Artificial Plants: Beautiful And Practical Decorations

Artificial plants are considered to be beautiful and practical decorations. It is a commendable replacement for natural plants plus the advantage of not having to wither or die in a couple of days. Unlike the real ones, they could last a lifetime if properly taken cared of. They can easily be cleaned and disinfected, especially nowadays, there's a vast majority of fake plants that are made of plastic or fabric. Soaking them in a water solution, rinse and air dry is enough to keep these artificial plants clean.

With real plants, they will need regular water and trimming as wel as fertilizers and pesticides to make sure that they look good all year round. That is of course tiresome because it needs your time and effort. There are virtually no additional actions required for indoor or outdoor artificial plants to keep them looking good than the occasional cleaning. Silk plants and artificial trees are cleaner inside our home because they don't shed leaves and there is no chance of water spillage.

To sum it up, using artificial plants at home means convenience. They remain bright and vibrant when the real thing would loose its color, become limp and flaccid and generally starts to fade away.

Practical And Most Convenient Way To Be With Nature

It always feel different seeing greenery indoors especially in commercial and public places. Visual contact with nature has proven to have an impact on one’s health and well-being. Living in the city takes your vision out of the tall trees, beautiful blooming flowers and breathing fresh air. It is because you are surrounded by huge buildings and polluted air due to vehicles and automobiles. Good thing they were able to come up with or create man-made or artificial plants to these public areas, like malls, restaurants, and office buildings. The effects of natural and artificial plants may have a big difference especially on one’s health and wellness, but somehow it is a good substitute for the real plants. 

We all have inherent inclination to affiliate with nature and in most cultures, both the past and the present; one can truly observe behavior reflecting fondness to these plants. As a result of this fondness, we always have a tendency to add elements of nature. That is actually a universal human feature, and is presumably, a response to the biophilc quality of the human mind. Although, indoor artificial plants may not have the advantages of the natural plants to the over-all health and well-being of humans, but still they do have their own advantages to make our lives much easier. Unlike the real plants, artificial plants do not need any water, air, sunlight and fertilizers, in short, artificial plants are maintenance free.  Plus, you could still achieve that nature-looking surrounding indoors all year round. 

For me, artificial plants are more practical and convenient to use compared to the living ones. People often think that artificial plants are a bit old-fashioned and don’t look real enough. But, that is all in the past, artificial plants have also evolved in design and the materials they are using are becoming more life-like and is very easy to maintain and clean. Best of all, they've become much more affordable and available at any shop or store.

Starting A Business Of Their Own

There are a lot of businesses popping out of nowhere today. People are getting more wiser and tries to invest their money instead of keeping it in a bank. Women or should I say moms are getting into small scale business to earn extra income for her special needs too. It is actually very beneficial if both the father and mother earns money for the family. Especially nowadays, everyone is struggling to have a comfortable life. It is something that they want to provide their kids with. That is also the same reason why every women would like to help their husband to contribute financially even in their own small ways. People are becoming more business minded because they believe that with their own business they don't have to report to no one but themselves and they get to track down their own profits.

A friend of mine just recently opened up a small cafe. Who would've thought that she will be a businesswoman. She used to work in New York as a nurse for almost 5 years, but she left her stable job their and went home to build her own business. I was astonished to see the interiors and exteriors of her cafe. It feels like you are really at home, sitting in your own patio facing your garden. The ambiance was so relaxing that you will definitely find a peace of mind staying there. They do have this big artificial living wall with embedded custom logo in it both displayed indoors and outside of the cafe. These artificial living wall is totally the center of attraction, even the passers by would stop over her cafe and take their pictures using the living wall as a background. The cafe was actually a hit, everyone in the neighborhood visited the place and loved their food and coffee especially.

You can find their business name embedded in their artificial living wall display. Instead of paying extra for the signage, she had this crazy idea of embedding their business name on the artificial plant instead. Their cafe was a sure hit, it was not bad for a first timer in that type of business. 

Decorating Ideas At Home

 

Adding decorations to your home is also like reflecting your own personality. There are actually many ways that your could transform a room without redecorating the whole area. You could get inspirations from the weather outside or you could go seasonal. Others say that the rug is the most important piece in any room. When you start with a great rug, you can also build off of it. Adding pillows in the living room to add touches of color and pattern is also another great way to or should I say the easiest and quickest way to experiment with colors and shapes. You could also add artificial fruits for display in your dining area, you could mix in different shapes and colors and varieties of fruits without having to worry that they may spoil in a few weeks.

You should choose a nice bowl with stand for your artificial fruits, so that they would look good together and would create a nice harmony in your dining area. These fruit in bowl with stand will definitely be an eye turner piece in your dining area. You could also focus on your favorite when it comes to accessories. Be selective, because loving stuff is different as displaying stuff. Always remember that accessories are like a woman's jewelry. You would never wear all of it at once. There is no need to spend a fortune on a museum piece, but a work of art you love can become the accessory that defines a room. Other homeowners love to spend lavishly on a n item or accessory that they could add as piece to their homes. But, there are also those people who are more practical and knows how to make use of anything that they have on hand. They know how to make use of their creative side.

Mixing and matching decors at home can be fun and enjoyable. Having a personal touch at decorations of your own home is already an accomplishment. So instead of buying the service of a professional interior decorator, you could look for ideas on the internet or any home and living magazines.

Decorating Your Home For A Themed Birthday Party

Our first born will soon be celebrating his 4th birthday and my husband and I were busy preparing for the said themed party. When I ask him weeks ago what he wants as a theme for his party, he said that he wanted super heroes. But just a few days ago, he wanted to have a safari themed party. Good thing we haven't bought anything for the party yet. Now, that he is fully decided, we all went to a party and bakeshop near our place. To check for some jungle party bags, balloons, cups, papers, decorations and many more. We bought everything that we needed for the party but I wanted the decorations at home would also blend in his themed party. Good thing we have many plants at home, so it would be easier to create a safari land.

While we are packing our stuff and was ready to leave the shop, I saw at a nearby store a replica indoor artificial living wall. I feel that it would totally fit in as a decoration at home for the said party. Although it is just an artificial green wall, it has this contemporary design which brings fresh and easy demeanor look. These replica indoor artificial living wall would totally transform our interiors design and will boost color and life into our home. It would be perfect for the themed party. So we also bought the artificial living wall, that will be another eye catching piece at home. My husband and I also search online for do at home party ideas that we could add to our son's birthday party.

Preparing for such occasion is quite tedious and sometimes stressful. But at the end of the day you will realize that everything you are doing is not for you or for your husband but it is for your son. To see him happy on his special day and to be able to let him feel that he is loved by you both. Always remember that becoming a parent doesn't change you, it makes your realize that the little people that you created deserve the very best of your time.

Outdoor Privacy Screens For Your Home And Commercial Space

There are always things that we can share publicly to our neighbors or even to a passerby, but there are a lot of things that we wanted to keep privately among ourselves or to our family. Especially when there are special occasions at home and you don't want to be disturbed by others peeking or looking while passing in front of your house. We used to have tall trees that could somehow block the view of our house, but due to the heavy rains we had to remove these tall trees and replace them with flowers and bushes. Our balcony now can be seen even from afar and that totally bothers us. So we find ways in which we can some how add a little privacy to our space.

One of our close friend introduced to us the balcony privacy screen, which they have been using for years now. Not only that it blocks out undesirable views, it is also a lovely, green alternative. It is very good fro residential and can also be used in commercial applications. These outdoor privacy screen is in the form of a lifelike artificial privacy hedge. It only means that maintenance is of no issue at all. Infuse a lifelike vibe to your home or front yard or any commercial space without the hassle of live plant care, and simultaneously overcome design challenges such as too-close neighbors or unsightly infrastructure that borders your property. I think that the outdoor privacy screen is the one that we need for our home. We could now, free our outdoor oasis from unwanted obstruction by using these privacy screens as a shield.

Whoever invented these outdoor privacy screen is a total genius. It creates a peaceful enclosure that blocks out distractions and you can definitely optimize the beauty of your space while simultaneously upping patio or balcony privacy. We are just waiting for the privacy screens to arrive and good thing they do have free installations. Now, we can have a peace of mind staying at home.

The Truth About Natural And Artificial Plants

Natural plants and trees are what we also need in order to survive. They are also part of the environment that we live in. Without these plants and trees, the oxygen will not be enough for our consumption. It's all thanks to these plants as well as trees that we are able to breathe a cleaner fresh air. But the one disadvantage of having plants and trees at home or any public places is the day to day maintenance. You have to be sure that these plants gets watered regularly or it also depends on their water requirement. Also, you have to make sure that they get enough sunlight, because it is where they get energy during photosynthesis to produce plant food. It becomes a tiring process and needs most of your time and efforts.

In a more practical way, home and business owners would rather choose to have artificial plants instead of the real ones. Yes, there are also disadvantages, but it is a great way to save money and doesn't require much of your time. One example of an artificial plant is the raspberry garland, which can give you the opportunity to ad realistic garland to your home or business without requiring any maintenance. These artificial raspberry garland are popular among interior designers and home owners aesthetically speaking. They easily add life and texture to a dull and plain looking room. You could hang them from shelves, wrap around posts and columns or your could add them to an arrangement of other artificial plants and flowers.

Natural and artificial plants are both beneficial to us humans in so many ways. We should always know how to take care and preserve the beauty of these natural plants because it is part of the world that we are living in. On the other hand, artificial plants are just replacements of these natural ones but we also have to give importance to them because of the practical beauty they give to the world.

Thinking Out Of the Box

 

Recycling waste and other materials is usually being ignored by most household. The reason behind maybe it's because it will take a lot of effort and time. But recycling is actually one way of saving our environment in having too much wastage. At home, we would usually find things and other materials to be recycled rather than to be thrown away. I could still recall the first time that I was able to recycle a material. It was a one fine Saturday morning, while I was sipping a cup of coffee in our patio. I was thinking of other things to do after maintaining the garden. So I went to the basement to check stuffs that we do not use anymore. I wanted to make something out of any used or old materials that we have. Then I saw these old watering can that we hid a couple of months ago because we already installed a watering system in the garden.

Then, I immediately took it out and had the idea to make it as a planter. I checked videos and other blogs to help me in making my first ever watering can turned into a planter.  After finishing with the cutting and adding decors to the watering can, I first thought of putting a natural floral arrangement. but, I wanted to display my work indoors, so I used the country delight orange peony arrangement which I bought at a silk flower shop. The flower arrangement is composed of peony and ranunculus. It is a great mix of pink, white and orange flowers, making it perfect for any occasion or season. So, I could definitely use these flower arrangement all year long without any worries. I am very happy on how my work has turned out to be. Both my husband and son were very proud of what I did. So, we have decided as a family to recycle waste and other materials instead of just throwing them out.

Always remember that we have the freedom to choose whether we prefer to save and recycle or simply throw and ignore stuffs that we do not need anymore. But also try to think about the after effects of our actions. Let us try to make something out of our waste materials. In the past, waste was viewed as disposable, but today, it is increasingly recognized as a resource.

Artificial Plants Invades Commercial Space Settings

 

Most silk plants are used for decoration at home but never on commercial spaces. But that is all in the past now, artificial plants of today are made out of the highest grade materials to cope up with the outdoor elements. Because of technology, makers and designers of these artificial plants have impregnated materials that would make them resistant in sunny and rainy weather. These materials helps the artificial plants to maintain their natural look for a very long time. It is true that we can get many benefits from the natural plants not only in the physical aspect but also mentally. The only problem or disadvantage that we would get in having these natural plants is the fact that they need your time and attention.

Maintenance for these natural plants like, water, fertilizer, pruning and re-potting could be very expensive and tiresome. Unlike the artificial plants, they do not wither and die easily, as well as, they need little or no maintenance at all. The fact that they are very economical to use makes it more salable to home and business owners. One example of the artificial plant that is making it's way in the commercial industry are the drought tolerant plantings in a metal planter. Just like the realistic lavender planting which is mounted in commercial grade high density foam and topped with an assortment of decorative gravel and stones. Artificial plants are now a big part of commercial and landscaping designs. They are trusted by architects, designers, landscapers and home owners to provide long lasting beauty at home or commercially.

Surely, natural plants are very good for the environment but having artificial plants is not that bad at all. Artificial plants are usable in an allergy-free environment and they can be incorporated into low light areas where live plants will not grow.

Artifiial Plants And Trees For Outdoor Application and Landscapes

Artificial plants used to be displayed indoors. It is because of the many environmental change outdoors that these artificial plants can not adopt to it. But that is not the case today, there are artificial plants that is made specifically for outdoor use. The artificial plants and trees are composed of an industrial grade polyethylene blend. A material that is used specifically to withstand heat and other outdoor elements outdoors. Unlike the basic artificial plants that is only designed for indoor use, these outdoor plants and trees won't instantly fade and you will have greenery for a long time. This could also help in cutting down costs on your resource expenditure like water, soil, fertilizer, and time spent on pruning and transplanting.

It's all thanks to modern technology that we are able to make such decoration not only for indoor but for outdoor use as well. These outdoor plants and trees have become part of great landscapes outdoors and good thing about it, is that they make a perfect alternative to live planting, especially in tough climates or hard to water areas. We also have to remember that we need to conserve water, because we don't know until when our natural resources would be available for our consumption or use. We can also re-design our outdoor landscapes, anytime we want to, without having to worry about uprooting the plant or the trees.

There are many places, like urban and low-rainfall areas are tough on trees and some trees are too large for urban sites. Exterior silk trees is the solution to these problems. You can easily tuck these artificial plants or trees into a corner or any other spot where it will look great, maximizing it's aesthetic value. Having live plants and trees has it's advantages but also remember that artificial plants has it's benefits too.

Sparing Our Time To Visit Our In-Laws

 

It's been over a month since we last visited our in-laws. So my husband and I decided to visit his side of the family first this coming weekend. We already called her mom to inform her that we will be visiting. She said she will be preparing all the favorite food of our son. From the looks of it, she is really excited to see her grandson. My husband and I also talked about what things or food we will be preparing for the said visit. After a short meeting, we both decided to go buy the ingredients and other things we will be needing for the visit. We went to the nearest mall and while we are walking towards the grocery area, I saw a beautiful flower arrangement on one of their flower and gift shop.

I told my husband that I wanted to buy the floral arrangement for her mom. So we stop by to ask the florist about the flowers. At first, we thought that it is a fresh flower but when we ask the florist, she said that it is an artificial flower. We were very surprised that the wild rose janeice arrangement are all silk flowers. But we still bought it anyway. I know for sure that her mom would totally love it. Plus the fact, that these wild rose janeice arrangement will not wither and die in just a couple of days. She will be enjoying the vibrant beauty of these silk arrangements for years. It is a very versatile arrangement that brings soft color and shabby chic charm to any living space.

Let us always remember to put importance on our parents. Because we will not be who we are today, if not for them. Visiting them once in a while would actually mean a lot to them. Whatever happens, they are the person we could always count on and the first person we run to in times of difficulties. So, let us also spare some of our time and share our happy moments with them.

Redecorating Our Room For The New Baby

 

My husband and I planned to redecorate our room for the coming of the new baby. Things will be a bit different this time since there would be 3 of us sharing the same room. We have to change the decorations, starting from the ceiling up to the walls and the floors. We have to make sure that our baby will be safe and secure all the time. The birth of our second child is only a few months away, and when that time comes I know that I will no longer have time to do other things because my focus will be on our new baby. For feeding convenience instead of putting our new born baby on a different room. Waking up in the middle of the night, and checking her from time to time will not be an issue or a problem anymore, since she will be staying by my side.

We were both very excited in redecorating our room. I wanted it to look very cute with a touch of pink, but  I must also put in mind that safety is our number one priority and things should be organized in a way that is convenient for us also. I got an advice from a fellow mommy and a good friend of mine as well that we should not overcrowd the room with baby stuff. We can start with the basics like adding a crib, changing the table, dresser, rocking chair, along with the bedding and other furniture as well. Adding floral arrangement could be great too. I was thinking of getting fresh floral arrangements for the coming of the new baby. But I chose to get the silk flowers instead. I bought the peony con amour arrangement which is on sale at my favorite silk floral shop. Unlike the natural plants, these artificial peony con amour arrangement will not emit fumes that might be dangerous to our new baby's health.

Always keep in mind that the best decor is when the objects that surround your child have meaning. Also, try to invest on stuff that can change with your child. Most of the things will be used for a very short time, so we must also save our money for the things that will last longer.

Bringing Aesthetic Beauty Outdoors With Artificial Green Walls

 

Artificial plants, used to be just dead decorations at home. But due to innovative designs and the technology we have today, artificial plants are beginning to look more life-like. Thanks to designers and manufacturers that they were able to make or produce quality materials to be used in making of these artificial plants. Now, these faux plants can even be displayed outdoors without worrying that their color may fade faster because of the heat from the sun. Some manufacturers creates these faux plants and trees through a process where the ultraviolet protection is impregnated into the materials during the manufacturing. People are getting wiser and thinks out of the box, so that their product will be different compared to other manufacturers.

Just like these outdoor artificial green walls that I have seen at a commercial space, this kind of product features UV resistance to ensure that they maintain their vivid green color. Outdoor artificial green walls are placed professionally and proportioned to the walls plus the lighting effects had me mesmerized. I can't just take my eyes off of the great design that is in front of me. I also had taken some pictures to show my husband and son. They have the beauty and benefits of their live counterpart without the ongoing work or worries after installation. Unlike with the real plants, they needed maintenance and it would cost more because the maintenance never stops, since the plants keeps on growing every day.

May it be life-like or natural plants, the beauty that they brought to the world is beyond compare. They may both have different value, but aesthetically speaking, they both share the same goal.

Sprucing Up Outdoors With Artificial Lush Grass Hedge

 

Building owners and other business establishments of today are very particular when it comes to the interior and exterior design of their place. They are much more specific when it comes to the land and plant scape of the whole area. Not just because the design reflects the personality of these people but also it is a way to attract investors and customers. Natural plants like flowers, trees and grasses, used to be very costly because they need to be taken cared of and maintained properly for their beauty not to wither and die easily. Good thing that there are artists who were able to come up with an idea of using artificial plants as a substitute to these high maintenance natural plants.

Using artificial plants like these lush grass hedge in fiberglass planter is a very practical way to save money and not to mention these lush green grass maintains their natural looking beauty whether the sun shines or the rain falls. Landscapers and designers mostly recommends these artificial plants because they can be of great help in your budget. They do not require watering, pruning, fertilizers, weeding of grasses and most importantly they are always available and never goes out of season. But also make sure to buy only from a reliable manufacturers and sellers because the quality may differ if bought from an unknown source. Manufacturers also has an option to customize these products to any specific height or size.

Artificial plants used to be a very boring piece, but nowadays, they have gain great impact in the world of land and plant scape. These silk plants are an easy and practical way to spruce up window boxes, planter arrangements and any number of outdoor and indoor landscapes.

Remembering Dad On Their Special Day

 

Remembering and honoring our Fathers should be done not only once a year. But instead, we should do it everyday through our prayers. For those who still have their fathers by their side, always be thankful and say you love him everyday because you never know until when you will have the chance to tell them you love them. My dad passed away 3 years ago but, he still lives here in my heart and I know that he is with our Creator now. For the past 3 years, we would always celebrate Father's day at the cemetery, unlike those other families who goes to fancy restaurants and treat their Dads for a nice lunch or dinner. I thought at first that it was kind of odd, but I think it was more meaningful and there are also other families who visits the grave of their parted fathers or husbands.

We brought food and drinks, as well as flowers for my dad. I thought of buying fresh flowers but ended up buying both the fresh and artificial flower arrangements. The fresh flowers would definitely wither and die after a day or two but those silk flower arrangements would stay as it is even until the next Father's day celebration. I bought two sets of rose delight urn with hydrangea accents and put them as an added decoration to my Father's grave. We prayed and enjoyed the food and drinks that we brought while listening to my Father's favorite music. Reminiscing some of the happy and sad times when dad was still alive and we went home at sunset.

I know that Dad is at a happy and peaceful place now and he is watching and praying over me too. The rose delight urn that we brought would remind my Dad that he will always be remembered and that he would always live in our heart.

Seeing The Real Beauty Of Faux Plants And Floral Arrangements

 

There are millions of natural plants that grows everyday. From the small weeds and grasses to the huge trees of the forest. Taking care of your own garden at home has a lot of benefits especially when it comes to health reasons. Seeing the beautiful flowers bloom every morning and making sure all other plants get to have the right amount of sun, water, and fertilizers to help them to grow healthily. But, there are times that some of these plants will wither and die because of the sudden change in our climate. Looking after and maintaining plants on your garden maybe a bit difficult because of many environmental and physical factors that surrounds them.

Natural plants are really worth your time, effort and money. But, sometimes when you are on a tight budget and you do not have enough space at home to grow your own garden we tend to look for alternatives. One of the most popular alternatives in the market today is the artificial plants. Because of the modern technology that we have today, these artificial plants look more natural and real enough that when placed beside a real plant you wouldn't recognize the real one from the fake. The reality is that today's artificial plants look very genuine and are made from high-quality materials that is easy to maintain and clean. Instead of buying fresh flower arrangements for your home every other day or every week, you can choose to have a silk flower arrangement which could help you in your budget, since they could lasts for years unlike the real flower arrangements that could only last for one or two days. Birds of paradise arrangement is one example of the best selling artificial flower arrangements in the market today.

These birds of paradise arrangements would really be the star of your home or would be an eye-catching piece in any occasion. Remember that these artificial plants have also it's advantages over the real ones. Best of all, they've become much more affordable and often cost the same (if not less!) than a living plant.

Knowing The Advantages Of Artificial and Natural Plants

Maintaining a garden of your own would always take up a lot of your time and energy. The plants, flowers and trees are also like baby that you need to feed, take care and shower them not just with water but with love and affection too. Planting trees and flowers in our surrounding or community would also be a great help to our already damaged ecosystem. We all know the importance of these natural plants to us and we should make ways for greenery to thrive in our planet again. But because of modernization, a lot of trees were cut down. It has been replaced by huge buildings, subdivisions and all other business or commercial space. Yes, the economy is growing, but we tend to forget mother nature.

Modernization comes hand in hand with great technology. Because of the busy lifestyle of people nowadays, they also do not have much time for gardening. There are also people who likes to live in the city. Most of these apartment dwellers do not have any backyard to have their own garden. Some would decorate their apartments, condominiums or townhouses with potted plants and since others don't really have much time in maintaining natural plants, they prefer buying the artificial ones. Artificial plants are good replacement of natural plants. They do not have the same effect to the environment, but, aesthetically speaking, having artificial plants are much practical and durable.

Natural plants and artificial plants are both very helpful to us in different ways. We must never forget the different purposes of these two to our nature and to our business.