Monday, May 11, 2009

A new Sims 2 expansion. What do you think?

January 4, 2006 - While we'd already collected plenty of evidence on the third expansion to The Sims 2, today Electronic Arts gave us a tap with the Wand of Officialdom: The Sims 2 Open for Business is indeed the next add-on for the popular sequel.











Open for Business lets you run your own business enterprise -- as conventional or outlandish as you wish. You're in charge of opening shops, hiring employees, managing your staff, keeping customers happy, and selling any number of goods -- from toys to floral bouquets to robots. You'll help your sims respond to each customer, dropping prices or even using "wacky outfits" to woo a cranky patron.





The expansion will offer more than 125 new items to support your Sim-business, including display cases, a beauty salon chair, a toy workbench, a floral station, and cash registers. Slick equipment will help, but you'll still need good business sense -- from training to promoting, from hiring to firing -- to bring in profits and grow your op

A new Sims 2 expansion. What do you think?
The Sims 2 is my favorite game, and as with the original series I am always excited when an expansion pack is released. I have yet to be disappointed; not only do they always come with 100+ new objects, but they expand the actual gameplay. I am especially looking forward to OFB, as it sounds like it will essentially add a tycoon-game aspect into the already delightfully fun world of the Sims.
Reply:I can barely wait for it! Only 19 more days and it's out. I'm so excited about the robots!
Reply:I love the sims, can't get enough! I'm sorta excited about the new game.
Reply:pretty neat i think
Reply:lame... its not worth it...
Reply:I think its pretty cool
Reply:i think open for business will be alot of fun it comes out in march i cant wait

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Do cats behave themselves around vases of flowers?

I want to have a floral arrangment delivered to my friend who's just moved into a new home. She and her husband have three cats. Is there anything special that I should keep in mind while choosing a bouquet?

Do cats behave themselves around vases of flowers?
don't get something that can be knocked over easily. some cats do behave, but others don't. also, make sure the flowers aren't poisonous to the kitties.





(have 3 cats, only one broken vase in 3 yrs.)
Reply:Keep in mind what type of lowers to get, a major poisonous flower is Lilies. Cats like to eat plants and lilies cause acute kidney failure-usually fatal after just a little bit of flower or pollen. Go to the ASPCA website and their poison control has a list of flowers that are poisonous, as well as what isn't.
Reply:In my experience, NO, they do not behave around them. If mine smell fresh flowers, they are all over it! But, I would also guess that your friends are used to dealing with this with their cats. Otherwise, I'd look for something a little less appealing to the kitties.
Reply:Don't get any flowers that are potentially poisonious if ingested.
Reply:i wish i could say yes but i often wake up to find smashed vases and trails of sick with bits of flowers. Cats will do anything to get to the flowers and the only thing you can do is glue them down.
Reply:nope srry
Reply:As a general rule - try to get something with a larger base and possibly an arrangement in a pot. Also things that hang far down - such as ribbons or ivy might not be a good idea. Most kitties will want to explore the new addition to the room, but they're not necessarily going to try and destroy it. If it can stand up to a head being rubbed on it and a little tugging, it should be relatively safe. My cats have chewed on a lot of plants so far. The only plant I know of that you have to be truly careful with is a poinsettia.


But I wouldn't worry too much. Your friends will surely find a safe spot to display the flowers where their kitties can't get to them.
Reply:Some cats leave house plants or cut flowers alone, some don't. My cat is very gentle and careful not to knock over a flower arrangement, but likes to eat some types of plants. She LOVES anything with baby's breath (but that's tacky anyways!) and will chew anything with large leaves. She generally leaves most flowers alone, particularly if they are very fragrant. One trick my Mom taught me was to get a pot of cat grass at the same time and encourage the kitty to eat her plants, not yours. It works well with her cat, but not as well with mine. I think it's up to the individual cat.
Reply:From my own experience cats tend to break vases and eat flowers so maybe think about sending a fruit basket. It is nice and the cats don't bother it much.
Reply:You should see which plants are dangerous to cats (there are many out there). You could look at any vet websites, ex. aspca.org. Try not to use a glass vase if you can, it will most likely break soon. Hope I helped.
Reply:how about a basket
Reply:Damn no !
Reply:You're kidding right? :-)





Our cats bahve themselves around flower arrangmeent, that is until we walk out fo the room, then it becomes a free for all. And of course, they will look innocnet when you walk back in and see the leave still falling tothe ground. :-)





Some flower are poisonous to cats too. I'm thinking that orchids are the ones that are very toxic, but not positive.
Reply:I have a few cats myself. Some of them leave plants alone, some don't. I learned along time ago that it was destined to have no plants in my home. For a house-warming gift, try something a little more practical. I personally wouldn't want flowers. Try somethign they can actually use in there new home.
Reply:not really it depends on what type it is
Reply:They might. Like people, all cats are not the same. Mine love to munch all flowers and will go to any length to get to them. I have completely given up on having them in my home because there is nowhere the kitties won't be able to get to them.





Here's another idea though - someone I know received one of these the other day and it was fantastic.
Reply:NO.
Reply:You might try a basket instead of a vase :) Harder to knock over.


Cats are very curious animals, so you might select flowers that won't be toxic if ingested.





Let us know how it goes! :)
Reply:if they have three cats they probably know how to handle them they will know where to put breakable things and where not to put them,
Reply:Cats are very interested in everything, especially smelly dangling flower pettles or leaves. They may not mean to knock over the vase but the flowers needed to go.
Reply:yes, don't do it. The cats will probably eat whatever you send making them sick or knock it over making a mess.


I would recommend a nice bottle of champagne instead.
Reply:They will knock it over as soon as they see it. If you get something that the cats aren't going to be poisoned from and if you make sure the vase has a very study bottom and is wide enough to not be tipped over that would be better than a traditional base. Good Luck!!!!!!!!





PS I am sure they could keep the cats in a room away from the flowers or vice versa....they could make it work I would send it.
Reply:cats are wild it depends on the cats personality and how they act arounf your furniture


Can you say this in your own words?

Prepare the arrangement by pokeing the base end of a stick into the florist foam. The tricky part is to achieve the "floral bouquet" look. Try to imagine the fruits going up in a bouquet shape, with a pointed middle piece and with the bulk of the fruits layering out to the sides. Use your original; sketches and designs in this stage, but do not feel you have to follow them, follow your creative instincts first.

Can you say this in your own words?
Arrange the display by prodding the bottom end of a stick into the florist foam. The difficult part is to attain the "floral bouquet" appearance. Attempt to visualize the fruits rising in a bouquet form, with a pointed center part and with the majority of the fruits layering out to the sides. Make use of your innovative; drafts and plans in this phase, but do not feel you have to pursue them, chase your artistic instincts first.


Has anyone ever tried cutting hibiscuses and making a bouquet out of them?

I'm a budding floral designer (pun intended) with lots of gorgeous hibiscuses on my patio. I'm dying to t ry to arrange them for the dinner table, but will they wilt quickly?

Has anyone ever tried cutting hibiscuses and making a bouquet out of them?
I HAVE NOT MY SELF,PERSONALLY---BUT, MY MOTHER DID WHEN SHE WAS ALIVE!!!---to be placed into a floral vase.
Reply:No


Too much pressure?

I have a very tight budget for my wedding, so i figured I could make my floral bouquets and centerpieces myself. They seem pretty easy to make. My mom says it would be too much pressure. what do you think?

Too much pressure?
you can easily do this without any drama or pressure.





if using fresh flowers: talk with local florists regarding what will be in season, how much she/he can supply and the cost.


you can then design them in advance and buy all the wires and vases necessary in advance. So all you'll have to do is have them delivered (or pick them up) and arrange them. This can be very therapeutic and help you relax instead of being stressful..


but then you risk having a time management issue, and chances of the flowers not being available when you need them, or not being "open" yet etc.





if you are using silk, plastic, dried flowers: you can buy a sample of what you are thinking off and design it at home until you are happy. then buy the lot in bulk and get to work. you can do this months in advance, and with good storage you won't have any dramas come the wedding.








my friend designed all her own centrepieces and the church flowers. we (the bridesmaids) helped her on the morning of the wedding by putting them all in vases and arranging them. it was very relaxed and fun, and they looked beautiful.





xx
Reply:The bouquets are pretty simple, as long as you simply tie some stems together--that's a nice look anyway. If you feel you can handle it, then I say go for it. One suggestion though on the centerpieces--if you've never done it before, you might want to take a class at a craft store in flower arranging.
Reply:No pressure at all...in fact it may ease some financial pressure. I made centerpieces, bouquets, and boutiniers for my wedding. It took me about 3 hours to make everything and in total it only cost me about $75...way cheaper that going to a florist.
Reply:Well, depending on how much time you have, I would do it. I am on a tight budget also and its a six month engagement. We did the bouquets, corsages, and boutoniers. We did them all in one weekend and bought all the flowers at Hobby Lobby when there were 40% off. It ended up being 1/3 of the price, someone else was going to do it. My other suggestions is eBay has yesss-i-do seller who isn't too expensive and I was going to user her but ended up doing my own. I was also going to do the centerpieces but I found some awesome ones at Wal-Mart craft for cheap when they were closing all of our flower departments.


Good Luck and Best Wishes! b2b 12-29
Reply:I think making your own center peices is an excellent way to cut cost and as long as you get things together well enough in advance it shouldnt be that stressful. I am also planning a wedding very soon and here are some simple examples I found that are inexpensive.





http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/ye...


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/ye...


Both would be pretty for a spring wedding. Possibly use daisy or other wild flowers that are inexpensive.


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/ye...


beach wedding


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/ye...


fall wedding


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/ye...


possibly something similar for a seasonal wedding, maybe you could put candycanes somewhere too.


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/ye...


And this is possibly the most simple and one of my favorites.


You just gather some river rocks and place then in a vase. You could gather some branchs and if you wanted a diffrent color other then the natural browns, you could buy spray paint the same color as your wedding colors ( prolly about 2$) and put those in place of the brown ones.





Well those are just somes ideas. Candles are always create a lovely effect and can usually be found at most any dollar store . Hope this helps and that you have a beautiful wedding =]
Reply:I am doing everything myself for my wedding also. As long as you have enough willing people to help, you will be fine. Gather up your bridal party and do it together and make it a party or pre-wedding event! I am using silk flowers so that we can make everything ahead of time so that we won't be stressed or pressured. Good luck! Feel free to email me if you have any other questions or need more advice :) Congrats!
Reply:I think it's a great idea to do your own centerpieces, however, the bouquets will be in a lot of the pictures with you and your new husband so i wouldn't attempt to make my own! Plus it's going to be a really busy day so don't try do do too much!
Reply:Hi and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!





If you are thinking of using silks, then, no, I don't think this would be too much pressure as you can get them done early.





If you are thinking of ordering wholesale flowers and putting them together the day before your wedding (as a florist would), then, yes, I do think that would be too much pressure.
Reply:I made my centerpieces and wanted to add more things to my bouquet, unfortunately I ran out of time.


Keep in mind that you need a lot of time because you have to have to have patience in case something gets messed up.


The making of the baskets, keepsakes, centerpieces and all of the other extra special touches helped me relax.


When I was glueing pearls and lace it was so distracting from the stuff that was going wrong that I had no control over.





Good Luck and Congratulations.
Reply:If you have so many other things to do, then you're just asking for stress.





If it's easy to do and doesn't take all day and all night then do it!





Otherwise, plan a get together party and have you and your friends do it in an assembly line fashion.
Reply:YOu know, simple is sometimes more effective than an intricate bouquet. Take a look online at floristry sites, and see what you think. I am also on a tight budget and I am considering doing my own flowers. Flowers are beautiful anyways so I am thinking of just tying a few pretty ones together simply with a ribbon.


YOu can save a lot of money doing this yourself but do remember that you will have loads of other stuff that has to be done, including getting yourself ready.....it might be easier to use silk flowers, that way you can do it with a few weeks to spare.
Reply:i made all the centerpieces for my friends wedding... they were beautiful! i got glass wide mouthed vases... glass wide, shallow fish bowls... i turned the vase upside down... hot glued the fish bowl on top... stuffed some flowers (artificial but you can use real) up the bottom of the vase.. make sure you get ones that are on branches so that they stand up.. put some colored stones in the fish bowl... with water and floating candles... and then i hot glued some flower heads around to outside of the fish bowl.. i also let some flowers float in the water.. they were gorgeous and sooooo easy to make! we made them a couple weeks before.. maybe even a month.. i dont remember...

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Does anyone know where I can find Purple Floral Cabbage? I had it in my wedding bouquet, but I can't find it

I'm not even sure of the correct name for this....but that's what the florist said it was!!?

Does anyone know where I can find Purple Floral Cabbage? I had it in my wedding bouquet, but I can't find it
a supermarket
Reply:Since you've already spoken with your florist, I presume you are wanting this for your garden? If so, I have found a place where you can order the seeds online: http://www.parkseed.com/webapp/wcs/store...





You might also try contacting some of the local nurseries in your area. They might have the flowering (or ornamental) cabbage or kale in stock. You might even call the florist back and see if he/she can recommend a nursery that carries the ornamental cabbage you're looking for. They shouldn't mind, given that they are in the cut flowers business more than the live garden business.





Hopefully the seed link I mentioned above will help you narrow your search and give you an idea of the exact name you will be asking for.





Sounds like you're about to have a very cheery garden!
Reply:I am a big Ebay fan, and this is what i found:





http://cgi.ebay.com/Purple-Lavender-Cabb...





There were also a variety i found using msn shopping.


http://shopping.msn.com/results/shp/?bCa...





If all ese fails, check with your local florist, they should be able to get what you want!
Reply:are you looking to plant it or to just have some as in a flower arrangement?





Because there are lots of decorative cabbages that you can purchase for planting at local nurseries and even places like home depot or lowes.





Also a florist should be able to tell you where they can be purchased.
Reply:Try a greenhouse in your area - there's flowering kale as well.


Pearl Floral Pins?

I am doing my wedding bouquet myself, and I am looking for a place online that I can order pearl floral pins from. However, I can't seem to find one. Please help? I want my bouquet to look like this:





http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll21/...

Pearl Floral Pins?
Here are some places-


THey are called corsage pins. Try using that in a search engine for more places to find online.


http://www.michaelsfloralsupply.com/h100...


http://www.directfloral.com/productdetai...


http://www.afloral.com/Floral-Supplies/C...





You could also check with a local florist and see if they would sell you some but the above places seem pretty inexpensive.


Hope to help!
Reply:look under corsage or boutonniere pins, something should come up with that. if you still can't find anything stop into a flower shop and ask them if they can order a box of them for you, they should still be pretty inexpensive getting them that way.
Reply:dont buy the pins at all


stick with roses


it draws more attention to the flowers
Reply:Why not purchase them locally at Walmart or Joanns so you don't have to pay shipping?
Reply:Try Hobby Lobby or Michael's craft stores. They would probably be in the sewing section.


Bouquets to Match?

Do the flowers/colors of the bride's bouquet match the bouquet of the bride's maids? The dresses are a soft pink and I have chosen cream colored roses with pink tips for my bouquet.





The bouquet style I am selecting for my wedding will be cascade but the style for the bride's maids will be hand tied.





Does anyone happen to have any resources about floral matching for the bride/bride's maids/groom/groom's men?





It's the first "formal" wedding for both families and I am going nuts!





Thank You for Responses.

Bouquets to Match?
You can have different bouquets I have seen it done and it looks good. Ive even seen bride with one bouquet, MOH with another and all BM's with their matching ones. Id just make sure they all tie together somehow.
Reply:Usually the bridesmaids' bouquets are smaller versions of the bride's bouquet. In your case, it's good that the style of them is different. Roses are expensive, so maybe go with another combination of pink and cream flowers for them - maybe in a darker pink than their dresses.


Your groom could have a rose like that in your bouquet, maybe with stephanotis or baby's breath. His groomsmen could wear a single flower of whatever you choose for the bridesmaids.


Just talk with your local florist - they are amazing!
Reply:In all weddings I have been in, the bouquets did not match. In my own wedding, I carried white calla lillies while the girls carried pink calla lillies, so there was continuity there. But I think you can do it the same, possibly make yours larger or add some greenery to yours (cascading) and keep theirs tight and clean (hand tied).
Reply:I don't know of any websites, but I don't think they have to match. In my wedding, they did, but it's all a matter of taste. Maybe you should try:


http://www.theknot.com
Reply:i think the style of dress needs to match the style of dress, and then matching up colours. i think the brides maids don't need to match with the bride, in florals and decoratives.





(love the choice of flowers!)
Reply:The colors you have chosen sounds amazing!!! There is no reason for either way. But I think it always looks better when the flowers go with dresses. A good idea, If you have a white dress, which most do, then have a ribbon tied around your waist to match your bride's maids dresses. And then have the guys have a flower to match and in there jacket pockets.
Reply:I usually do the brides with more color and the brides with around 5 or more in the cream with around 3 to 4 in the pink to match the brides, adding more trailing ribbon in the pink to the bridesmaids bouquets and this totally matches and just the right amount of color for all bouquets. Best Wishes


Flowers not made in a bouquet?

So I seem to be having a major dumb moment... I got the idea of making a birthday cake out of wet floral foam and fresh flowers.... only thing is now I can't figure out where to go to buy flowers not already made into a bouquet.





Also, how do florists get started? Is there florist school? See what I mean, major dumb moment going on!!





Heck, its Friday! I've got an excuse!

Flowers not made in a bouquet?
go to your grocery store floral department. You can get bunches of flowers, in a bouquet or not. Ours has stems of tulips, in groups of 7, I think. Carnations, daffodils, or alstromeria...which last a long time.
Reply:Most major stores such as grocery stores and WalMarts, KMarts etc. have single flowers that you can buy. Most floral shops also have singles that you can buy. As far as training, check with your large floral shops. In Illinois, it was Amling's. Most of these large distributors offer classes and training. Also check your local community college or Adult Education. Most of these colleges will offer classes in what you are talking about. It is not a dumb question, you are looking for an answer to something that interests you. That's what were here to do...answer you.
Reply:any local flower shop will sell you cut flowers loose. Just because they wrap them in paper to look nice doesn't mean you can't take it apart! buy the bouquet anyway and taKE IT APART

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How do you make a chocolate bar & candy bouquet?

I'm trying to make a candy bouquet for a centerpiece, and I wanted to know how to make one. I bought a flower pot, mini candy bars, Skittles, and many other Halloween candies. But I don't know how to assemble it. I purchased bbq skewers, floral tape, %26amp; floral foam (Cones %26amp; rectangular shaped foam). I tried putting one together by gluing the skewers to the candy, but for some reason I don't know how to assemble it nicely and I don't know which floral foam to use for something like that. Any specific directions? Example: http://imagescommerce.bcentral.com/merch... (Does anyone know if the candy is assembled all around the pot or on just one side?)

How do you make a chocolate bar %26amp; candy bouquet?
well, this may take awhile...its easier to use hersheys kisses, but here goes. Put the skewer just a bit into the candy, take the floral tape, and stretch it as you wrap, around the bottom of the candy and down the skewer. Put whatever floral foam fits the best into your pot...cut the skewers into about three different lengths, and arrange the candy all around..all sides, with the tallest at the top. You will still need something to cover the floral foam that shows..like shredded tissue paper or floral moss or something ..hope this helps


How to order specific rose varieties for wedding flowers?

Hi! I'm a freelance floral designer and I would like to know what are the most popular varieties of roses that you use for weddings? I'm having a hard time ordering the specific variety that I need... for example, creamy white is so different than stark white, and there are so many different pinks!!! Also, for bouquets and boutonierres I need the blooms to stay tighter, while for centerpieces, I need blooms that blow open quickly and have a high petal count. Can you help me with an easy guide to wedding roses? Thanks in advance!!!

How to order specific rose varieties for wedding flowers?
Well what roses to use during a wedding is subjective to what the bride wants. My mom is a gardening nut and she has this book "American Rose Society Encyclopedia of Roses". It has infomation on 2000 different roses and their properties. I say buy the book and expand on what types of roses you use. Good Luck!
Reply:ask a flourist =]


jp...


i have no idea... and i've probably wasted your time -_-


i really like red roses... and stark white...


but again... ive never been married so i have no idea...





and again... sorry for wasting your time...
Reply:This site has given detailed meaning of each rose color you can check them out .http://www.theflowerexpert.com/content/a...


How much will this bouquet re-creation cost?

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





I'm in love with this bouquet, and want to re-create it only using white and ivory roses with the green ivy trim around it. Could anyone out there with floral arranging experience ballpark a cost for this bouquet? Thanks in advance!

How much will this bouquet re-creation cost?
45 to 60 dollars depends on what you want exactly


Where can I buy pre-stemmed bouquet holders?

I have seen an item that is made with fake stems at the bottom and floral foam on the top that flowers could be inserted into to make bridal bouquets.

Where can I buy pre-stemmed bouquet holders?
Go to a craft store. If you have a michaels arts near by they are good. Some fabric stores like Joann's and Hancock have them also. look for arts and crafts store in your phone book, or floral supply stores.
Reply:joann fabrics, michaels, maybe hobby lobby
Reply:I found them in the wedding department at Wal-Mart for about $10.00. Made a really beautiful bouquet and added that fresh flower touch.

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Can anybody tell me what she want to tell ?

Prepare the arrangement by pokeing the base end of a stick into the florist foam. The tricky part is to achieve the "floral bouquet" look. Try to imagine the fruits going up in a bouquet shape, with a pointed middle piece and with the bulk of the fruits layering out to the sides. Use your original; sketches and designs in this stage, but do not feel you have to follow them, follow your creative instincts first.

Can anybody tell me what she want to tell ?
The paragraph describes how to make an arrangement that looks like a floral bouquet using florist foam, a stick, and fruit.


What kind of flowers should I send to the new guy I'm dating?

I always hear guys saying how it'd be nice if a girl sent THEM flowers...so I want to do that. I don't want it to be a standard floral bouquet, but something unique and interesting...something symbolizing the new relationship, the new beginning, the future, etc. Any ideas??

What kind of flowers should I send to the new guy I'm dating?
Guys dont really mean that. Guys send girls flowers, esp to work, so that other girls will ooo and ahhh over how sweet your guy is. Send him something he likes. Be original. Be creative. I really liked it when my wife sent me a basket of Titlist PRO V1's. That makes guys ooo and ahhh over how sweet my wife is!
Reply:Some guys say that, but does this guy? You don't want to freak him out if he is a new guy. Maybe wait a while.
Reply:here an idea


a bloomed blue rose


three red rose buds


three white rose buds
Reply:Get cool looking flowers, not those little sissy ones. Not trying to be mean, but MOST guys, like 9-10 don't like flowers because they're too feminine looking. Get one that fits your guys personality, everybody has one. Mine happens to be the mary jane plant. Ha
Reply:i would suggest sunflowers... however, each flower has a meaning... choose the one you like and write the meaning on a little card attached to the bouquet.








Amaryllis: Splendid beauty, pride


Anemone: Expectation


Apple blossoms: Temptation


Aster: Variety, shared sentiments


Bachelors button: Celibacy


Bluebell: Constancy


Bouvardia: Enthusiasm


Calla lily: Ardour, magnificent beauty, feminine modesty


Camellia: Excellence, beauty, contentment, perfected loveliness


Carnation: Admiration, fascination, strong and pure love, unfading beauty


Chrysanthemum: Cheerfulness, optimism, long life, joy


Cornflower: Delicacy, felicity


Cosmos: Modesty


Daffodil: Regard and respect


Dahlia: Gratitude, dignity


Daisy: Innocence


Delphinium: Well-being, sweetness


Dutch tulip: Honesty, memory


Freesia: Innocence


Forget-me-not: True love


Gardenia: Joy, purity, peace


Gerbera: Friendship


Gladiolus: Generosity, strength of character


Honeysuckle: Genuine affection


Hyacinth: Benevolence, play


Hydrangea: Devotion, remembrance


Iris: Message, eloquence, promise


Ivy: Fidelity


Jasmine: Amiability


Larkspur: Ardent attachment, swiftness


Lilac: Youth, acceptance, modesty


Lily: Purity, majesty


Lily of the valley: Happiness


Lisianthus: Showiness


Muscari: Usefulness


Myrtle: Love


Orange blossom: Purity, loveliness


Orchid: Luxury, nobility, lust


Ornithogalum: Purity


Peony: Beauty, welcome, bashfulness


Phlox: Unanimity


Rose: Several meanings depending on colour


Red: Love and respect


White: Innocence, secrecy


Yellow: Joy, friendship


Coral: Desire


Light pink: Grace, joy


Dark pink: Thankfulness


Lavender: Enchantment


Orange: Fascination


Red %26amp; White (Fire %26amp; Ice): Passion


Queen Annes Lace: Protection, haven


Ranunculus: Dazzling


Red chrysanthemum: I love you


Red tulip: Love declared


Scabiosa: Sensible woman


Stephanotis: Accompaniment


Stock: Promptness, lasting beauty


Sunflower: Loyalty, adoration, pride


Sweet pea: Everlasting pleasures


Tuberose: Dangerous love, voluptuousness


Veronica: Fidelity


Viburnum: Good news, jubilation


Violet: Modesty


Zinnia: Thoughts of friendship
Reply:Honestly, most guys say stuff like that just to get attention or to hear themselves talk. I don't know any guy who would truly want to get flowers.
Reply:First off, you shouldn't do stuff like this if you don't mean it, or because you "heard" guys like this sort of thing... Second, not all guys like to get flowers... my husband flipped when we were engaged and I did this... so take that into consideration (how sensitive or comfortable is he around sentimental stuff?). And lastly, if I did this I would go to a place or house with pretty flowers and offer to pay them $1.00 a flower to pick a few for my boyfriend... it's most original... and he'd appreciate it...
Reply:lol
Reply:I sent my husband long stemmed chocolate chip cookies once. He loved it!
Reply:Go to the website of proflowers.com, you might get some ideas there, if not email them and ask. I highly recommend this website they are fantastic.
Reply:FLOWERS you should get him something exciting!!!
Reply:WHY IS HE ILL ---IN THE HOSIPTAL? THEY CAN HELP YOU THERE
Reply:how about a single red rose in a bed of silk roses. the live rose is to show a new life together, the others are to show a love or bond that will never die.
Reply:i'm traditional and don't think that women must send flowers to men,except when they're married:)
Reply:he should send them to you.
Reply:the same ones you'd like sent to you.....ROSES!not to colorful but ones that stand out when friends or over don't be cheap send a half or a dozen too, because then he'll understand what to send too you!
Reply:tulips or white roses
Reply:go to a flowershop for some advice. let them know that it is for a guy so u want something thats kinda masculine and will smell great to them.
Reply:go to a shop and ask for advice dont get him anything totally girly tho
Reply:Guys just say things like that to try to make you feel bad. I know if I sent them to my boyfriend he would laugh at me!...but whatever
Reply:tulips....
Reply:I like getting flowers from my wife on occasion. honestly, guys don't care what you get them. it could be dandilions, the point is you took time to do SOMETHING. that is what really matters.


Where can I find handheld folding fans?

I've looked in A. C. Moore, Michael's, floral shops [sometimes used in bouquets] and I can't seem to find them if you could help me that would be great!

Where can I find handheld folding fans?
Oriental Trading has tons of these party type items. I get their catalog in the mail and purchase stickers and pencils for my daughter's class parties.
Reply:I found mine at the flea market
Reply:try a vintage/accessorie shop. maybe a tourist shop or the internet
Reply:http://www.jedicreations.com/wholesale-p...
Reply:If you are not too particular about the design, Party Packagers (assuming you live in Canada) carries them. If you are in the US try Walmart.
Reply:flea market
Reply:Oriental Trading company





Card %26amp; Party Store





Wal-Mart has them in the party supplies area.


Average floral cost?

Can anyone tell me an average cost for floral costs for a wedding. Specifically I'd like information on bridal bouquets. I'm not looking for anything too elaborate or big. A simple rose bouquet. Any other information on floral costs would be appreciated.

Average floral cost?
I just read in a bridal magazine that the national average for wedding flowers is about $1200. No, I don't plan to spend that for MY wedding!





Even with just roses, the cost of the bouquet can be $30 or $1000, depending on what variety and who does the flowers.





Although the styles are a little conservative, FTD's website should give you a really basic idea of what simple bouquets and centerpieces might cost. Any local florist should give you a free consultation to get an idea of what it would cost you.
Reply:Bouquets can run from $100 and up. For the total cost of flowers at my first wedding - my bouquet, four bridesmaids bouquets, probably 8-10 boutineers and 8 coursages was like $700. My second wedding we ordered 250 roses for $199, about five different colors from www.bigrose.com and they were gorgeous. Not only did we have huge bouquets, we had so many roses left over that we had them in vases all over the reception.
Reply:About 800 - for your bouquet, several bridesmaids, boutonnieres, corsages and boutonnieres for family and special guests, several centerpieces that you can use both for the ceremony, then take to the reception.
Reply:My bridal bouquet was simple and small. White calla lillies. $200.
Reply:The best thing you can do is check with the florist in your area. My rose bouquet cost me quite a bit and that was 14 years ago. It depends on how much money you can spend. I had a long centerpiece in between our candles, two other larger displays, bouquets for the girls and bootineers for all the men plus parents. I even had one for the singer. This totaled up to about $500 way back when. Check around because there is so much that can be done with silk arrangements which might save on cost.
Reply:this website will give you a good idea what people are paying in your zip code
Reply:Average cost for floral should be 10-15% of your total budget. The simpler the arrangements, the less expensive it should be. Also, it depends on seasonality of the flower. It may cost more to get roses for a winter wedding than a summer wedding.





Don't be afraid to call some local florists and ask. You don't have to commit to anything with anyone until you are ready.
Reply:I spent around 1800 - but that was for my bouquet, 3 bridesmaids bouquets, 3 corsages, 6 boutineers, and 14 large rose %26amp; hydrangea centerpieces.





Look for a discount florist/wholesale florist who only does weddings.
Reply:I am not spending a lot of money on my bouquet. Do you want real flowers or silk flowers.


If you want silk flowers you can make it yourself. Go to


http://www.weddingflowersandmore.com/


Buy the color roses you want and cut them to the size you need them. Then put them all together and get some silk flowers tape and tie them together. You can get some ribbon to cover the tape and you will never see them. I made my sisters and I am making mine. My flowers for mine, and three bridesmaids, 2 mothers are only 144.00 dollars. They are pretty flowers too.


Thought I would share, just in case.


If you want real flowers some of the real bouquet are about 70 dollars for a small rose bouquet.
Reply:The bridal bouquets can run from 34.95 and up. Buy them by the package they are cheaper. Silk is cheaper then real and you always have a nice keepsake. Boutineers are around 3.50 each and up. Corsages around 5.95 and up. Most places will make you a package deal based on your needs.

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Los Angeles Flower District - How to order?

I heard people getting bulks of flower at the LA Flower District for cheap. I was there two weeks ago and bought some flowers to practice making bouquets for my Wedding November 08. I love the results and plan to do all the floral arrangements and bouquet for my wedding.





How do I come about ordering batches of flowers from the LA Flower District? Do I just go in the day before and grab what ever flower I want or should I meet with certain floral shops in the facility to order in advance.





Please provide answers, thanks.

Los Angeles Flower District - How to order?
Hey KK,





Go to their web site, posted below. Then go to the CONTACT US link and give them a call. They will be able to answer your questions directly. Numbers posted here too:





Los Angeles Flower District


Association Badge Program


766 Wall Street


Los Angeles, CA 90014


Mon. - Sat., 6 am to 2 pm


(213) 627-3696





Los Angeles Flower Market of


the American Florists Exchange


754 Wall Street


Los Angeles, CA 90014


Mon. - Fri., 6 am to 2 pm


(213) 622-1966


(213) 622-0796





Southern California Flower Growers, Inc.


755 Wall Street


Los Angeles, CA 90014


Mon. - Fri., 6 am to 4 pm


(213) 627-2482





info@laflowerdistrict.com - Their Email address
Reply:Just go into the Flower Market during public hours. Public hours are 6 am to noon Tuesday, thursday, Saturday or 8am to noon M,W,F. You'll have to pay the entrance fee (a whooping $1 on Saturdays or $2 any other day) and they'll stamp your hand and give you a sticker to wear to show that you paid.





Then you just wander around a purchase between the 2 warehouse buildings.





Two (okay 3) words of warning though:


-Shop around for prices before handing over money.


-Most places only take cash, so you need to have it on you, or there are ATMs


-Go early! Some places pack up around 9 or 9:30 so it is to your benefit to roll out of bed and put on your lazy day clothes to get down there.


Can you tell this in your own words?

Place a sheet or two of colored tissue paper over the foam. It is thin enough to be pierced by the fruit arranged on sticks and will both cover the foam and provide the tissue paper look of a floral bouquet. If you have some hanging over the edges, this can be "fluffed up" once the fruit arrangement has been made.

Can you tell this in your own words?
Place a sheet or two of colored tissue paper over the foam.


YOU GET THESE IN THE GREETING CARD SECTION AT YOUR STORE. A GREEN FOAM SHAPE AND 1 OR 2 OF THOSE LARGE PIECES OF SUPER THIN DECORATING PAPER. WRAP YOUR FOAM.





It is thin enough to be pierced by the fruit arranged on sticks


YOU HAVE SOME DECORATED STICKS. YOU PRESS THEM INTO THE FOAM. THIS HOLDS THEM TOGETHER.





and will both cover the foam


O.K. WE DID THAT SO THE GREEN DOESN'T SHOW.





and provide the tissue paper look of a floral bouquet.


THE EDGES OF YOUR PAPER POINT UP LIKE THE WAY THEY SELL FLOWERS WITH THE STEMS WRAPED UP.





If you have some hanging over the edges, this can be "fluffed up" once the fruit arrangement has been made.


DON'T CUT OFF THE EXTRA PAPER AT THE TOP. WAD IT UP TO HANG BELOW THE TOP OF THE STICKS.
Reply:cover the foam with a sheet or two of colored paper. the fruit arranged on the sticks can pierce the sheets of paper. both will cover the foam and give it the look of a floral bouquet. once the fruit arrangements have been made, the sheet hanging over the edges, can be fluffed up


What is the average cost per floral item for a wedding?

Please list cost for:





-bridal bouquet


-bridesmaid bouquet


-boutonniere


-corsage


-toss bouquet

What is the average cost per floral item for a wedding?
when I had mine done which was 2 years ago it cost me:





bridal: $150


bridesmaid: $95


boutonniere: $8


corsage: $15


as for a toss bouquet...I tossed my actual flowers so I didnt have this....and my flowers were orchids and lillies and roses...the bridesmaids were just roses and other little flowers and the guys had roses.





I could have however ordered the package that had bride bouguet...3 bridesmaid bouquets, flower girl basket, 6 boutinnieres, 4 corsages and a big centerpiece for like $550...but I didnt need all that.
Reply:It depends on if you're getting silk or fresh, having them made or making them yourself, AND what kind of flowers you want....My maid of honor and I are pretty crafty and we're making all of them ourselves, using silk 'blooms' that look exactly like the real thing. Five bridesmaids and groomsmen plus the bride and groom, all for under $120.
Reply:I chose the cheaper prices.


It all depended on which flowers I wanted.


Shop around.





bridal bouquet: $95 - $125


corsage/Boutonniere: $7 - $11
Reply:I am having my floral items made by the florist in the grocery store sounds cheesy but she does a great job. My sister had her flowers done there.And they were beautiful. So don't chuck that as an option.


roses cost 12.99 a dozen


boutonnieres cost 6.99 each


corsages (wrist) 6.99 (pin on) 9.99


My bouquets and my corsages are going to be made of pink and cream roses with cream freesia
Reply:It really depends on your area of the country, and what type of flowers you choose. But, the averages are these:





Bridal Bouquet: $100-175


B'maids' Bouquets: $45-75 each


Bouts: $8-10 each


Corsages: $10-15 each


Toss Bouquet: $35-50 (but most of my florists throw them in free).





Ask if anything is free like that when you meet with one. Some throw in cake flowers too for free if you don't need a ton; they just give you the leftovers from your other flowers.





You didn't ask about centerpieces, but they are varied a lot in price from $15-200 each depending on size and style.





If you have any specific questions about this, e-mail me!


Anyone know any international artificial floral suppliers?

Im looking to buy some artificial calla liles for my wedding bouquets. I need a cheap international websites that will post to the UK as all the UK sites seem to be expensive. Ive tried ebay too! Anyone help?

Anyone know any international artificial floral suppliers?
Have you tried wholesale websites? You can buy wholesale at this suppliers site http://suppliers.50webs.org/ , just click on the UK wholesalers link to get started :-)

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Can you write this in your own words and make shorter?

Prepare the arrangement by pokeing the base end of a stick into the florist foam. The tricky part is to achieve the "floral bouquet" look. Try to imagine the fruits going up in a bouquet shape, with a pointed middle piece and with the bulk of the fruits layering out to the sides. Use your original; sketches and designs in this stage, but do not feel you have to follow them, follow your creative instincts first.

Can you write this in your own words and make shorter?
To prepare making the arrangement, poke the base end of a stick into the florist foam. You want to achieve a "floral boquet" look which is done by imagining the fruits placed in a bouquet shape that is peaked in the center and layering out to the sides. Use your original sketches as a guide, but follow your creative instincts first and foremost.
Reply:To achieve the tricky "floral bouquet" look, start by piercing a stick into florist foam. Imagine a bouquet shape with fruit ascending to a middle point, forming layers down the sides. In this stage use your original sketches and designs, but don't let them smother your creative instincts.