The 24th Anniversary of Margriet

Congratulation to Margriet that has been 24 years old today. It’s such an age of young woman who is blooming showing its beauty.

Starting with morning mass at church of St. Peter Cathedral lead by Pastor Leo van Beurden, OSC.

After the mass, members of Margriet gathered in Simon room at the first floor of the function building. Chit chat each other, drinking coffee, tea or lemon while waiting the others and Pastor to come.

The party opened with opening pray then the chief of Margriet, Mrs. Trees, gave a short speech. She stressed the importance of commitment in a social service/organization like the group of Margriet. Though it doesn't mean that we commit to a person but to God himself. Then the advisor of Margriet, Mrs. Helena, continued that because of the help of God and His mercy, Margriet could be developing as it is today and has become a solid group of floral designers. The last speech was from Pastor Leo. He thanked Margriet for its faithfulness decorating St. Peter Cathedral since it established 24 years ago and hope it will enhance the beauty of the altar decor. At last he prayed, 'May God bless, guide and give healthiness to each members of Margriet and her family. Amen'.

30 minutes passed, then time to blow the candles, eating birthday cake and had spaghetti bolognaise. Truly it was too early to say lunch but not a problem as everybody looked to enjoy. Hmm, yummy. While eating, there was a floral demonstration by Mr. Agusman using garden flowers and foliage such as a kind of ginger flower, kadaga leaf and cordyline leaf. Since we are in the Season of Lent till next month and there will be no marriage during the pre-Easter or in the other word it is a kind of 'time off' month for Margriet. Some members suggested to go somewhere for refreshing, so after a few minutes discussion, then it was decided to go a picnic as well as do reflection. Picnic is going to be held in a rose garden in Cihideung next month. Then the party ended at about eleven o'clock. See ya at the picnic next month.

For all of you who are reading this post, here is the floral demonstration step by step:

1. Prepare 2 containers each containing 2 pieces of wet oasis, then put them horizontally elongated. Prepare the flowers, foliage and accessories  or complements to be used, and placed them all near your working table. Now ready to arranging flowers
2. First place some willow/salix/twigs (painted white and tied into one previously) on the left and right ends of the container. (picture 1)
3. Place 3 medium-sized of phyllo leaves on the left and right outer ends of twigs, and some small foliage on the sidelines of the twigs
4. Fold some cordyline leaves with the help of wire, then put at the center front, and so do the leather leaves and phillo leaves. They formed a circle. (see picture 2) 

5. Place 5 ginger flowers in the middle of the circle as center point of views or focus.
6. Place 6 hydrangea surround the ginger flowers
7. Placed 8-9 gerberas in front and behind the twigs with different height. Perform this on both sides. The shape should be symmetrical so pay attention to the height on the left and right. (picture 3)
8. Place the leaves of kadaga and phyllo at the front below around the container.
9. Cut roses approximately 10-15 cm in height and then put them in groups between the twigs and hydrangea, each for 1 dozen on the left and right.
10. Finally, attach 3 white calla lilies parallel the twigs in different level of height and tilt angles. Because calla lily flower has a quite soft big stem, so be careful when attach it. Once you attach, do not revoke. So make sure it has been attached to the desired place. If you often revoke, it will damage the oasis and the stem. The easiest way is to notice the tip of the flowers and make sure it leads to the angle you want.
11. Cover the visible oasis with foliage such as ruscus and leather leaves. Finished.