Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Silk Flowers Are Beautiful Too

By Peter Thomas

Beautiful floral arrangements will instantly add a sense of elegance and inject vibrancy into a room. Floral arrangements are widely used to decorate hotel lobbies, churches, homes and wedding receptions. While fresh cut flowers might be the first choice of many people, that is not always possible. Keeping fresh cut flowers is not only expensive, but many times the flowers that are desired are not in season. For this reason silk flowers or plastic flowers can be a good alternative.

Artificial silk flowers are now often being used in wedding bouquets and for wedding receptions. The bridal bouquets can be a keepsake that lasts forever and the table centerpieces are given to the guests as momentos. Silk flowers are often chosen for use at weddings because they are very realistic and let the bride to select flowers that might not be available otherwise. Another reason is the ability to have the silk flowers dyed to match any color scheme of your choice. Many brides are happy to choose artificial flowers when they discover just how much money can be saved against fresh cut flowers too.

Making beautiful floral arrangements from silk flowers is actually quite easy and fun. You can work on the arrangements as long as you want without any danger of the flowers wilting too. The look can easily be changed by rearranging the blooms or by adding leaves or other greenery. The use of silk flowers allows for nearly endless design opportunities. They can be combined with fresh cut or dried flowers for stunning results. Their beauty adds ambience to any arrangement. Seasonable silk flowers can be stored for use year after year. Silk flowers are available in a wide variety of price ranges. The higher end varieties can be purchased at specialty shops. Many of the silk flowers are so realistic that is sometimes hard to tell them from real flowers.

Silk flowers and plastic flowers are much more realistic and durable than dried floral arrangements. Some manufacturers of plastic flowers offer a wide variety of flowers made from recycled material.The only care they need is an occasional dusting. Plastic flowers are the most durable of all artificial flowers. They are ideal for using in the garden because water will not harm them and they are more resistant to fading from the sun than silk flowers. In general, they are not as realistic as silk flowers but they are more durable and usually cost less.

Beautiful floral arrangements can be used nearly anywhere. If you are looking for a lower cost or very durable option, plastic flowers would be a good choice. Plastic flowers are widely used in outdoor arrangements because they hold up very well in a range of climates and conditions.

Silk flowers are more realistic than plastic flowers, but with a few disadvantages. They are not as durable as plastic flowers and are best used indoors. They can however be used with success on a shaded porch or patio. If they will be used within a home, at a wedding or to decorate a church, the arrangements are nothing short of stunning. They are available in many price ranges and are always a good value, considering the fact that they can last for a very long time.

If you choose to furnish your house with silk flowers, it is possible to bring the beauty of nature into your home or to any special occassion and enjoy them for years. - 15252

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