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Cherry Blossoms Have Just Bloomed In China, And It’s Probably One Of The Most Amazing Sights On The

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 09:14:02 +0300

People worldwide usually associate Cherry blossoms with spring in Japan, but China's blooms are so magical, they might just become their national symbol as well. The country has just been flooded by an ocean of colorful blossoms, which should stay vibrant through April.

Botanical Pressed Flower Jewelry That Is Made From Real Flowers

Wed, 25 May 2016 10:33:50 +0300

My interest in handcrafting original and creative botanical jewelry is founded on my love of the fine arts and the desire to create items that exude beauty. I use materials that reflect the elements of beauty around us; primarily flowers and flower petals, often offset by fine papers or original digital and hand drawn images. I collect my botanicals from a wide range of places including my home garden and trips abroad.

Loving Husband Spends 2 Years Planting Thousands Of Flowers For His Blind Wife To Smell

Thu, 18 Feb 2016 11:00:55 +0300

Mr. and Mrs. Kuroki lived a happy life as dairy farmers in rural Japan, raising two lovely children. But tragedy struck when Mrs. Kuroki suddenly lost her sight due to complications from diabetes. Soon, she became depressed and withdrawn, secluding herself in the family home. Mr. Kuroki struggled to find a way to cheer his wife when a beautiful idea occurred to him.

Flower Tattoos Mimic Watercolor Paintings On Skin

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 09:22:33 +0300

If you’ve ever gotten tattooed, you’ll know that most artist begin with a black outline. But this isn’t the case at Aro Tattoo, the Korean tattoo parlor that employs tattooist_silo. Silo uses soft colors devoid of black outlines to give the impression of a watercolor painting.

People Are Decorating Their Christmas Trees With Flowers And The Results Are Beautiful

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 10:54:21 +0300

Flowers must be the last thing that comes to mind when you think about decorating your Christmas tree. However, many people decided that tinsel and bulbs aren't enough this year. Some use fake flowers, others prefer real or dried flowers, but the result is always gorgeous!

“Skeleton Flowers” Become Transparent When It Rains

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 10:43:27 +0300

Say hello to the Skeleton Flower, a white woodland blossom whose petals turn crystal clear when they make contact with water. Diphelleia grayi, the scientific name of the Skeleton Flower, can be found in only three parts of the world. The plant grows on moist, wooded mountainsides in colder regions of Japan, China and the Appalachian Mountains in the United States, and is instantly recognizable by its large, umbrella-like leaves.

15+ Spilled Flower Pots That Turn Your Flowers Into Streams Of Paint

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:51:09 +0300

Many already consider flowers to be a refreshing splash of color in their backyard or garden, so why not strengthen the impression by making them literally seem like a dash of spilled paint? These creative garden designs will show you how you can make flowers look like spilled streams and mounds of liquid color!

Flower Desserts From Japan Are Too Pretty To Eat

Tue, 26 May 2015 11:38:49 +0300

Beautiful flowers suspended in gelatin make Tokyo based Havaro’s Bavarian cream desserts exceptional. Sold only in Ichibangai shopping area in Tokyo Station, these treats contain real flower petals and sell for a little over $2 apiece. They are difficult to make, and the shop often sells out.

Flotsam: Flower Portraits Captured Underwater

Fri, 08 May 2015 08:51:52 +0300

“Flotsam//waterplants” is a series that captures the complex natural beauty and movement of flowers and plants when exposed to the elements of moving water, in particular the subtlety in their structure, texture and form. Constantly drawn back to using plants and flowers in my work, I wanted to strip back and simplify from my previous work and let the flowers speak for themselves, as though I am taking their portraits. The added element of water was initially a way to highlight the natural forms, colors and textures.

Spanish Artist Creates Delicate Pressed Flower Sculptures

Tue, 27 Jan 2015 12:47:34 +0300

Ignacio Canales Aracil is a Spanish sculptor who’s very interested in the possibilities of botanic elements used in artistic creations. These vessels, made from dried pressed flowers, are some of his first works, where he tries to celebrate spring and preserve it.

34 Picture-Perfect Fairy Gardens Made From Broken Flower Pots

Mon, 25 Aug 2014 14:17:28 +0400

Fairy gardeners use bits of terra cotta pots to form steps and landings, creating a miniature enchanted universe.

Bloemencorso Zundert Flower Parade 2013

Sat, 07 Sep 2013 15:04:06 +0400

Bloemencorso Zundert is the biggest event of the year for the small town of Zundert, the Netherlands, and incidentally, the largest flower parade in the world. People look forward to it for months, and in summer they spend weeks and weeks preparing for it. Huge floats are made of wire, cardboard and papier-mâché and entirely covered in dahlias in intricate designs. The dahlias for grown specifically for the parade, and thousands of them are required just to cover one float. The floats are made by twenty different hamlets and each of them consists of hundreds of builders, aged 1 to 100, who are all equally crazy about the bloemencorso. The older members of the hamlet are often responsible for planting and growing the dahlias, while the younger ones build the float in large temporary tents that are built exclusively for the event.