First Come Flowers

5 Paper Flower Headpieces You'll Love

 I love paper flowers. So I thought I'd share some beautiful paper flower headpieces I came across while online. I could have called them hats, but somehow that word just doesn't do these stunning creations justice.

 

5 Paper Flower Headpieces

 

Hayley Sheldon 

 1. I really love the attention to detail and embellishments on this one. The colors are great too, don't you think?

 

 Eloise Corr Danch 

2. I wonder how people come up with such fabulous designs? This ones's a beauty, but I don't think you could get on the subway with it.

 

Katsuya Kamo 

3. Just like when you create floral designs with fresh flowers, the details really show up when you use a single color.

 

 Brittany Watson 

4. This one really says spring or should I say fall? The color combo is lovely and bright.

 

 Honey Bee Events 

5. In my floral design, I tend to use bold colors, but truth be told, I really love these muted shades. The slight variations in color make this one very sophisticated I think.

 

If you'd like to make some paper flowers here are some reources:

How to Make Beautiful Paper Flowers  

5 DIY Paper Flower Links To Your Favorite Spring Blooms

More Paper Flower Tutorials 

7 Links For Making Paper Flowers While You're Relaxing 

How To Make 5 Kinds Of Paper Flowers

 

If I had to choose, I think I'd have to say #1 is my favorite. Your turn, which paper flower headpiece do you like best?

 

Mimi

 

Have You Seen These Crazy Flowers Yet?

 "Happy Alien" -  Calceolaria Uniflora 

 

Butterfly Voyages

 

"Flying Duck Orchid" - Caleana Major

Michael Prideaux

 

If you'd like to see more of these unusual flowers, you'll want to check out "17 Flowers That Look Like Something Else" over at the blog, boredpanda.

 

Your turn, what do you think of these unusual flowers?

Mimi

 

Sunflowers: 6 Reasons Why I Don't Hate Sunflowers Anymore

I used to hate sunflowers. When we opened Fly Me To The Moon I wouldn't even buy them for the shop. But, then customers began asking for them so I had to start carrying them.

 

 Floret Farm

 

Here's what I hated about sunflowers:

1) They were over-sized, looked cartoonish and weighed a ton  a lot.

2) The contrast between the dark brown center and the bright yellow petals was too strong.

3) They were usually poorly arranged with flowers they had no business being with.

4) There was just nothing elegant about them. 

 

 Rck Barich

 But, then when I opened an Instagram account for the shop, I began to see sunflowers in a whole new light. All those artisitic shots of sunflowers gave me a diferent perspective.

 

Design Sponge

 

 So here's why I like sunflowers now:

 1) Sunflowers are inexpensive. You can get a bunch of them without breaking the bank.

2) Sunflowers last quite a long time. They last well over a week if you give them basic care.

3) You don't need a lot of sunflowers to make a statement. A single sunflower in a vase makes a powerful statement. The more, the merrier.

4) They look great when casually arranged by themselves. No need to get fancy. Just cut them and place them in a vase. And whatever you do, please don't add baby's breath.

5) Sunflowers come in several different varieties

 

 Doug Kalal - The Teddy Bear Sunflower

 

 Gravy Lessons - Velvet Queen or Chocolate Sunflower

 

 

 Fly Me To The Moon

 

Ovando

6) When the yellow petals start falling off, pull off the rest of them and you have a sunflower with a whole new look.

 

Sunflower Resources

Flower Glossary: Sunflower - Design Sponge

How to Make A Sunflower Arrangement - Martha Stewart 

 

If you never liked sunflowers, I hope this post will encourage you to give them a second chance.

Mimi

 

Dahlias Dahling

Fly Me To The Moon

 It was a dahlia sort of a Monday morning in the New York City flower district today. 

 

Fly Me To The Moon 

 There were lovely dahlias everywhere you looked.

 

Fly Me To The Moon

Not sure if these are cafe au lait dahlias or blush, but I do know they're gorgeous.

 

Fly Me To The Moon

Even the plain white dahlias were stunning.

 

Fly Me To The Moon

I bought these dahlias for the shop. There were so many to choose from, but these will go well with the lovely deep purple roses, chrysanthemums and carnations we have on hand. 

So if you're like me, and still grieving over peonies, consider the lovely dahlia which comes in many varieties.

 

Dahlia Resources

Dahlia Arrangements

Dahlias: Care and Handling

Visiting A Dahlia Garden

 

Mimi