Decorative Packaging

Tell your mom how special she is to you in your gifts to her on Mothers Day.This basket is an adorable pink floral container filled with treasures accented with delicate decorative thin ribbons. She’ll cherish a keepsake “My Mom is Best” mug and ceramic “Mom” photo frame. Pamper her with spa products like aromatherapy potpourri, terry cloth bath pillow, terry cloth slippers, moisturizing body lotion, bath gel, body spray and bath salts and exfoliating bath glove. She can finish off her day while sipping cappuccino and snacking on assorted cream center chocolates. This will be a Mother’s Day she won’t forget.

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This bright and cheery gift basket isn’t really a basket; it’s a round decorated box. It could even be presented in a decorative bowl.  This picture shows Carmel popcorn, refreshing teas and lemonade, dried apricots, assorted teas and shortbread cookie fingers. All the colors are bright, coordinating, and very appealing to the eye.  As you choose all of mom’s favorites, consider the presentation.  See if you can find the things she loves in packages that will also look wonderful in a display like this and don’t forget to add a decorative ribbon or some custom bows for the final touch of flair!

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This Mother’s Day gift basket features:
gourmet chocolate assortments, dried fruit, 
Gourmet Tea in reusable tins, dipped fruit in chocolate, and other gourmet goodies with soft linen napkins.  A gourmet basket like this retails at over $60.00.  Why not create your own gift basket using mom’s favorite things.  Add pretty linen napkins and possibly some napkin holders too.  Arrange them in a way she can see all the wonderful choices and finish off the basket with decorative ribbon or custom bows. 

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Simple changes can make a huge difference in a room. 

This bedroom got a facelift by folding a decorative throw or quilt over the head board, then sewing a few satin ribbon ties to each side to secure in place.  Add a coordinating curtain and a few accents here and there and you have transformed the whole room very inexpensively. 

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African Violets make a superb Mothers Day gift.  They do require some special attention so I have listed some hints below.  This stunning Violets and Butterflies basket is gloriously embellished with a decorative  grosgrain ribbon bow in a rich shade of violet.

The African violet originates in Africa and isn’t a violet at all, but belongs to the family of Gesneriaceae. The common name comes from the primary flower color, although you can find the “violets” in pink, blue and white flowers. They adapt almost perfectly to indoor life and they bloom almost continually.

Growing conditions;  Low humidity can be a factor but overall African violets adapt very well to home-growing conditions. They will thrive in a an environment of 70° to 75° temperatures during the day and not below 60° at night.

Watering;  The best practice in growing African Violets should be watered from below, or from above with a watering can with a long spout. The long spout lets you reach inside the foliage and wet the soil without splashing the leaves.

Soil;  African Violets like a rich soil; special soil mixes have been designed for them and can be purchased in the garden center. Be sure the soil is not packed too tightly as they like a well aerated soil and thrive in a more roomy pot.

Plant Food;  Just like the soil mixes for African violet suppliers have created specialty fertilizer for this one plant. This plant food should be applied periodically in amounts specified on the label and when repotting, transplanting or starting new plants from cuttings.

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Mother’s Day Corsages:

Tradition states that children honor our Mother’s by wearing a carnation. In research I found that pastel colors were use for children who mothers were still living. If your Mother was deceased you had a white carnation.

Adults would wear roses, white for deceased mothers and red to honor mothers still living. I choose the decorative sheer ribbon to match or coordinate with the clothing of the recipient and the flower color would honor the etiquette.

Nowadays corsages are thought of as a bit old-fashioned and matronly, but I think it’s a lovely tradition that’s ready for an update. On the other hand, it is still very common to honor your mother by giving her flowers, whether it be a bunch of roses, a vase arrangement or a single stem. At one time, flowers in pink and lavender were most common, but today most people prefer to pick out something that they like and that they feel their mother would like.  

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Another popular activity on May Day is to decorate a pole with brightly colored satin ribbon or paper streamers. Some also add flowers and balloons. The pole is usually carried in a parade and then placed in the ground at a designated area. People then dance around the May pole, holding the ends of the streamers or ribbon in their hands.

In London, May Day is celebrated with the children going from house to house. They bring flowers and get pennies in return. The pennies are then thrown into a wishing well. The pennies are then donated to charity.

There are many different traditions surrounding May 1st, but I love to celebrate it Spring and enjoy all the flowers and beauty outside that God restores from their long winter nap. Happy skipping around the May Pole.

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May Day (May 1st) is celebrated in many places around the world. The traditions and stories surrounding May Day vary from place to place. There is, however, one thing that is similar in most celebrations – the use of Flowers!

One of the most popularly known May Day traditions is to hang a basket full of spring flowers and/or other small gifts on a neighbor’s doorknob. The trick is you don’t want the neighbor to see you! If you get caught, you are supposed to get a kiss.

Mayday cone

Instructions:
Cut a triangle shape out of bright colored construction paper. Make the point flat and the long edge rounded. Roll the triangle into a cone and glue or tape the 2 sides together. Cut a strip of decorative ribbon that is approximately 12 inches by 2 inches. Glue or tape it onto the top of your cone to make a handle. You can decorate the cone with stickers, ribbon, or what ever you have. Fill your cone basket with real or home-made flowers and try to hang it on your neighbor’s doorknob without getting caught! These homemade flowers can be made using craft sticks/chenille wire-pipe cleaners, construction paper/craft foam and candy as the centers, you could also use tissue paper flowers.  We always used fresh flowers cut from our garden or the neighbors flower beds, wrapped the cut ends in wet paper towel, and then wrapped the ends with foil or saran wrap to keep the cone dry. The paper ones work well if you don’t have any blooming on May 1st. 

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This stunningly, elegant, Bridal Bouquet uses a blend of texture and silk luxury ribbon.  The rich off white shade of wedding  ribbon make the flower color explode out and be noticed.

We carry a vast selection of satin ribbon at wholesale prices to accent your formal occasion with out creating a massive dent in the budget.

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Prom/Formal Corsage

Every florist knows there isn’t anyone more particular than someone attending a Prom or formal event, regardless of age.  Everything has to be exactly right – down to the last detail. We know that and we have or can get the exact shade, style and textured or sheer ribbon  to match or coordinate with your dress.  Many of our corsage ribbons can also be used as bridal ribbon and as wedding décor.

You’ll dance with delight when you see our amazing selection of organzas, Single Face and Double Face Satin and glitzy designs in every shade imaginable.  

If you are looking for prom, bridal or corsage ribbon at wholesale prices,we have or can get a wide selection of silk, satin, grosgrain, sheer organza ribbon and much more.  Whenever you buy ribbon, use ribbon or sell ribbon in spools or by the yard – we have the floral ribbon and craft ribbon that makes beautiful bows in the sizes and widths you need. 

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