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Take Time To Play,
Page 2. We may be adults, but we still need
to play. Indeed, "playing" for a single day can be the very best strategy
if you find yourself overwhelmed, uninspired, stressed-out and in a rut. Discover
how to create a "play-day" for yourself.
A Flower
Shop Tour Page
6. I love to visit flower shops. Join me as we visit some Portland area
floral businesses ranging from studio based designers to European styled flower markets,
from supermarket florists to full service traditional florists. Oh, what fun!
Wanda's
Rules for Entertaining Page 29. Learn Wanda's secrets of entertaining. They may seem
very unorthodox and perhaps even bizarre. Yet, Wanda's rules for entertaining are
guaranteed to make your next party a marvelous success. |
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AIFD National Symposium
Page 59. The floral design event of the
summer will be the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) National Symposium
"Phenomenon" being held in Washing DC, July 4 through 8.
Floral
Design as Art, Page 62. Thursday, June 1 is the date. Mark you calendars
now and be part of the hottest art exhibit in "The Pearl". Find out how you can
participate in this fabulously successful art show and view entries from previous Floral
Design as Art exhibits. |
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Summer Classes for Everyone, Page 71.
The summer classes are posted. We have such a wonderful selection of classes
to offer you this season. Join us for one or more classes, learn new skills, meet
new friends, and create beautiful floral designs.
Do
Something You Love, Page 74. Going to “Flower School” makes for a wonderful
vacation. Basic Floral Design, Advanced Floral
Design and lots of special interest classes are on the summer schedule; even a full day
program titled “Summer Escape with Flowers”.
Oh, what fun! |
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Summer Watermelon Page 77.
Nothing says "summer" like a watermelon. It is such a beautiful summer fruit; I
just had to have some summer designs combining watermelon and flowers. You won't believe
the fantastic centerpiece arrangements created by designers David Kesler AIFD and Erik
Witcraft.
Fabulous Green Flowers, Page 90. The "hottest" flowers this summer are the
blossoms in the cool shades of green. Floral designs in these colors help to create
an oasis of elegant calm perfect for the hottest days of summer.
Summer
Fantasy Bridal Bouquet, Page 102.
David Note; A bridal hand-tie step by step with colorful summer flowers and fragrant
garden herbs. A novel and dramatic collar and wrap for the finish |
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Hot Products for Summer, Page
114. Oh my goodness; there are many wonderful new products. Dress up your
weddings with new wrist corsage bracelets, bouquet bracelets, and an elegant floral purse.
Colored Foam in a rainbow of colors is the perfect product for easy summer floral
designs. |
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