Tablescapes
What are tablescapes? Just a fancy word for centerpiece? These examples illustrate a tablescapes is more than a centerpiece, it is an integrated design for the whole tabletop.
Get the picture? Not clutter or a buffett. A good tablescape is a well thought out and creative design. If you think like an event planner, integrating the elements into a exciting vision appropriate to the event, it will work. And when you need arrangements for your great tablescapes, you know who to call, the friendly staff at Secret Flower Garden.
February 5, 2007
Terra Cotta Oriental Yard Ornaments
Nothing contributes to the ambience of a garden than classic yard ornaments. Oriental ornaments provide an exotic touch. Buddhas in particular can convey a variety of expressions. The seated meditating buddha converys peace, and tranquility. The “Laughing Buddha” also known as Hotei, with the upraised arms and pot belly, conveys contentment and abundance. Buddhas are found as lucky figures in Mexican, European-American, and African-American charms. According to Wikipedia, one belief surrounding the figure of Budai in popular folklore is that if a person is to rub his belly, it brings forth wealth, good luck, and prosperity.
We have a range of garden ready Buddas ranging in various sizes. Call for more information.
Secret Garden Courtyards
Secret Garden Courtyards provide a peaceful sanctuary for all and provide opportunities to encourage nature awareness, explore the connection between life and earth, and through statues and sculptures incorporate the arts.
Secret Gardens have often lingered in my memory when the main structure surrounding them fades. Beside the famous Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, home of Rembrandt’s The Night Watch and other old masters, is a perfectly manicured garden behind a high hedge one could sit and enjoy for hours. I found a great 360 degree view of the main garden here although there is a more private and interesting one on the other side.
Small courtyard gardens can be very easy to create and maintain. Actually they can be created anywhere, even without soil by bringing in potted plants and arranging a variety of plants and fountains in a way that creates the impression of a real small courtyard garden. Ring us for information.
Tabletop Centerpieces for February
The Teleflora Uniquely Chic Bouquet is probably the most popular centerpiece desogn this February. This is rich design of orange asiatic lilies and roses with hot pink carnations and roses for a reasonable price.
Another beautiful design is the White Roses and Lilies. This and the above design are fragrant due to the lilies, and have a low profile suitable for a dinner table. Another benefit of these types of designs is they are long lasting. Because the blooms are pressed together they do not open so far and dry so quickly as a more open, larger arrangement. Good value all round.
Another design to ask about is the Secret Flower Garden signature design, composed of hydranga and roses in a tight low spherical design. Also suitable for tabletops and very long lasting, this design is even more economical that the above Teleflora designs. Ring us for a quote for the signature nosegay and delivery at 415 3461001 in the San Francisco city area.