Silk Flowers as an ever-lasting gift

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Silk Flowers as an ever-lasting gift

For centuries, flowers and plants have given pleasure to people of all nations, from colour to shape, and styles to scent; these gifts from nature always manage to thrill. Though still and quiet, their beauty has the capacity to speak volumes about anything and therefore they make the ideal gift for all occasions.

It comes as no surprise that mankind has attached significance to individual types of flowers, from which a whole 'secret language' has developed over time and still exists to this day. If red roses are a symbol of love, then the sunflower is a symbol of loyalty, warmth and happiness. Where carnations are a symbol of fascination and distinction, Orchids represent wealth and beauty. These interpretations were important in the role of courtship in a Victorian England that welcomed poetry and petals but stood repressed in open conversation. Flowers would convey messages of 'love' or 'dislike' depending upon which ones were given, their sizes, how they were held and how they were grouped together. They could have a silent message and "say" what was not dared to be spoken. Though we might not read quite so much detail into a bouquet in modern society, even to this day, they can still evoke reactions and stir different sentiments depending on the kind of flower they are. Whatever it is we really want to say, flowers say it best. 

It is generally understood that everyone likes receiving flowers (with exception perhaps to those vulnerable to allergies triggered by pollen) and whilst bringing about a feeling of joy or happiness, sadly, these feelings can only ever be fleeting as even with the best of care, flowers don't last forever. At least, real ones don't…

The art of the silk flower has risen to new heights over the last couple of decades, and with the rise in quality of design and attention to detail, the aesthetics of a silk flower could rival any real bouquet. The delicacy of textures mirror the vulnerability of a real flower, yet silk blooms are naturally much more durable. They may seem like an unusual idea for a gift, perhaps, but silk flowers make an ever-lasting impression, and honour the sentiment they celebrate year after year. For a wedding keepsake, then a buttonhole, a corsage or even the topping from the cake could be saved; memories of the day can be treasured for a lifetime. 

For those that want to give something more original, what could be more unique and personal than a bespoke design? A specifically selected, hand crafted arrangement of a loved one's favourite flowers are an intimate symbol of affection and friendship; even if you're not as knowledgeable about flowers as you'd like to be, experienced staff are able to work to any brief and help to craft an arrangement that best suits you and the sentiments you wish to convey. 

Silk flowers have the practical advantages of being 'in season' all year round and therefore offer a wider variety in exotic flowers (for example, there are literally thousands of varieties of orchids), all at a much lower long-term cost than fresh flowers. But even the more traditional favourites can be given the personal touch and integrated into a tasteful arrangement. With minimal maintenance required, the busy bachelor or a frail relative can reap the rewards of having a tasteful, complementary work of art to suit the décor of their homes without the hassle that can come with real flowers. Being pollen-free, silk flowers are a personalised gift for allergy sufferers who no longer have to miss out on the feelings of joy that flowers can bring. Whatever the sentiment, flowers can say it for you; but silk flowers can say it forever.

 

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