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Discover Beloved British Flower Shop Pulbrook & Gould
It was a chance meeting in the mid-1950’s that led to the beginning of one of Britain’s best loved and most revered flower shop – Pulbrook & Gould. Society hostess, Lady Pulbrook and Constance Spry-trained florist, Rosamund Gould, founded a business in 1956 that electrified the establishment with its creative floral designs and set the pace for the future of the industry and continues to do so to this day. However, the story of Pulbrook & Gould is a quintessentially British one, springing from humble origins based firmly in the gardens of old England, before blooming into a brand with branches touching the furthest corners of the globe. From Country…
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Haute Couture of Flower Creations: Interview with Olivier Giugni of L’Olivier Floral Atelier
L’Olivier’s avant-garde artistic vision, incomparable beauty and relentless attention to detail has established the brand as the ‘Haute Couture’ of floral creation. Each meticulously detailed arrangement that Olivier Giugni creates possess a rich elegance and strength demonstrating a deep love for flowers and their artistic expression; Olivier elevates blossoms beautifully. L’Olivier Floral Atelier creates one-of-a-kind arrangements that adorn the homes and work places of celebrities and A-list New Yorkers from the worlds of fashion, finance and fine arts. About Olivier and His Rise to Floral Fame Originally from the South of France, Olivier Giugni, the self-taught floral designer behind L’Olivier has always been at the forefront of creativity, influenced by…
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For the Love of Rose Water: Age Old Culinary, Wellness and Beauty Water
For the Love of Rosewater The scent of roses exudes an essence of romance, distinction and allure. Widely used for centuries across many cultures, revered for its culinary, wellness and beauty prowess, the sheer beauty, versatility and power of rose water makes it an invaluable item to and a must-have for your luxury lifestyle. Bring an essence of age old beauty and wellness into your home and life with Roses and Rose Water. Origins of Rosewater Since ancient times, roses have been used for healing, feeding and perfuming man. In the time of the ancient Greeks, Romans and Phoenecians large public rose gardens were considered as important as croplands such…
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For the Love of Flowers: Amaryllis
The beautiful, bulbous flower AMARYLLIS seems to emerge the most during the holidays, with its gorgeous Art Deco-like display, adding a splendid pop of color to a season of draped in winter white. History and Origin According to Greek lore, this beautiful flower is named for a shepherdess. It was said that her love for a gardener was unrequited and endeavoring to impress Alteo, Amaryllis walked the path to his door for one month, each time, piercing her heart with a golden arrow. The blood that flowed from Amaryllis’ heart along the pathway, created beautiful blooming scarlet hued flowers. A Beauty to Behold These stunning flowers of many colors and…
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Flower Fresh Inside and Out: MIYU Beauty Offers a Little Luxury Through Tea
Sweet relief from a hot day or one fraught with stresses and strains can wear on your skin. Discover this gently scented duo of hydrating relief that will put at your fingertips a soothing solution. MIYU BEAUTY offers a little luxurious touch to awaken the senses and soothe the skin. This lovely pairing of TEA and BEAUTY ESSENCE (Pairing No 01) provides a lovely touch for the body and skin that is beautifully blended and not overly perfumed. Imagine lying in wait to quench your thirst, a batch of the MIYU tea, a blend of green rooibos, goji berries, rose petals and snow pear essence, that you adorned with fresh…
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Reconnect With Nature: Nature’s Amazing Dance
Flowers opening, reaching for the sky, bursting from their seed pods, brimming with life, moving and pulsing to the rhythm of nature. Tiny, beautiful, inspiring… take time to notice, breathe in the great wonder and animation. Freshness revealed in each blossom, propped up on each brilliant green stem, a celebration of color and the miracle of this glorious earth. To gaze at nature is to breathe deeply into the space containing the very energy that created all. The patterns in nature, soothe us, relax and give our addled minds a much-needed rest. Feast your eyes on a moment captured on camera, drink in each drop of water, each petal and…
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Editor Selects: Surround Yourself With Roses
An age old flower with an impressive presence, roses are a beauty to behold and their aroma is enchanting. To adorn oneself with roses is a powerful connection to history and an expression great beauty. The rose always stirs up attention in human culture, and has ancient symbolic meanings throughout human history. Roses: The Meaning of Their Colors Red Roses – Love. They convey deep emotions from respect to devotion. White Roses – Chastity and innocence. Pink Roses – Gentle emotions, joy, gratitude and appreciation. Orange Roses – Togetherness, passion and energy. Peach Roses – Anticipation and hope for the future. Purple Roses – Light shades – Love at first…
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For the Love of Peonies
Peonies, have been used and cultivated in China for over 4000 years – few other garden plants go back as far. This flower is held in high esteem an ancient times for medicinal purposes. The Greek physician Paian, gave the plant its name having used it to heal a wounded Heracles. Over time and ongoing, the plant has been mentioned medically through Greek, Roman times and the Middle Ages. It is still used today and has extended to other uses. Gorgeous Showy Blossoms- The King of Flowers These blossoms have such a stunning presence and distinct fragrance whether for wearing, decorating and eating, you can surround yourself with stunning Peonies.…
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Gardens of the World with Audrey Hepburn
GARDENS: Places of great Beauty and Splendor, artistry, wonder and brilliant displays of nature touched by the hands of man. Behold many of the more famous gardens of the world and learn of their secrets. This documentary series is beautifully narrated by the elegant presence of garden lover, Audrey Hepburn. A taste of the 1990’s acclaimed documentary series… We all have within us a need to create beauty. And we all can in a garden, however small. It is this need which has written the history of gardens. – Audrey Hepburn Foreword Excerpts by Audrey Hepburn GARDENS OF THE WORLD: The Art & Practice of Gardening “By looking at our…
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Editor Selects: Beautiful Champagne, Inside and Out!
Liquid luxury touches the lips, enticing the palate, dazzling to look at, its glorious color, scent and taste. Adorning you, jewels and colors that make you sparkle. Luxury, from head to toe! Our Editor selects a collection of jewelry, treats and beauty to complete any Champagne experience! #ChampagneForever
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Freshen Up Your Decor for Spring
Spring is the perfect time of year to fluff up your nest! Put away the winter woolens and inject a big dose of Spring into your home. A fresh way to approach it is to change the cozy-factors like: blankets, pillows, bed linen and covers, couch (perhaps toss a bright white cover on it for a fresh new look) and of course towels going for a fresh white if your colors are typically dark. Watch this video on adding a touch of spring to your house. While you are at it, why not add some spring to other spaces like by the bed with small vase of fresh flowers, by…
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Selecting Cut Flowers
There is nothing that brightens a room quite like fresh flowers. The colors, the freshness and the scent impart a special characteristic to the spaces when they are presented. They are wistful, romantic and remind us of our connection with nature. There are flower wholesalers and flower markets everywhere, like this, the oldest flower market in Paris, founded by Napoleon. It pays to be picky when choosing fresh flowers to place in a vase ensure your blossoms last the longest and look great for a longer period of time. When selecting cut flowers, look for green stems that are smooth, unbroken, green and not slimy, in fresh smelling water, and…
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The Love Of Flowers
Flowers date back to prehistoric times evidenced with the discovery of flower fossils. Discovered in burial sites of Neanderthals, the presence of much sediment pollen which indicates there were abundant flowers even that long ago. Flowers play a large role our lives; they’re used to express our feelings, moods, commemorate occasions and are part of our rituals. Over the centuries they have been depicted in many forms on art, books, sculpture, tapestry and music, with the most opulent examples having been produced between the 17th and 19th century with such accuracy and expressing their great beauty. In Victorian England, they were used like a language; their scent and particular varieties…
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Luxurious Garnish: Edible Flowers In Food
There is a sense of romance, that gourmet touch, and something sophisticated about adding edible flowers in your food; cooking or garnishing with flowers adds that ‘je ne sais quoi’ to a meal. Flowers used in food dates back thousands of years and was first recorded in 140 B.C. Many cultures use edible flowers in dishes. There are many food items and beverages that use edible flowers in their recipes, including the popular green liqueur started in 17th century France: Chartreuse; Carnation petals is one of the secret ingredients! Where to Get Edible Flowers Edible flowers can be purchased dry or fresh. Dried edible flowers are found no further than…
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Yellow Flowers and The Daffodil
The color of flowers has meaning. Yellow flowers are associated with sunshine and joy. When you think of spring, the daffodil comes to mind. Yellow flowers bloom earliest which gives them their association with spring; blooming when they do because light flowers, blooms earliest. Adding yellow flowers to your home and spaces brings in energy and light because they reflect their radiant color filling the space. Bringing in yellow blowers is to bring in happiness and new beginnings. When grey days linger, this is the perfect time to bring in those first signs of spring to lift the spirits and add warmth. It’s hard not to smile when you see…
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