Saturday, December 12, 2009

Reincarnation of the Peasant's Rose

I had an order for over 400 roses so it was a busy week!

So many colors to choose from


Each rose is made from satin ribbon

My supplies

Each rose is put in a floral sleeve then a gift card is tied on with a pretty bow



During the Victorian Era, in a Dickens time capsule, a peasant's rose has bloomed. This is a recreation of those times, a hand crafted ribbon rose.
Each is made from high quality ribbon with an attached gift card. They measure 20" from bottom of the stem the top of rosebud. Added is a sprig of baby's breath and a green rose leaf. Roses can be made in dozens of vibrant colors to match any occasion or mood. Some of the favorites are teal, jade and violet.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Flower Sellers in the Third World

Here are some flower sellers from other countries. Alot of them live in the third world and the flowers are a means of support for them.


Friday, October 2, 2009

For centuries, Flower Sellers emerged from peasant girls trying to make a living for their families. The "poor little flower girl" has been romanticized and novelists such as Charles Dickens have depicted them amongst the working poor in the slums of London. Henry Mayhew did a study of London's Poor referring to them as "costermongers" living in deplorable conditions. Others were lucky and earned their living in better neighborhoods and were regarded as part of the beautiful scenery as they decorated their carts or booths with bouquets of fresh available flowers. Some even owned or leased their own land in which they grew their own flowers just outside of the city limits.








Young women often sold flowers in the streets to help their families earn a living. These girls and the man with the cart most likely made their income off of the people in the busy business districts of their cities.