craft stores for silk flowers and made her own bouquets and arrangements..i don't personally like silk flowers, but they don't look bad
    Reply:Go to thrift and resale shops. No one would know unless you told them.
    Reply:You know how most grocery stores have a floral department, well I found getting my bouquets there was A LOT cheaper than getting them from a florist. They can order almost any flower you want.
    Reply:If you have a Garden Ridge craft store nearby, go there. They have an entire section of crafts and accessories dedicated to weddings and they are really cost effective. It's a huge chain and should be easy to find on the internet.


    My flowers are in shock?

    I think my flowers (mostly tulips) are in shock. I had to dig up the whole garden yesterday in order to rid it of a bunch of weeds and clovers and to make the arrangement look more symmetric...but now they are laying flat and won't stand straight.



    I've given plenty of water and miracle grow to help them....but what else can I do to make them stand up tall again?

    My flowers are in shock?
    This is typical, and is called transplant shock. Some plants handle transplanting much better than others; some will totally curl up and die. Ever try to transplant a poppy? Most bulb plants including tulips survive transplanting fine, however they very likely will not do anything this season.



    Now that you’ve done this, fall would have been a better time to have done your thorough weeding job.
    Reply:leave them alone ,and you might get lucky enough to have the bulbs absorb the plant growth ,and bloom next season. I'm only saying lucky ,because of the 20/20/20 fertilization that you gave them might rot the bulb .you see a bulb s food is the dying vegetation that it produces ,meaning that it is SELF feeding.
    Reply:If the bulbs are showing you have no chance. Sound like you have desturbed the bulbs but there is'nt much else you can do,exept if they are new flowers then tie a cane to them.
    Reply:I personally wouldn't have done the miracle grow. If they are already in shock they aren't going to need the extra stimulation. I would just conctinue to water and see what happens.
    Reply:did you move the tulips??

    your best bet is to leave them alone and don't over water them either

    and stay away from the miracle grow, I never use that stuff and my flowers and veggies do fine
    Reply:as you say they are in shock just give just give TLC and see what happens


  • clinique
  • Need advice about whether to end a friendship!?

    I have a friend for fifteen years. We went to HS, ran track and went the same college for awhile. three years ago she got married and I was maid of honor. We had problems in the friendship before, but managed to stay in contact. I broke my back and bank trying to do the bridesmaids duties, beautiful wedding shower, bachelorette party, went to the planning meetings, helped make flower arrangements, etc. Then the night before the wedding at practice. I found out I wouldn't be in the maid of honor position her cousin would be, as the matron of honor. Everyone was surprised, bridesmaids and grooms family tried to talk her out of it, but she made up her mind. A few months later. She is pregnant and I am named godmother. I threw her baby shower, helped with 1st Bday. Today, was his 2nd Bday party bought B-cake, gift, made quilt and someone said the child's godparents were coming. Refering to someone else! I saw the look on her face and knew it was true. What to do?

    Need advice about whether to end a friendship!?
    it sounds like she's just using you because she knows your reliable. i would just back off for a while and see how she reacts if your not in the picture. good luck. friendships are hard to end but sometimes its for the best.
    Reply:I agree with Veronica, she's just using you. You're willing to use your money for her things and you are reliable in that.
    Reply:tell that ***** to make up her mind

    skates

    Did you hear about the 80 yr old man who flashed the flower show?

    He won first prize for best dried arrangement! I know, I know, ewwwwwwwwwww.

    Did you hear about the 80 yr old man who flashed the flower show?
    that isn't even worth the time it took me to read it

    thanks for the points though
    Reply:Gross! Sorry!
    Reply:my stomach just flopped and i think i just gagged a little!
    Reply:well... i didn't laugh.
    Reply:omg thats so gross


    Do flowers play any role in Judaism or Islam?

    Are there special flowers for specific holidays? When is it appropriate/inappropriate to send flowers to a family? Do flower arrangements ever decorate synagogues or mosques?

    Do flowers play any role in Judaism or Islam?
    Thank you for this question.



    In the room in the Masjid (Mosque) where the prayers take place there are no flowers or decorations of any kind other than calligraphy from the Quran or perhaps calligraphy of the 99 names and such as that. But in the other rooms in a Masjid such as classrooms or offices or kitchens etc there is no reason why you cannot have flowers, plants, even tropical fish if you want. The tradition says that god loves beauty and we should notice and love it as well.



    After the religion entered other countries and cultures there became significance to certain flowers. This is also a result of the beautiful poetry that uses flowers as metaphors for spirituality. For instance persian and turkish poetry uses the Rose and it's scent as a poetic image in many instances. So the Rose can symbolize the unfoldment of one's soul and the scent can symbolize that which is ineffable in the spirit of God.



    Sending and recieving flowers is a most welcome action, but again, it is a cultural thing. In the US this is used both as a congratulations, or as a sympathy depending on the occasion. It is entirely appropriate.



    And Allah Knows Best



    Peace and Blessings,



    Salim
    Reply:Look it up on the internet.
    Reply:No.



    but in general, Islam loves beautiful things. flowers would obviously included in that.



    Peace
    Reply:no flowers in the mosques...
    Reply:I am a Muslim.

    As far as I know, flowers do not play any "role" in Islam.

    There are no special flowers for specific holidays.

    Flower arrangements are not used to decorate mosques.

    There are no special occasions to send flowers to a family.

    If one wants to send flowers or floral arrangements to anyone, they can do so at any time %26amp; do not have to wait for a specific occasion to do so.
    Reply:muslims want to blow them up
    Reply:not especially
    Reply:i dont ever recall any in any instances...
    Reply:I never seen any. But they like to kill sheep. Butcher and slaughter them in the name of God. Better to pick a flower!
    Reply:i don't think flowers play any role in Judaism or Islam
    Reply:well they are not used in masjids-mosques. but my husband gets me bouquets every now and then as i love flowers. flowers are beautiful and beauty should be appreciated. we dont have any rules to send people flowers, if u wish to u can send them, but not in masjids as far as i know.


    When someone dies, does the family really appreciate the flowers, cards and food that people give?

    I have often wondered this – especially at work. When someone’s loved one dies, our office immediately sends out a huge bouquet of flowers and buys a card for everyone in the department to sign. The next thing they want to do is provide cooked meals for the family. I know this is the common thing to do from an etiquette standpoint, but do you think people really appreciate these things? It seems as if some people could actually use the money that we spend on the $80 flower arrangement. Since I have worked here, there have been two tragic deaths – where the employee’s spouse killed themselves.

    When someone dies, does the family really appreciate the flowers, cards and food that people give?
    I think you and your co-worker might be in the minority on this issue.



    I have a co-worker whose niece and "nephew in law" recent died in a murder suicide; the co-worker and I have discussed this about his (the co-worker's) brother and his loss of his daughter. (Okay, a pause right here. Are you following all the players in this? OK.)



    While the brother appreciates all the concern, care, and support, financial and otherwise, after about three or four weeks, it becomes overbearing even though people mean well. He and his wife are considering getting away for a weekend or a week just to get away from all the well-meaning people expressing their condolences and wanting to help. He just is emotionally exhausted and wants to focus on some other area of his life.



    My recommendation? Express your condolences however God calls you to do so initially and then back off. But weeks and months down the road, as others have moved on, be sure to check in with the grieving person periodically just to let them know you care. I have never lost a close close relative, but from what I hear the "firsts" after a death (anniversary, Christmas, birthdays, etc.) are always hard. Key in on or around those dates if you can.
    Reply:Absolutely. With flowers and cards, they appreciate being thought of. With food, they appreciate having one less thing to worry about (cooking in this case) in a time when they're already under maximum stress.



    If you think people could use the money, you might consider going in on something practical like a prepaid gasoline card - as with the food, it gives the grieving person one less thing to have to worry about.
    Reply:Yes. They may not appreciate it immediately because they are so numb from the grief, but once things settle a little, they will go back through who sent flowers and care packets and they will be touched by the outpouring of support.



    Sending food is thoughtful because when they do want to eat or if there are small children to feed, they don't have to worry about preparing it.
    Reply:I think it is wonderful to send flowers, money, or food. For example when my father died I was so consumed with planning the funeral and getting my little daughters ready to travel, that food was the last thing on my mind. While I was ok and did not miss food, it was a blessing to have food at hand to feed my kids. In many cases if a family does not want flowers, food, money, they will let it be know and may ask for a donation to be made to their loved ones favorite charity.
    Reply:Yes, cards and food are greatly appreciated, even though you may not feel like eating, everyone gathers at the house for a couple of days and kids still need to be fed and you don't feel like cooking.Love cards, but I prefer donations to a charity or church to flowers.
    Reply:i think its the fact that you showed that your there as support and do care. yeah i probably wouldnt want to be giving out lots of details but the fact that someone took the time to think asbout you and go out of their way to cook u a meal or send u a card does mean a lot esp in a time of grief when ur feeling vunerable and alone.
    Reply:We forget to eat when people close to us die. When people give food it is a little reminder I think. We don't want to do anything but grieve, but life goes on and you have to survive, so having food there helps that process. Other things I don't think are too necessary. What is someone going to do with a bunch of flowers?
    Reply:I have had two grandparents die in the last few years, both lived out of town. I know my family really apreciated the food that was given and the flowers and cards show that people are thinking of you and the deceased is in their prayers.
    Reply:I don't think the flowers are so important, but a sympathy card is nice and the food is definitely appreciated AND needed when a family is dealing with funeral arrangements and the grieving process.
    Reply:People truly are grateful for flowers and food; esp the latter, as they do need to eat and they eat but not much but it is wonderful not to have to cook or worry about getting food.
    Reply:The flowers, I could have done without but nice gesture. The food really came into help because after the funeral, people came back to the house to eat. I didn't feel like cooking %26amp; I didn't have to for about a week.
    Reply:In my situation the card was greatly appreciated because my friends really stood by me after my loss.. As for the food it helps because you don't have the energy to do anything but think..
    Reply:Both my parents died in the last year. I think that any gesture is a good one - it lets people know that you are thinking of them in their time of need.
    Reply:Food is especially appreciated. They won't have the time or the mood to cook.
    Reply:Yes, more than you know.
    Reply:Yes they do.
    Reply:Having recently lost my father, I'll give my personal feelings- Cards were nice, most contained $ or stamps. $ helped with expenses, stamps were used for thank you notes. Food was appreciated, especially items which could be stored for later use. My mother is alone after spouse's death so items not used immediately for family %26amp; friends were used later. Flowers were basically a nusiance. We donated them to the church %26amp; nursing home with the exception of a couple that went to grandchildren's homes. Charitable donations to orginzations helpful to us were also appreciated. ie Cancer Society, American Legion, church.
    Reply:Are you kidding? Yes they appreciate it! Yes in some cases they could use the money instead of flowers, but could be rude to send money too. It makes you feel so good to know how many people had good feelings toward your loved one, by all the cards and flowers that are sent! You have to feed all the people who show up for the funeral and even though you may not feel like eating at the moment, when you do it's nice to not have to cook! I'd rather have my food there to entice them to eat and get thrown out, than for them to be hungry and not have something ready without cooking! It's nice to have the food ready to offer well wishers that stop by too! No, I don't think any effort people make to lift your spirits goes unappreciated!!
    Reply:In my experience, we appreciated the thought and just a little bit of attention. When my mother-in-law passed from breast cancer, my husband's office sent a very nice flower display to the church with just a company signature on the card. A few guys (95% male company) sent individual cards, and a couple of them made quick phone calls to my husband - this was very nice and appreciated. Just a quick 'thinking of you' gesture.



    When I went through a a loss, I really appreciated my friends from work who called or sent flowers, but I think passing around a card is very impersonal and a little tacky. My former workplace had about 200 people and signatures from people I didn't know didn't mean anything to me when presented on a group card. A lady at my gym broke her leg on ice over the winter, and the trainers passed a card around just to get a lot of signatures - I didn't even know her, so I doubt my signature could mean much.
    Reply:I do see what you mean. Someone at my work had a relative who was murdered, and the manager of her dept. took it upon herself to send an email out the the entire company with the details of where the body was found and when. I thought that was ridiculous. If some ones spouse committed suicide, I imagine there are a lot of extra emotions along withe the grief and pain. Probably guilt, and possibly embarrassment would be involved as well - the survivor might not want everyone to know how their spouse died. I think that it's nice for the office to send flowers and a card, I'm not sure that everyone in the dept. really has to sign the card, maybe just people who worked with that person on a day to day basis. The food is surely appreciated, but it's possible you're right about the money being more practical. At least your office does something, it would be a lot worse if they did nothing at all.


    Need advice about whether to end a friendship!?

    I have a friend for fifteen years. We went to HS, ran track and went the same college for awhile. three years ago she got married and I was maid of honor. We had problems in the friendship before, but managed to stay in contact. I broke my back and bank trying to do the bridesmaids duties, beautiful wedding shower, bachelorette party, went to the planning meetings, helped make flower arrangements, etc. Then the night before the wedding at practice. I found out I wouldn't be in the maid of honor position her cousin would be, as the matron of honor. Everyone was surprised, bridesmaids and grooms family tried to talk her out of it, but she made up her mind. A few months later. She is pregnant and I am named godmother. I threw her baby shower, helped with 1st Bday. Today, was his 2nd Bday party bought B-cake, gift, made quilt and someone said the child's godparents were coming. Refering to someone else! I saw the look on her face and knew it was true. What to do?

    Need advice about whether to end a friendship!?
    Your friend sounds like a real scatter brain who is easily influenced by others.



    Obviously someone has told her to choose other people for these positions after she has asked you.



    You seem to be almost too nice a person and someone who is easy to take advantage of.



    If you really like your friend you can still remain friends with her but STOP doing all these kind and helpful things for her until she actually seems to appreciate you.



    I would say just be more of a casual friend unless she smartens up which doesn't look like it will happen anytime soon.



    If she questions you about any change in your friendship just tell her how she has disappointed and hurt you too many times with her thoughtless behaviour toward you.
    Reply:Sorry to say but I think you've been used and abused in what sounds like a one-way friendship. I wouldn't make any big issue of it; I just would not be available in the future. She's very aware of what she's done to you and since she doesn't seem to mind, I wouldn't mind not letting it happen again.
    Reply:Wow...she sounds rather fickle.

    That is a tough call.

    I am not sure I would bother with her anymore. You don't have to shun her, but just don't be available at her convenience.



    It sounds as though you are a much truer friend than her. Sorry for your pain.

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  • pout
  • Has anyone bought flowers in the NYC flower District before?

    I was thinking on heading to the flower distric in New York to buy a bunch of flowers for mothers day. I have a couple of aunts to whom i like to arrange my own small arrangements.

    But that is 8 aunts and every year this tradition becomes more expensive.



    Is it worth my while going there?

    If you have done this, what prices should i expect to find?

    I know they will probably be a little more expensive since it is mother s days.



    Also i don't have a particular flower in mind, it can easily be a bunch of different flowers. I plan on going down there saturday, i don't know if this will make a difference.



    Thanks in advance for your responses.

    Has anyone bought flowers in the NYC flower District before?
    I don't believe going there to spending the extra money. The prices are marked up to the cost of their rent and not the quality of their flowers.


    Valentines day floral arrangement..?

    Hi - I would like some advice about getting flowers for this girl that I like. She is 27 years old. We have been talking and hanging out for about 3 months now. Nothing has happened yet between us. No kiss, no 'more than a hug' kind of thing yet. She is very busy and I hardly see her. She knows I'm interested in her.



    I want to get her some flowers for Valentines day and I want something that lasts. I was thinking of doing a silk rose arrangement but I would like some ideas from the ladies. I don't want it too big or too small. I think too big means 'trying too hard' and hardly anything could mean just a friendship kind of thing.



    So please tell me what I should get. I was thinking a single silk red rose and a teddy bear to go with it. But I don't know what else would be good. Accessories? Etc..?



    Any suggestions are much appreciated!

    Valentines day floral arrangement..?
    thats alot of writing
    Reply:I personally don't like the idea of silk flowers. I think real flowers would make a much better impression on any woman. Just get something beautiful that you can afford. If you could have them sent to her house or to her work during the day, that would be even sweeter; although delivering them yourself if you have plans will be just as nice. Good luck with this girl :)


    What floral arrangements or centerpieces can I do with Tiffany Blue?

    I really want to have a Tiffany Blue wedding but I'm not sure what floral arrangements or centerpieces that will look good. I love fresh flowers so I would like to have them. My colors are Tiffany Blue and Brown.

    What floral arrangements or centerpieces can I do with Tiffany Blue?
    Talk to a florist-they have really creative ideas.
    Reply:Pale pink looks lovely with the tiff's blue and brown. Imagine glass cube vases with soft pink spray roses, soft pink stock,white hydrangea, white roses, soft pink waxflower, queen annes lace for a beautiful romantic garden look... brown napkins... A favor wrapped like a tiffanys box with the white bow at each plate. to tie in the look.. :-)
    Reply:Try some of these ideas:



    1. Tiffany blue daisies:

    http://www.save-on-crafts.com/tiffanyblu...



    2. http://www.wedding-decoration-idea.com/a...



    "**For a more dramatic, striking decor, match up the Tiffany blue with shiny black and silver. Go with a formal theme for this - pure elegance with sleek centerpieces. Skip the flowers and float balloons at each table - black, white and Tiffany blue.

    **Deep, rich jewel tones are a wonderful accent to the bright sky blue of Tiffany boxes. Try a shimmering satin in burgundy, or a rich, deep emerald.

    **For a more lighthearted look, choose jellybean green and white to set off the aqua. Play it out with favors of Lucite gift boxes filled with JellyBelly jellybeans in honeydew and berry, all wrapped up with a Tiffany blue satin bow.

    **Create a backdrop for white flowers and blue ribbons with chocolate brown tablecloths. Fill Tiffany blue round bandboxes with chocolates, and top with tulle-wrapped Jordan almonds in blue and white."



    3. Go with baby pastels or white flowers, and accent with tiffany blue crystals, ribbon or even glitter



    4. A large, clear glass candleholder (hurricane lantern type?) in the center of the table with tiffany blue glass beads in the bottom and a white candle would be beautiful for a centerpiece.



    5. Or, a large martini glass filled with blue jellybeans and/or blue jordan almonds...



    6. http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/Results....
    Reply:Blue conveys peace and tranquility. I would go with a lot of white and a few pale blue flowers in the arrangement in a translucent vase. You can fill the vase with marbles or colored stones which add a nice touch too.
    Reply:Examples of other Tiffany Blue weddings:

    http://www.brides.com/weddingstyle/decor...

    http://www.brides.com/weddingstyle/decor...



    ***http://www.brides.com/weddingstyle/decor... MY FAVE!***
    Reply:I would use a cream coloured rose or other type of flower it also depends on the month ,you could perhaps save some money if a flower is in season. Keep your arrangements low .

    Congratulations!
    Reply:I think it would be best to stick with shades of creme for your flowers. Larger arrangmeents of calla lilies, peonies, roses, and tulips would look lovely in a silver urn or caniset. Mix in some foliage of hanging green armathus and greens.



    Have some cystal sparys through out the arrangments, table top linens in Tiffany blue with brown napkins and silver chargers would be lovely.


    What kind of gift can i get for my friend...not for a special occasion?

    lately me and my bff have been getting really close and i just wanted to surprise her a lil because i luff her :) i would do something like take her out to dinner but she's too busy...are there any cute little sentimental gifts i can give her besides like a picture....she mentioned that her boyfriend "went out of his way" to get a flower arrangement made and that meant more to her because he like put in the extra effort or something...i want to put in the extra effort too...and i'd like to find something by tomorrow. thankss.

    What kind of gift can i get for my friend...not for a special occasion?
    Use any ability to get her something. If you're artistic, paint her an amazing picture. If you're a writer, write her a bff note. Use your knowledge of your friend. You know what she likes-just use what you know about her and make her something, or write her something, or get something engraved for you and her. If you do something from the heart for her to express your friendship, it'll be special, no matter what.
    Reply:just buy her a gift card for a mani-pedi. she will totally love you.
    Reply:If she's too busy to even go out for dinner she could probably use some self pampering time. That busy of a life can tend to be stressful, and relaxing would be a treat. Get her a bath pillow, some bubble bath, body wash, and lotion, and a puff ball (you know, the scrubby thing). Also, put a really nice smelling candle with it, and put it all in a gift basket. I would like getting something like that!
    Reply:well you can write something for her in your won words tell her your feelings...make a beautiful card for her in that mention what all you feel..give this to her with a rose flower. she will like that....or you can get her something she desire the most........ask your heart you will get some answer from it...
    Reply:Cd from her favorite artist will be nice. Or burn her favortie songs in a cd . She will appreciate it.
    Reply:u could do a collage of pics of you 2 and little inside jokes
    Reply:Find out where your friend grew up , go to the bookstore and find a coffee table/picture book of the area. Or if there is someplace she would like to go on vacation get her a book about that.

    DOG

    Single flower for "first" date?

    have gone to lunch with this girl before, and have sent her flowers twice. but first time we're goin to dinner together, and letting me pick her up. was thinking of going with a pink rose, just to be nice, and the last arrangement i sent was on thursday, so she can put it in with the other flowers

    Single flower for "first" date?
    so cute yes...
    Reply:Awww. I wish my boyfriend sent me flowers. Thats so cute you should defianatly go for the rose
    Reply:sounds really sweet and yes you should do it like that manybe a lil chain or something


  • mario badescu
  • Does anybody have this CRANK YANKERS video?

    David orders a flower arrangement. He explains that his father died, when his son Micheal picks up the phone. He learns from the florist that his grandpa died, and we learn that David is "not there" for his son.



    Please send me a link to the video as long as it doesn't require downloading!

    Does anybody have this CRANK YANKERS video?
    http://www.youtube.com/results?search_qu... They have alot of those on here. You should find the one you want to watch. hope this helps.
    Reply:No but you are lyable to find it on youtube
    Reply:NOPE


    Shouldn't we allow gays in the church so we always have help with interior decoration and fresh flowers?

    Antonio is so good at our church. He's always suggesting new draperies and ornaments around the church just to dress it up and every week he brings in fresh flower arrangements for the church.

    Shouldn't we allow gays in the church so we always have help with interior decoration and fresh flowers?
    I attend a Religious Science church - and our minister is gay. Our Sanctuary is BEAUTIFUL!!! (and yes - we do have gorgeous flower arrangements too!)



    I don't agree with Pilgrim above. I think you are hysterical.



    I know that you meant to be funny with this question too. But in this case - it kind of rang true at my church. We're more liberal than most churches - I guess.



    Namaste'!!
    Reply:lol...I hope he gets paid for what he does.
    Reply:Sarcasm but not at it best, Sorry.
    Reply:Ask Antonio to KNEEL AT THE ALTER TO SEE IF IT NEEDS TO BE DUSTED
    Reply:My church even has a trio "the gay caballeros" who also have installed a misting system to bring us country fresh scents. It's part of the track lighting and Dante has this knack for changing the scents to reflect the changes in the backlighting- lavender for that lovely purple lighting that matches the pastor's robes and the slowly weaving Angel Women flanking him.

    When we sing The Old Rugged Cross-Dressing, he has lime and guava mingling.
    Reply:go take your midol and have a happy period. that's just stupid
    Reply:You're so proud that your church endorses sin.
    Reply::D that's funny!
    Reply:why dont you take your stupid, childish questions to another cat. your just an annoyance.
    Reply:Should we allow gays in the church?



    The purpose of the church is to show the love of Christ to ALL individuals regardless of sexual orientation. However, we are to lovingly steer those in sin,(remember! ALL fall short of the glory of God), to the truth of God's Word and pray for them to truly repent and turn from their sin.



    This goes for all of us.



    As for the decor.....it's not about lifestyle, it's about talent.
    Reply:Yes and you should love them all the way to Jesus. Because as Christians we should be concerned about every soul that is lost in sin, not worry about decorations, that is like using them for your purpose without any regard to their soul.


    A mothers day gift that is inexspensive?

    i need a flower that is inexspensive and can handle a lot of sun and will good in an "outdoor" arrangement in a huge pot for my mother-n-law for mothers day I need a pretty durable flower as she is not a gardner and loves flowers but not the care required so I need a very low maitenance plant as well. any ideas?

    A mothers day gift that is inexspensive?
    I hear you describe petunia's.

    Lovely colours, cheap, strong, flower all summer long.

    To help her a bit, get a wide, round, low pot with a water reservoir at the bottom - many plastic pots have this. The best kind will let the reservoir overflow if you overfill it.

    Fill it up with soil and the plants - all she has to do is water it every so often. With the reservoir it'll be good for a week at least.
    Reply:I would recommend either a rose bush or some day lillies. They come back every year. The lillies multiply fast. You can buy them both at walmart for under 5.00.
    Reply:Cactus? haha, just kidding.

    I think mommyof2beautyqueens's idea probably works. (;
    Reply:Here's something creative that will be appreciated and you will have fun doing:



    Make up a crossword puzzle and have all the hints be personal inside moments and jokes that only you two and family would know about. Put it on a poster board and add some clipart and some pictures to it!



    The crossword puzzle could be time consuming and a bit frustrating ... you could do the same idea with a WORDSEARCH or WORDFIND puzzle.



    Put your computer skills to work! Use Excel, get clipart from Yahoo Images Search, copy them, and reformat them, use a gluestick to put on posterboard.



    Use graph paper, and pictures from magazines if you are not as good on the computer, and it will give it a homemade feeling.



    This is a really beautiful poem too!

    Women have strengths that amaze us.

    They carry children, they carry hardships, they carry burdens but they hold happiness, love and joy.

    They smile when they want to scream.

    They sing when they want to cry.

    They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous.

    They fight for what they believe in.

    They stand up for injustice.

    They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution.

    They go without new shoes so their children can have them.

    They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.

    They love unconditionally.

    They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards.

    They are happy when they hear about a birth or a new marriage. Their hearts break when a friend dies.

    They have sorrow at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left.

    They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.

    Women come in all sizes, in all colors and shapes.

    They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you.

    The heart of a woman is what makes the world spin!

    Women do more than just give birth.

    They bring joy and hope.

    They give compassion and ideals.

    They give moral support to their family and friends.

    Women have a lot to say and a lot to give.







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    I need help finding a centerpiece idea for my wedding... our colors are fuschia and orange?

    We are not allowed to have candles at the reception, so I'm thinking more of a floral arrangement. I'm planning on silk flowers and something inexpensive, and something I can make myself. Anyone have any ideas??

    I need help finding a centerpiece idea for my wedding... our colors are fuschia and orange?
    What about a pretty vase... Im picturing one that looks like a big cyllindrical glass with halved oranges in water that you've added some red food coloring to make the water look fushia?

    Maybe it sounds better in my head, but I would experiment with something like that.
    Reply:my cousins had a wedding a few years ago where the centrepieces were tiny pumpkins that had been hollowed out, and had an arrangement of flowers in them, kind of using the pumpkins as a vase-type base. they looked quite spectacular, so you could look at something like that.
    Reply:The below links are a few fushia and orange centerpiece ideas. Hope this helps.





    http://www.tramswedding.com/images/cente...



    http://www.rrcatering.com/gallery/weddin...



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    Reply:what about.... large fish bowls filled with water and lilly pads
    Reply:how about a tall, clear vases with oranges and lemon grass in side. it's very simple and elegent not to mention you could let the guest take the oranges home with them. lay sone greenery around the vase to add.

    good luck.
    Reply:have you thought about battery operated candles? they are tealight sized and you could place them in votive holders that match your colors.



    clear, cylindrical vases - fill w/ tulle or greenery, mixed in w/ ribbon pieces and loose flowers that match your colors. great way to use up any odds and ends from favors and other decorations.
    Reply:A fish bowl with fuschia colored glass beads and goldfish. It has your colors and your centerpiece moves! Plus, people can take the fish home (bowl and all) with them after the wedding.



    We did this at our wedding. We had a glass mirror down, got small decorative bowls (from Dollar Tree), put lavender and silver bead in the bottom (our colors) and put a beta in the bowl. We did have candles, but it was just two votive candles around the bowl. It looked awesome and people loved the fish. I bought 22 fish and only ended up taking 4 home with me! :)
    Reply:I'm having on each table a glass bowl with floating candles and a betta fish. Nix the candles - maybe a flower instead? Mix and match with fish - lots of fish are orange-colored, especially goldfish and bettas.
    Reply:MY DAUGHTERS GIRLFRIEND HAD,HER CENTER PIECE IN THE CENTER OF THE TABLE AND FLOATING CANDLES PER COUPLE AT THEIR SEAT AND THEY WERE THE PARTY FAVORS. HER FLOWERS WERE HEATHER,BABY BREATH WITH BABY CARNATION.
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    Reply:This may sound weird but try and picture it.



    Many orchids have fuschia in them. ( even silk ones) find some that have the fuschia and put them and small oranges or tangerines in clear vases. If you place them in just right, the flowers would hide the full whole oranges, yet the colors would be great together. You can get clear vases at the dollar store!
    Reply:My friend had similar colors for her wedding and she used gerber daisies, they were beautiful. I'm sure you can get both those colors in silks.
    Reply:Another way to add drama to your centerpieces is battery operated candles - comes in all sizes, from pillars to tea lights. Fushia and orange stargazer lillies are gorgeous.

    Gerber daises are very pretty especially in hand tied bouquets. Roses of course, but in certain months they are

    really expensive (Feb. May and June)



    Watch for the sales for the silk flowers or they can be very expensive.



    Good luck


    Real flowers with glittter and glitter paints?

    I recently saw a floral arrangement at the doctor's office and the outer petals were covered in glitter and colored glitter paint. I thought they were absolutely gorgeous and was wondering where I could find such a piece, or what I can use to do this myself. Any help would be greatly appriciated! Thanks for your time and input!

    Real flowers with glittter and glitter paints?
    You can find a special glitter spray, which can be sprayed directly on the flowers. This type of spray can be bought from a floral shop or a garden centre. It is very easy to use, and it's fun, decorating your flowers differently. Don't use any type of glitter spray but use a specific one. Have fun tyring it out! :)
    Reply:Try Michaels


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  • Do you have a wedding disaster story to tell?

    Mine was a total disaster years ago. I wish I could do it all over again- I woke up with a bloody nose, my cat died, the best man was late and not wearing tuxedo pants, a cell phone went off during our vows, and the wedding co-ordinator ran off with over $3,000 dollars in flower arrangements for the reception, My Dj cancelled out and his substitute- a DJ from a local rap artist here in HOuston tx - Talk about holly horror- any one else? By the way I am still happily married 10 years

    Do you have a wedding disaster story to tell?
    wow, I am not sure if that is tragedy or comedy!

    Sorry.



    I was at a wedding in New Orleans where the bride and her brides maids were to travel down a flight of stairs before walking down the isle. The 3rd or forth girl tripped and fell all the way down the stairs creating quite a mess and scratching her self up pretty badly in the process.

    Not a complete disaster but it was hard not to laugh at that also. :-)


    What would be a great Mother's day gift?

    This will be for my mother-in-law. She has a lot of nice things already. Would a beautiful flower arrangement be nice?

    What would be a great Mother's day gift?
    How many times does the same question have to be asked ans answered.



    It just amazes me how many people on here do not have a clue what to do for someone that has given their life up for them.



    Not to be going off on you or anything, but when you ask a question you are given the option of looking at all the similar questions that have been asked just like the one you are wanting to post.



    LOOK AT THEM!



    Better yet, look at all the times I have answered the very same question all ready.
    Reply:Yes, or a potted plant that could be planted outdoors later to bloom for years to come.
    Reply:Here's something creative that will be appreciated and you will have fun doing:



    Make up a crossword puzzle and have all the hints be personal inside moments and jokes that only you two would know about. Put it on a poster board and add some clipart and some pictures to it!



    The crossword puzzle could be time consuming and a bit frustrating ... you could do the same idea with a WORDSEARCH or WORDFIND puzzle.



    Put your computer skills to work! Use Excel, get clipart from Yahoo Images Search, copy them, and reformat them, use a gluestick to put on posterboard.



    Use graph paper, and pictures from magazines if you are not as good on the computer, and it will give it a homemade feeling.



    This is a really beautiful poem too!

    Women have strengths that amaze us.

    They carry children, they carry hardships, they carry burdens but they hold happiness, love and joy.

    They smile when they want to scream.

    They sing when they want to cry.

    They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous.

    They fight for what they believe in.

    They stand up for injustice.

    They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution.

    They go without new shoes so their children can have them.

    They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.

    They love unconditionally.

    They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards.

    They are happy when they hear about a birth or a new marriage. Their hearts break when a friend dies.

    They have sorrow at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left.

    They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.

    Women come in all sizes, in all colors and shapes.

    They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you.

    The heart of a woman is what makes the world spin!

    Women do more than just give birth.

    They bring joy and hope.

    They give compassion and ideals.

    They give moral support to their family and friends.

    Women have a lot to say and a lot to give.
    Reply:well am treating my mom a day at the spa dats a great gift if u ask me.



    i hope she enjoys it i no am going to

    Help for melasma

    Do you know anything about “Ike”?

    I know its nickname of General Eisenhower. I wish to know its derivation. Does it have a specific meaning too? Or whether it was anything to do with “Ikebana” – the Japanese art of flower arrangement?

    Do you know anything about “Ike”?
    it's probably a derivation for dwight.

    (his name's dwight eisenhower)
    Reply:I know the song was "we like Ike",, pretty sure.. Maybe that's why???
    Reply:the little canadian boy in southpark is soooooo adorible.... 2 pts!!


    Bridal Party Flower Question?

    I am getting married in April of this year. My bridesmaids dress color is red. We picked this color becasue my fiancee is a fireman. Does anyone have any ideas of inexpensive floral arrangements we can get for the bridesmaids. Ex: type of flowers to use, colors, etc..

    Bridal Party Flower Question?
    Here are some ideas for you. I would recommend using other colors with the red so they don't get "lost" against the red of the dress.



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    Any bouqete that you find can be altered by your florist. Using flowers that are in season in April will reduce your cost greatly. Bring pictures of bouqetes that you like *style and color* to your florist and they can help you create it even if they have to use different flowers than the original.
    Reply:You are so welcome:) Report It
    Reply:You could go to your local craft store and get some silk flowers. I would get red and white flowers and maybe coordinate some ribbons to go with them.
    Reply:Gerber Daisies come in great bright colors, some red, some orange-y and yellow, they are beautiful and the best part is they look good on their own- no need to combine other flowers- or even in fairly small bunches. Tulips are also nice too and not expensive.
    Reply:white callic lillies. They are big and you dont need as many. White will accent your dress as well. On your arrangements have a red ribbon tied around them to accent their dresses.
    Reply:pink or white flowers..no red it would be too much red I think..and also look into silk flowers if you are on a budget..thats what I'm using. Congrats!!
    Reply:I used cala lillies and they looked very elegant in pictures. My maid of honor had two and each bridesmaid had one. It sounds a little minimalistic, but it photographed wonderfully.
    Reply:i would have red roses and white roses together here are some websites



    http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-1298742....

    http://www.herringtonflowers.com/gf2957....

    http://www.kriyayoga.com/wallpapers/rose...

    http://www.beyondblossoms.com/candy-cane...

    or red and white lillies

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Red-ROSES-White-CALL...

    http://www.urbanpasture.com/flowers/prod...

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    http://www.flowerpower.com.sg/bigday.asp
    Reply:well roses and carnations are probably more expensive so I can't really thinkg of a type of flower. You can try visiting a flower arrangement store and checking out just the types of flowers not the colors. The colors would depend on what color red. Like a deep red or a light red. I think white would go really nicely with the dress no matter what color red. But if you don't want white I'd try some color "relatives" of red, like a dark pink or any different hues of pink with some white mixed in.best wishes.
    Reply:Red lillies would be a great choice or you could play up the or you could use the glory lilly that actually looks like flames.
    Reply:white roses with the tips in red or pink..
    Reply:white daisies! i think that'd go perfectly with red dresses
    Reply:This lady has AMAZING work. you could go to hobby lobby or micheals and get the flowers and find a cheap book to find how to make them. there is no harm in trying them first before you make all of them. GOOD LUCK!!!


    Red on Red rose, does anyone know the name or variety, truely beautiful!?

    I attended a funeral and saw one of the most beautiful varieties of rose I had ever seen. As there was no card attached to this arrangement I thought I might try to describe it and see if anyone knew the variety. The petal was a deep red and there were deep crimson red lines on the petals. The lines looked like velvet, but were actually part of the flower petal. Can anyone identify this beauty?

    Red on Red rose, does anyone know the name or variety, truely beautiful!?
    Papa Meilland rose is a deep velvety - crimson with obvious veining.

    http://www.justourpictures.com/roses/pap...

    http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papa_Meilla...



    This site has a search by color option:

    http://www.classicroses.co.uk/roses/p/pa...


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  • I want a colourful,full looking hanging basket..which are the best plants/techniques to use??

    hi there

    im wanting to put some hanging baskets around the garden to brighten it up abit but i have absolutely no idea where to start with regards to which flowers to use,techniques to prolong life and keep healthy etc.. i want a really colourful arrangement with some fullness to it so it can be seen from a distance not just a few flowers in it that wouldnt be seen unless you look into it!!

    any help at all is much appreciated!!

    I want a colourful,full looking hanging basket..which are the best plants/techniques to use??
    Container plant combos:



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    Reply:"Wave" petunias make a very impressive hanging basket. They are trailing and have lots of large blooms that stand out from a distance. The key to hanging basket success is keeping them watered. Especially in the heat of summer, hanging baskets dry out very quickly, even more so when the plants get large. You may have to water once or twice a day. Get used to knowing how much a totally saturated basket weighs, and then you can tell when it is dry. Also, when it is smaller, just sticking your finger in the soil will tell you. Always water until it comes running out the bottom. Also, you will want to fertilize regularly, with a low concentration of Miracle Grow type fertilizer. Good luck!
    Reply:I personally love bougainvilla. It's a vine, but can be beautiful in a hanging basket - I know I have one. Most common color is magenta, but other colors are available.
    Reply:Visit your local garden center, such as Lowe's or Home Depot. You'll find so many beautiful varieties, you'll have a difficult time choosing!



    A lot depends on the area where you live. Make sure you choose something hardy that will grow well in your "zone." Someone in the plant department should be able to help you. A salesperson in a small, neighborhood nursery can give you individual assistance, and it might be a good idea to visit and ask questions. Sometimes plants cost a bit more in these small, privately owned stores, but usually, the owner is happy to give you the extra assistance you need in selecting and caring for the plants and flowers.



    Here in central Florida, impatiens in baskets are popular. They come in all colors, and the lush plants are relatively inexpensive. Because we are having a hot, dry spell, however, they need daily watering. Petunias droop and wilt here, it's so hot.



    Fuschias are pretty, so are fanflowers.



    Check out the garden centers. Even Wal-Mart and K-Mart have some nice looking baskets. If you see something you like, ask questions or do some Internet research.



    Whatever you choose, find out whether the plant should be placed in the shade or sun. There are variations such as full sun, part sun, morning sun only, part shade, shade, etc. Keep this in mind when you think about your plants and where you're going to put them.



    Also, find out about watering requirements. You'll need to purchase a fertilizer, too, and use according to package directions. You can buy timed release, granules, or liquid, and other forms as well. Osmocote and Miracle Gro are two good brands, and there are many, many others. Some are inexpensive and work well.



    Everything I know about plants and gardening, I've learned from asking questions, reading, and internet research. There are so many sources of knowledge out there. Much of it is free for the asking, and you'll enjoy the benefits of your research. You'll have beautiful plants and flowers to feast your eyes upon and bring a spot of color to your garden. Plus, you will feel a sense of accomplishment when you have lovely, healthy plants and flowers that you have nurtured and cared for.

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    What are the BEST flowers you can get for Valentine's Day, disregarding the price.?

    I want this Valentines to be very special, and I want to give her the best there is out there. I want the flowers to be the best there ever is out there, because thats how special I treat her.



    No matter the price, what are the best flowers out there? Like I mean in an arrangement or bouquet of course. Links to pictures will be much appreciated.

    What are the BEST flowers you can get for Valentine's Day, disregarding the price.?
    artificial ones- they last long.
    Reply:99 roses in heart-form!
    Reply:i'd say roses with some calla lillies and some greens :)
    Reply:I say roses, they are the most beautiful, and traditional, although not cheap. Red roses always say "I love you"
    Reply:The best flowers are the ones that she loves! You can spend a lot of money on the most unique colored rose, but if she hates roses then it is pointless. Find out what her favorite flower is and buy her the biggest bouquet that you can afford.
    Reply:There is no best for everyone.



    If I was her, what I would LOVE is if you got me my favorite flower. So in other words, find out what her favorite flower(s) is, and go with it.
    Reply:Definitely go with a tropical arrangement.They have some really awesome unique / bizarre looking flowers making it an original

    floral bouquet.

    I know cause my daughter got me one a few years back and I have never seen anyone else get an arrangemnt like this.

    She will sooo special.

    Check this out.

    http://www.hawaii-tropical-flowers.com/

    Send Hawaiian Flowers Online - Hawaii-Tropical-Flowers.com
    Reply:Roses( a dozen). She will like that.
    Reply:Dude, you cannot lose with roses. A dozen long-stemmed beauties in her favorite color, deliver them to her work if possible. And have more of them ready when she gets home. If you can keep her out of the bedroom, one on her pillow just before bedtime would be very romantic.
    Reply:5-6 foot roses. They are expensive but you don't care, so check them out here.



    http://www.organicbouquet.com/i_332/info...



    or you can order gold dipped roses that last forever.

    http://store.24kfloral.com/merchant2/mer...
    Reply:I would say roses, with baby's breath in there to soften it up. They're very romantic (and pretty expensive). Do NOT get carnations.
    Reply:Don't get flowers, they die in a week! Get a giant Teddy Bear that she can hug forever!
    Reply:flowers that are in a pot,,,,,,,,,indoors or oudoors plants,,,,the reason coz they last longer,,when she looks and waters them,,she will always remember who and when she got them,,
    Reply:Ask your local flower shop if they have "dipped" roses. (I think that's what they call them) The red roses that are tipped in pink, or purple lillies are always beautiful.


    Childhood theme?

    for our ladies meet we have childhood theme please suggest some good interior decoration based on the theme including flower arrangements.everything should be related to the theme %26amp; also how to decorate the dinning table %26amp; VIP table.

    Childhood theme?
    If you want it to be fun and light hearted, I would go with "Fun %26amp; games". You could do centerpeices out of classic toys and board games. You can carry the theme even further by serving grown up versions of childhood food. Fo rexample: intead of grilled cheese sandwiches, you coudl do grilled white cheese with turkey and bacon sandwiches cut into tiny triangles on a big platter and instead of chicken strips, you coudl cut chicken breasts into strips and bake it "chicken parmasan" style for a grown up taste. Very cute theme. Have fun!



    Another cute idea is "Barbie" %26amp; "GI Joe" I have been to a wedding rehearsal done in this theme. Very cute! Everything was Pink %26amp; Camo.
    Reply:"Children's steps thru life", "Children's shoes", etc: from baby booties thru various types shoes and what is associated with the shoes.......ballet slippers and a very pink tutu effect floral arrangement, cowboy boots and calico fabrics and colors, outdoor shoes (??) and a floral design in a red wagon
    Reply:What about using the "Secret Garden"? English garden including picnics, statues, fountain, etc.


    Hi! I need centerpiece ideas for the reception.?

    My colors are red, white, and silver. I want to do something inexpensive but different than a plain flower arrangement. Any pictures of real centerpieces?

    Hi! I need centerpiece ideas for the reception.?
    I don't have a picture but for my upcoming wedding in October I'm using a crackled glass looking large mouth bowl that has some sparkle to it with shiny gem rocks on the bottom and floating rose candles burning in the middle - I'm placing these on flat mirrors to reflect the light and sprinkling rose petals around it - my colors are purple and silver
    Reply:Usually the centerpieces are flowers, candles or both. Sometimes certain objects are used if with of the couple has a hobby or the wedding has a theme.

    If you do want to use candles make sure to find out if the venue allows an open flame.



    Here's a couple

    http://www.superweddings.com/decor/hw1_c...



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    http://www.superweddings.com/decor/alliu...



    http://www.balloonsgaloreandmore.com/ima...



    http://www.something-special.net/Picture...



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    http://www.classic-tent.com/Photos/cente...
    Reply:How about a red free standing candle on a white saucer type piece,and then tie a sparkly silver ribbon at the base of the candle.Sometimes simple is best.Good Luck?
    Reply:this site has some neat centerpieces that you can customize.





    http://www.shopforbridal.com/table_cente...
    Reply:try going to library.... they have many wedding books and decorating books... congrats and best wishes!


    What is the perfect "hostess gift" for the perfect hostess?

    I am often invited to a friend's for dinner. She is a perfect hostess. I tried bringing a home made dish, but her dinners and deserts are always perfect and put mine to shame. I tried flowers, and she always has a better table arrangement!!! I am ashamed to bring anything since I am often embarrased when compared to what she already does! I want to show my appreciation for being invited. Any sugguestions would help, as "tis the season" and I am confident she will invite me to others.

    What is the perfect "hostess gift" for the perfect hostess?
    I was in this same dilema and ended up bringing a jarred, scented candle and a pound of prepackaged, ground cinnabon flavored Folgers specialty coffee.--if she had a coffee bean grinder I would buy the beans but I'm not sure so I got the ground variety. I have comfort in the fact that these are consumable items that will be used up and not haunt her for years to come. I placed both items together into one nice gift bag so I looked really cute walking up with a pretty bag. --not really but that's the idea, right?



    --a nice bottle of wine could be nice
    Reply:Here's some ideas:

    What are some general gift giving etiquette tips?

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    Reply:Bring a nice bottle of wine. Send a thank you for the invite

    or both
    Reply:i was in a similar situation. And then after awhile the hostess told me not to bring anything, b/c the last cake I brounght they had to throw it away. So i stop bringing things for her, but the children always enjoyed whatever I bring.
    Reply:easy. a mug that says "HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS!"
    Reply:how about one of those flower or wine of the month clubs.
    Reply:A Twinkie.
    Reply:Some nice bath products gathered in a cute container/basket.



    Perhaps a container of holiday cookies on a lovely tray she can use later. Or flavored "stir sticks" that are attractively packaged.



    Monogrammed note cards or stationary is always useful. I make my own embossed ones %26amp; include a fancy quill pen %26amp; inkwell for my crafty friends or just a nice silver/gold ink and pen for others.



    A nice set of hand towels with a monogram or holiday emblems with a set of specialty or decorative soaps.

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  • Flowers my patio gets late sun what are the best flowers to plant for that and the ones with low maintance?

    I have two medium size pots that I would like to put an arrangement in and 2 small pots. The sun usually get there at around 3pm in the afternoon.

    Flowers my patio gets late sun what are the best flowers to plant for that and the ones with low maintance?
    You don't mention what state or hardiness zone you live in, which would help to know what plants to recommend for your area.

    You also don't say how big your medium and small pots are. The smaller the pot, the more often it has to be watered. I have large pots on my patio approximately 2 feet high and I have to water the plants in them every day. So to me, low maintenance and pots don't go well together because of the watering alone. Then there is the fertilizer needs of potted plants which make them even more of a hassle. Because pots are filled with potting soil that dries out quickly, you need to make sure to get potting soil that has fertilizer mixed it it already. I've tried every brand name of potting soil on the market. In my opinion, the very best is also the least expensive. Walmart Professional Growers Expert brand (yellow bag).



    That said, if you will be able to water them every day or every other day at the minimum, any sun loving plants should do well.



    I live in Ohio, hardiness zone 5. What is available at MY garden centers may not be available to you at yours depending on which state you live in.



    I design custom large containers for my landscaping clients. One of my favorite layout designs is 4 equally spaced draping types of plants on the outside edge of the container, almost to the side of the pot, like my favorite, scaviola (come with a blueish- purple bloom or white) with Rubrum grass, which is a burgandy leaf grass, in the very center. In between the scaviola plants, I plant lantana. D a google search for both these plants so you can see how they look.



    Another thing to keep in mind for designing potted containers, is the mature height of the plants you put in it.



    The rule of thumb for a good design, is to use a center plant that will get as tall as your pot is tall. So, for my two foot tall plants, I would want my center plant to get at least 2 feet tall as well. Nothing looks worse than a tall pot with plants that only get 4 inches tall and hanging over the sides!



    I moderate a gardening message board at Yahoo Groups, called therookiegardener (all one word). We have alot of rookies as well as professional gardeners on there. You might want to check us out. It's free of course. Good luck in your gardening efforts!



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    Reply:One of my favorite combinations of annuals for part sun areas is impatiens, annual salvia and sweet potato vine. None of these plants require much sun to thrive and you will be rewarded with nonstop bloom and gorgeous color all summer long. They are all tough, reliable and readily available, cheaply. Each plant comes in a variety of colors so you can even plant the same basic plants in each container yet have them look entirely different from one another. I particularly like this combination because of the shape contrasts it offers. The impatiens are round and full, the salvia are tall and spiky and the sweet potato spills wonderfully.

    Here are links to pictures of each plant:



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    I love doing containers, have fun with yours! Just be sure to keep them watered, you'd be amazed at how quickly they can dry out!
    Reply:petunias---"wave"," supertunias",. Calibrachia(I found these at places that have Jackson Perkins Roses) many colors .Red with Japanese blood grass would be a good combo a variegated ivy would make a good complement and as it is perennial you could put in an out door spot and grow your own for next years pottings.
    Reply:Sun coleus,vinca,marigolds,petunias, million bells,geraniums,4o'clocks(night bloomers),hibiscus or herbs also do well with full sun and smell nice too. You can even mix some things together. Enjoy!
    Reply:Depending upon where you live, fuchsias would be a good plant for a coleus which have several different color or maybe even some pansies.
    Reply:You might try petunias or impatiens both are low maintainence amd should tolerate that type of lighting.