Intelligence Column – Adding Life to the Office and More

Did you ever stop to consider the similarities between a cubicle and a prison cell? Day in and day out, employees will come in and sit down in front of square walls and a computer monitor. It is hard to feel inspired in such a place. Believe it or not, it doesn’t take much to revamp all this dullness into something more inviting and invigorating. Choose a place in your office to add a good-sized tree, such as a Japanese maple, to revitalize your work area. Since many offices do not have enough good lighting to support a live tree, artificial trees work great. After you have added a couple of trees or bushes, next add a fountain along the wall or in the reception area. With just these few changes, you have transformed the atmosphere of your office and created a much more productive work area.

Hanging Plants: Picking and Displaying

Displaying a hanging plant adds another dimension to your house. A good variety of silk plants-large and small, wide and narrow, on the floor and on the ceiling-brings uniqueness and variety to your home. Most often hanging plants get placed in a corner of the room, which is a great way to spruce up some of the more neglected, dusty areas of your house. Hanging plants placed in corners also stay out of the way. When hanging a plant, make sure that you are using the right materials. You will want to find a strong hook that can be adhered in some way to a ceiling beam if you are planning to hang a heavier, denser plant. There is much less to worry about if you decide to hang smaller plants with light containers. You have many choices available to you, so look around online or in gardening stores until you find something that fits your home. Whether real or artificial, a hanging plant is yet another tool to use in your home décor.

The “Wright” Decoration Techniques in Desert Areas





Great home decorating invites surrounding environmental aspects into the home and makes the resident feel comfortable. If you live in a more dry climate, there are many components of nature that will look gorgeous in your home. Cacti and local grasses (like horsetail or bear) have a natural and rustic look. Be creative with your desert décor by adding rock arrangements or sand. Most of these combinations will have a light red or orange feel. Consider choosing an artificial cactus instead of a genuine one, especially if young ones are around. Though there is nothing life-threatening about a cactus, unknowing children still wouldn’t appreciate touching them!

Silk Wedding Bouquet Arrangements

When designing for a silk bouquet, whether a mother, relative, or florist, is given this daunting task, it is important to keep everything in perspective. Silk flowers are meant to mimic real ones, and silk bouquets should do the same. The traditionally romantic flower is the rose, and as you look at bouquet designs, you will find that most incorporate at least some roses. Great bouquet ideas don’t have to be elaborate-many exquisite bouquets are simply multicolored roses formed into a ball shape, tied with string, and enhanced with simple leaves. The shape of the bouquet, the types of flowers used, and the decorative pieces are three main elements you can play around with if you want a more unique look for the bouquet. The bride, of course, should be presented with a bouquet that she will adore. Since you are using silk and not real flowers, you can prepare the bouquet long before the wedding day and ensure that it is exactly what the bride wants.

Silk Garden Online.com offers a great selection of silk flowers. Including flower arrangements, silk roses, tulips, orchids, and more.

Intelligence Column – Adding Life to the Office and More
By Misha Vasser