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>> "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom"

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is brought to you by the

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following...

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>> That flower feeling.

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At home.

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At work.

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Or anytime.

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CalFlowers is a proud sponsor of

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where flowers and wellness go

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hand in hand.

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>> We have fresh in all our

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stores, from soups and steaks

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and all things flour to all

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things flowering.

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Custom fresh arrangements

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designed by our in-store

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>> With additional support

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>> Permanent flowers provide

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many of the same benefits

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as fresh flowers.

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I'll create several

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arrangements, show you the best

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techniques for assembly,

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and even discuss flowers

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suitable or long-lasting enough

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for display in the home.

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I'm J Schwanke.

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Welcome to "Life in Bloom."

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Sometimes it's not practical

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or even possible

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to enjoy the beauty

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of fresh flowers.

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Should we deny ourself the

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benefit of being with flowers?

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Scientific studies show

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that even mere images of flowers

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can provide relaxation

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and stress relief.

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Artificial flowers --

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sometimes known as silk,

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faux, or permanents --

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can provide enjoyment

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and a welcoming greeting

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in a variety of spaces

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where fresh are

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not convenient or possible.

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Allergies are not an issue

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with these varieties.

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They are also often

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a good choice for offices,

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second homes, or cabins,

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and for individuals

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who may find fresh flowers

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too difficult to maintain,

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such as the very elderly.

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Over the long term,

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artificial flowers provide

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the additional benefits of low

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maintenance and affordability.

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Modern artificial flowers are

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highly detailed creations

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whose beauty reflects that

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of fresh flowers,

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thus providing a similar

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uplifting experience.

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There are also similar benefits

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to creating your own

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permanent arrangements,

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and this episode includes

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tips and tricks for making your

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own beautiful bouquets.

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Arranging permanent flowers

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is very similar to arranging

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fresh flowers,

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with a few exceptions.

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You can take more time arranging

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permanent flowers

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since they are forever flowers.

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and manipulate permanent flowers

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for two purposes.

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One, to make them more

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realistic.

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I call this breathing life

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into permanent flowers.

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Two, adjusting the flower

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to make it look better

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in the arrangement,

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something you cannot

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do with fresh flowers.

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Notice how realistic

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these flowers look.

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I can adjust them to make

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a lovely arrangement.

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The flower foam we're using

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today is a dry foam.

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so it's a little more coarse and

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it holds things in place better.

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because it'll look like shadows

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When I'm looking for

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permanent botanical flowers,

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the most realistic.

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There's home stores.

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All of them are great resources

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for permanent botanical flowers.

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up and down the stem a little

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bit by moving them into a little

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more natural position.

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use of those leaves

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so we're not cutting them off

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and leaving them on the table.

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and make it look more natural.

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I'm using a hand-held

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bolt cutter when I'm cutting my

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stems, and it works really

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easily because it has a titanium

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bit and it cuts through them

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just like they're butter.

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It's important,

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just like any type of flower

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arranging, that you practice

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because practice is going to

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allow you to get the hang of it.

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when it comes

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to permanent flowers.

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They have lots of benefits,

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they're even easier to arrange

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and see what you think.

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I love sunflowers, and

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they brighten up any location.

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They're like a positive ray

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of sunshine.

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some permanent sunflowers,

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yellow permanent stems,

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a faux flower arrangement

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that will evoke the same

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health and wellness benefits

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that any fresh flower provides.

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Everyone tries so hard now

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to make the flowers look

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botanically correct.

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which means that we can use them

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for a long period of time.

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that's made of artificial

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flowers as a "permanent

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botanical arrangement."

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We're working in a wooden box

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today, and we've got our silk

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and dried foam down inside.

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a few dried stems,

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some millet, and then we have

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some artificial branches,

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material that we'll use

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inside here, as well.

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and dried foam with some moss.

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to add some ribbon.

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a smaller piece of moss

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and tear it apart

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so that I have spaces

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to go through the moss

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Then we'll start with our branch

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material and our foliages.

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We'll cut them into several

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different pieces

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so that we can define

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the shape of our bouquet.

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It's gonna go out on one end

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and out on the other end.

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of those branch pieces

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of my foliage in yet.

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Next, we'll start

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with the black-eyed Susans.

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but you'll notice that branches

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don't always look like flowers.

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is breathing life

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into permanent botanicals,

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bending them and twisting them,

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inside it.

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So we can bend them

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and twist them to make them look

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more realistic so that they

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don't just look like a straight

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stick with a flower on the end.

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Then we'll use

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our big sunflowers.

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down close in front.

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That's where our eye

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is gonna be attracted.

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sunflowers.

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different kinds of flowers

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in this arrangement.

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the teddy bear sunflowers,

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and the black-eyed Susans.

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That makes it interesting

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to look at, the different

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textures and the different types

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of flowers, making sure

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that we can see all three

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flower types from both sides.

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We'll add in our last piece of

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foliage, and then we'll

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bring in the millet.

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that the millet follows

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the same line as the flowers.

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botanicals.

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touch of realism.

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Then we'll add a ribbon.

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lengths of ribbon

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and then poking it

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into the arrangement in loops.

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I want this beautiful ribbon to

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be part of it so it flows

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from one end to the other.

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I'm just tucking it in

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between the flowers

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with my bamboo skewer.

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♪♪

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I use two different types

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of ribbon.

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I've got the plaid.

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It has oranges and

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yellows and greens.

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And then I have the mesh.

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The mesh has that vibrant

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sunflower color.

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That adds another layer

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of texture to our arrangement.

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♪♪

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This is another great way

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as flowers in our home.

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♪♪

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♪♪

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♪♪

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Our featured flower today

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is the Southern magnolia,

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also known as the

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Magnolia grandiflora.

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I acquired a deep fondness

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for this Southern flower

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when I lived in Atlanta

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and traveled the South.

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One of the things

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about the magnolia

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is their short vase life.

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You can cut a magnolia blossom,

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but it will unfortunately

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only last about 24 hours or so.

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And it goes through a magical

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transformation, going from cream

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to tan to dark beige.

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♪♪

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There's also the remarkable

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cones that form on the tree

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after the bloom is faded.

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There's also the dark

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green foliage

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with a brown velvet back.

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Enter the permanent magnolia,

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made by a company

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that specializes in detailed

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and botanically correct

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permanent flowers.

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These permanent magnolias show

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all stages of development,

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from bud to bloom,

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and the evolving colors,

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of leaves and even cones.

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♪♪

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When you have a flower

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that simply does not last

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as a cut flower,

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a realistic permanent botanical

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is a remarkable

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and enjoyable replacement.

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♪♪

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♪♪

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I've always felt it's important

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to have baskets

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so they can hold something.

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Many times, we'll take a basket

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and put an arrangement inside

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it, and then it doesn't

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really get to function

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as a basket anymore.

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But this cool project allows

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us to have a functioning

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basket and still do

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a floral adornment on it.

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So, we're going to make

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a perimeter basket, and we're

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gonna have the flowers go

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all along the edge.

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So then we can still use

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the basket for other fun things.

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We could put candy in it or we

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could put magazines in it or

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we could put pine cones in it.

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We can have anything

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we want inside the basket

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and still have this decoration.

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♪♪

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Our essential tool for this

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is our glue gun.

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We'll start with some

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crimped ribbon.

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And I crimped up a length

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that was easy enough to go

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all the way around the basket.

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I'll glue it in place

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along the edge,

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but leaving pieces of it

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exposed so that I can glue right

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to the edge of the basket.

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I just like that ribbon

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to kind of be flowing in

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before I add the flowers.

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If you want to,

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you could add all your flowers

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and just go back

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and glue ribbon in, too.

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That's another option.

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Then I'm cutting off

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all of the heads.

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I've moved the foliage up

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right underneath the bloom,

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and then I cut it off short.

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I'll do that with all the bushes

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of the beautiful,

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colorful flowers.

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♪♪

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♪♪

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♪♪

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I typically try and glue one

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color in all the way around.

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Then I'll go back and do

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another color.

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That way, it gives me a very

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serendipity look.

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If you wanted to,

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you could make

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it grouped, as well.

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Or you could use

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all one type of flower.

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♪♪

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♪♪

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♪♪

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♪♪

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♪♪

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♪♪

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♪♪

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And then I have

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my one butterfly.

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I'll put that right

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next to the handle.

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It's my final placement.

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00:16:16,266 --> 00:16:20,766
And now we have

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a beautiful perimeter basket

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that has flowers

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all the way around,

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00:16:21,933 --> 00:16:37,266
and we can still use it.

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♪♪

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♪♪

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Besides the realistic

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permanent flowers

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00:16:39,166 --> 00:16:43,300
we see at craft and home stores,

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there's a new form

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of permanent flowers

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that has become very popular.

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00:16:45,400 --> 00:16:49,833
These flowers are created

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out of toy building bricks

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and come in kits

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00:16:49,833 --> 00:16:53,866
that allow anyone to create

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flowers from children's

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construction blocks

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with quite remarkable results.

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I thought it would be fun

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to take these modern

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permanent flowers

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and create a flower arrangement

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00:17:01,966 --> 00:17:16,600
using these flowers and foliage

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00:17:04,600 --> 00:17:25,700
out of toy building blocks.

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♪♪

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♪♪

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♪♪

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The container

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00:17:30,833 --> 00:17:35,333
that we're working in

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is a ceramic container.

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I glued a piece of dry foam

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down inside,

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and then I added rocks

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around the outside

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to give the arrangement weight.

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Because these flowers aren't

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heavy like normal flowers,

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it's not going to weigh

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down the arrangement.

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So I want to make sure

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that it has weight at the bottom

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so it won't tip over

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or roll around easily.

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00:17:53,033 --> 00:17:56,833
When you assemble the flowers,

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they're pretty much the same

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length because they're made

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to sit in a vase.

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In some cases,

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I have to shorten the stems.

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So I'll pull off the extenders.

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That might work.

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00:18:04,533 --> 00:18:09,500
Or sometimes, if I have two

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flowers that are the same,

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00:18:07,833 --> 00:18:12,800
I can take the one stem

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and cut it in two segments

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00:18:11,166 --> 00:18:16,633
and use one for one flower

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and one for the other.

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00:18:14,900 --> 00:18:20,033
When I do that, I make them two

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different lengths so that

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one's taller and one's shorter.

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♪♪

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♪♪

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♪♪

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♪♪

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♪♪

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00:19:09,233 --> 00:19:32,300
♪♪

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♪♪

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♪♪

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Of course, when I'm adding

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flowers, I may knock off a piece

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and I've got to go back in

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and replace it.

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That's kind of a challenge.

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♪♪

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♪♪

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00:19:53,433 --> 00:19:58,833
Well, this certainly was fun,

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and it was a fun challenge.

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00:19:57,100 --> 00:20:01,966
It's different than having

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00:19:58,833 --> 00:20:03,366
them just in a vase.

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00:20:00,266 --> 00:20:04,300
I like this because they're more

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arranged and organized,

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00:20:03,366 --> 00:20:11,900
and I think it's gonna be

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a wonderful accent in the house.

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♪♪

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These flowers made from building

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blocks that you saw in the last

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segment have a very special

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meaning.

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00:20:16,566 --> 00:20:20,333
The kits to create these flowers

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00:20:18,100 --> 00:20:22,933
were given to me a few

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Christmases ago by my

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brother-in-law, Paul Blank.

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This past May,

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00:20:23,933 --> 00:20:30,066
Paul passed away unexpectedly

535
00:20:25,566 --> 00:20:30,966
and much too soon at age 63.

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00:20:28,366 --> 00:20:32,966
Paul was Kelly's oldest brother

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and a twin brother

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to Kelly's sister, Tisha.

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00:20:32,966 --> 00:20:39,033
Paul was a skilled golfer

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00:20:35,000 --> 00:20:40,866
and a movie fan

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and a Disney aficionado.

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00:20:39,033 --> 00:20:43,266
Paul was also a devoted fan

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00:20:40,866 --> 00:20:44,500
of "Life in Bloom."

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00:20:42,566 --> 00:20:45,700
You might think

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00:20:43,266 --> 00:20:47,066
that friends and family

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00:20:44,500 --> 00:20:48,766
automatically keep up

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00:20:45,700 --> 00:20:49,866
with the show,

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00:20:47,066 --> 00:20:51,933
but people have busy lives,

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00:20:48,766 --> 00:20:53,533
and we understand

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00:20:49,866 --> 00:20:55,533
that time is precious.

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00:20:51,933 --> 00:20:58,433
A lifelong PBS fan,

552
00:20:53,533 --> 00:20:59,900
Paul watched every episode,

553
00:20:55,533 --> 00:21:00,866
to our surprise and great joy.

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00:20:58,433 --> 00:21:01,733
He noticed a dedication

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00:20:59,900 --> 00:21:03,900
to family friends

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00:21:00,866 --> 00:21:05,233
in the credits of

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00:21:01,733 --> 00:21:06,266
the very first episode.

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00:21:03,900 --> 00:21:07,300
Paul would often notice

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00:21:05,233 --> 00:21:08,800
family heirlooms

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00:21:06,266 --> 00:21:10,666
that are present in some

561
00:21:07,300 --> 00:21:12,233
of our shows,

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00:21:08,800 --> 00:21:14,233
sometimes by accident,

563
00:21:10,666 --> 00:21:15,566
like drinking glasses

564
00:21:12,233 --> 00:21:16,900
from their grandfather's farm.

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00:21:14,233 --> 00:21:19,066
It almost became

566
00:21:15,566 --> 00:21:20,100
a game of sorts.

567
00:21:16,900 --> 00:21:21,466
Kel and I would hide Easter eggs

568
00:21:19,066 --> 00:21:23,233
in the episodes

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00:21:20,100 --> 00:21:24,333
for Paul to find,

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00:21:21,466 --> 00:21:25,766
such as the mid-century modern

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00:21:23,233 --> 00:21:27,033
ice bucket that was

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00:21:24,333 --> 00:21:28,466
a Blank family fixture

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00:21:25,766 --> 00:21:29,700
or a mixing bowl

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00:21:27,033 --> 00:21:30,966
from the Blank household,

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00:21:28,466 --> 00:21:32,700
swizzle sticks,

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00:21:29,700 --> 00:21:34,433
or even a souvenir

577
00:21:30,966 --> 00:21:36,233
from a favorite attraction.

578
00:21:32,700 --> 00:21:37,000
Paul also enjoyed cooking.

579
00:21:34,433 --> 00:21:38,533
The Turkey Noodle Ring recipe

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00:21:36,233 --> 00:21:40,466
in the episode

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00:21:37,000 --> 00:21:41,800
titled "My Favorite Things"

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00:21:38,533 --> 00:21:43,666
was a family favorite.

583
00:21:40,466 --> 00:21:45,466
Paul noticed that I made the

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00:21:41,800 --> 00:21:48,233
recipe in his mom's pan, and

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00:21:43,666 --> 00:21:49,933
obviously he also appreciated

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00:21:45,466 --> 00:21:50,866
the episode devoted to her.

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00:21:48,233 --> 00:21:52,500
Noodle Ring was just one of the

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00:21:49,933 --> 00:21:54,500
many recipes that

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00:21:50,866 --> 00:21:55,900
our families made frequently.

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00:21:52,500 --> 00:21:57,400
Oftentimes, we'd check in

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00:21:54,500 --> 00:21:59,566
with one another to see

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00:21:55,900 --> 00:22:01,100
if there were any forgotten tips

593
00:21:57,400 --> 00:22:02,766
for perfecting the results.

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00:21:59,566 --> 00:22:05,400
Paul shared his techniques

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00:22:01,100 --> 00:22:07,966
and usually a fun story

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00:22:02,766 --> 00:22:10,600
about so many recipes,

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from orange rolls to beef roasts

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and meat pie to holiday goodies

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and more.

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As Paul watched each episode

601
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of "Life in Bloom,"

602
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he often made notes to share

603
00:22:15,800 --> 00:22:20,966
with his wife, Sara, for things

604
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to be sure to watch for.

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Paul's daughter Grace

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and her husband, Nick, have

607
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both been guests on the show.

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Those episodes were naturally

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among Paul's favorites.

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Paul also encouraged me

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to expand my vocabulary

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with good-natured ribbing.

613
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He suggested that maybe I find a

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word other than "refreshing" to

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describe our flower cocktails.

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Its aromatic,

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slightly sweet, and refreshing.

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It's a refreshing citrus drink.

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A refreshing cocktail.

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It's a wonderful,

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refreshing drink.

622
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>> That is delightful

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and refreshing.

624
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>> Oh. Quite refreshing.

625
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>> Right!

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Kel and I enjoyed visiting with

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Paul, catching up, talking about

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favorite TV shows or music,

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vintage toys,

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or the latest movie.

631
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And we even enjoyed

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family vacations together

633
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to The Happiest Place on Earth

634
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many times.

635
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I want to show the special

636
00:23:13,566 --> 00:23:18,733
flower tributes I created.

637
00:23:15,133 --> 00:23:20,466
We included his and Sara's

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wedding flower -- alstroemeria.

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There was a golf-themed tribute

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with Paul's clubs, hat,

641
00:23:21,966 --> 00:23:26,700
and favorite golf balls.

642
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Paul always enjoyed

643
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buttered popcorn at his

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weekly movie outing,

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00:23:27,966 --> 00:23:34,166
represented here,

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00:23:30,433 --> 00:23:35,466
and, of course,

647
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Mickey Mouse made from flowers.

648
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Why?

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Because we like you.

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I share these because,

651
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after all,

652
00:23:40,800 --> 00:23:45,566
it's a show about flowers.

653
00:23:42,433 --> 00:23:46,333
And somehow I think

654
00:23:43,966 --> 00:23:47,400
Paul would get a kick out of it.

655
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We lost someone

656
00:23:46,333 --> 00:23:51,000
very special that day --

657
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a husband, a father, a brother,

658
00:23:49,566 --> 00:23:53,366
and for Kelly and I,

659
00:23:51,000 --> 00:23:54,500
our biggest fan

660
00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:56,433
of "Life in Bloom."

661
00:23:53,366 --> 00:23:57,900
We will miss his presence

662
00:23:54,500 --> 00:23:59,766
and laughter, but most of all,

663
00:23:56,433 --> 00:24:02,033
we'll miss him.

664
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Thanks for the memories, Paul.

665
00:23:59,766 --> 00:24:09,600
Until we meet again.

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00:24:02,033 --> 00:24:09,600
♪♪

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Permanent flowers can be

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00:24:14,066 --> 00:24:18,900
a wonderful way

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00:24:14,766 --> 00:24:20,766
to enjoy blooms all year long

670
00:24:16,666 --> 00:24:21,933
or in unusual circumstances.

671
00:24:18,900 --> 00:24:22,966
Remember, even images of flowers

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00:24:20,766 --> 00:24:24,133
can provide the same health

673
00:24:21,933 --> 00:24:25,966
and wellness benefits

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00:24:22,966 --> 00:24:27,633
of fresh flowers,

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00:24:24,133 --> 00:24:29,000
including improving mood

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For "Life in Bloom,"

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I'm J Schwanke.

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♪♪

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Oh, no.

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Where's my tweezers?

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♪♪

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♪♪

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♪♪

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>> It's fun.

685
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>> It's fun. Right.

686
00:25:09,066 --> 00:25:13,666
Nothing I love better

687
00:25:10,133 --> 00:25:15,333
than flowers that fall apart.

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"J Schwanke's Life in Bloom"

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is filmed

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in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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