 We all know it’s the little things that make a house a home. But did you know you can find decorative accessories including unique coffee tables, arm chairs, mirrors, vases and much more at Floral & Hearty? It’s true, we carry one-of-a-kind décor and gifts right alongside our massive array of silk flowers and plants, and we always have interior design professionals on hand to help you put it all together.
Take this chair for example. With its luxurious zebra print, unique shape, and the leather and grommet detail, this beautiful armchair could be the perfect focal point for any room. With its clean lines and simple colors this chair could be matched with traditional or contemporary décor alike. We can’t help but coordinating it with a large red silk floral bouquet next to it, but that is completely up to you. If you love this chair as much as we do, you should head over to the store ASAP because when we say we carry one-of-a-kind décor, we mean it!
In addition to statement pieces like this chair, you can also find unique decorative accessories of the smaller persuasion to fit your interior décor, or to give as a gift. With vases in every shape, size and color you can imagine, you are sure to find one that speaks to you. Then once you find the perfect vase(s) you can choose to fill it with your own unique assortment of silk flowers or display it on its own.
These are just a couple of examples of what we have in store at Floral & Hearty. You can’t imagine the wide array of decorative accessories we have available to inspire your interior décor, you have to come in and see it for yourself!
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If you’re looking to create interior décor that is as unique as you are, forego the ordinary end tables that you can find by walking into any furniture store and go for a noteworthy alternative. Ask any interior designer and they will tell you that creative coffee and end table alternatives can really set your interior design apart from the rest.
Or, if you’re looking for ideas to add life to your living room, stop by Floral & Hearty. We have a number of interesting coffee table ideas spread throughout the store. We have one-of-a-kind creations like this whimsical silver plated top set on a pair of intricately crafted metal legs. This piece could serve as an end table that serves as the focal point in your living room or could even be the dynamic front entrance table that sets the mood for your home.
 Another fun alternative is to make coffee tables out of decorative items. At Floral & Hearty we have a vast selection of large vases and planters which can serve as an end or coffee table base when paired with a glass top. This design trend allows you to introduce various colors and textures into your room décor in an interesting way.
These are just a couple of examples of what is in store at the Floral & Hearty 5,000 square foot showroom. Come in today, you are sure to find a visually dynamic coffee table alternative that coincides with your décor. And if you want to incorporate a unique end table or coffee table into your interior décor but are not sure what would best match your existing pieces, Floral & Hearty can help! We also do in-home consultations for a nominal fee of only $100. Mention this blog post and receive a consultation for $50!
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Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and the last thing you want is a runny nose and itchy, bloodshot eyes. But it’s a sad fact of life; fresh flowers trigger pollen allergies in hundreds and thousands of people worldwide.
So what happens if you’re both an allergy sufferer and a bride-to-be planning the wedding of your dreams? Simple! Fake it with silk flowers; the perfect, sneeze-free alternative. Here are a few more reasons why artificial flowers can make your day, and your wedding:
• Affordable chic
Not only are today’s silk flowers incredibly authentic but as opposed to fresh flowers, they’re less expensive, leaving you with more money left over for the honeymoon.
• More time. Less stress.
Because there’s no danger of your silk wedding flowers wilting or drooping, you can order them well in advance, leaving the precious few days before your wedding free for other last minute items like bridesmaids’ gifts or wedding favors.
• Ditch the medication
No-one wants to worry about popping pills on their wedding day. With artificial wedding flowers, instead of dosing up, you’ll be wide awake and allergy-free.
• Love the longevity
Once you’ve enjoyed them at the wedding, you can repurpose your silk flower arrangements as long-lasting mementos. Attach them to the favors or use them to decorate your wedding album.
If you suffer from pollen allergies, now you can enjoy your wedding day without the scratchy throat or having to carrying tissues around wherever you go. So the only tears will be tears of joy. Come to think of it, you may want to keep those tissues after all.
Whether you want to avoid flower allergies or simply make the wedding-planning a little less stressful, visit our pollen-free store to see our wide selection of silk flowers.
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When you want to show a friend or family member you care, there’s nothing worse than being stuck for a gift idea.
Luckily, Floral & Hearty can help. Whether it’s a gorgeous silk orchid, or a bunch of calla lilies, peonies or hydrangeas, artificial flowers are not only beautifully lifelike, they also make the most considerate gifts.
You see, as opposed to giving fresh flowers, there’s no hard work involved for the recipient. Aside from the odd dusting, silk florals require little to no maintenance. There’s no need for feeding, trimming the stems, removing foliage or getting rid of dead heads once they’re past their prime. Your recipient won’t even need to add water. But the joy silk flower arrangements bring will far outlast that of any fresh bouquet.
With Floral & Hearty, you can shower them with silk flowers, among many other things like custom silk trees, decorative accessories, furniture and even the gift of design assistance. Visit our store to see a full line of silk flowers, plants and trees and ask about our in-home design services for the busy people in your life.
Gift certificates are available in any amount but in case you needed any inspiration, here are a few more ways to re-think gift-giving:
Thanks A Bunch
With the $100 gift of a unique silk flower bouquet, not only will the artificial flower arrangement be one-of-a-kind, the recipient has the opportunity to pick and choose whatever type of flower and colors they like.
Designing Diva
Purchase this gift package for $200 and your recipient will receive an in-home design consultation (valued at $100) and $150 gift card.
Designing Diva Premier
Purchase this interior design gift package for $350 which combines an in-home design consultation with a gift card of $300 or more and your recipient will also receive 20% off any custom pieces.
So the next time you’re about to default to the old fresh flower idea, think silk! Not only will your gift last so much longer, it’s more considerate, too.
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A few months ago, we shared ways to repurpose your silk flowers as items such as unique drawer handles and delightful cake embellishments. Here, we talk more about how silk flower hair accessories can make a difference to your hair and your life.
We all know the feeling. We press snooze a few times too many and don’t have time to straighten, curl, or groom our tresses in the usual way, but we still need to look polished for that client meeting, right? That is where just one little silk flower can become the ultimate fashion weapon.
By simply stitching your chosen silk floral to a bobby pin, even the most tousled of chignons or ponytails can look striking. The accessorizing potential is endless – the toughest part is choosing the color! Try pairing a vibrant gerbera with a pastel outfit, or a bright, white hibiscus with more neutral tones.
Transforming your bed hair into a work of art with an artificial flower takes just a few moments so in addition to the added style factor, the time-saving benefits mean you could plan on spending a little more time under the covers, even on important meeting days!
So, keeping a few artificial flowers in your beauty arsenal really can mean the difference between looking sloppy and looking chic. This simple way to achieve a classic look is something you’ll keep turning to, time and time again, in the battle against ‘just rolled out of bed’ hair.
As opposed to real flowers, silk flowers will never wilt or fade. So whether you want to secure bangs or revive a tired hairstyle, head to the 5,000 ft Floral & Hearty showroom to choose your favorites from our huge selection. Get as creative as you like and don’t be afraid to try different things until you find a look that suits you.
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Ok, so we know silk florals look real and we know they feel real. But how do your artificial flowers stand the test of smell? Here are five simple ways to convince even the most suspicious of guests.
1. Essential Oils
Sprinkle a few drops of an essential oil or burning oil onto the underside of your silk flowers or onto the stems, being careful not to stain the petals. If you are looking to replicate the scent of real flowers, be sure to pick a believable scent. Tea tree oil, for example, is a far cry from the real scent of a gerbera. Vanilla, on the other hand, blends nicely with any silk flower arrangement.
2. Perfume
A quick spritz of your favorite perfume could work wonders on an artificial orchid. Also try perfume that you might be bored of using on yourself – it could compliment your artificial flowers more than you expect.
3. Air Freshener
Air fresheners can really liven up silk arrangements. Again, this could stain petals so be careful to apply to the underside only. Of course, a floral scent would be more believable than ‘Ocean Breeze’.
4. Fabric Freshener
Silk flowers are made of fabric after all. If you’re already spraying your curtains and your sofa, perhaps spraying the silk centerpiece wouldn’t be that crazy.
5. Scented Candles
Setting a scented candle near a silk bouquet is a great way to add scent to your silks without spraying them directly. It will last a long time and the candle doesn’t even have to be lit to smell divine.
Of course, not all real flowers carry a strong scent these days so if your chosen scent or oil does wear off a little with time, your secret is still safe.
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 Find Unique Vases at Floral & Hearty! Has the pump on your bathroom soap dispenser ever developed rust? Other than soaking it in WD40 and scrubbing it with a metal scourer on a daily basis, there’s really no saving the poor little pump. But that doesn’t mean you should discard the container, too. Instead of sending it to soap dispenser graveyard, why not repurpose it as an unusual vase for your silk flower arrangement?
A bunch of short-stemmed artificial peonies brought into a tight bouquet would look both delicate and delightful in the small receptacle. Or a few long-stemmed silk gerbera daisies could provide a modern edge to your bathroom.
Here are some more unique vase ideas for your faux flowers…
Pitchers. Use your favorite glass or china pitcher to display a big bunch of artificial shrubs or tall blades of silk grass.
Bottles. Interesting wine or water bottles come in beautiful colors and shapes these days. These also look great in clusters if you have a collection of them.
Jam jars. The next time you reach for one of these at your local supermarket, take a look at the jar itself and imagine it clean and empty. Remember that the money you spend will be doing double duty later on.
A fishbowl (minus the fish!). You can even add some colorful touches such as artificial fruit to the bowl to create an eye-catching silk floral centerpiece.
Condiment bottles. Olive oil/ balsamic vinegar bottles will look extra edgy if you keep them in their carry case.
Old perfume bottles. Not only will these look divine, they also hold their scent so that the silk flowers will smell good, too.
But don’t stop there! The possibilities are endless and unlike vases for fresh flowers, they don’t need to hold water. Whatever receptacle you choose for your silk floral arrangement, have fun with it.
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 A Beautiful Fresh Flower Alternative The Amorphophallus Titanum is one of the largest flowers in the world, native to the rain forests of Indonesia. Its nickname? ‘The Corpse Flower’ because of the putrid odor it emits which was once described as “a penetrating smell more repulsive than any buffalo carcass in an advanced stage of decomposition.”
Now, we’re not saying that the average forgotten and decaying bouquet smells quite that bad, but it’s pretty close. It’s just the sad truth about fresh flowers. If you don’t devote the time and energy it takes to maintain them, they will get stinky, which kind of defeats the purpose of having flowers to enjoy in the first place!
But if you have ever fallen victim to this foul-smelling old flower water, it’s not your fault. The all too familiar smell is the result of decaying foliage that remains in the water, growing smelly bacteria. We understand that changing the water, adding food, snipping the stems, amputating dead heads and removing foliage and fallen petals from fresh flowers on a daily basis is more work than anyone would want to do.
When you think about it, the act of flower-giving could in itself be seen as a little inconsiderate. “Congratulations / Happy Birthday! Here are some flowers to celebrate this special day. Now, please devote the next five to seven days making sure they don’t make your home smell like a corpse”. In the same way as buying somebody a puppy for Christmas, it could be seen as rather thoughtless.
Silk flowers on the other hand are self-sufficient. Just find a vase for your artificial flowers – which can be a fun task in itself- sit back and enjoy. And the best part? You can spritz silk floral bouquet
with your favorite perfume as often as you like, to enjoy for as long as you like- minus the corpse scent. Unless you have particularly bad taste in cologne, that is.
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 In a previous blog, we mentioned that you can save money on your silk floral arrangements by using your own vases or containers. If you are a hostess who loves creating one of a kind silk flower centerpieces for dinner parties and occasions, here are some unique containers you can pair with your faux flowers:
· For a fresh spring silk floral centerpiece, take a fish bowl and fill it with key limes, kumquats and water. Insert beautiful silk alstromeria, daffodils, lilies, or zinnias. This centerpiece is perfect to accompany a fresh spring menu of grilled fish and fresh vegetables.
· To go along with an Asian inspired menu, fill colorful take out containers (available in party stores) with a rock to ground it, then add Asian style grass, bamboo, cherry blossoms or even a silk orchid.
· For an unexpected centerpiece, you can fill any container with citrus fruit and insert short stemmed silk flowers, one flower per piece of fruit. Silk flowers are perfect for piercing the skin of the citrus fruit since the stems have a wire base. Our favorite example – accompany a beet-orange salad with orange chicken with the perfect silk floral centerpiece – a cake stand of oranges topped with daisies.
· For a backyard party or barbeque, create a rustic silk centerpiece contained in recycled tin cans.
Whatever your centerpiece needs, Floral & Hearty has the to accommodate. Stop by our shop and check out our do it yourself department where you can stock up on all of the silk flowers and silk foliage you need to fulfill your perfect Martha Stewart hostess dreams!
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With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you need a retreat in your home where you can unwind and relax. The bathroom is the perfect setting for relaxation: think steamy showers, a long hot bath, a rejuvenating facial mask or a peppermint foot soak.
To make the most of your “me time,” you should first set the scene by updating your bathroom décor. A few affordable updates can turn your bathroom into the tranquil oasis of your dreams. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Paint the bathroom walls a tranquil color
- Invest in towels and a rug with a luxurious texture that will pamper your skin (the largest sensory organ)
- Update your tile with these innovative and inexpensive tile tattoos – 2jane.com
- Light an aromatherapy candle to help you relax
- Add some new decorative accessories and natural elements such as faux foliage and silk flowers as the finishing touch
Once you have picked out your wall color and new bath linens, come to Floral & Hearty where we can help you find the right decorative elements to put the finishing touches on your bathroom oasis. Natural elements such as a custom silk flower arrangement and inspired decorative accessories will make every minute in your bathroom feel like a rejuvenating trip to the spa.
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