It is common knowledge that all 4 areas of the UK have national flowers associated with them as well as patron saints. Next Monday, 17 March, Ireland is celebrating the day of its patron saint, St. Patrick. It is customary to wear a shamrock in honour of this day. This plant’s story is that St Patrick used it to explain the Trinity from the Christian religion – the three leaves represent the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. Pink clover … Read More
Hand painted pure silk butterflies I know everybody’s thoughts are about spring and summer these days especially with wall-to-wall sunshine outside. But some of us do like to plan ahead. So instead of thinking about Easter preparations one of my customers is busy planning her next Christmas tree design! Surfing the Internet she came across a picture of a tree all covered with butterflies and got so inspired that wanted the same. Unusual as it is, I received this order … Read More
Recently I have added a couple of new stunning roses to my portfolio. One of them is this large beauty. Made of unusual Japanese velvet (100% cotton) with a very short pile the rose is sure to be the highlight of an evening outfit. The flower is painted by hand and can be made in other colours. All the petals as well as the leaves are doubled with silk organza which gives the rose its beautiful shape and makes it … Read More
In November I was talking about new poppy designs which I would like to add to my oh-so-popular existing line. One of the ideas was to create a poppy using luxurious velvet fabric. Finally last weekend I found the time for this experiment. Please welcome the wild poppy made of cotton velvet for petals and cotton melton for leaves and stems. Velvet poppy brooch The flower is mounted on brooch base for easy attachment. Here’s how the back of … Read More
I am always on the lookout for new ideas in the world of fabric flowers. This include different technology, tools, materials, ways of presenting the work.At the end of last year I decided to be generous and get a silk floristry related gift for myself. I simply could not resist these gorgeous Japanese brushes! They come in different widths for colouring different elements, from tiny flower petals to large stretches of fabric. I have tried them last week and can … Read More
Dear followers of my blog, From my family to yours… remembering the reason for the season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!Best Wishes and we talk soon.Svetlana
Finally Cyber Monday 2013 is upon us. The term itself is very new and was coined only in 2005. But since then this day has become a part of our pre-Christmas shopping offering online deals, discounts and all sorts of promotions. As announced before this year we are happy to offer a FREE INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY on all ready-to-ship accessories at our online SHOP. It is a great opportunity to get a fab gift for yourself or your loved ones and … Read More
Today is the fourth Thursday of November which means it is Thanksgiving Day in the US. It is time for many of us to give thanks for what we have, celebrate with a family and share a little feast. And… move on to Friday, or as it is called Black Friday, which traditionally marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. To make shoppers even more excited since 2005 on-line sellers have got their own version of brick-and-mortar Black Friday … Read More
I mentioned before that I am collecting Japanese silk flower making books. Although in many of them you can find some orchids, be it phalaenopsis or Lady’s slipper orchid, one of those books is devoted solely to orchids, different orchids and nothing else, more than 20 varieties. One of the varieties, miltonia, has inspired me to create a bridal piece for my Blanc de Blancs collection. These striking orchids, which are also known as pansy orchids, are characterised by pointy … Read More
Silk roses are here to stay…. Autumn is taking its toll on nature. The trees are showing their bare branches as the last leaves fall onto the cold wet ground. The grass is not as green any more. The days are short, grey and full of drizzly rain. Gardens seem to be hybernating and apart from a lonely pink nerine or a yellow spike of mahonia the eye does not see any bright colours. Fortunately for us, handmade silk roses … Read More
