Friday, July 31, 2009

What do you think of my bouqet idea?

Okay! I'm getting married in a year and a half, and i am an extreme control freak and trying to finish everything NOW. My flowers are gerber daisies, and my center peices are 7ft. high, and gerber daisies as well. My bridesmaid dresses are going to be black, and my wedding dress is ivory. My colours are pinks, golds, and ivory. What do you guys think about this idea? All of it actually?


OH! One more thing, i am have a pink bouquet of gerber daisies, and i was thinking a multicoloured bouquet for my bridesmaids. exactly like this picture:





http://www.flowersbyjoanne.net/images/We...





BUT, they will be bigger then those pictures for the bridesmaids, and will those exact colours, but with more pink and white, and mine will be all magenta pink, and bigger! what do you think?


honest opion!
What do you think of my bouqet idea?
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FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersOkay -


I'm going to be honest. I like everything but not necessarily together.





Now, normally I love Ivory, but with the black dresses it will take on a more formal softer tone - and I think roses would suit that mood better.





Now I love the Gerber Daisies, however it is a very fresh crisp look and I think that an Ivory dress will look somewhat "dirty" with what you have described. The Gerber daisies call for something a little crisper - meaning a white dress.





I do like the idea of Gerber Daisies against a black dress, but don't get too overwhelmed with color and/or size. Sometimes less is more.





And I'm having a hard time picturing pink, gold, black, magenta, and ivory all together - so although in my head I'm not feeling it - I can't say that in person it wouldn't really be lovely.





But those colors definately not with Gerber Daisies.





Step back and look at the bigger picture. You may have always wanted those colors and those flowers and those dresses but you may not be able to have them all together.
Reply:I love the idea of the black and ivory dresses. Sounds very elegant. Including pinks and golds would look amazing. The only thing that sounds a little off is the gerber daisies. Don't get me wrong - I love gerber daisies - but I think multicolored ones look too casual next to the more formal black bridesmaid dresses. Just my opinion. Good luck!
Reply:if you are going to be a control freak about it, you are probably going to be a super bridezilla! Although, I know it's really hard to factor all the ideas in, hoping it looks nice. Your idea sounds great, but maybe don't book anything right away. A year and a half is a long time, and your thoughts might change. Are you having a summer wedding? Sounds beautiful though. Good luck!
Reply:Wow you have everything well planned!! I am getting married in 5 days and still have not picked out my flowers!! Good for you. You know what you want! GO for it, I like it!
Reply:I LOVE the idea of black dresses with multi-colored bouquets. However, I'm not so sure about making them bigger. I like that black and multi-colored bouquets because it's very vibrant and makes a statement without it being overly-loud and tacky. I think making them bigger would actually make them lose their presence and might be a distraction rather than a fresh, beautiful pop of color.





All your other ideas, however, sound fabulous. Good luck with your planning!
Reply:looks good
Reply:Love it!!! I love Gerber daisies. Very bold.
Reply:nice!


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congratiotion!!





wish u all the LUCK for you'r new Life!


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luv da IDEA btw..
Reply:Sounds georgeous.. good luck!
Reply:Gorgeous, I think the bouquets are going to really stand out in the pictures.





Good Luck and Congratulations.
Reply:very nice. also Kissing balls would be very nice in the daisy's





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Reply:I like your ideas. The gerber daisies are lovely and will really give spring look to your wedding and reception. The only idea I don't like is the bridesmaids dresses being in black. Why such a morbid color when you have such beautiful multicolored daisies and your colors are pinks, golds and ivory. My suggestion: Choose a lovely soft pink for the bridesmaids dresses and trhen everything will be color coordinated. That black is way off and so wintery looking. I hate black in a wedding. Black indicates mourning not a festive occasion of a wedding. I cannot for the life of me understand why brides choose black for their bridal party. First of all the color comes terrible in the wedding photos, and it looks awful. I recently saw a wedding album of a daughter of a friend of mine, and of course, she chose black for the bridal party...She was a gorgeous bride, but that black spoiled most of the photos where the bridal party was involved. So if you take my advice, nix the black and go with soft pink for the bridal party or gold.
Reply:i dont like the flowers but i like the colors
Reply:i wouldn't do em completely colorful, maybe just 2 colors
Reply:I think that all of it sounds very nice.


I used the gerbera daisies for my bridesmaid bouquets and for the centerpieces. They turned out beautiful...and it was more affordable to use the daisies.
Reply:Everything sounds pretty, but...





7 feet tall centerpieces?!?!?! Holy cow! They will already be 2 1/2 to 3 feet off the ground on a table - so they're going to be about 10 feet in the air!?!





I would love to see a picture of that, but I would hate to see it topple over on someone!super nanny

We can't decide which centerpiece to use...?

We've even thought about drawing them from a hat!





What do you all think:


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^We'll use brighter colored flowers and jelly beans instead of pastels


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^we'll that arrangement in a vase or an urn that we haven't picked out yet.





Thanks for any help!
We can't decide which centerpiece to use...?
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FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersI like the 1st or the last one. The 2nd one looks like a mini lawn on the table lol. I mean the 3rd one looks like the lawn
Reply:Such cool and different style!! I think the jelly belly one is soooo cute, but would be much cuter if you only used 3 colors in the scheme.





I do like the chili pepper one too... it reminds me of the vases with whole fruits like lemons or apples, which are also cute.





Love your taste! (I couldn't see the last two :-( )
Reply:The last one is beautiful.
Reply:ok, NOT the grass one and NOT the one with the branches sticking out all over. That's annoying.





Here are my considerations:





Will the guests be able to talk through, over or around the centerpiece? For that reason, depending on how tall the Gerbera/jelly bean one is, I think it's your best option. Otherwise go with the tall glass vases. Really, when you're sitting down at a party as a guest,it's really obnoxious to have the centerpeice in the way of conversation





Secondly, II'm assuming guests at each table will be awarded a centerpeice? if this is the case you want something people can reasonably transport. The jellybean one is still your best option. AND it's different, and cute. Are you getting married near Easter? Or is it just a spring thing? Either way I think it's cute.





Just my two cents. Enjoy your wedding!





HAHA, I just read the other responses and had to reread your question to confirm that you didn't actually day it was for a wedding.... I just assumed!! Sorry if there was a mistake?
Reply:The first is very stunning, but I agree they may be too tall for a conversation piece. also, you will want to consider the height of the building and size of the tables, the number of guests per table, etc. you don't want to overwhelm your guest. 3 %26amp; 4 would do fine if it were an outside wedding. #2 is your best pick but if you are planning a formal wedding-don't use jelly beans unless they are all white. I think it best to use glass rocks, potpouri, sea shells, or gel water (the kind you mix with water and it forms a gel-like substance that looks like water)to fill the containers instead. you can purchase either item at your local craft store.
Reply:I really liked No 1. The rest of them were a bit cutesy for me.
Reply:Love all of them actually, I have very odd taste so I love the one that is the lawn!
Reply:I like the 1st %26amp; 3rd they are really natural and even a bit whimsical. I would consider doing both, if you alternate table heights you could also alternate centerpieces aswell. I would consider the Jelly bean centerpiece for my bridal shower or rehersal dinner. Assuming that the 4th is your bouquet it ties in very well with all the centerpieces even as a centerpiece. The 1st isn't too tall at all if it were wider then I think that you would have a problem. Your guests will be sitting down so they will be closer to the narrowest part of the vase. If they want to take them home believe me they will find a way.


~Congratulations!!





Tall round coctail tables around the perimiter of the eating area could hold a few taller centerpieces %26amp; they shouldn't be blocking the view cause they would be up heigher.
Reply:Okay, I LOVE #1. I like the height and I love bold flowers with long stems. I think it's great they all have different things in the vases. What are those? Lemons . . . and peppers? Ha ha! I love it!





The 2nd one is okay but the picture you attached looks like Easter so I'm glad you said you're doing bolder colors but it's a little harder to picture, and I'm not really crazy about the jelly beans.





The 3rd one (and I honestly don't mean to be offensive) would look hideous. It looks okay on there but it's too . . . I don't know but it's just wrong.





The 4th one is too seasonal (fall) or something. Also, I think those branches are much better with other flowers, not Gerbera Daisies.





I LOVE I LOVE the 1st one!
Reply:#2 or #4 - great height, won't impede the view, and the guests will be able to enjoy looking at the flowers themselves not just the vases.


the first one is too tall and once the guests are seated all they'll see are the stems in the vases. i'd prefer it to all of them if it was as short as the second and fourth ones!


#3 - i just don't care for.


happy wedding!
Reply:I like that first one but with a few modifications. It just seems a little too tall. I really like the fact that it has a "long" look because it is so different. Maybe you could shorten that look up just a bit but keep the "long" look with it.
Reply:the first one is beautiful!!
Reply:I like the first choice on the list.
Reply:I like the second one because your guests won't have to be looking around a tall centerpiece to talk to each other.
Reply:I don't like jelly beans, but I like the second one! I think it goes well with your whole theme since you're having a candy buffet.
Reply:What is the occasion?


Without that information, I'll just say that


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is my favorite.


I really don't care for the plot of ground with a few flowers in it. The peppers are very colorful.


The last one is dried flowers, right?





best of luck!
Reply:I like the jellybeans. Candy corn (regular or the one with the darker colors) is also an idea since it will be fall.
Reply:Well, those are awesome arrangements. I'm a florist and I thought all were great... I wish I had some more details of what the centerpiece was for... Wedding, or a party, and what time of year? Well if its something super and elaborate I'd go with the first one, they are tall stunning and something that people will just be like, WOW. If its something more cute and intimate then the Gerber Daisy's with the jelly beans, what a cute idea and concept.
Reply:I really like the second one. I love the gerbera daisies. They are a happy, affordable flower that comes in so many different colors. I think that the idea of the jelly beans is really cute. Maybe if you go with this centerpiece you can also have a few jelly beans scattered on the table.


Very cute idea :)
Reply:i like the second one the best. it very different. I also like the fact is not very tall. As a wedding guest i find it annoying when I can't talk to the person across the table from me because a big and tall centerpiece is in the way.
Reply:i loooove the one with the tall stemmed gerbers. it looks super elegant with a fun twist! my second favorite was the jelly bean one. very cute.





good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:I think since you are doing faux flowers - I suggest the centerpiece with the wheatgrass and gerbera daisies - you could make the stems of the gerbera daisies curly in a sort of Tim Burton way. You can buy the grass at Michael's - ive seen it there many times (usually you can buy it with the 40% off coupon from the sunday paper).
Reply:From experience, the first is way too tall, the second is perfect, the third looks like a fake lawn, and the fourth is sort of Blair Witch with those twigs sticking out. The second is gorgeous, short enough to see everyone, not too distracting easy to take home (if you're giving them away) easy to set up, and just overall romantic. I vote number 2.
Reply:lol, im against the grain, i see, but i absolutely LOVE the 4th one. :)skin disease

I need to decorate a wire basket, what unique ideas can I use?

I need to decorate a wire basket. My company is having a fundraiser for an employee who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. To participate in the fundraiser you could purchase a basket for $5 then it was up to you to decorate it, transform it, anything goes. There will be a silent auction of the baskets and they'll be judged. I want to do something unique, but can't think of a thing. I was hoping for ideas other than a gift basket or floral arrangement. I can paint it, cut it, hang things off of it, anything, but my mind draws a blank. My basket is around the size of a hanging basket most often used for flowers. Can anyone help me?
I need to decorate a wire basket, what unique ideas can I use?
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FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersFabric strips! My daughter's art class did this with plastic baskets. They took patterned fabric and cut it into strips about 1" x 3". They tied the strips around each section of the plastic mesh, making the outside of the basket 'fuzzy' or 'fluffy'. (Tie several strips to each section) One child added thick yarn, like we used to wear for hair-bows, randomly through her pattern.





Count on lots of people weaving strips of fabric in and out, so this texture would be more unique.





A cute idea would be to make it shades of pink, and fill it with pink cosmetic items (nail polish, emery boards, lotion, etc.)





Second idea:


Use pink and/or purple tulle (nylon net) for the fabric strips, especially if you can find sparkly stuff. Fill the basket with fairy-princess items (tiara, hair things, sparkly play makeup) for a little girl.
Reply:go to your local craft store and just browse around, look for things you could use and even if you dont get anything it should give you some good ideas
Reply:What I would do is line it with a mossy/staw type material , have pieces poking out in random spots. Attach one or two of those realistic looking birds used for crafts and hot glue them to the top edge. Add a chain link (a thin one) to three spots and make it a hanging basket...add one or two artificial butterflies or bees onto the chain. Get a hook for the top , tie a raffia bow around the bottom of the hook , just for looks. I think it would come out cute...like a birds nest plant hanger...or you can even just use it outdoors as a decorative storage piece , throw your extra packets of seeds , or keep matches for the grill in it , gardening gloves...I know you are not planning on using it , but I think it would be nice to have a story behind your creation if anyone asks what it is used for. Good Luck %26amp; Have Fun!
Reply:I have one on my coffee table. I placed potpourri in it and placed a large jar candle in the middle and used as a center piecenanny

Can someone interpret this tarot spread please?

Queen of Swords


Briefly: Her future lies in learning to trust others again.





In Detail...


Physically usually (though not always) tall and/or slender woman. Quite often has dark hair. Refined appearance and conservative in dress most of the time. Gracious manner. She prefers sophisticated clothing. Personality is cautious and clever. Can be cunning, destructive and manipulative. She is often aloof and distant. She keeps her distance and puts up barriers around herself. She displays an air of unemotional responses. She may appear hard, selfish and self-controlled. Beneath her facade she hides much previous emotional pain and/or hardship. She has learnt how to survive. She is a woman alone. She is either a widow, divorced, a spinster or without a loving partner. She may have spent a long time on her own and keeps up her defences and her sword drawn to protect her at all times. She has a fondness for red roses. She looks good in black clothing. She likes to wear expensive or perhaps antique and conservative jewellery most of the time, though sometimes she wears some bold jewels. She knows she would or could be seduced if she lets her guard down. She is not a social butterfly. She can seem to be unforgiving in some circumstances, but this is her self-defence mechanism being activated to avoid feeling pain and disturbing emotional reactions. She cries in her sleep, and little elsewhere. She feels more in control if she can avoid having too deep feelings for anyone, lest they puncture her heart and give her reason to despair. She can become big hearted if in the right company and circumstances and when she feels safe and secure. There is hope for her and she is wise enough to know it. She is symbolic of the rose, seductive and potentially dangerous, capable of cutting the skin and making it bleed, yet the soft velvety petals can blossom into the most beautiful arrangement and captivate your heart. She is wistful and reflective, serious yet sensuous, yet always alert. She is capable of being the Goddess or the crucifier. Occupations suited to her would be the head of a company or large organisation. Also she would make a great surgeon, doctor, police officer, dentist or anything that involves the use of sharp items or weapons. She would make a good soldier, warrior, fighter or leader of a revolution. She knows only one truth, her own. Her future lies in learning to trust others again. She has been severely betrayed in the past by women and men alike. She may need to take a leaf out of the book of the Queen of Cups, who is more giving, loving and affectionate. She could have a love relationship but only if total trust exists. There is no room for dishonesty or lies. If she is betrayed, she severs her relationships completely and irrevocably and never goes back. Friends are cast off and not seen again should they make the mistake to betray or abuse her. Her goodwill only stretches so far and behind that she may lose some of her sense of compassion, knowing that others should learn to be more self-reliant, like herself. She may go to the extreme of cutting off her husband's head, should he betray or deceive her. Querent's card. If this is you, then you may be being called to meet the challenge of your strengths and you will meet this head on regardless of whether this produces success or failure. Even in failure, you will learn where you went wrong and this is the ultimate lesson. If you are not the querent and this card appears, I suggest that you make an ally of this woman, because she can be a powerful opponent if you should cross her. She is loyal and steadfast to those she gets close to, just don't mess with her, because you will wish you hadn't.





Your World - Your Focus


What surrounds you currently, how others view you, where you are both mentally and spiritually.


Queen of Pentacles


Briefly: You are on your way to fame and fortune.





In Detail...


The picture on this card shows a beautiful woman wearing lovely clothes and a crown on her head, placed on top of lovely beaded headwear. She holds in front of her a large pentacle and her hands are slim and well manicured. She wears a special ring, which has a large oval stone set in it, which is possibly a ruby. There are mountains in the background, similar to those in Hawaii. There is foliage around her and nuts growing on these. Generally she has blue eyes, though could have any eye colour. If you are this person, you are on your way to fame and fortune. You may come into a windfall, marry well, or somehow stumble upon a unique way to increase your income. You will be well liked by your friends and loved by your family and husband. You are serious, yet vulnerable. You are calm, yet can be set back by those who stir conflict around you. The comforts of life are important, more so for your own peace within your own mind knowing that you have what you need. If you are not this woman, then you will meet someone like her who supports you in many and varied ways. If you are a female, this woman will become your most ardent fan and friend. If you are a male, this woman may become your lover or your wife. Cherish her, for she is loyal and affectionate and has your best interests at heart.





Your Lovers World - Their Focus


What surrounds your Lover currently, how others view them, where they are both mentally and spiritually.


Eight of Wands


Briefly: A new love is coming into your life and very swiftly at that.





In Detail...


This card has a picture of eight wands running right across it. For some this can mean that a new love is coming into your life and very swiftly at that. It brings things quickly into focus and gives you the opportunity to seize a brilliant opportunity or improve your life in some way. You could also be about to move to a more tranquil setting in either your home life or the location or your work. A river or other picturesque scene may be part of your new environment, or you may meet someone special in just such a location. If you are planning a pregnancy, now may be your most fertile time. The energy of the season of Spring may make you feel inspired to be especially creative.





Nature of your Issues together


Either past influences or current what surrounds you both.


The Chariot


Briefly: Travel awaits you. Should the other travel card, the six of swords also be in your card layout, then this is an indicator that you are to move across new ground, or maybe even purchase a mode of travel such as a car.





In Detail...


Generally speaking this card depicts some kind of travel. Should the other travel card, the six of swords also be in your card layout, then this is an indicator that you are to move across new ground. However, even by itself, as this is a major arcana card, travel is still a strong possibility. You may travel quite a distance and your goal is to get there, by whatever means you can find, even horseback if necessary. This can also mean that someone is coming from a long distance towards you. For some people this can represent getting a new mode of transport, such as buying your first car, or buying a new car or bike or whatever. The emphasis is on getting to your destination by the quickest route available. This card too is about choices. You may have to make a major decision around this time that will alter your circumstances quite dramatically. Do not resist change for that will disrupt the natural flow of events that are waiting to unfold for you. Also I have seen this card manifest in matters to do with re-decorating the home. Sometimes it is just new curtains or cushions, however the aim is to bring comfort into the home.





Obstacles to overcome


Areas that need to be illuminated, places that need to be worked through.


Ace of Swords


Briefly: Broaden your horizons and make sweeping changes. Your future is about to move ahead in many and varied ways.





In Detail...


When you draw this card, you are being given the urge to broaden your horizons and make sweeping changes. Your future is about to move ahead in many and varied ways. This card cuts aside those things and people that you no longer need or are relevant to your life. This can also too be a fertility card, so if you are seeking to bring a new baby into the world, this can help to manifest it. It is possible that you may feel like making a new beginning in your life and starting over. You could move house, change jobs, get married or have a new baby arrive. Whichever you choose, it will be a welcome change and one that will require additional energy on your part, however you will more than adequately meet the new challenge. Physically, it could mean that an operation is imminent, and that your health is undergoing some changes. It is possible that something has to be removed, whether that be a tooth or other body part, and it may be replaced with an artificial part. This gives the ability to recover quickly and to get on with the rest of your life. You may also be undergong major psychological changes where you are feeling more confident and outgoing. You may start becoming more ambitious or self-motivated and ready to take on new challenges and dare to do more than you have ever done before. Luck is on your side.





Lessons %26amp; Signs to watch for


The Divine Universal watch tower! Signs to signal their impending arrival, areas that need illuminating... only you will know that which needs to be seen.


Three of Wands


Briefly: The seeker of knowledge and truth. He searches until he finds what he is looking for.





In Detail...


This card depicts a man with his back to us though revealing part of his face as he looks out over the hillside. He holds a wand in his hand which has three leaves sprouting from it signifying growth and abundance. In front of him is another wand and behind him the third wand. He is contemplating his future and possibly the journey ahead of him. In the distance are mountains with high peaks. It appears to be an almost barren environment, warm and dry. However he has with him the symbols of growth and can plant wherever he sees fit. He wants to settle down, but must first wander and roam until he finds his true home. This card too is the seeker of knowledge and truth. He searches until he finds what he is looking for.





Your Hopes, Fears, Desires


What is it that your soul really wants and needs.


The Sun


Briefly: There is also the possibility, for those who desire a child, that a pregnancy is imminent. Any new business venture also has the signs of success written on it, so proceed with confidence that all will be well.





In Detail...


This card depicts the Sun and in the front of this are a male and a female looking deep into each others eyes. There are sunflowers on the card, some greenery and a wall in the background. Often this card symbolises Summer or is associated with the sing of Leo. Perhaps an important event will occur around your own Summer month or during the one month time span of Leo which is from July 23 up to August 22. For some this can mean a very special relationship on the horizon, and one that may very well lead to marriage, this will be a successful union and bring much happiness into both people's lives. There is also the possibility, for those who desire a child, that a pregnancy is imminent. Any new business venture also has the signs of success written on it, so proceed with confidence that all will be well. Also a distinct possibility is a trip to a warm location in the near future.





Your Lovers Hopes, Fears, Desires


What is it that your lovers soul really thirsts for?


King of Swords


Briefly: Now is the time to make a clean break with what you have been doing up until now.





In Detail...


Physically he is usually tall and relatively slim. Sometimes bearded and with piercing eyes, either blue or black. He sometimes gives an austere appearance. He may look like he doesn't smile too often. He may not age well and could tend to look rather weathered or older than he actually is, even at a young age. Mostly he would have dark hair. Conservative in attire most of the time. Serious manner in appearance and clothing. Personality: Can be abrasive, tactless and have a harsh attitude towards life and his efforts for survival. He may have fought various battles, personal or in times of war, that have left him feeling empty and scarred. He may even have a physical scar on his face or hands. He tends to treat people abrubtly, as if they annoy him just by their presence. He is serious and often secretive. Often, what he doesn't say, says it all. His look can condemn. He likes to be in charge and in control of his life and his environment. He is generally in business suits or a uniform of some type. He appreciates the discipline of keeping up appearances and likes his boots polished very well. He may actually collect old relics or swords as a hobby and enjoy cleaning and polishing them and putting them on display in his home. He is generally tidy by nature, methodical and despising clutter and useless items. He believes that life is meant to involve hard work and he would not like to be unemployed at any time, as he likes the structures of time and discipline in his well-ordered life. He would appreciate a good steak. He dislikes waste and frivolity. He has the gift of intelligence, commonsense and foresight. He likes to have well-defined plans and goals. He is a stickler for rules and doing his duty. He is a born leader. He appreciates time. He is capable of being the instructor. Occupations suited to him would be the head of a company or large organisation. Also he would make a great surgeon, doctor, police officer, dentist or anything that involves the use of sharp items or weapons. He would make a good soldier, warrior, fighter or leader of a revolution. His future lies in being more open to others if he is to feel fulfilled at the end of his life. He could fall in love again, or renew his vows with his wife if already married. He is faithful though observant of the beauty of women. He especially admires women of grace and good manners. He is as vulnerable as the next man, but rarely shows it. He will have a relationship if she shows enough direct interest in him. Querent's card. If this is you, now is the time to make a clean break with what you have been doing up until now. Sever the past and start anew. You can heed the challenge. You are brave and can face anything the future holds. Just say yes! If you are not the querent and this card appears, I suggest that you allow this person to be themselves. Do not stand in this man's way, he will rollercoaster over you without even noticing you were stood there in the first place. He can be the most sincerest friend, only after you have proven your friendship to him, never before.





What Challenges your Relationship


Areas that require awareness and attention.


The Tower


Briefly: For some people this can mean a radical change in their lives that was unexpected. It can be major house move, change of location to a totally different area or country, a divorce, or other sudden development which means you have to adapt to the ever changing forces around you.





In Detail...


This is an awesome card to look at. There is a picture of a tower and in the background is a storm and lightening. There are dark clouds and the sea leaps up around the building. There are people leaping from the windows to escape the blazing inferno. For some people this can mean a radical change in their lives that was unexpected. It can be major house move, change of location to a totally different area or country, a divorce, or other sudden development which means you have to adapt to the ever changing forces around you. Sometimes if means that a radical overhaul of your life is needed to put things into a different perspective for you. You may have been in a rut or felt unable to make new changes, and the energy of this card shows that somehow an event will occur that gives you the opportunity to do just that. If some disaster does strike that you have difficulty coping with, be aware that for some reason there is a lesson or a message in the experience for you to learn from. If a relationship ends around this time, take heed that this was meant to be, and that your resistance to move with the ever changing tide will be made more difficult if you do not adapt. It will be easier on yourself if you can remain flexible and ready to do whatever you have to do when the time comes.





The Final Outcome


The Final Card, the outcome of it all, the future of your relationship.


Page of Cups


Briefly: Time to discover some new career direction that will lead you towards prosperity.





In Detail...


The picture on this card is of a youngish person, who is often male, though this can indicate a female. He is colourfully dressed and wears a hat and some plumage in it. He carries some red flowers, and a cup with a fish jumping about in it. He looks content and yet very innocent. He could be about to embark on a new career or had just graduated from college, university or from law school. He is clean shaven, either blue or black eyes and has lovely sleek hair. He loves to wear bright coloured clothing which reflects his warmth and compassion for others. If you draw this card and the person is yourself, you may discover some new career direction that will lead you towards prosperity. If it is someone else, they could become very important to you, either by becoming your new best friend, or your lover or husband/wife. This person is also highly sensitive and should therefore only mix with people who are positive and enthusiastic. There may also be some special occasion coming up where you have to put on your best threads.
Can someone interpret this tarot spread please?
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Queen of Swords ~ This card shows a person who has emotionally suffered, this person is strong willed, direct. This person is emotionally independant - so may be alone.





Your World - Your Focus. What surrounds you currently, how others view you, where you are both mentally and spiritually.





Queen of Pentacles ~ This card shows a down to earth attitute, good health %26amp; family. This person is a mother earth type figure. Reliable, loving %26amp; calm.





Your Lovers World - Their Focus. What surrounds your Lover currently, how others view them, where they are both mentally and spiritually.





Eight of Wands ~ This brings rush, being busy, a positive card of information %26amp; activity. When it comes to love it tell to take action yourself.





Nature of your Issues together. Either past influences or current what surrounds you both.





The Chariot ~ This card tells of a rough journey or time - but of a safe arrival. Issues should be kept in control.





Obstacles to overcome. Areas that need to be illuminated, places that need to be worked through.





Ace of Swords ~ This is a card of truth, linked to the Q of Swords. A harsh reality is seen, changing opinions.





Three of Wands ~ This is a decision card, time has come to allow what is needed within a situation to unfold.





Your Hopes, Fears, Desires. What is it that your soul really wants and needs.





The Sun ~ This is happiness, love %26amp; sincerity.





Your Lovers Hopes, Fears, Desires. What is it that your lovers soul really thirsts for?





King of Swords ~ This is a card of strong dominance, being in control.





What Challenges your Relationship


Areas that require awareness and attention.





The Tower ~ This is similar to the Ace of Swords - Truth. It represents the ego being shattered so that issues can no longer be ignored.





The Final Outcome, the outcome of it all, the future of your relationship.





Page of Cups ~ Predominantly this is a card of trust %26amp; intuition.





As a quick over view this shows a relationship where there is a power struggle, some one has to give, but to do that somone has to be controlled. There is positive energy here, but it must not be hidden behind as honesty needs to be the focus.





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Any opinions on best florists in New Port Richey, FL?

I want to have flowers delivered to my adorable, fabulous aunt, but am not familiar with florists in this area. Looking for talented, creative, and caring staff. Hallmark.com bouquets arrived handily enough, indeed, however, it is not my desire to have recipient A)unpack vase. B) unpack floral arrangement. C)assemble and add water before D)enjoying! Thoughts %26amp; opinions much appreciated!
Any opinions on best florists in New Port Richey, FL?
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FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersFlowers By Gru 727-848-2809


6124 Grand Blvd


New Port Richey, FL 34652 Visa, M/C, A/E, Discover





Minimum Prices: Dozen Roses Arranged - $59.95 Mixed Arrangements - $29.95


Sympathy Arrangements - $44.95 Green Plants - $24.95


Minimum Delivery Charge: $5.00 Same Day Delivery Cutoff Time (Mon.-Fri.): 2:00P





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Help ! Mother in Law problem !?

I keep asking my mother-in-law to NOT send us potted poinsettias anymore. My husband has asked her as well. They are lovely large plants that are very unyielding to carry around to the bathtub to water, I have a terrible green thumb and feel guilty when I can’t keep them alive. Basically, she doesn’t have a clue as to what to send us for the holidays, so, she goes with an old standby. How do I tell her politely that they are more than a nuisance than I care to put up with ? I have told her that I do prefer a bouquet arrangement and I usually send her one with some trinket with it, ie: a candle, teapot or mug. She has told me that she would appreciate it if I were to stop sending the keepsake gift, so I have and only send her the flowers. How can I get her to remember not to send a potted poinsettia ?
Help ! Mother in Law problem !?
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FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy Flowershmmm. she may not want to listen...





but why don't you donate the plant to the local hospital?? I am sure they will welcome it. :) its not re-gifting, it is... donating.
Reply:Be honest once again and if she still doesn't get it then make sure that every time she comes they are either dead or not there because they died (you can give them away to get them out of the house).





If this is your worst mother-in-law problem though then consider yourself very lucky. I'm sure that some people could tell you some true horror stories.
Reply:Since your mother-in-law will not quit sending the poinsettias, just accept them graciously. Then once received bring them to a hospital or assisted living facility. They always appreciate flowers and plants for people who do not receive them and can brighten up their facilities.
Reply:Ditto on giving it to the hospital or something, they would enjoy it. Noone expects a potted poinsettia to last forever, they're a very seasonal flower. Send it out with your Christmas tree. Or, tell her that you LOVE her chocolate chip cookies (or whatever she can bake), and could she give you all a batch or two for Christmas instead. What a sweet gift!





If you have pets, tell your Mother-in-law that you can't have the pointsettia around because the cat/dog may eat it, and it could kill them. We love pointsettias, but we have a cat and can't have them.
Reply:Either give it away to a neighbor when it arrives or tell her that you have never cared for the poinsetta and would prefer it if she wouldn't send you them anymore and hope that she would respect your request the way you respected hers when she asked you not to send the keepsakes. If she sends them to you again then "Return to Sender". If she doesn't get the message by then you will need to have your husband tell her to stop. It is possible that she thinks her son likes them and they aren't really for you but for her son and that is why she won't stop sending them.
Reply:are you sending her something that she doesn't want? Maybe it's her way of telling you subtly that you are doing something to her that she doesn't like, either!





If not, then she could be just clueless. In that case, just tell her directly and politely that you appreciate her thoughtfulness in sending you something but that you would prefer [insert name of something cheap , convenient and easy for her to get!!! ]





Make sure that it's something cheap and easy for her to buy or get for you.





The last you want to do is to make an old woman in a body weaker than yours clamber around looking for something you want.





If she has a clear idea where she can get something and it's easy for an old body to get , she would be more likely to do so.





Oh, and try to make sure it's something that SHE would find a little bit meaningful to give , too.





E.g. if she's not the kind to give voucher, don't just tell her to give you a voucher, for instance.
Reply:If you've both told her then it's a lost cause.





This year donate the poinsettia to a church, business or homeless shelter for them to enjoy in your MIL name.





If you are inclined to do so, you can thank your MIL for her gift of the poinsettia in a note but also explain to her that since you have a "brown thumb" you have donated the plant in her name. Perhaps next year you will see a difference... if not just grin and bear it.... at least it's not a fruit cake!
Reply:It is not what she has given you but that she thought enough to send you anything at all. I know it is sometimes hard to get to know your in-laws, but it is well worth the effort if you can get along. That means that you have to be willing to overlook some things just as they have to. She either doesn't know what to get you or she can't get out to do the shopping that she needs to do. Better that you should remember this as a lesson to what gifts you get other people. Is it appropriate for them or just easy for you? Maybe it would do you good to learn how to take care of the plant and keep it alive. She might send you something else because you already have the plant. This is also a lesson for you to remember when you become a mother-in-law in the future so that you don't make the same mistakes.
Reply:Tell her. Do not accept it, send it back.
Reply:Try sending her the same back and see how she gets on with them.


Give her some ideas of what she could send you.
Reply:When I read your heading, I thought you had a problem with your mother in law. After reading your description I was surprised to learn what is going on.





I hope you dont think I am being rude, but I think that saying something to you MIL is inconsiderate. Just let the plant die and throw it away. Or even throw it away when you get it if you are that upset about it. If she comes over and inquires about the plant tell her what you told us, that you just cant keep them alive.





You already told her your preference so I dont think you should beat a dead horse.





And I will spare you the lecture about what Christmas is about and how you should be thankful for what you have.
Reply:Why not regift it to your friend or co-worker.
Reply:As soon as it arrives, give it to a neighbor.
Reply:If she keeps sending them, she doesn't care what you think. Give them away to someone who will appreciate it.
Reply:Since you are (sending) things back and forth will she ever know if you give to the postal worker as a Christmas present? If she will be by to see them make sure they are withered and pathetic looking and tell her the same thing happens every year. Maybe she will send you something different. Re-Gift them to her!
Reply:you said you've already asked more than once and so has your husband....why don't you suggest that you stop exchanging gifts altogether???....if not, then i don't think there's much you can do....if you ask some-one several times and they continue to do it anyways then there probably is nothing that's gonna keep her from sending those d@mn poinsettias......next poinsettia you get, give it to a neighbor, or your church, or a friend....
Reply:tell her to send money(^_^)
Reply:Send her a polite thank you letter that shows appreciation, and add a sweetly worded "No one in our house likes these plants, so it is nice to have a gift that I can use as a stand by if I forget someone on our list. You are very thoughtful to help us out that way."puppy teeth

Would this be a bad Valentine's gift?

Okay, so i never seem to come up with really good gift ideas for my boyfriend, and for Valentine's it's especially hard b/c he gets it easy..flowers for me ect. So, would this be a bad idea? I want to get an Edible Arrangement basket delivered to his dorm at school. He loves fruit..eats it all the time, hes a very healthy apetite and whatnot. Is that like really lame to send though? We're 19%26amp;20 and have been dating over 2 years now.





Also, if anyone has any coupon codes that would work on that website, or any other ideas it would all be appreciated! Thanks for your time :)
Would this be a bad Valentine's gift?
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FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersMy boyfriend is a health food fanatic too! I think thats a great idea...I was having a hard time w/ a v-day gift too. Go for it, especially since you know he'll eat it. Why dont you like bake him some stuff w/ fruit in it?
Reply:For coupons on all kinds of merchandise check out http://www.couponseek.net





For example, there is a coupon book which i use alot. You can go out to a fancy restaurant and eat out half price. Not just once, 20-30 times easy if your city's book has many coupons.





Posters make good gifts. Guys like sports. He might like a basketball or football poster from http://www.viewposters.com or he might like other subjects such as movies, music, landscapes, photography or even painting art. viewposters has it all.Reebok

Creative and not expensive center pieces ideas PLEASE!!!?

Hello Everybody!





I am doing a simple summer wedding. We are doing an outside ceremony at 10:30 and a brunch. For the bouquet we are using Cala Lillies.





I am now looking for an affordable option for the center pieces.





My first wish would be to RUN from flowers. Because they just seem like a waste of money. we pay a fortune for an arrangement that has no functionality... and after all, it is always hard to convince people to take them home.... or people take but trow them away...





So I am looking for new ideas! Because it is a morning wedding, candles are not very suitable either.





Any idea? we thought of many things but haven't found the best idea!





Help us!!!
Creative and not expensive center pieces ideas PLEASE!!!?
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FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersHow about large vases full of fresh fruit- oranges, lemons, limes, pears, apples, whatever matches your colors
Reply:You can either rent or buy glass or plastic cake holders (like wedding cake holders) that are clear or colored. Turn them upside down so that they have a pedastal bottom and a bowl shape on top. Or just buy some bowls with that shape. Fill them with water. Then sprinkle in some blueberries (they float and are a beautiful color and very appropriate for summer) or some other kind of berry. Also scatter flower petals in the water and just drop in a few blossoms, so you don't spend a fortune on flowers. Scatter petals all over the table. You can also scatter a little glitter or confetti in the water and on the table and it should be perfect.
Reply:Have you thought about getting small low glass bowls and floating 1 large magnolia in them? That is classy and can be very inexpensive. Here is a link to cheap bowls http://www.efavormart.com/index.asp?Page...
Reply:Well.. baskets of fruit would certainly go along with the fresh, daytime, outdoor feeling. And the color would really pop.





Another thing I have seen in magazines- paper flower arrangements (look in paper crafts or wedding books for how to make, some are really cute!). You could make a few small arrangements for each table, and cluster them together in the middle.
Reply:Go to www.ediblearrangements.com they make fresh fruit arrangements...Good Luck
Reply:I'm also doing potted plants for my outdoor mid-day reception. We are having a center pot, then mini-pots surrounding it that guests can bring home as favors! Really cute once you see it.





The mini-pots are painted white and have a ribbon %26amp; favor tag on them. We haven't quite decided on the flower, but I think pansies may be the front-runner.





Wheat grass also looks great, OR you could do a different herb at each table.
Reply:I did not have any and no one noticed
Reply:What about a watermelon basket full of fruit on each table? The guests won't have to take it home because they would have snacked on it through the whole reception. Cheap, easy, colorful and tasty!
Reply:What about those beds of wheat grass? They look summery and you could make place cards in the shape of flowers and stick them in the grass.
Reply:Heart shaped vases from bed, bath, and beyond with a candle, and some potpourri around the candle, and some flowers around the vase.
Reply:Why not go wander around your local craft store and ask some questions of the staff there, they usually hire people who are pretty creative or they can direct you to someone who is on staff that's creative. Also, go wander the dollar store in your area. I would even say - how about beta fish in a center bowl, they are cheap and easy to care for and the stones/marbles you put on the bottom of the bowl come in great color choices and it's a novel idea. Good luck and God Bless.
Reply:you can do a wild arrangement. find afield with some colorful flowers and just get some greenery to fill in. the other thing that you can do is and kind of pretty leaved branches and a few flowers added for color. you can get the branches off of any tree you like. you can do a potted plant that way you can bring them home and plant them in the garden, that way you can spend less money for the wedding and still get a plant that might be a little more expensive then you would normally pay for your garden. if you don't want them the guests will be more likely not to throw them out.
Reply:We used potted flowers as our centerpieces... they were wrapped in fabric. Since we used plants native to our area, we planted them in our yard afterwards (some in my mom's yard, too... 24 tables is a lot of plants).





Cheap... and perrennials are items that you can enjoy for years to come!
Reply:Edible chocolate flowers! lol If they won't melt lol


http://www.savingforawedding.com/2007/05...





You can also decorate the center with your wedding favors, other other things:


http://www.allweddingideas.com/wedding-c...


http://wedding-planning.suite101.com/art...





You can do photos of you and your fiance, (someone I know did this and created height with different sized boxes covered by a cloth


A vase filled with fresh fruit, tied with ribbon....


Get creative!
Reply:I know you said you weren't into flowers, but have you considered doing them yourself? For our wedding, we purchased tulips from Holland (very easy to arrange, just cut and throw in a vase), purchased cheap vases from Wal-Mart, and did them ourself. You can also give them to a local hospital when you're done if no one wants to take them home.





http://www.growingtulips.com/
Reply:Flowers aren't that expensive if you know where to look and if you are wiling to arrange them at home. Depending on where you live, you can either get flowers from a wholesaler or go to Costco or another club store and talk to them about flowers. To further keep the cost down, try to choose flowers that are "in" season such as peonies. Or you could do what I ended up doing for my wedding. There was another wedding right after mine in the church and the bridal parties ended up sharing the flowers and the cost. Thankfully the other bride had extremely good taste. Because we shared the cost, we actually were given a discount on the flowers that we used for the table arrangements. Other ideas might include a white pillar candle and then create a wreath of flowers and ivy (live or fake) around it.


There's also a really awesome book that I used for my wedding called Bridal Bargains by Alan and Denise Fields. Most of the ideas from above I actually got from there (see Barnes and Noble link for more details).
Reply:rose petals in the center of the table around candles.
Reply:What about fishbowls? Just make sure to put the fish in last minute so you don't have any...um....floaters during the wedding. :)loan

A business moves to another site..?

To brighten up the new office, flowers have been sent by business associates. One of them arrives with the tag, "Sorry for your loss".





Assuming it was a mean joke, the manager phones up the florist and demands to know who sent them; instead, he find out it was actually a mix up with a funeral arrangement.





The florist says to them, "Sir, I understand you're upset, but imagine this: there's a funeral arrangement out there where the card reads 'Congratulations on the change of location'."
A business moves to another site..?
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FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy Flowerslmaoooo this really made my day i havent been feeling well thank you =]!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Reply:Lol, good one.
Reply:he he - good one !!
Reply:lol....that's a good one
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LADIES ... Is this sweet or just kinda creepy?

So I met this girl on Saturday and we exchanged numbers.


She's gorgeous and very sweet. But I have the worst timing in the world. She was just asked out officially last nite. I don't really care that she has a boyfriend. There's gotta be like a grace period or something. I would still like to get to know her, maybe go out to dinner as friends.





But I wanted to surprise her at work with some flowers.





So is this very sweet? or just kinda creepy? I'll have someone deliver them so I won't even be there. I know there are a lot of creeps out there so you guys are just on guard.


I don't think guys pursue girls the old fashioned way anymore which is a shame. Who doesn't like to be surprised with flowers? I'm no creep or stalker, but I know it could come off that way because I barely know her. So what do you think? Any suggestion on roses or an arrangement? Any colors?





Thank you so much for the help.
LADIES ... Is this sweet or just kinda creepy?
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FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersIf you send her the flowers be sure to acknowledge that she is in a current relationship....say something like.....Wish we would have met earlier, would love to get to know you even as friends, I wish you well in your new relationship. I would still enjoy getting to know you if nothing else as a friend...no one knows what the true future holds. Thinking of you, hoping for your friendship. (your name)
Reply:It is a shame.


I think that if you would like to go out you should give her call soon before she gets serious with this guy, but she still might not want to go out since she is in a relationship.


If you still want to send flowers as a friend send yellow roses or other yellow flowers. They mean friendship. Don't get anything to big.


Hope i could help.
Reply:I think it is very sweet but if you want to go to dinner with her you should go in a group.(and your write girls LOVE flowers)
Reply:basic flowers short note enjoyed meeting youi or for a special girl on an ordinary day but make the note not too serious love to hang out with you etc good luck
Reply:sweet...i dont care what anyone says, flowers are always welcome.
Reply:Flowers are always nice, but why are you pursuing a girl that has a boyfriend. What does this tell you about her if she is handing out her number behind his back? If she does it to him she would do it to you. Pursue someone who is worth your time.yahoo finance

Has anyone had multiple wedding cakes?

I am planning on going with the multiple wedding cake idea. Instead of having just one stacked cake, I was looking at having several round cakes. Two larger sized ones and the rest smaller. Any ideas on arrangement or patterns on the cake. I am looking to only use a few flowers if possible or go with a nice pattern. Any links or pictures you can provide would be great so I can borrow the ideas. Thanks!
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FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersOk .................I got married 23 years ago and my cake was 3 layers (tiers) but not on top of each other, kinda like stair steps. The cake people had clear cylinders with the cake platform on top at 2 different heights. I put a few flowers inside the cylinder then the cake was placed on top. The biggest layer was just flat on the table.It was very pretty. Anyhow here are some other ideas! best wishes.......................
Reply:I had a traditional wedding cake that was surrounded by smaller cheesecakes, my favorite food!
Reply:I had one larger cake and two cupcake towers on each end of the table, and then of course a groomscake. I got a lot of compliments and the great thing was it made the cake cutters job easy bc the guests chose the cupcakes most.


The cake was sort of polka-dotted in the same color and the cupcakes were different designs, dots, swirls, etc. good luck!
Reply:In years past, there was a custom to have a Groom's cake. So multiple cakes would not be out of line. It is YOUR WEDDING. Do things the way YOU want.
Reply:When my husband and I got married, we had multiple cakes. To be more specific we had a cake at each table. It doubled as our centerpiece. It also added a personal touch because when it was cake cutting time, we went to each table and cut the cake for everyone and served it to them. This way everyone got an oppurtunity to get the cake cutting picture without having to push people around too.
Reply:You can take several cakes and make them look like a staircase with you and the groom on top, maid of honor and bridesmaids next, ushers next and on the bottom a flower girl and ring.bearer. Makes a great wedding picture too.





You can also have bridges from one cake to the other.





Each cake can be a different type (white,chocolate,carrot,etc) I've seen those believe or not.


Or you can have fancy filled cakes too.
Reply:Yes I had multiple cakes, there were two that were cheesecake and the other one chocolate and vanilla and other were custard. It's really personal on your tastes try going to La Sem they make the best Wedding cakes. Very delicious.
Reply:My sister and I got married on the same night. She was married at 7:00 P,M. I was married at 7:30 PM, We had a double reception . My little twin sisters were bridesmaids for both of us. They had to change from blue to green for my wedding. We did have 2 big wedding cakes on 2 different tables. More recently, most couples have at least two cakes; one for the bride and one for the groom..I had fun making a Groom's cake for my nephew in 1991. It was an Italian Cream cake. It was gone in a hurry. I should have made two of them.


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Reply:I was considering doing it. I am thinking of making my own wedding cake and If I do I was thinking it would be easier to do two of them. Plus... hey if one gets dropped then there is still going to be a cake for the wedding :) I don't know why I have the fear of the dropped wedding cake.
Reply:If you just want ideas, I'd go www.weddingchannel.com , under ideas and advice they have a photo gallery of wedding cakes. Traditional, Floral, Unique cakes, Grooms cakes. Maybe one of the pictures will give you a good idea of what you want.
Reply:yes
Reply:you can have the cakes stacked diagonally at different heights a friend did this for her wedding and it looked very elegant.
Reply:I just did the planning for a wedding where the Bride was not crazy about the one big cake. what we ended up with was a small tradisional wedding cake and then she had 14 kinds of cheese cake. You can also have a traditional looking cake and make each layer a different flavor
Reply:My daughter had several cakes instead of a stacked cake, They were placed on pillars and stagered in placement! They were beautiful! Wal-Mart makes these, and also, there should be a table for the Grooms cake. It is usually chocolate and it is just for the Groom, Best Man, and Groomsman, and if any is left it should be for the ushers and doormen, oh and don`t forget The Ring Bearer!


If you would like to see pics of my daughters cake, e-mail me and I`ll -mail them to you. It had a roman look to it with ivy , fake of course placed to give it more of an eligant look!


Congrats and Be Blessed!
Reply:I had some stacked in the center, and several off to the sides. I used the Cinderella theme. So my main cakes had a Cinderella music box, each of the other cakes had Cinderella figures, such as a shoe, gus the mouse, the prince, and pumpkin coach. If I can down load a photo, I will attach it this afternoon.
Reply:I planned a wedding 3 years ago and she had 10 cakes.


they were staggered in height and spiraled around in a semi-circle. Each cake was a different flavor, it was very pretty. the first link is like her cake but without all the flowers and the center cakes. The other link is to one of the websites I send my brides to when they want ideas for wedding cake styles





http://www.fancycakesneworleans.com/imag...


http://www.pat-t-cakes.com/Gallery-2006/...
Reply:Yeah I have been to many wedding with multiple wedding cakes. I like it more 2 taste :)
Reply:You can have a groom's cake, and a couple's wedding cake. and if you want you can do a simple 3 tier cake, and then give out mini wedding cakes. But the grooms cake is based off his hobbie, favorite sport, or animal and has colors different from you actual wedding cake.
Reply:Good idea. One thing I can tell you, from what others have said, don't save any cake for your anniversary, unless you love the taste of freezer-burned cake. Or was it freezer-dried? Anyway, it's nasty. My husband and I ended up having to get blank birthday cakes because I made our cake, due to my dad having allergies, and it fell apart, so at the last minute I went to the grocery store and bought 4 blank birthday cakes, but they did have flowers on the edges. Flowers are always nice. One cake I remember had pink and green frosting for the edging and flowers. The other was yellow and green. I can't remember the other two. Anyway, back to the cake that fell apart. The only part that stayed together was the top tier, so my dad got to eat that.
Reply:i have heard of putting a small elegant cake on each table as a centerpiece. it may not be as dramatic as a classic cake, but it would be a great conversation peice at the wedding. people love to see something unique at weddings. a great, unique wedding topper if you plan to get married in the spring is, believe it or not, an ostrich egg. a friend of mine carved an ostrich egg and put the minature people inside for my wedding. it looked like a much less gaudy version of a fabrage egg. it was so classy and elegant, people didn't even believe that it was a real egg. it was really neat. good luck to you on whatever you choose!
Reply:Hi! I like the multiple cake look. I work for a bakery in Las Vegas . I would take a look at our site, we have been on 40$ a day, martha stewart, al roker on the road, plus have been in las vegas for near 50 years. There are many designs on it and you can print the photos and take them to the bakery you are using.





www.freedsbakery.comvisual arts

What is a good gift to send to my bf at work?

My boyfriend's co-worker just recieved a fruit arrangement at work from his fiance. I feel bad because he always sends me flowers. What is something I could send my boyfriend at work as a suprise? He doesn't eat sweets or chocolate really. Any help would be awesome. Thanks!
What is a good gift to send to my bf at work?
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FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersDon't give in to those who tell you not to send b/c it would emberass him or be cheesy, NOT!! a lawyer in my firm received a huge edible fruit basket last week from his new girlfriend, It was enormous and was so exotic looking. It was full of canteloupe apples pineapple bananas etc. all on sticks, half af them dipped in chocolate AND IT HAD ATON OF STRAWBERRIES dipped in a variety of different chocolates. It was a hit. He was a hit, in fact he had every pretty girl in the office "hitting on him" just kidding, but he was very populaur for the day as everyone wanted to admire it and ofcourse taste it. He ate it up ( the fruit and the attention) the he retreated to a semi=private place and used his cell to call the gift giver and thank her. He was smiling and blusing and talking very seductively to her. I bet she got quite a treat whn he got home. google ediblearrangements.com and find a store in your area that delivers these. I think i may just send one to someone tomorrow.
Reply:From a mans point of view





There are very few things that will not cause him to shudder at the arrival of a package.





Fruit baskets, well they become an office gift don't they? You either share or look like a miser. Cologne and things like that, save it for when you see him.





The only time I have ever seen a man happy about something sent was when his wife sent a photo of herself that almost caused other males in the office to pass out. She was stunningly good looking and she had the most tasteful but still incredibly sensual professional image of herself done. It looked like an art print more than a photo. it was totally suitable to put on his desk. it arrived in black wrapping paper with a single red ribbon around it. and was hand delivered because most offices it goes through the mail room and they open it and log it in first.


so here arrives the package, a few friends gather with questions and he opens it


gasps, pants, oh my's etc and then the realisation that it is in fact his wife.


serious bragging rights





now had it not been done so professionally then it might have looked like a bordello pic rather than an art pic
Reply:Thats cheesy don't embarrass him. A fruit basket, how lame.
Reply:If you are going to send something to your boyfriend at work, then it should be something that won't embarrass him, perhaps it should even be something to brag about. Something like a watch, or even some cologne, or tickets to some sort of event would all be good choices for gifts. The only problem is, of course, that most places are not going to send these things to your boyfriend's workplace, so you would most likely have to ship it to him, instead of having it delivered.makeup tips

What is the best way to clean dried and silk flowers?

Is there a good product or a quick way to clean dried and silk floral arrangements? I have been cleaning out my mothers house, and there are about a million of these things and I have no idea how to get the dust off. I don't want to have to take them all apart to do it. If I had my way, I would throw them all out, however, she wants to keep them. Any ideas?
What is the best way to clean dried and silk flowers?
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FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy Flowersjust spray them with aerosol lysol...any areosol product will clean them...also if they are silk you can wash them like dishes in a dishwasher if you have one... just be gentle...I wash mine in my dishwasher on gentle cycle... and i only have a half million through my diswasher on gentle....it's a breeze and they hold up.....trust it i have done it 3 times...lol 3 times a thousand.....
Reply:Dry methods involve use of a bag with one of a host of dry items. Put silk products inside of a paper bag, and add a couple of cups of uncooked rice before shaking it briskly. This is even effective with dried arrangements or wreaths.





Or, try a few tablespoons of salt inside of a plastic bag—shake, and then make sure all residue is gone. Also effective with dried flowers.





Cornmeal is another dry method for cleaning. Use plenty of shaking, including upside down, to make sure all traces are gone.
Reply:I clean my silk and dried flower bouquet by putting it into a brown paper bag with 1/2-1 cup table salt. Roll the bag down but allow the item room to move then shake shake shake for abut a minute. Open the bag and pull the item out, gently shaking it as you are pulling it out to remove the remaining salt. This gently removes the dust and debris and leaves it in the bag w/ the salt. Reuse the salt several times for this purpose.
Reply:put some common table salt, a 1/4 c should do, in a paper bag, add the flowers a few at a time, close the top and shake. The salt will remove the dust easily. Shake the salt out of the flowers back into the bag and repeat.
Reply:My mom always filled the sink with hot water and added 3 cap fulls of ammonia to the water then wished them around then hung them upside down out side on the clothes line.
Reply:You can try a blow dryer. I have heard of products available to spray on such arrangements. Try Hobby Lobby/Michael's/ JoAnn's...any craft store. They may be able to help you.
Reply:If they're just dusty, use one of those spray air cans that you would use to clean your computer/electronics...or lightly vacuum them with a soft brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner.
Reply:I use my hair dryer on the cool setting to blow the dust of my dried arrangement.
Reply:i would suggest a capful of baby shampoo and then soak them to wash them and hang to dry.books authors