Tropical Theme Christmas 2012 Table Centerpiece

Back on flower arrangement for Christmas dinner, not many use the usual poinsettias and pinecones anymore, such as this table centerpiece, the designer Mrs. Hanny used anthurium, roses which are all tropical flowers.

This is how the flower centerpiece looked like from the guest’s view, the designer simply put 2 pillar & 2 taper candles on the right and left side and then place the the 'Avalanche' roses line up in the center, after that 3 anthuriums were placed around it and put 'Mohana' roses grouped to one side, then beautified the arrangement with the white, red and gold Christmas balls in different sizes. The last was cover the blank space with green foliage and pinecones. Unfortunately, the designer forgot to cover the area in front of the two pillar candles so that the floral foam was still seen there.

And this is how its look from the top.

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The images were taken at the IPBI DPC Bandung's Monthly Gathering on Nov 22nd, 2012.

Still Another Inspirations for Christmas Décor 2012

And now this is another Christmas flower decorations ideas, this is done by Mrs. Tania.  The only Christmas ornament we can see is the golden baubles, no poinsettia, 'cranberry like' fruit or other Christmas resemblance. In this arrangement, she’s more focus into the Christmas colors and the design.  As you can see in the picture above, the folded cordyline leaves can balance the length of the anthurium stems. Since the flower arrangement is quite big, so if your living room is not big enough, it's advisable if you put it at the corner table. It's much safer there, especially if you have quite lot of kids, nephews & nieces at home.

This is the details of the materials she used such as anthurium, roses, cordyline, phittosporum and gold color christmas balls.

Here’s an even more closer look on the roses christmas ball

After this, we’ll show you some christmas tree decorations ideas. Yup, enough on the table centerpiece, let’s begin with the trees!!!!

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The images were taken at the IPBI DPC Bandung's Monthly Gathering on Nov 22nd, 2012.

2012 Christmas Flower Decoration : A Bit of Nature

Our next Christmas décor ideas are still from the IPBI demo. It’s time to decorate your foyer, or your entrance…

This Christmas flower decoration will look grand on top of your cabinet, or your fireplace mantel, if you have one. A bit of branches will be needed, and it’s hard to find this kind of medium sized branches if you live in the city like me unless you chop it off the neighbor garden (not advisable!!). But this can be a good excuse for a picnic at the mountain… don’t forget to pick up some pinecones too while you’re there.

No, this is not a camping fireplace, but 3 branches put together like one, and secure with ropes.  The securing part might be the hardest part, if your kids happened to be in scout ask their help! I myself was in scout long long time ago and had forgotten with all the knot  n …*sigh*…

Mrs. Yani, one of the designers of this flower arrangement said, ‘make it as closely as possible like a deer’. ‘The original idea came from a deer that was walking around’, she continued.

Besides the branches we will also need lots of shiny silver and white Christmas balls ornament, ‘ijuk’ rope to tie the branches and no, those yummy looking red ones are not cranberries, we’re in the tropics, remember…. These are actually palm fruit seeds, secure them one by one with floral wire to be attached later. You must do it carefully but quite fast, since the more often and longer  you touch, the more mushy they become (not firm anymore) and certainly it would not attractive  to be used as accessories to attract the attention from the side of color.

And here’s the materials used such as medium size of branches, aspidistra leaves, pinecones (the big one is from Aussie, while the smaller ones are from local tree but I think it’s simply because of the difference type of trees only) and roses of sexy red.

Mrs. Yuyu and Mrs. Yulianti were performing their demo. They were helped by Mrs. Wiwit.

And this is the step by step tutorial:

First, cut some roses quite short (about 10 – 15 cm long depending on how big you’d like to make) then arrange them just like you’re going to make a round bouquet. Make two, one is in the position of the head and the other is above the legs (of the deer – imagine!)

Then take some aspidistra leaves, fold some of them by using ‘lidi’ or you can use staples. Then placed them on the right and left side of the head. Do it once again but this time at the position of the ‘tail’ and around it, and let 2-3 leaves unfolded, natural as it is.

After that attach some ball ornaments slightly below the head, at the abdomen, at the back and one ball as a tail.

Finally, put some red palm seeds at the neck in front and a few on the sidelines of roses and aspidistra leaves to cover the empty space.  

After adding those baubles..Voila!!! here’s the arrangement look from the front side. Since this arrangement itself is quite big, so make it as a focal point and do not add too many ornaments near it.

From another point of view, just look at those baubles!!!

That’s it for today. But don’t worry, we still have more Christmas décor to be posted this year, so keep on checking our blog!!!!

2012 Christmas Dinner Decoration: Sparkling Silver

Ooooh, almost Christmas…. somewhat feel a bit melancholy this year, don’t know why, just that one year seems to fly so fast. Still remember those first Christmas post on flowerdeily a year ago. Surely hope our writing improve with time and you will read our posts on and on ...and don’t forget to support us by visiting our store J

Okay, enough daydreaming, it’s Christmas, guys! No time to dawdling since the early bird gets the best Christmas ideas, right? That’s also why IPBI DPC Bandung held another demo on Christmas decoration early this November, which means it’s time to share!!!!

The first in line is this sparkling silver theme table centerpiece which is very suitable for your elegant Christmas dinner. Made by Mr. Benny Natamadya (In case you forget him, just look at my previous post on his arrangements here), this arrangement boasts craft detail rather than expensive flowers.

The big candles (A) are made of 8 cm ordinary candles, dripped with candle wax to create the illusion of having being used. After that, spray some silver paint on it. My favorite is the addition of transparent bulbs (B) on top of them, very cute!! Almost looks like some bubbles come out from the candles.

Now the real candle to be lit during the meal is just tea-light candle put inside a wine glass. Then put some blue rocks inside for some glamour impact. These affordable colorful rocks can be found in your local florist or plant market.

Now on to the flowers, he’s using roses Mohana, Avalanche, Euro – fanta, papyrus, schefflera, pittosporum and ming fern to fill the empty space.

Here’s the look from above, as reference for you if you'd like to try by yourself.

And this is how it will look from eye level (Your guests’ eyes during dinnerJ). An affordable touch to create simple elegant Christmas table centerpiece. Well done, Mr. Benny!!!