Tamie's Tips - May 2001

Tamie KimuraCreative Yet Simple Ideas for Mother's Day, Graduations and Weddings

This month, we feature simple, yet effective and creative ways to use florals for Mother's Day, June Weddings and Graduations. Use these ideas to stimulate your own creative designs!



Japhet Orchid arrangement Japhet orchids are great to use in arrangements, because they are quick and simple. Just remember to use a waterstick with your orchids, and cover your work.

If you're not sure how to use water sticks, check out this past tip.


Fragrant gardenias are also a quick, yet lovely way to wow your customers! Float three blooms in a bowl and complete with foliage.
Gardenia arrangement

Phalaenopsis stem and bombay lei
How about a phalaenopsis stem in a glass or reflective container? A double bombay lei would also be a uniqe gift for Mom or grads.



Need a low-cost price point bouquet? How about accenting Tayama's always-plentiful Thailand Dendrobium bouquets or bunches?
Dendro bouquet

Corsages Orchid and gardenia corsages can also be quite versatile. Unlike other flowers, they are not as labor intensive to make since you need fewer flowers.

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