A Downstream Place
Arkansas’s name comes from a Sioux word meaning “a downstream place.” Did you know that Arkansas boasts over 600,000 acres of lakes and 9,700 miles of streams and rivers? If you have ever watched the Netflix original show “Ozark,” you may have caught a glimpse of the stunning waterways that provide recreation for tourists and local boaters in an otherwise remote area of the country. Arkansas also has many waterfalls due to the mountainous terrain of the Ozark and Ouachita Mountain ranges, which are at their most picturesque during the rainy spring and winter months.
In addition to lakes and streams, Arkansas is one of the few locations where you can take a dip into a hot spring; famous men such as Franklin D. Roosevelt, Babe Ruth, Bill Clinton, and Al Capone did just that during their time in Arkansas. To send a flower arrangement that shows the beauty of Arkansas’s waters consider:
Beautiful Blue. Blue flowers will instantly remind the recipient of a babbling brook or rolling ocean tide. Blooms that come in shades of blue are less common in the flower world, but varieties such as delphinium, iris, thistle, tweedia, hydrangea, or hyacinths will do the trick.
Clear Glass Vases. Water is something that every cut flower arrangement needs to survive, and the water in a vase can become a feature of the arrangement—just remember to change the water daily so it looks fresh, reduces bacteria, and continues to sustain the flowers.
Striking it Rich in Arkansas
Many people do not know that tourists flock to Arkansas each year to hunt for diamonds. Diamonds were first discovered in the state in 1906, and although many only found petite gems, one lucky miner discovered a 40-carat diamond, the largest diamond ever discovered in the United States. The dream of striking it rich is enough to coax visitors into coming to Crater of Diamonds State Park where a $7 admission fee allows them to try their hands at prospecting. In 2007 alone, amateurs discovered over 1,000 diamonds there. To select a flower arrangement for those who love a little sparkle, try:
Diamond Pins and Wire. To add shine to a flower arrangement, a florist can insert faux diamond pins amongst or in the centers of flowers. Blooms particularly suited to this technique include roses and gerber daisies, which have pronounced centers. Additionally, many florists carry diamond wire, a decorative accent that alternates between colored wire and faux diamond wire on a single strand. Looped throughout an arrangement, diamond wire will catch any recipient’s eye.
Diamond Gems. Vase arrangements gain extra allure when faux diamond gems are placed in the bottom of the container. This accent serves the functional purpose of anchoring flower stems in place, while also adding a decorative touch to the flower arrangement.
Contact Kremp Florist if you are looking for a serene blue or sparkling diamond flower arrangement that recipients are sure to love. The florist can assist you in scheduling your next flower delivery in Arkansas.