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Mexican Pottery Garden

Monday, February 21st, 2011




Mexican Pottery Garden

Flowers can make your parties better than Paris Hilton

You do not have to famous party girl Paris Hilton or money to make your party a memorable event. Simple and creative use of flowers will keep your guests talking about your party and looking forward to next week to come.

Flowers can be an integral part decorating and help set the mood for your party-from fun and playful with an elegant and sophisticated. And you do not have to be an expert in organization party to effectively use the flowers, all you have to do is get help from your favorite professional florist will be able to help you create the look you want with flowers in colors and styles. Your florist can even help you use flowers in some very surprising and unique ways, no matter what kind of party that is throwing.

Backyard Barbecue
Backyard barbecues are friendly, relaxed events with an informal and comfortable clothing. Of course, are held during the summer when it's hot! You may want to ask your florist which flowers will last the best throughout the event and stay looking fresh for hours. Some suggestions are daisies, marigolds, lilies, asters, and sunflowers.

For simple entertainment centers, try placing big bunches of daisies in pots preserves. They look great in the center of the traditional checkered tablecloth. Or, you could have your florist use bottles or baskets as containers for floral arrangements. For even prettier table, tie raffia bows around your napkins and silverware and slip a flower through the bow.

Patio or Garden Party
Your patio or party Gardening can be a sophisticated affair, or it may be informal, but as it is an outdoor party, you need to focus on the beauty of the surroundings. Flowers can help enhance that beauty. Try using clay pots filled with flowering plants or green plants strung with twinkling white lights. Or, fill clay pots with designs landscaping. Set your tables with small vases containing several different types of flowers or bowls with low arrangements surrounded by scattered petals. Place a flower on the napkin of each table setting.

Fiesta Mexicana
A spicy Mexican Fiesta needs bright flowers, a fighter. The boldest of colors better! Gerbera daisies are an excellent choice because they are a casual flower available in a wide variety of bright colors. Avoid placing them in Mexico "bubble" glass or ceramic paint. You can even float a few flowers in your bowl sangria or punch small flowers with a toothpick to decorate your Margaritas. For an array floral holiday, take empty piñatas cut openings in the top to your florist. Ask them to create floral arrangements with the piñatas as containers. Hang finished arrangements around your party space.

These are just some ideas you can use to make your party the talk of the neighborhood. Your florist can help you find creative ways to use flowers for any party theme or setting imaginable. Who knows, with the right mix of fun and flowers, you can start getting calls from Hollywood A-listers such as Paris Hilton asking to be invited to your events!

About the Author

Wesley Berry is the President of Wesley Berry Flowers established in 1946. He is also the Headmaster of the Professional Florists’ Institute, a floral design school in Michigan. Visit Wesley Berry Flowers on the web at www.800wesleys.com


Amici Baja Set of 4 Hiball Glasses In Assorted Colors, 19-Ounce


Amici Baja Set of 4 Hiball Glasses In Assorted Colors, 19-Ounce


$32.94


Z7MCR544RS/4 Features: -Set of four hiball glasses.-Capacity : 19 Oz.-Dishwasher safe.-Made in Mexico. Color/Finish: -Assorted colors. Dimensions: -Overall dimensions: 6” H x 3.2” W x 3.2” D. Collection: -Baja collection….

¡Quilt Fiesta!: Surprising Designs from Mexican Tiles (That Patchwork Place)


¡Quilt Fiesta!: Surprising Designs from Mexican Tiles (That Patchwork Place)


$17.80


Reflecting the beauty of the Talavera ceramic tiles of Puebla, Mexico, these stunning quilts invite you to a celebration of color and design! Each eye-catching fusible-applique quilt includes a photo of the original tile that inspired it. You’ll learn to “translate” a tile’s solid colors into today’s print fabrics.* Choose from 10 decorative projects, including quilts, place mats, a table runner, …

Mexican Tiles: Color, Style, Design


Mexican Tiles: Color, Style, Design


$7.15


Masako Takahashi, coauthor of the best-selling Mexicolor, now turns her attention to the vibrant tiles that are such a key element in Mexican style and design. Bring a festive new look to any home or garden with the ideas in Mexican Tiles. Masako Takahashi leads a colorful architectural tour through Mexico, revealing the many ways tiles are used for function and decoration, adding color and intere…

Nagual in the Garden: Fantastic Animals in Mexican Ceramics


Nagual in the Garden: Fantastic Animals in Mexican Ceramics


$29.00



Sunny Sun Mexican Talavera Ceramic - MC*


Sunny Sun Mexican Talavera Ceramic – MC*


$16.19


This charming Sunny ceramic sun will add beauty and charm to any home or garden. Only available in our multi-color style. Please note that our multi-color styles each come in a different color combination. * = All Sunny Suns are only available in our Multi-Color (MC) style. Dimensions: 5.0″ X 5.0″ X 0.5″. The History of Talavera: The striking ceramic known as Talavera is over 800 years old, origin…

Wallmonkeys Peel and Stick Wall Decals - Colored Pots - Removable Graphic


Wallmonkeys Peel and Stick Wall Decals – Colored Pots – Removable Graphic



WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l…


Radiant Sunflower Pasta Dish (Set of 4) (Mexico)


Radiant Sunflower Pasta Dish (Set of 4) (Mexico)


$39.99


Finish: PaintedNumber of pieces: Four (4) platesDimensions: 10.5 inches in diameter

La Flor Jar (Set of 2)(Mexico)


La Flor Jar (Set of 2)(Mexico)


$29.99


Type: Jar setMaterial: PotteryPattern: Floral


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