Summary

• Decorative candles are one of the most cost-effective ways to decorate an event space.
• Consider the position of your candles and what candle holder materials would complement the rest of your décor.
• Tealight, votive, and pillar candle holders are the most popular choices for event decoration.
• If decorating a dinner table with candles always choose unscented candles as the aroma from the candles won’t interfere with the smell of the food.
• Unlike tealight candles that are contained in a cup, votive candles are bare and will burn onto the surface of the holder.
• Pillar candles are designed to burn inwards, making them great for church services and event spaces.
• LED Candles have a beautiful natural glow and are safe to use in any event display.
• Adding decorative sand or stones to the bottom of your candle holder can help stabilise the candle.

Decorative candles create an ambience of natural light that invites a peaceful calm into any event. They are also one of the most cost-effective ways to decorate an event space. But with a huge selection of candle holders to choose from, how do you select the right ones? This helpful guide will explain the different selections of candles holders, and give you some simple styling tips to help inspire you.

Celebrations require cakes and (in my opinion), cakes require decorations. Using fresh flowers to decorate a cake is one of my favourite forms of cake decorating. There are just so many different looks you can achieve by adding flowers, greenery, or dried petals. It’s easy to match your cake decorations to your event theme and bridal bouquets, or create a unique masterpiece that stands out on its own.

We recently had the opportunity to catch up with the lovely Ange, owner of Petal Pop Flower Truck, who opened a unique style of flower shop. Here is what she had to say about the ups and downs of starting a travelling flower shop.

We were honoured to have a very special guest join us for a day of filming at the Koch & Co head office the other day. It was no other than John Emmanuel, who blew us away with his stunning and luxurious artificial flower creations.

There is never a fail-safe way to buy new products and be guaranteed they will sell. On the other hand, you will always need to take some risks when buying new products. Many times we buy new items for our business, then can’t work out why they didn’t sell. So, how do we make the right buying decision for new products?

Small business is big business in Australia. The facts:

If you’re just starting out in floristry, understanding what tools and florist supplies are actually needed to kick-start this career path can be a confusing and sometimes difficult challenge, especially if you don’t know where to even begin. Supplies are an essential when starting a floristry course, but you may not know what to buy, and end up buying unnecessary and costly items. However, having the right equipment can make all the difference when it comes down to making floral arrangements and the practical side of your course.

Smithers-Oasis the manufacturer of Oasis floral foam have developed the world’s first Biodegradable Foam called OASIS® Bio Floral Foam Maxlife.

Summary:

• Artificial flowers are also known as silk flowers, fake flowers, paper flowers, permanent botanicals, and faux flowers.
• Traditionally, artificial flowers were made from silk or paper materials.
• Advances in technology have allowed for amazing detail to be added to artificial flowers.
• Due to quality improvement, artificial flowers have become increasingly popular for home décor and event decoration.
• Today artificial flowers are mainly produced from silk fabrics, velvet fabrics, natural textures, flocked materials, plastic fabrics, and real touch technology. 

The more we are able to promote fresh flowers and increase the awareness and consumption of flowers, the more we strengthen the florist industry.