Many special occasions come with flowers, and preserving those flowers is a wonderful way to have a memento of that special day. Keep in mind that these flowers will not last too long on their own; the earlier they are preserved, the longer they will look timeless. If you are looking for an easy way to preserve your own flowers, there are two methods you can use. The first is to hang the flower(s) upside down. However, it is important to keep a few things in mind: moisture and light are enemies to a perfectly dry flower, so hang your flowers in a cool, dry, dark place. Also, dried flowers are very fragile, so to prevent damage we recommend placing them in a case or shadowbox. The second technique for drying flowers is to press them. Since this process does not work very well with bigger or rounder flowers, consider pressing the flower’s petals rather than the whole flower; with small, delicate flowers, pressing yields very pretty results.
The Benefits of Hanging Plants
No matter the size of your house, adding hanging plants make for a great and non-invasive decorative touch. Adding hanging plants adds another dimension to your greenery (a variety of small, tall, low, and high contributes to a great look). Corners make some of the best places for hanging plants�"there is hardly a better way to add color and a clean feeling to those areas of your rooms. Hanging plants placed in corners also stay out of the way. When hanging a plant, make sure that you are using the right materials. You will want to find a strong hook that can be adhered in some way to a ceiling beam if you are planning to hang a heavier, denser plant. For lighter, smaller plants, plastic and wooden hooks are usually fine, and you can often just screw them in where you want. There are many different sizes and shapes and styles of hanging plants, so look around for the designs you like best. You can opt for a live plant or a silk one.
Coupling Home Decorations with Good Cleaning Strategies
It is stated that cleanliness is next to godliness. The goal of interior decorating is to have your home looking as aesthetically pleasing as possible. Time, however, is usually not on anyone’s side when it comes to having a pretty and fresh-looking home. It is easy to think about changing the decorations within our home when we want to improve the look of our house. However, some changes in how we keep our houses clean can do just as much. One simple way to efficiently keep your house clean is to put a list of chores together that includes tasks needing to be done a few times a year. Then, rather than having to dedicate a whole day or week to these chores, take twenty or thirty minutes a couple days each month and take care of them. Another time-saving strategy is to make sure the rest of the family is helping you! Not only is it their responsibility, too; having everyone help frees a lot of your time and makes you a lot more fun to be around. Finally, when you organize a container or closet, use labels: that way, you never have to waste time wondering where something has been or should be put.
Decorating with Bamboo Plants
Few plants are as high in demand as the bamboo. A few of the reasons why they are so highly sought after are their intricate designs, stability, and endurance. The bamboo plant is known to last for long amounts of time without water, so they are easily maintained in an office or home. There is actually a myth that the bamboo plant does not die unless someone has been unfaithful to the owner of the plant. The many shapes and varieties of bamboo have led them to be included in many floral arrangements. When decorating with a bamboo plant, you will want to make sure it has enough space vertically in order for it to grow and for people to enjoy the trunk of the tree. Also, the bamboo leaves are very large and will require extensive cleaning, particularly if you own a silk plant. You will not regret your decision to decorate with bamboo!
