Find Your Floral Trends: Enhancing Wellness
November 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Floral Trends: Quiet Spaces
November 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Flowers are often called “mother nature’s therapy,” and for a good reason! Color trend expert Mark Woodman and interior designer Kelli Ellis are back with another Two-Minute Trend video focusing on the power of flowers to uplift quiet spaces. Their natural beauty and essence have a powerful effect on our mood and psyche, inspiring us to be better.
Christmas in July
July 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
I know, summer began just a few weeks ago and here we are talking about Christmas. But, honestly, who doesn’t look forward to this season? It’s the most wonderful time of the year! On a serious note though, this year’s trends are definitely something to look out for! Here’s a little bit of what you can expect to see this Christmas season!
Florists Share 2013 Wedding Color Trend Secrets
July 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Our florists are definitely the top experts of what is happening this year when it comes to wedding color trends. With every new client comes a little insight into what brides are asking for, and that translates into what’s hot for 2013 weddings.
When asked to divulge the most popular colors seen this summer, florists responded with popular trends happening in their area. Here is a detailed list of hot color palettes designers, and brides alike, can’t seem to get enough.
#1. coral
(with mint blue) – most votes!
With refreshing sea hues, this combination recalls the soft coral color of shells and fond dreams of the beach.
#2. shades of blue
Proof that calm soothing colors can be exciting and eye-catching as well.
#3. purple
Purple is the meeting place between red and blue; combinations of this hue lend a perfect mix to a happy day.
[Read more…]
Shades of Emerald Green – The Color of the 2013!
December 17, 2012 by 1 Comment
Pantone, the global authority on color, has named PANTONE 17-5641, or Emerald Green the color of the year for 2013!
Why Emerald Green for 2013?
“Most often associated with brilliant, precious gemstones, the perception of Emerald is sophisticated and luxurious. Since antiquity, this luminous, magnificent hue has been the color of beauty and new life in many cultures and religions. Also the color of growth, renewal and prosperity, no other color conveys regeneration more than green. For centuries, many countries have chosen green to represent healing and unity.”
“The most abundant hue in nature, the human eye sees more green than any other color in the spectrum,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “As it has throughout history, multifaceted Emerald continues to sparkle and fascinate. Symbolically, Emerald brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation, which is so important in today’s complex world. This powerful and universally-appealing tone translates easily to both fashion and home interiors.”
The Colors of Fall – Trends for 2012
September 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Possibly the most beautiful season of all, the colors of autumn are something we look forward to all year. The rustic reds, dusty oranges, and saffron yellows tantalize our senses like no other hues. However, it’s often the POP of accent color that takes everyone by surprise.
Last year, a washed-denim blue was a popular favorite. It was everywhere you would see fall color — wedding flowers, fashion trends, and especially home decor. This fall, blue is back but in even more colors and shades. You will also see a lot of unexpected colors, such as: lime greens, purples, magentas and other jewel tones.
2012 Fall Flower Color Trends
Let’s take a look at a few fashion-inspired color palettes you can use for your fall flowers and decorating.
(4Florists: Create and promote designs using these trendy colors and you’ll do more than turn a few heads this fall!)
Early Fall
The colors of early fall give re-energize us and get us excited for the season to come. In the color palette above, you see an abundance of bright greens and yellows, just like the first stages of the changing leaves. Pops of rusty brown and burgundy really make this color scheme a big trend for the season.
The Colors of Spring
February 27, 2012 by 1 Comment
Spring is just around the corner and I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait! Nothing is better than warm weather and being outdoors! If you want to get a jump start on spring, order a big bouquet of spring blooms — either for yourself, or as a gift! Here are some great spring flower inspirations based on color to get you started:
Yellow
- Yellow is the cheerful color of sunshine; the color of bees and many spring flowers.
- Yellow spring flowers include: Tulips, Daffodils, Alstroemeria, Callas, Freesia
- It’s color compliment is purple.
Pink
- Pink, sometimes referred to as “the color of love,” is associated with youth and femininity.
- Pink spring flowers include: Gerbera daisies, Anemones, Asters, Tulips, Heather, Lilies
- The name pink actually is from the name of a flower, pinks, a type of dianthus.
- It’s color compliment is bright green.
Amethyst Flowers For A Jewel of a Bouquet
February 4, 2011 by 1 Comment
This month’s favorite flower color is amethyst. Starting last month, we are spotlighting unique flower colors for you to use in custom flower arrangements, wedding bouquets, centerpieces and anywhere else you might need flowers. To make the colors chosen a little more interesting, we are starting with birthstone colors. Last month’s was garnet, and this month it’s amethyst, or purple.
Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry. Amethyst occurs in primary hues from a light pinkish violet to a deep purple. Amethyst may exhibit one or both secondary hues, red and blue.
When creating a color palette for your flower arrangement or wedding bouquet, choose analogous colors to amethyst, meaning next to it on the color wheel. These include dusty pinks and mauve-ish purples. Amethyst’s complement is a vibrant, bright green — a great way to make your purple flowers really POP! The tetrad and triad colors of amethyst are also easily incorporated into floral designs. The triad’s turquoise and tawny-browns give this hue a surprising rustic mood. Keep these colors in mind when creating your next Amethyst purple flower arrangement or color palette.
The following guide are a collection of very unique, amethyst colored flowers available from your local florists. Of course, there are also lovely purple roses, but most people know about those! This guide focuses on a purple flowers you might not think of!
This is a great flower guide for brides looking for unique color palettes and unusual flowers for their wedding. [Read more…]
Unusual Garnet Flowers To Match Your Unique Style
January 19, 2011 by 1 Comment
Recently, we did an article about January birthday ideas and suggested sending flowers in the color of the January birthstone, garnet. After thinking about it for a while, there are a ton of great, garnet colored flowers! Garnet flowers can mark special moments in January, like anniversaries, weddings, or other memorable events, but garnet is a wonderful color that really deserves more attention. Use this guide to garnet flowers all year long to accent your favorite occasions!
Garnet is a gemstone that comes in a variety of colors, but it is mostly depicted as reddish-brown to dark reds. They can also be found in orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, black, pink and colorless.
When creating a color palette for your flower arrangement or wedding bouquet, choose analogous colors to garnet, meaning next to it on the color wheel. These include rusty oranges and dirty greens, even lime green. Garnet also offers a gorgeous complementary color of turquoise which was 2010’s color of the year.
The following guide are a collection of very unique, garnet colored flowers available from your local florists. Of course, there are also dark red roses, carnations, and many other common, cut flowers come in a shades of garnet, but most people know about those! This guide focuses on a garnet flowers you might not think of!
This is a great flower guide for brides looking for unique color palettes and unusual flowers for their wedding. [Read more…]
Out With The Old In With The Hues!
December 31, 2010 by 2 Comments
Florist Color Trends For 2011
Bright and Bold
2011 is citing exotic elements of luxurious artistry in foreign lands like Africa, India, Peru and Turkey as inspiration for this years color trends. These color pallets are BRIGHT and bold! As shown below, tropical, fun and whimsical sets the overall tone for a year of color indulgence. The intense and radiant colors like apple green or clementine orange are best showcased when in contrast with the neutral colors of these selections like slate gray or smokey navy blue.
Colors shown above from left to right*: apple green, mauve, lilac, hot pink, slate gray, celadon, aged gold, coral, red, violet purple, mocha or chocolate brown, navy, pine green, clementine orange, and yellow.
Masculine and Earthy
If your design calls for something a little more masculine then these vintage, earthy and sun-washed colors are sure to provide a solution.
Gray is the “it” color, but mocha is sure to return to one of the top favorites, along with orange and triad hues of green for an eco-nomic/urban color scheme.
However you choose to combine these palettes, they are sure to add visual interest and creative value to all your floral arrangements and designs.
Colors above shown from left to right*: dark chocolate, dark charcoal gray, sangria/brick red, myrtle (dark) green, dark tangerine, dark chestnut, asparagus, Tyrian purple, dark midnight green, deep blue, Persian green, mocha taupe, agate blue, amazon green, scallop shell, moccasin, olivine green, khaki, carrot orange, oyster gray, gray taupe, and antique white.
* color names may differ per source.
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