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CBS News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Legion of Honor, de Young will have dozens of floral displays from June 3-8
Bouquets to Art returns to San Francisco de Young and Legion of Honor Bouquets to Art returns to San Francisco de Young and Legion of Honor Bouquets to Art returns to San Francisco de Young and Legion of Honor Monday was the beginning of the 41st annual Bouquets to Art at the San Francisco de Young and Legion of Honor museums. For the week-long event, designers have created huge floral displays as botanical interpretations of the museums' artworks and architecture. "You can see we have a whole inferno behind us, so many flames on this gallery. And that is actually the inspiration," lead designer Raul Dueñas said. Raul Dueñas designed a floral display for the 41st Bouquets to Art at the Legion of Honor. CBS News Bay Area Dueñas created one of the biggest installations and said it was made with "thousands and thousands" of flowers. The 41st Bouquets to Art will run from June 3 to June 8 at both the de Young and Legion of Honor, with dozens of floral installations on display. An opening night reception was held from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday. Proceeds from a raffle fundraiser will help support the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
10 best local florists whose flowers are as bright as a daisy
Florists arrange and sell flowers for a living. They create floral arrangements for various occasions, such as weddings or gifts and also provide floral design services for installations. Check out our list of the 10 best florists in Singapore that will have you stopping by to smell the roses. The Florté is a homegrown floral studio in Singapore that was founded in 2017. Their inspiration? The flower markets of Covent Garden, London. There, their founder acquired a distinct modern botanical style that characterises every one of their floral bouquets today. Their Wild Lilac Bouquet (S$192) (above, left), which is made up of purple tulips, white alstroemerias, purple veronica, and delphiniums is assembled by hand. Each of these flowers signifies something different: the purple tulips stand for love, the white alstroemerias for loyalty, the purple veronica for steadfastness, and the delphiniums for beauty and grace. White roses, crisp white tulips and eustoma arranged in the White and Crisp, Bouquet (S$185) (above, right) for a breathtaking expression of dedication. The all-white flowers signify innocence, making this wreath an ideal way to convey your most sincere emotions. 81 Tagore Lane, Tag A, #02-14, Singapore 787502 +65 9828 3370 Mon to Sat: 11am – 6pm (By appointment only) Closed on Sun Facebook | Instagram | Website Founded in 2020, Sanwraps creates stunning and rustic-styled flower pieces for weddings and everyday flower pieces. They offer both preserved and fresh flowers in their creations. Their Preserved Poppy Bouquet (S$60) (above, left) comprises a bundle of carnations and rose as main flowers, together with side flowers such as hydrangeas, bunny tails and sea lavenders of their usual style. Preserved flowers generally last 9 to 12 months when kept under optimal conditions. You are advised to keep them in a cool, dry environment. Their Fresh – Tulips Bouquet (S$159) (above, right) comprises tulips, scented roses, sea lavenders, eucalyptus and other foliage. Fresh flowers last around 3 days. Keep them in a cool environment. There is a water source at the base for the flowers to stay hydrated. 12 Woodlands Square, Woods Square Tower 1, #09-86, Singapore 737715 +65 91721905 Facebook | Instagram | Website At Floristique, customers are not limited to standard seasonal flowers. The owner combines her proven aesthetic sense with her clients' preferences to create exclusive bouquets that have earned her a loyal following since the business was incepted. If a customer has a specific arrangement or a photo reference, Wendy tries to replicate it. Their Euphoria Bouquet (S$49.90) (above, left) features a pastel medley of lavender roses, pink carnations, and lemon-yellow blooms with variegated pink-white carnations. Tucked in a cone and finished with a cream ribbon, it's a whimsical touch for any event. A charming ensemble of pastel florals, their Fleur Bouquet (S$69.90) (above, right) brings together lavender, pink and creamy roses with complementary seasonal blooms. Flowers are layered in a graceful blush wrap, offering a timeless expression of elegance. 22 New Industrial Road, Primax Building, #01-11, Singapore 536208 +65 6904 4046 / +65 8031 9620 Mon to Fri: 6.30am – 2.30pm Sat & Sun: 6.30am – 12pm Facebook | Instagram | Website Little Flower Hut is a florist in Singapore that stands out for its fast and reliable delivery service, including same-day and 24/7 options. They offer a range of services, from urgent delivery to custom designs, and are known for their fresh bouquets and competitive prices. Their KH-20 Sweet Merry Hand Bouquet (S$89.90) (above, left) is a classic Korean-style hand bouquet comprising tulips, eucalyptus and others. With a length of 50 cm, it delivers delight for big bashes such as birthdays, anniversaries or graduation ceremonies. Their TA-136 Love Garden (S$150) (above, right), arranged in a stylish cylinder vase measuring 15cm by 15cm, comprises hydrangea, 6 pink roses, 10 pink tulips and more. The bouquet is suitable for Valentine's Day, birthdays, anniversaries and grand openings. 50 Gambas Crescent, Proxima @ Gambas, #01-19B, Singapore 757022 +65 6503 9750 (WhatsApp) Daily: 24 hours Facebook | Instagram | Website Cool Petals is a florist that sells affordable, handcrafted luxury flower bouquets, with a particular focus on popular arrangements and custom-made money bouquets. They also offer convenient flower purchasing with 24-hour vending machines and delivery services. Their Rainbow Smiley (S$49) Bouquet (above, left), which measures 30cm by 25cm. Each ball of vibrant chrysanthemum is arranged to craft a smiley face bouquet that radiates happiness with each glance, making it ideal as a get-well-soon gift for a recovering patient. Brighten someone's day with their adorable Bumble Bee Bouquet (S$39) (above, right), featuring a charming bumblebee character made from a flower ball, nestled among sprays of baby's breath. It's a playful yet elegant arrangement that's sure to bring smiles and joy. 60 Ubi Crescent, Ubi Techpark, #01-06, Singapore 408569 +65 8859 7170 Mon to Fri: 10am – 6pm Sat: 10am – 1pm Closed on Sun Facebook | Instagram | Website Pollen, Gardens by the Bay: 'You'll be left thoroughly impressed.' From fresh flower bouquets to glass domes with preserved flowers, Fav Florist is your trusted online florist in Singapore, dedicated to delivering the best and freshest blooms. Some say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, although the Satomi Japanese Style Flower Box – White Rose Arrangement (S$43.90) (above, left) is exquisite no matter who looks at it. The pairing of its white roses that symbolise purity and complementary green fillers makes the perfect present for anyone. Who says that flowers are only for girls? Want something that lasts forever? Their Mystic Blue Preserved Flower Dome (LED) (S$119) (above, right) is the gift for you. LED lights in the dome bring out the essence and features of the preserved flowers, making it the ideal art piece to showcase at home. The dome, which emits a mysterious, calming feel, requires 3 x AAA batteries to turn on. 6 New Industrial Road, Times Centre, #02-01, Singapore 536199 +65 9173 7748 (WhatsApp) Daily: 10am – 6pm | | Fu Bloom Flowers offers a variety of fresh and preserved flower arrangements. They specialise in custom bouquets, offering cheap prices and same-day delivery. They take orders via platforms such as WhatsApp, and they are known for their positive reviews. Their Periwinkles Dreams (S$84.90) (above, left) is an enchanting bouquet that embodies the serenity of the twilight sky. It features blue and purple roses paired with white accented flowers. This elegant arrangement evokes calmness and timeless beauty, making it ideal for any occasion or as a thoughtful gift. Pay another S$5 for LED lights. Their Sunflower & Carnation Bouquet (S$45) (above, right) is a cheerful wreath featuring a radiant sunflower symbolising joy and admiration at its heart, surrounded by vibrant red carnations that convey affection. This arrangement is perfect for brightening someone else's day, celebrating special anniversaries or conveying your heartfelt emotions. 10 Woodlands Square, Woods Square Solo 1, #02-49, Singapore 737714 +65 8490 9041 (WhatsApp) Mon to Sat: 11am – 5pm Closed on Sun Facebook | Instagram | Website Flower House specialise in all kinds of floral arrangements, gifts & hampers for weddings, corporate and events. They pride themselves on delivering fresh flowers for every occasion. Their Pretty Sweet Bridal Bouquet (S$108) (above, left) is a hybrid of pink roses, pink gerbera and baby breath. It comes with a boutonniere for the groom. As the contents are subject to availability, the stalks inside the bouquet may be swapped with other varieties. Their Sweet Affection Wedding Car Bouquet (S$320) (above, right) for the bonnet comprises pink peony, pink roses, champagne roses, light purple sea lavenders, woolly flowers and light pink artificial flowers manufactured from fabric. You will also receive 4 stalks of woolly pink roses for the car door handles and a complimentary ribbon for the car. 80 Changi Road, Centropod@Changi, #02-25, Singapore 419715 +65 6385 2738+65 9644 5613 / +65 9644 5613 (WhatsApp) Mon to Fri: 10am – 8pm Sat: 10am – 6pm Closed on Sun Facebook | Instagram | Website At Peony Blooms, they believe in living a meaningful life with your loved ones. They offer flowers for all occasions and a range of affordable flower arrangements to suit every event. Their Prosperity Blooms Congratulations Stand (S$138.90) (above, left) comprises a mix of lilies, carnations, gladiolus and gerbera. The actual flower colour and size may differ from the image and some flowers come in bud form. The flowers and foliage are seasonal. Unavailable flowers will be swapped with varieties that are of a higher or equivalent value. Their Choco Love Bouquet (S$59.90) (above, right) includes Ferrero Rocher chocolate with 3 soap flowers, which are soap bars carved into a flower shape. It can last for up to 2 years. You can use it as hand soap or decoration. The best part? You don't have to water it. 39 Woodlands Close, #01-10, Singapore 737856 +65 8157 0762 Mon: 10am – 8pm Tue to Fri: 8am – 8pm Sat: 8am – 6pm Sun: 8am – 4pm Facebook | Instagram | Website As a leading florist in Singapore, Windflower Florist prides itself on delivering only the freshest flowers and ensuring that every one of its flower bouquets is of the highest quality. Like how the dashing actor Scott Eastwood cameos in Taylor Swift's music video of the same name, ravishing peonies make an appearance in the Wildest Dreams Bouquet (S$192) (above, left). Peonies symbolise affection, making them ideal for your loved ones. If someone you know is tying the knot, purchase the J'adore Bridal Bouquet – Frontal (S$138) (above, right). For the lady who exudes elegance, this muted bouquet of menta roses with hoary stock flowers and foliage is a surefire way to make a bride's face light up. 60 Kaki Bukit Place, Eunos Techpark, #07-09, Singapore 415979 +65 8045 4058 (WhatsApp) Mon to Sat: 10am – 5pm Sun: 10am – 2pm Facebook | Instagram | Website New in town: Petals by Victoria.H, Queenstown — decadent cheesecake with lifelike jelly flowers The post 10 best local florists whose flowers are as bright as a daisy appeared first on
Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Veiled dig by Meghan and Harry's wedding florist about pushy 'emotional' brides... and society fixture's humble-brag about being just TOO skinny, darling: RICHARD EDEN'S DIARY
Having created the beautiful floral displays for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding reception, Willow Crossley should be enjoying her worldwide fame. Instead, the society florist has revealed that she is turning her back on weddings altogether – and she appears to blame pushy brides.
Telegraph
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
The Chelsea Flower Show debut ‘moving visitors to tears'
The Chelsea Flower Show's first funeral display has been awarded a gold medal on Tuesday after provoking an emotional reaction from visitors. The display, complete with a coffin and gravestones, is the first time in the show's 112-year history that funeral forestry has been on display in the Great Pavillion and has left many visitors 'in tears'. Gill Hodgson, the co-founder of Farewell Flowers Directory, a not-for-profit organisation that designed the installation, said she hoped its success would remove the taboo around celebrating funeral flowers. 'We thought it would be a hard sell to bring funeral flowers to Chelsea as everyone is out for a lovely day and enjoying themselves,' she said. 'Many people have come down and cried and burst into tears. People are saying 'it's 10 years since my mum died and I'm still missing them'. ' We don't mind people crying. I think it's nice that people can be moved.' She said traditional flower displays at funerals were 'awful' and 'have not changed for 50 years'. 'We've learnt how awful funeral flowers are,' she said. 'People think of the rigid letters, like 'Mum', and they see them again and again at funerals and think that's all there is. It's old school. They have not changed for 50 years.' The funeral display was one of just 55 installations to win a gold floral medal. It features exclusively British-grown flowers, foliage and a willow coffin, and is entirely free of plastic and harmful plastic floral foam. The centrepiece of the installation is an arrangement of vibrant, wildly natural seasonal garden flowers that burst out of the open coffin and cascade across the tranquil graveyard scene. Nestled nearby in the grass by the gravestones are personal funeral flower tributes. 'We want to make it personal, rather than have flowers that could easily be a clone of somebody else's,' Ms Hodgson said. Pointing to a display of flowers planted inside a summer hat, she said: 'A lady who loved fashion would have loved that on her coffin. People at the funeral would say 'that just looks like Margery'.' Other personalised tributes include flowers formed around a violin, designed for 'a man who loves his music', and walking boots filled with garden-style flowers for a 'farmer or a keen rambler'. In total, there are four grades of awards presented – gold, silver-gilt, silver and bronze – to the exhibits at the event. It takes 30 judges, six panel secretaries and three moderators to judge all the exhibits in the Great Pavilion. Carole Patilla, the other co-founder of the directory, added: 'Anything connected with death and dying tends to be very taboo in our society and we shy away from it. 'Funeral flowers aren't celebrated or discussed because when people think about them, they think of a very particular type of arrangement. That's what we're trying to get away from.'
The Independent
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Chelsea Flower Show 2025: How to get there, where it's held and how to get tickets
The King and Queen will be some of the first visitors to Chelsea's annual Flower Show today (Monday May 19), as more than 500 exhibitors from around the world prepare to share their creative floral and plant creations with over 150,000 visitors. The five-day long annual spectacular is arguably the most prestigious event of its kind, attracting royalty, celebrities and the crème de la crème of the gardening world. England has had the driest start to spring for decades, and with extreme weather set to become the norm, some gardens at the festival are exploring what that future may look like. Not all gardens have a message, however. BBC Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don has created his first – and, he says, 'I hope my last' – garden at the show devoted to his beloved dogs. The canine-friendly creation includes features for furry friends, including a lawn to play on, water to wallow in and trees for shade, as well as plants such as foxgloves and alliums. 'I wanted to see a garden at Chelsea that didn't have a message, that didn't set itself in an exotic situation, was absolutely set fair and square in 2025 in England and that was full of plants that either I did have or everybody could buy from their local garden centre, and with trees or shrubs that were native or long adapted to this country,' he said. If you fancy getting up close and personal with some beautiful blooms and fragrant florals, here's everything you need to know about visiting the 2025 Chelsea Flower Show. When does the 2025 Chelsea Flower Show take place? The Chelsea Flower Show 2025 opens to the public at 8am on Tuesday 20 May and runs until 5.30pm on Saturday 24 May. Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 May are reserved exclusively for Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) members. An individual RHS membership starts from £58.50 a year, rising to £88.50 for joint membership. Members can enjoy unlimited entry to five RHS gardens, including Wisley, Harlow Carr, Hyde Hall, Rosemoor and Bridgwater, free entry to over 230 partner gardens and reduced rate tickets to RHS flower shows, gardening workshops and family-friendly events. Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the Chelsea Flower Show are open to all, with a special late-night event taking place on Friday 23 May from 5.30pm to 10pm. Where does the Chelsea Flower Show take place? The RHS Chelsea Flower Show takes place in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. The Royal Hospital is home to nearly 300 Chelsea Pensioners who have previously served in the British Army and have reached state pension age. They are instantly recognisable by their iconic scarlet uniforms which they wear during official events and parades. The main entrance to the event is on Royal Hospital Road, directly across the river from Battersea Park and Battersea Power Station. The showground's address is London Gate, Royal Hospital Road, Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, SW3 4SR. Where is the nearest tube station to the Chelsea Flower Show? The closest tube station to the Chelsea Flower Show is Sloane Square, which is a 10-minute walk from the showground. Sloane Square is served by the District and Circle lines of the London Underground. Bus numbers 11, 137, 211, 360, 170, 44 and 452 stop closest to the showground, while bus numbers 19, 22, 319 and C1 stop at Sloane Square. Note that the 360 bus will not be stopping at bus stop 'CH' at the Bull Ring Gate, Chelsea Embankment. This bus stop is suspended during RHS Chelsea Flower Show week. How much are tickets to the Chelsea Flower Show 2025? Tickets are in high demand for the show, with many options already sold out. Remaining all-day tickets for RHS members on Tuesday and Wednesday are priced at £121.85 and £115.85 respectively. Remaining all-day public tickets are priced at £137.85 for Thursday 22 and Friday 23 May respectively, while all-day tickets for Saturday 24 May – the final day – cost £118.85. Other remaining tickets to purchase include 3.30pm entry on Thursday and Friday for £82.85, respectively. All tickets are subject to a £1 transaction fee and an 85p service fee per ticket. Purchase your tickets here. Who are the presenters of the 2025 Chelsea Flower Show? Gardeners' World presenters Monty Don and Adam Frost, BBC newsreader Sophie Raworth, and TV presenters Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell will lead Chelsea coverage throughout the week. Gardening experts sharing tips and insights include Rachel de Thame, Arit Anderson, Carol Klein, Chris Bavin, Toby Buckland, Sue Kent, Frances Tophill, and new additions, Jason Williams (aka The Cloud Gardener) and Jamie Butterworth. How can I watch the Chelsea Flower Show? Chelsea Flower Show coverage will be exclusively shown across BBC One and BBC Two in the afternoon and early evening each day.
