Recipe - Carving a Smile on a Watermelon

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Carving a Smile on a Watermelon

A watermelon basket, filled with various fresh melon balls, always brings a smile to those who see it. This watermelon is smiling right back at them. Watermelon is a healthy fruit and a welcome addition to any meal, dessert or snack.

Steps
1. Use a round watermelon and slice 1/2 inch (just over 1 cm) off the end to provide a stable base. Determine the desired height of your carving and, using a pencil, draw a line all the way around the watermelon.

2. Use the knife to remove the top portion of the watermelon to create the flowers with a flower cookie cutter.

3. Remove the flesh with a melon baller then make the fruit salad.


4. Draw a smile with a pencil, making adjustments in scale to your particular watermelon. Use a paring knife to carve out eyes and mouth.

5. Cut 1/4" (just over 1/2 cm) slices from the rind of the removed top portion, and cut with flower shaped cookie cutters.

6. Attach the flowers to the head with sturdy round toothpicks. 7. Attach decorative melon balls on top of flowers to form the buds.

8. Fill the carving with a salad of watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe balls. Place on the center of the table as a centerpiece.

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8-th of March - International Women's Day!

There are a lot of new goods espeсially to 8th of March: flowers, bouquets, toys, sweets, etc.
The category "Women's Day" is avaliable!
International Women's Day is a great cause to congratulate our loved women, to tell them about our warm and sincere feelings!

Recipe - Flowers with bread basket

Materials:
- 3 stems orange spray roses
- 1 stem orange hypericum
- 2 stems rosemary
- 10 stems beargrass
- 1 bread basket with handle
- 8-inches twist-tie
- 1 yard decorative fall ribbon
- Floral clippers & scissors

Directions:
Step 1 - Cut the flowers and foliage. Remove the greens half-way down the ends of their stems.

Step 2 - If you are right handed, hold the flowers in your left hand (vice-versa, if you're left handed). Hold the flowers just under their blooms.

Step 3 - Each flower is added so that the blooms are at the same height. Try to make a round shaped bouquet.

Step 4 - Rubberband the bouquet together and then cut the stems to about 10 cm in length.

Step 5 - Twist-tie the bouquet onto the handle of the basket.

Step 6 - Cover the twist-tie with decorative ribbon and tie a bow over the handle of the basket.

Recipe - Romantic breeze

Materials:
- Rimmed plate (A rim is important, as the cake plate is required to hold water.)
- 1 кed big candle
- 5-6 red roses
- 5-6 red snap dragons
- 5-6 leather fern
- Floral clippers and flower preservative

Directions:
Step 1 - Fill the cake plate half-full of water that has been treated with floral preservative.

Step 2 - Set the candle in the center of the cake plate.

Step 3 - Cut the flowers and foliage to about and circle them around the candle.

A lot of candles in winter time in Flowers Ukraine!

The Holiday's flowers gift

What do you need:
- Spice jars
- 2 stems of the following: red Gerbera, red roses, red standard carnations and holly with berries
- Floral clippers and flower food/preservative

Directions:
Step 1 - Empty the jars.

Step 2 - Fill the jars with water that has been treated with flower preservative and place them randomly throughout the rack.

Step 3 - Cut the flowers to the height of the jars - the flower bloom should sit on the rim of the jar. Now insert flowers into the jars.

Step 4 - Keep the jars filled with water, adding water/flower food solution as needed.

Updating and Celebrating!

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New block "By Occasion" is presented here! And we added a lot of new products (bouquets, toys, flowers). Go and look that ;)

Don't forget to congradulate Your natives and lovers with a great holiday - Saint Valentine's Day! 14th of February is coming!

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Resipe - Pleasure in a Bowl

Materials:
- Flowers and Foliage - 3 to 4 stems of the following, orange spray roses, orange carnations, rosemary and lemon leaf, bells of Ireland (use your team colors)
- 10-inch glass/acrylic bowl
- 4 to 6-inch diameter bowl
- 1/2 brick floral foam
Floral clippers, knife and floral food/preservative.

Directions:
Step 1 - Soak the foam in water that has been treated with floral preservative.

Step 2 - Fill the small bowl with floral foam. The foam should come 1-inch above the rim of the bowl. The trick to arranging in a round container is to think of the face of a clock. Starting with the greenery, insert the hour and minute hands into the center of an imaginary clock (the center of the container). Cut the greens to approximately 5 to 6-inches in length. Arrange additional greenery at the quarter hours. Now fill in the other hour marks with more foliage. Add the flowers by following the same procedures as the greenery. Cut flowers slightly longer than the greens. Fill in obvious spaces with more flowers and foliage.

Step 3 - Now fill the large bowl half-full with popcorn. Then set the flower-filled bowl inside the half-filled bowl. Add more popcorn, filling the entire large bowl.

You can see examples of roses in Category "Custom Bouquet" here: Flowers Ukraine

Recipe "Rose's Bubble"

Materials:
- 8-inch bowl
- 21 roses, a combination of varied colour (like You want)
- 10 stems of gypsophila or other filler of your choice
- Bowl tape or regular scotch tape
- Floral clippers and floral food/preservative

Directions:
Step 1 - Fill the bowl full of water that has been treated with floral food/preservative.

Step 2 - To hold the flowers in place, make a grid over the top of the bubble bowl with bowl tape or scotch tape. The grid is created by placing 4 lines of tape over the top of the bowl, first in one direction and 4 lines of tape in the other direction.

Step 3 - Fill the Bowl with rose blooms by cutting them to approximately 8- to 9-inches in length. Insert the stems into the tape grid.

Step 4 - Now cut the gypsophila (or other filler) slightly shorter than the roses and rim the roses with this filler.

But if you want to do such gift to Your loved or native person, who lives in Ukraine, you may order the similar bouquet on Flowers Ukraine and our florists will do ALL job instead of you!

Announcement... and Neil Diamond.

Announcement
In a short time will be added "recipes" of bouquet's creation, articles about that, what prolong the life of flowers and many other interesting information. Let each Your day will be a pervaded colour and aroma of alive flowers!

Many examples of described bouquets and products you will find in main categories on Flowers Ukraine (eng) or on Flowers Ukraine (rus)

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Neil Diamond - "You don't bring me flowers"

You don't bring me flowers
You don't sing me love songs
You hardly talk to me anymore
When you come thru the door
At the end of the day

I remember when
You couldn't wait to love me
Used to hate to leave me
Now after lovin' me late at night
When it's good for you
And you're feelin' alright
Well you just roll over
And turn out the light
And you don't bring me flowers anymore

It used to be so natural
To talk about forever
But "used to be's" don't count anymore
They just lay on the floor
'Til we sweep them away

And baby, I remember
All the things you taught me
I learned how to laugh
And I learned how to cry
Well I leared how to love
And I learned how to lie
Well you'd think I could learn
How to tell you goodbye
And yYou don't bring me flowers anymore

Well you'd think I could learn
how to tell you 'goodbye'
You don't say you need me
You don't sing me love songs
You don't bring me flowers anymore

Saint Valentine's Day!

We Remind that Saint Valentine's day is coming!
We added new goods on Flowers Ukraine specially to 14th of February, and the category "Saint Valentine's Day!" is active.
Do Not forget to congratulate people You loved with this beautiful holiday, express the most warm feelings, having presented stunning bouquet of flowers, soft toy or box of the sweetmeats on Your taste.
The Joy of the loved people - a main gift in this day!

We congratulate You with approached holidays of New 2008 Year (Mouse Year) and Cristmas, wish You the success in quarry and household life, pleasing surprises, bright sun and happiness!

New Year 2008 - Rat's Year

Those born in the "Year of the Rat" will be pleased to know they have plenty of rat-friendly landmarks to visit this year.

2008 – Fashion Flowers, Popular Flowers
All the flowers in nature are beautiful, but all of them are not popular. Some flowers are popular because of their unique fragrance, beauty or both. Rose is the most popular flower in the world followed by other flowers such as Chrysanthemums, Tulips, Lilies, Poinsettias, Narcissus etc.
Some flowers may not be the very popular flowers all over the world, but could be the most popular flowers in their respective regions or some countries because of their unique characteristics or some cultural traits of the region. All this, and a great deal other You will find on Flowers Ukraine.

2008 – Presents & Gifts
Who doesn't like to please native and close people? They really don't like to get gifts?! Make them holiday at the most usual day! Present the beautiful bouquet of flowers, add the box of the chocolate sweetmeats or soft toy to it.
But if there is someone not indifferent beside You who have a special date, offer to enclose the complimentary postcard, in which You will is written several words with sincere wish from all Your heart.
Don't forget that a smile of Your native people - Your priceless gift!
We, in turn, present the smiles!

2008 - THE YEAR OF THE RAT
The "Rat" is the first sign of the Chinese zodiac.Legend has it that the Jade Emperor invited the animals for a party. The first 12 to arrive was the Rat, followed by the Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and lastly, the Pig. All the animals were named after the 12-year cycle that governs Chinese life thereafter.Various versions of the Rat's story are particularly revealing about his character.One version has it that, towards the end of the journey, the animals had to cross a celestial river, and the Rat asked the Ox to ferry him across. When they arrived on the other side, the Rat jumped down off the Ox's head and that's how gained first spot in the order of the Chinese zodiac.Those born in the Year of the Rat are clever, ambitious, creative, hard-working, fastidious, charming and sociable, but can be a bit stingy when it comes to sharing their wealth or possessions.Rats are compatible with Dragons, Monkeys and Oxen, but should avoid Horses at all costs.In the Year of the Rat, we can expect 12 months of plentiful opportunities and prospects not to mention being relatively free of turbulence, (which is great to know especially if you're planning on making some long-term investments, starting new projects, or keeping the home fires burning brightly).It's also a rather fine time to socialize and grab a sumptuous meal or two with friends and family!

2008 - YEAR OF THE RAT
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR RAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS!
Ever wanted to know about the Rat People in your life...can you spot them?
SO WHAT'S HAPPENING IN 2008?
Well, here's lots of things to keep an eye on or put on your agenda for 2008.
FAMOUS RAT PEOPLE
So smarty pants, who are some famous rat people you know, and what personality does not get along well with these rodents?
SYMBOL OF GOOD LUCK AND WEALTH
Rats are revered in ancient Asian cultures...and why not, they're symbolic of good luck and wealth!
WANNA KNOW MORE ABOUT RAT FOLK?
If the world economy is going to boom in the Year of the Rat, you might want to have a few financial friends with large ears and a nose for the best cheese in town!
SIGN UP FOR THE "RAT RACE" IN 2008!
What better way to celebrate the "Year of the Rat" than by signing up for the "Rat Race" in 2008!
RAT RACE - URBAN ADVENTURE
For those who like something more than showing off in front of other gym rats!
GOLD BULLION COIN - YEAR OF THE RAT 2008
Give this unusual gift to all your "Year of the Rat" friends and family members in 2008!
YEAR OF THE RAT GIFTS
Exotic t-shirts and gifts for all those gym rats, rug rats, and rat-pack people you know!
CHINESE HOROSCOPE - RAT
A great place to find out who are all those ripsnorting "Rat" folks and what makes them tick.
A RAT'S VIEW OF VALENTINE'S DAY
Love is in the air...and so is the fertile rat's nose for a good thing!

Note: Persons born within the following date ranges can be said to have been born in the "Year of the Rat":
Feb. 18, 1912 - Feb. 5, 1913
Feb. 5, 1924 - Jan. 24, 1925
Jan. 24, 1936 - Feb. 10, 1937
Feb. 10, 1948 - Jan. 28, 1949
Jan. 28, 1960 - Feb. 14, 1961
Feb. 15, 1972 - Feb. 2, 1973
Feb. 2, 1984 - Feb. 19, 1985
Feb. 19, 1996 - Feb. 6, 1997

2008 – Garden Flowers
Flowers are usually the centerpiece of every garden, and in the Garden Guides Flowers section you will find all of the top flowering plants to make your flower garden complete. Select a top flower from the list on the right to locate a specific flower or flowering plant, or else browse through the flower categories below. Flowers from amaryllis to violet are identified by both common name and scientific name, including such perennial favorites as azalea, begonia, carnation, chrysanthemum, daisy, iris, jasmine, orchid, morning glory, marigold, tulip, rose, and many more.

Best wishes,
Administration of Flowers Ukraine.