Adding Life to the Office

Did you ever stop to consider the similarities between a cubicle and a prison cell?Day in and day out, employees will come in and sit down in front of square walls and a computer monitor. It is hard to feel inspired in such a place. Believe it or not, it doesn’t take much to revamp all this dullness into something more inviting and invigorating. First, start off with some large trees for the corners of your room. A great option is the Japanese maple tree because of its intricate design and leaf patterns. A natural choice is to go with a silk or artificial plant, since you don’t have to worry about giving it proper sunlight and water. Adding a small fountain gives the ambiance of running water, which will compliment any other greenery you add to your workplace. With just these few changes, you have transformed the atmosphere of your office and created a much more productive work area.

Decorating with Greenery

When you are decorating your home, it is important to establish a pleasing ambianceYou can achieve this ambiance by combining tasteful styles, textures, colors, and furniture pieces. When you are decorating with more natural tones and textures, greenery is an important element that helps unify and give life to the room. When adding greenery, make sure you know the size and positions of the areas you will utilize so that you choose pieces with complementary shapes and styles. Ensuring that you have one to two feet of space above the tree makes the room feel more spacious and airy. You will also want the branches to be able to fit naturally in the area. You may want to choose a smaller plant, such as a bonsai tree, if you plan to have your greenery sit on a table. An item that is great for ceiling corners is hanging plants. The lack of sunlight is not a limitation on greenery if you choose to use artificial plants; as long as you choose a quality piece, the look will still be very realistic.

Making the Wedding Bouquet

Regardless of who you are in relation to the bride, you may be overwhelmed by the task of assembling her wedding bouquet. However, using silk flowers can make your job much easier. Silk flowers are meant to mimic real ones, and silk bouquets should do the same. The traditionally romantic flower is the rose, and as you look at bouquet designs, you will find that most incorporate at least some roses. Some of the simplest bouquets are the prettiest; your bride may be enchanted by a spherical bouquet of multicolored roses garnished with greenery. Other more lavish designs have several different kinds of flowers or simple topiary designs, and some others have a very loose and modern feel. The bride, of course, should be presented with a bouquet that she will adore. Yet another benefit to silk bouquets is they can be designed and assembled early, which allows you to get the bride’s approval.

A Real Plant or an Artificial One? That is the Question

A decision to make as you decorate your home is whether you want to use silk plants and flowers or real ones. There are some great pros and cons to each option. Make sure that if you choose live plants, sunlight and water are readily available to them. Real plants naturally attract insects, which could be a problem where you are living. An advantage to live plants is the green thumb you develop as you care for them and watch them grow. Silk or artificial plants are great for storage when you are not using them, such as wreaths or seasonal items. They also are lighter and easier to move. If you decide to go with silk plants, judge carefully how realistic they seem. Many silk plants and flowers are rendered so perfectly that observers cannot tell their authenticity without touching them. The best compliment an artificial plant can receive is, �I thought it was real!�