WEBVTT 00:01.100 --> 00:04.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% >> "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom" 00:03.000 --> 00:06.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% is brought to you by the 00:04.266 --> 00:07.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% following... 00:06.500 --> 00:14.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> That flower feeling. 00:07.966 --> 00:18.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 00:13.066 --> 00:20.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% At home. 00:14.366 --> 00:22.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 00:18.966 --> 00:24.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% At work. 00:20.966 --> 00:26.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 00:22.733 --> 00:29.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Or anytime. 00:24.700 --> 00:31.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 00:26.866 --> 00:33.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% CalFlowers is a proud sponsor of 00:31.333 --> 00:34.866 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:72.5% where flowers and wellness go 00:33.166 --> 00:36.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:32.5% hand in hand. 00:34.866 --> 00:39.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% >> We have fresh in all our 00:36.800 --> 00:41.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% stores, from soups and steaks 00:39.366 --> 00:43.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% and all things flour to all 00:41.766 --> 00:44.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% things flowering. 00:43.300 --> 00:46.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% Custom fresh arrangements 00:44.700 --> 00:47.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% designed by our in-store 00:46.066 --> 00:49.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% florists at 00:47.333 --> 00:50.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% Albertsons Companies. 00:49.233 --> 00:51.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% >> With additional support 00:50.466 --> 00:54.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% from the following... 00:51.733 --> 00:59.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% PassionRoses... 00:54.066 --> 01:01.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% Suntory Flowers. 00:56.466 --> 01:02.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 00:59.933 --> 01:04.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> Permanent flowers provide 01:01.600 --> 01:05.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% many of the same benefits 01:02.766 --> 01:07.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% as fresh flowers. 01:04.333 --> 01:08.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% I'll create several 01:05.400 --> 01:09.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% arrangements, show you the best 01:07.033 --> 01:11.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% techniques for assembly, 01:08.400 --> 01:12.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and even discuss flowers 01:11.200 --> 01:15.033 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:77.5% suitable or long-lasting enough 01:12.900 --> 01:21.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% for display in the home. 01:15.033 --> 01:27.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:5% ♪♪ 01:21.066 --> 01:28.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:5% ♪♪ 01:27.100 --> 01:30.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% I'm J Schwanke. 01:28.366 --> 01:30.966 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:67.5% Welcome to "Life in Bloom." 01:44.333 --> 01:47.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% Sometimes it's not practical 01:46.266 --> 01:48.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:40% or even possible 01:47.500 --> 01:50.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% to enjoy the beauty 01:48.600 --> 01:51.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% of fresh flowers. 01:50.266 --> 01:54.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% Should we deny ourself the 01:51.733 --> 01:56.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% benefit of being with flowers? 01:54.133 --> 01:59.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 01:56.266 --> 02:01.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% Scientific studies show 01:57.766 --> 02:05.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% that even mere images of flowers 01:59.900 --> 02:06.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% can provide relaxation 02:01.433 --> 02:07.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% and stress relief. 02:05.000 --> 02:09.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Artificial flowers -- 02:06.233 --> 02:10.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% sometimes known as silk, 02:07.833 --> 02:12.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% faux, or permanents -- 02:09.700 --> 02:13.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% can provide enjoyment 02:10.866 --> 02:14.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and a welcoming greeting 02:12.133 --> 02:17.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% in a variety of spaces 02:13.566 --> 02:18.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% where fresh are 02:14.533 --> 02:20.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% not convenient or possible. 02:17.166 --> 02:21.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Allergies are not an issue 02:18.933 --> 02:23.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% with these varieties. 02:20.733 --> 02:25.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% They are also often 02:21.933 --> 02:26.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% a good choice for offices, 02:23.400 --> 02:28.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% second homes, or cabins, 02:25.433 --> 02:29.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% and for individuals 02:26.800 --> 02:33.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% who may find fresh flowers 02:28.066 --> 02:34.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% too difficult to maintain, 02:29.433 --> 02:35.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% such as the very elderly. 02:33.200 --> 02:37.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% Over the long term, 02:34.466 --> 02:39.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% artificial flowers provide 02:35.833 --> 02:41.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% the additional benefits of low 02:37.366 --> 02:43.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% maintenance and affordability. 02:39.500 --> 02:44.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Modern artificial flowers are 02:41.233 --> 02:45.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% highly detailed creations 02:43.066 --> 02:47.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% whose beauty reflects that 02:44.500 --> 02:49.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% of fresh flowers, 02:45.700 --> 02:51.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% thus providing a similar 02:47.433 --> 02:52.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% uplifting experience. 02:49.900 --> 02:53.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% There are also similar benefits 02:51.566 --> 02:54.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% to creating your own 02:52.400 --> 02:56.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% permanent arrangements, 02:53.633 --> 03:00.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and this episode includes 02:54.933 --> 03:06.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% tips and tricks for making your 02:56.733 --> 03:08.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% own beautiful bouquets. 03:00.033 --> 03:10.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 03:06.633 --> 03:10.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Arranging permanent flowers 03:08.066 --> 03:12.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% is very similar to arranging 03:10.000 --> 03:14.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% fresh flowers, 03:10.966 --> 03:15.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% with a few exceptions. 03:12.866 --> 03:18.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% You can take more time arranging 03:14.833 --> 03:19.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% permanent flowers 03:15.900 --> 03:21.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% since they are forever flowers. 03:18.266 --> 03:22.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% Also, you can bend 03:19.933 --> 03:25.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% and manipulate permanent flowers 03:21.600 --> 03:26.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% for two purposes. 03:22.966 --> 03:28.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% One, to make them more 03:25.033 --> 03:30.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% realistic. 03:26.233 --> 03:32.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% I call this breathing life 03:28.500 --> 03:33.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% into permanent flowers. 03:30.633 --> 03:34.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Two, adjusting the flower 03:32.633 --> 03:36.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% to make it look better 03:33.566 --> 03:38.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% in the arrangement, 03:34.833 --> 03:39.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% something you cannot 03:36.233 --> 03:41.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% do with fresh flowers. 03:38.533 --> 03:42.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% Notice how realistic 03:39.833 --> 03:44.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% these flowers look. 03:41.333 --> 03:45.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% And again, 03:42.433 --> 03:47.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% I can adjust them to make 03:44.033 --> 03:49.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% a lovely arrangement. 03:45.766 --> 03:50.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% The flower foam we're using 03:47.000 --> 03:51.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% today is a dry foam. 03:49.066 --> 03:53.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% It's for permanent 03:50.600 --> 03:55.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% botanical flowers, 03:51.700 --> 03:57.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% so it's a little more coarse and 03:53.333 --> 03:58.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% it holds things in place better. 03:55.566 --> 04:00.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% It's also dark in coloration, 03:57.566 --> 04:01.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% so we usually don't have to 03:58.766 --> 04:03.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% worry about covering it up 04:00.200 --> 04:07.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% because it'll look like shadows 04:01.833 --> 04:08.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% inside the container. 04:03.966 --> 04:09.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 04:07.066 --> 04:10.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% When I'm looking for 04:08.400 --> 04:12.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% permanent botanical flowers, 04:09.866 --> 04:13.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% I'm always looking for 04:10.700 --> 04:14.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% the most realistic. 04:12.000 --> 04:16.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% There's home stores. 04:13.466 --> 04:17.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% There's craft stores. 04:14.700 --> 04:20.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% There's professional florists. 04:16.133 --> 04:27.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% All of them are great resources 04:17.833 --> 04:28.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% for permanent botanical flowers. 04:27.700 --> 04:30.166 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:35% We have leaves 04:28.533 --> 04:32.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% that are independent. 04:30.166 --> 04:33.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% So we can move these leaves 04:32.000 --> 04:35.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% up and down the stem a little 04:33.766 --> 04:38.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% bit by moving them into a little 04:35.966 --> 04:39.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% more natural position. 04:38.100 --> 04:42.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% It also allows us to make 04:39.800 --> 04:43.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% use of those leaves 04:41.100 --> 04:45.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% so we're not cutting them off 04:42.400 --> 04:47.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and leaving them on the table. 04:43.933 --> 04:57.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% They go into our arrangement 04:45.600 --> 05:04.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and make it look more natural. 04:57.666 --> 05:09.233 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:5% ♪♪ 05:04.033 --> 05:10.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:5% ♪♪ 05:09.233 --> 05:12.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% I'm using a hand-held 05:10.700 --> 05:14.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% bolt cutter when I'm cutting my 05:12.566 --> 05:16.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% stems, and it works really 05:14.100 --> 05:18.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% easily because it has a titanium 05:16.666 --> 05:20.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% bit and it cuts through them 05:18.733 --> 05:28.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% just like they're butter. 05:20.966 --> 05:31.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 05:28.233 --> 05:32.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% It's important, 05:29.366 --> 05:34.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% just like any type of flower 05:31.166 --> 05:36.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% arranging, that you practice 05:32.800 --> 05:38.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% because practice is going to 05:34.466 --> 05:38.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% allow you to get the hang of it. 05:36.366 --> 05:39.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% And that's super important 05:38.066 --> 05:41.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% when it comes 05:38.633 --> 05:44.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% to permanent flowers. 05:39.900 --> 05:46.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% They have lots of benefits, 05:41.900 --> 05:47.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and some people believe that 05:44.400 --> 05:49.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% they're even easier to arrange 05:46.466 --> 05:50.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% because you can make 05:49.733 --> 05:52.733 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:32.5% Give it a try 05:50.700 --> 06:01.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% and see what you think. 05:52.733 --> 06:07.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 06:01.466 --> 06:10.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 06:07.433 --> 06:12.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% I love sunflowers, and 06:08.833 --> 06:13.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% they brighten up any location. 06:10.666 --> 06:14.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% They're like a positive ray 06:12.233 --> 06:15.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% of sunshine. 06:13.133 --> 06:17.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% Today I'm using 06:14.300 --> 06:18.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% some permanent sunflowers, 06:15.933 --> 06:20.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% along with a few other 06:17.133 --> 06:21.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% yellow permanent stems, 06:18.666 --> 06:23.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and some ribbon to create 06:20.233 --> 06:24.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% a faux flower arrangement 06:21.733 --> 06:26.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% that will evoke the same 06:23.200 --> 06:28.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% health and wellness benefits 06:24.533 --> 06:30.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% that any fresh flower provides. 06:26.766 --> 06:32.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Everyone tries so hard now 06:28.900 --> 06:33.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% to make the flowers look 06:30.366 --> 06:34.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% botanically correct. 06:32.033 --> 06:36.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% And they're permanent, 06:33.266 --> 06:38.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% which means that we can use them 06:34.800 --> 06:40.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% for a long period of time. 06:36.666 --> 06:41.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So, I refer to an arrangement 06:38.866 --> 06:43.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% that's made of artificial 06:40.233 --> 06:44.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% flowers as a "permanent 06:41.733 --> 06:47.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% botanical arrangement." 06:43.366 --> 06:49.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% We're working in a wooden box 06:44.866 --> 06:49.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% today, and we've got our silk 06:47.533 --> 06:51.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% and dried foam down inside. 06:49.066 --> 06:54.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% We're also gonna use 06:49.900 --> 06:56.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% a few dried stems, 06:51.433 --> 06:58.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% some millet, and then we have 06:54.400 --> 06:59.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% some artificial branches, 06:56.433 --> 07:01.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% eucalyptus, and bush 06:58.233 --> 07:02.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% material that we'll use 06:59.733 --> 07:04.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% inside here, as well. 07:01.000 --> 07:05.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% We'll cover up our silk 07:02.200 --> 07:08.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and dried foam with some moss. 07:04.466 --> 07:11.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% Our final step will be 07:05.666 --> 07:12.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% to add some ribbon. 07:08.933 --> 07:13.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% We'll start by taking our moss 07:11.166 --> 07:15.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and covering the flower foam. 07:12.900 --> 07:16.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% You'll notice that I use 07:13.900 --> 07:17.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% a smaller piece of moss 07:15.200 --> 07:18.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% and tear it apart 07:16.666 --> 07:21.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% so that I have spaces 07:17.866 --> 07:27.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% to go through the moss 07:18.866 --> 07:29.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% and into the foam. 07:21.066 --> 07:31.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 07:27.966 --> 07:33.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Then we'll start with our branch 07:29.933 --> 07:34.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% material and our foliages. 07:31.933 --> 07:35.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% We'll cut them into several 07:33.133 --> 07:38.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% different pieces 07:34.200 --> 07:39.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% so that we can define 07:35.366 --> 07:40.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% the shape of our bouquet. 07:38.000 --> 07:42.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% It's gonna go out on one end 07:39.566 --> 07:43.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and out on the other end. 07:40.900 --> 07:46.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% And we'll also bring some 07:42.533 --> 07:55.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% of those branch pieces 07:43.666 --> 08:05.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% off of the front. 07:46.000 --> 08:06.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 07:55.466 --> 08:07.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 08:05.400 --> 08:08.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% I'm not gonna put all 08:06.500 --> 08:11.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% of my foliage in yet. 08:07.766 --> 08:15.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% I'll reserve a little 08:08.733 --> 08:16.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% for later on. 08:11.166 --> 08:17.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 08:15.133 --> 08:19.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% Next, we'll start 08:16.333 --> 08:19.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% with the black-eyed Susans. 08:17.733 --> 08:21.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% They're the longest flower 08:19.033 --> 08:22.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% that we have, 08:19.900 --> 08:24.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and they're also the smallest. 08:21.466 --> 08:27.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% They come on branches, 08:22.966 --> 08:28.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% but you'll notice that branches 08:24.833 --> 08:30.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% don't always look like flowers. 08:27.033 --> 08:32.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% So the technique I use 08:28.833 --> 08:34.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% is breathing life 08:30.466 --> 08:36.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% into permanent botanicals, 08:32.600 --> 08:37.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% bending them and twisting them, 08:36.866 --> 08:39.333 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:25% inside it. 08:37.700 --> 08:40.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% So do the leaves. 08:39.333 --> 08:41.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% So we can bend them 08:40.333 --> 08:43.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% and twist them to make them look 08:41.833 --> 08:45.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% more realistic so that they 08:43.833 --> 08:47.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% don't just look like a straight 08:45.066 --> 08:54.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% stick with a flower on the end. 08:47.433 --> 08:57.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 08:54.566 --> 08:58.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% Then we'll use 08:55.666 --> 08:59.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% our big sunflowers. 08:57.400 --> 09:01.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% We'll tuck a couple 08:58.266 --> 09:02.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% down close in front. 08:59.833 --> 09:04.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% That'll be our focal area. 09:01.366 --> 09:06.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% That's where our eye 09:02.200 --> 09:07.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% is gonna be attracted. 09:04.533 --> 09:09.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 09:06.733 --> 09:10.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Then we'll add our teddy bear 09:07.966 --> 09:11.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% sunflowers. 09:09.233 --> 09:12.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% I like that we have three 09:10.866 --> 09:14.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% different kinds of flowers 09:11.900 --> 09:15.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% in this arrangement. 09:12.900 --> 09:16.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% We have the sunflowers, 09:14.033 --> 09:18.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% the teddy bear sunflowers, 09:15.300 --> 09:19.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and the black-eyed Susans. 09:16.966 --> 09:21.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% That makes it interesting 09:18.766 --> 09:23.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% to look at, the different 09:19.933 --> 09:24.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% textures and the different types 09:21.433 --> 09:26.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% of flowers, making sure 09:23.266 --> 09:34.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% that we can see all three 09:24.500 --> 09:35.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% flower types from both sides. 09:26.800 --> 09:37.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 09:34.533 --> 09:38.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% We'll add in our last piece of 09:35.933 --> 09:39.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% foliage, and then we'll 09:37.466 --> 09:41.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% bring in the millet. 09:38.933 --> 09:43.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% We need to make sure 09:39.833 --> 09:45.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% that the millet follows 09:41.200 --> 09:46.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% the same line as the flowers. 09:43.600 --> 09:47.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I like having a dried material 09:45.333 --> 09:48.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% in with the permanent 09:46.166 --> 09:50.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% botanicals. 09:47.200 --> 09:57.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% It adds a little more 09:48.033 --> 09:59.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% touch of realism. 09:50.433 --> 10:00.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 09:57.400 --> 10:01.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Then we'll add a ribbon. 09:59.900 --> 10:02.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% And I'm simply cutting off 10:00.966 --> 10:05.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% lengths of ribbon 10:01.733 --> 10:06.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% and then poking it 10:02.933 --> 10:07.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% into the arrangement in loops. 10:05.633 --> 10:09.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% I don't really want a bow 10:06.933 --> 10:11.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% on this arrangement. 10:07.800 --> 10:12.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I want this beautiful ribbon to 10:09.500 --> 10:14.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% be part of it so it flows 10:11.400 --> 10:15.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% from one end to the other. 10:12.866 --> 10:17.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% I'm just tucking it in 10:14.266 --> 10:23.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% between the flowers 10:15.666 --> 10:24.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% with my bamboo skewer. 10:17.800 --> 10:25.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 10:23.633 --> 10:26.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% I use two different types 10:24.700 --> 10:28.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% of ribbon. 10:25.533 --> 10:29.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% I've got the plaid. 10:26.766 --> 10:31.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% It has oranges and 10:28.100 --> 10:32.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% yellows and greens. 10:29.500 --> 10:34.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% And then I have the mesh. 10:31.200 --> 10:35.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% The mesh has that vibrant 10:32.566 --> 10:37.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% sunflower color. 10:34.400 --> 10:41.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% That adds another layer 10:35.700 --> 10:43.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% of texture to our arrangement. 10:37.633 --> 10:45.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 10:41.633 --> 10:48.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% This is another great way 10:45.366 --> 10:55.366 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:57.5% as flowers in our home. 10:48.666 --> 11:01.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:5% ♪♪ 10:55.366 --> 11:07.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 11:01.766 --> 11:10.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 11:07.200 --> 11:11.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Our featured flower today 11:08.566 --> 11:13.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% is the Southern magnolia, 11:10.266 --> 11:15.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% also known as the 11:11.300 --> 11:16.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Magnolia grandiflora. 11:13.366 --> 11:17.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% I acquired a deep fondness 11:15.033 --> 11:19.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% for this Southern flower 11:16.400 --> 11:20.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% when I lived in Atlanta 11:17.600 --> 11:21.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% and traveled the South. 11:19.833 --> 11:23.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% One of the things 11:20.700 --> 11:25.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% about the magnolia 11:21.800 --> 11:27.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% is their short vase life. 11:23.900 --> 11:30.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% You can cut a magnolia blossom, 11:25.933 --> 11:32.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% but it will unfortunately 11:27.300 --> 11:35.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% only last about 24 hours or so. 11:30.600 --> 11:37.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% And it goes through a magical 11:32.366 --> 11:40.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% transformation, going from cream 11:35.200 --> 11:42.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% to tan to dark beige. 11:37.766 --> 11:44.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 11:40.800 --> 11:47.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% There's also the remarkable 11:42.000 --> 11:48.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% cones that form on the tree 11:44.400 --> 11:50.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% after the bloom is faded. 11:47.933 --> 11:52.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% There's also the dark 11:48.900 --> 11:54.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% green foliage 11:50.033 --> 11:55.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% with a brown velvet back. 11:52.900 --> 11:57.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Enter the permanent magnolia, 11:54.666 --> 11:59.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% made by a company 11:55.700 --> 12:01.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% that specializes in detailed 11:57.966 --> 12:03.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% and botanically correct 11:59.233 --> 12:05.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% permanent flowers. 12:01.300 --> 12:07.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% These permanent magnolias show 12:03.500 --> 12:09.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% all stages of development, 12:05.233 --> 12:11.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% from bud to bloom, 12:07.733 --> 12:13.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and the evolving colors, 12:11.100 --> 12:18.133 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:62.5% of leaves and even cones. 12:13.200 --> 12:19.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:5% ♪♪ 12:18.133 --> 12:20.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% When you have a flower 12:19.433 --> 12:22.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% that simply does not last 12:20.900 --> 12:24.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:40% as a cut flower, 12:22.233 --> 12:25.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% a realistic permanent botanical 12:24.500 --> 12:27.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% is a remarkable 12:25.766 --> 12:32.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% and enjoyable replacement. 12:27.966 --> 12:37.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 12:32.000 --> 12:39.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 12:37.100 --> 12:41.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I've always felt it's important 12:38.566 --> 12:43.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% to have baskets 12:39.833 --> 12:44.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% so they can hold something. 12:41.433 --> 12:45.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Many times, we'll take a basket 12:43.033 --> 12:47.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and put an arrangement inside 12:44.600 --> 12:48.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% it, and then it doesn't 12:45.900 --> 12:50.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% really get to function 12:47.033 --> 12:51.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% as a basket anymore. 12:48.433 --> 12:53.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% But this cool project allows 12:50.566 --> 12:55.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% us to have a functioning 12:51.900 --> 12:56.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% basket and still do 12:53.500 --> 12:57.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% a floral adornment on it. 12:55.033 --> 12:59.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% So, we're going to make 12:56.200 --> 13:00.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% a perimeter basket, and we're 12:57.866 --> 13:02.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% gonna have the flowers go 12:59.200 --> 13:04.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% all along the edge. 13:00.566 --> 13:05.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% So then we can still use 13:02.333 --> 13:07.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% the basket for other fun things. 13:04.100 --> 13:08.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% We could put candy in it or we 13:05.700 --> 13:09.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% could put magazines in it or 13:07.400 --> 13:10.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% we could put pine cones in it. 13:08.566 --> 13:13.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% We can have anything 13:09.466 --> 13:20.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% we want inside the basket 13:10.900 --> 13:21.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and still have this decoration. 13:13.033 --> 13:22.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 13:20.000 --> 13:24.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Our essential tool for this 13:21.500 --> 13:25.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% is our glue gun. 13:22.933 --> 13:26.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% We'll start with some 13:24.133 --> 13:28.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% crimped ribbon. 13:25.233 --> 13:30.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% And I crimped up a length 13:26.666 --> 13:31.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% that was easy enough to go 13:28.333 --> 13:33.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% all the way around the basket. 13:30.600 --> 13:34.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% I'll glue it in place 13:31.900 --> 13:37.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% along the edge, 13:33.000 --> 13:38.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% but leaving pieces of it 13:34.900 --> 13:39.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% exposed so that I can glue right 13:37.100 --> 13:41.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% to the edge of the basket. 13:38.766 --> 13:43.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% I just like that ribbon 13:39.800 --> 13:44.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% to kind of be flowing in 13:41.700 --> 13:46.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% before I add the flowers. 13:43.700 --> 13:47.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% If you want to, 13:44.933 --> 13:48.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% you could add all your flowers 13:46.266 --> 13:50.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% and just go back 13:47.133 --> 13:59.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and glue ribbon in, too. 13:48.533 --> 14:00.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% That's another option. 13:59.166 --> 14:02.033 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:50% Then I'm cutting off 14:00.466 --> 14:04.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% all of the heads. 14:02.033 --> 14:06.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% I've moved the foliage up 14:04.066 --> 14:08.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% right underneath the bloom, 14:06.100 --> 14:10.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% and then I cut it off short. 14:08.366 --> 14:11.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% I'll do that with all the bushes 14:10.533 --> 14:13.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% of the beautiful, 14:11.233 --> 14:23.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% colorful flowers. 14:23.266 --> 14:43.266 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:5% ♪♪ 14:33.300 --> 14:46.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:5% ♪♪ 14:43.266 --> 14:48.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:5% ♪♪ 14:46.466 --> 14:50.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% I typically try and glue one 14:48.100 --> 14:51.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% color in all the way around. 14:50.266 --> 14:52.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% Then I'll go back and do 14:51.533 --> 14:54.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% another color. 14:52.933 --> 14:56.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% That way, it gives me a very 14:54.133 --> 14:57.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% serendipity look. 14:55.733 --> 14:59.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% If you wanted to, 14:56.933 --> 15:00.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% you could make 14:57.500 --> 15:02.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% it grouped, as well. 14:59.000 --> 15:12.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% Or you could use 15:00.333 --> 15:22.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% all one type of flower. 15:02.366 --> 15:31.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 15:12.233 --> 15:40.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 15:22.133 --> 15:50.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 15:31.400 --> 16:00.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 15:40.866 --> 16:10.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 15:50.800 --> 16:11.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 16:00.800 --> 16:12.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 16:10.000 --> 16:13.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% And then I have 16:11.166 --> 16:14.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% my one butterfly. 16:12.333 --> 16:16.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% I'll put that right 16:13.166 --> 16:17.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% next to the handle. 16:14.666 --> 16:19.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% It's my final placement. 16:16.266 --> 16:20.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% And now we have 16:17.200 --> 16:21.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% a beautiful perimeter basket 16:19.700 --> 16:24.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% that has flowers 16:20.766 --> 16:31.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% all the way around, 16:21.933 --> 16:37.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and we can still use it. 16:24.300 --> 16:38.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 16:31.200 --> 16:39.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 16:37.266 --> 16:41.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Besides the realistic 16:38.400 --> 16:42.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% permanent flowers 16:39.166 --> 16:43.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% we see at craft and home stores, 16:41.066 --> 16:45.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% there's a new form 16:42.200 --> 16:46.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% of permanent flowers 16:43.300 --> 16:48.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% that has become very popular. 16:45.400 --> 16:49.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% These flowers are created 16:46.800 --> 16:51.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% out of toy building bricks 16:48.633 --> 16:52.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% and come in kits 16:49.833 --> 16:53.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% that allow anyone to create 16:51.233 --> 16:56.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% flowers from children's 16:52.800 --> 16:57.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% construction blocks 16:53.866 --> 16:58.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% with quite remarkable results. 16:56.266 --> 17:00.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% I thought it would be fun 16:57.733 --> 17:01.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% to take these modern 16:58.800 --> 17:04.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% permanent flowers 17:00.033 --> 17:06.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and create a flower arrangement 17:01.966 --> 17:16.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% using these flowers and foliage 17:04.600 --> 17:25.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% out of toy building blocks. 17:06.666 --> 17:30.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 17:16.600 --> 17:30.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 17:25.700 --> 17:31.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 17:30.133 --> 17:33.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% The container 17:30.833 --> 17:35.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% that we're working in 17:31.700 --> 17:36.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% is a ceramic container. 17:33.233 --> 17:37.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% I glued a piece of dry foam 17:35.333 --> 17:38.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% down inside, 17:36.166 --> 17:40.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% and then I added rocks 17:37.433 --> 17:42.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% around the outside 17:38.466 --> 17:44.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% to give the arrangement weight. 17:40.433 --> 17:45.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Because these flowers aren't 17:42.366 --> 17:46.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% heavy like normal flowers, 17:44.100 --> 17:47.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% it's not going to weigh 17:45.066 --> 17:49.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% down the arrangement. 17:46.300 --> 17:50.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% So I want to make sure 17:47.833 --> 17:53.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% that it has weight at the bottom 17:49.800 --> 17:54.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% so it won't tip over 17:50.966 --> 17:55.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% or roll around easily. 17:53.033 --> 17:56.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% When you assemble the flowers, 17:54.566 --> 17:58.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% they're pretty much the same 17:55.733 --> 17:59.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% length because they're made 17:56.833 --> 18:01.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% to sit in a vase. 17:58.266 --> 18:03.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% In some cases, 17:59.366 --> 18:04.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I have to shorten the stems. 18:01.100 --> 18:06.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So I'll pull off the extenders. 18:03.233 --> 18:07.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% That might work. 18:04.533 --> 18:09.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Or sometimes, if I have two 18:06.400 --> 18:11.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% flowers that are the same, 18:07.833 --> 18:12.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% I can take the one stem 18:09.500 --> 18:14.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and cut it in two segments 18:11.166 --> 18:16.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and use one for one flower 18:12.800 --> 18:17.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% and one for the other. 18:14.900 --> 18:20.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% When I do that, I make them two 18:16.633 --> 18:29.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% different lengths so that 18:17.900 --> 18:39.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% one's taller and one's shorter. 18:20.033 --> 18:49.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 18:29.966 --> 18:59.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 18:39.366 --> 19:09.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 18:49.266 --> 19:19.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 18:59.300 --> 19:24.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 19:09.233 --> 19:32.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 19:19.166 --> 19:33.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 19:24.800 --> 19:35.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 19:32.300 --> 19:36.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Of course, when I'm adding 19:33.866 --> 19:37.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% flowers, I may knock off a piece 19:35.633 --> 19:39.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and I've got to go back in 19:36.600 --> 19:47.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% and replace it. 19:37.633 --> 19:53.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% That's kind of a challenge. 19:39.666 --> 19:55.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 19:47.866 --> 19:57.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 19:53.433 --> 19:58.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Well, this certainly was fun, 19:55.133 --> 20:00.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% and it was a fun challenge. 19:57.100 --> 20:01.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% It's different than having 19:58.833 --> 20:03.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% them just in a vase. 20:00.266 --> 20:04.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% I like this because they're more 20:01.966 --> 20:06.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% arranged and organized, 20:03.366 --> 20:11.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and I think it's gonna be 20:04.300 --> 20:13.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% a wonderful accent in the house. 20:06.300 --> 20:14.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 20:11.900 --> 20:15.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% These flowers made from building 20:13.366 --> 20:16.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% blocks that you saw in the last 20:14.500 --> 20:18.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% segment have a very special 20:15.900 --> 20:18.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% meaning. 20:16.566 --> 20:20.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% The kits to create these flowers 20:18.100 --> 20:22.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% were given to me a few 20:18.966 --> 20:23.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Christmases ago by my 20:20.333 --> 20:25.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% brother-in-law, Paul Blank. 20:22.933 --> 20:28.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% This past May, 20:23.933 --> 20:30.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Paul passed away unexpectedly 20:25.566 --> 20:30.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and much too soon at age 63. 20:28.366 --> 20:32.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Paul was Kelly's oldest brother 20:30.066 --> 20:35.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% and a twin brother 20:30.966 --> 20:36.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% to Kelly's sister, Tisha. 20:32.966 --> 20:39.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Paul was a skilled golfer 20:35.000 --> 20:40.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% and a movie fan 20:36.133 --> 20:42.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and a Disney aficionado. 20:39.033 --> 20:43.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Paul was also a devoted fan 20:40.866 --> 20:44.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% of "Life in Bloom." 20:42.566 --> 20:45.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% You might think 20:43.266 --> 20:47.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% that friends and family 20:44.500 --> 20:48.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% automatically keep up 20:45.700 --> 20:49.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% with the show, 20:47.066 --> 20:51.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% but people have busy lives, 20:48.766 --> 20:53.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% and we understand 20:49.866 --> 20:55.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% that time is precious. 20:51.933 --> 20:58.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% A lifelong PBS fan, 20:53.533 --> 20:59.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Paul watched every episode, 20:55.533 --> 21:00.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% to our surprise and great joy. 20:58.433 --> 21:01.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% He noticed a dedication 20:59.900 --> 21:03.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% to family friends 21:00.866 --> 21:05.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% in the credits of 21:01.733 --> 21:06.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% the very first episode. 21:03.900 --> 21:07.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% Paul would often notice 21:05.233 --> 21:08.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% family heirlooms 21:06.266 --> 21:10.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% that are present in some 21:07.300 --> 21:12.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% of our shows, 21:08.800 --> 21:14.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% sometimes by accident, 21:10.666 --> 21:15.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% like drinking glasses 21:12.233 --> 21:16.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% from their grandfather's farm. 21:14.233 --> 21:19.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% It almost became 21:15.566 --> 21:20.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% a game of sorts. 21:16.900 --> 21:21.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Kel and I would hide Easter eggs 21:19.066 --> 21:23.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% in the episodes 21:20.100 --> 21:24.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% for Paul to find, 21:21.466 --> 21:25.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% such as the mid-century modern 21:23.233 --> 21:27.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% ice bucket that was 21:24.333 --> 21:28.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% a Blank family fixture 21:25.766 --> 21:29.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% or a mixing bowl 21:27.033 --> 21:30.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% from the Blank household, 21:28.466 --> 21:32.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% swizzle sticks, 21:29.700 --> 21:34.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% or even a souvenir 21:30.966 --> 21:36.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% from a favorite attraction. 21:32.700 --> 21:37.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Paul also enjoyed cooking. 21:34.433 --> 21:38.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% The Turkey Noodle Ring recipe 21:36.233 --> 21:40.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% in the episode 21:37.000 --> 21:41.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% titled "My Favorite Things" 21:38.533 --> 21:43.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% was a family favorite. 21:40.466 --> 21:45.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Paul noticed that I made the 21:41.800 --> 21:48.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% recipe in his mom's pan, and 21:43.666 --> 21:49.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% obviously he also appreciated 21:45.466 --> 21:50.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% the episode devoted to her. 21:48.233 --> 21:52.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Noodle Ring was just one of the 21:49.933 --> 21:54.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% many recipes that 21:50.866 --> 21:55.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% our families made frequently. 21:52.500 --> 21:57.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Oftentimes, we'd check in 21:54.500 --> 21:59.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% with one another to see 21:55.900 --> 22:01.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% if there were any forgotten tips 21:57.400 --> 22:02.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% for perfecting the results. 21:59.566 --> 22:05.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Paul shared his techniques 22:01.100 --> 22:07.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% and usually a fun story 22:02.766 --> 22:10.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% about so many recipes, 22:05.400 --> 22:11.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% from orange rolls to beef roasts 22:07.966 --> 22:13.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and meat pie to holiday goodies 22:10.600 --> 22:14.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% and more. 22:11.866 --> 22:15.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% As Paul watched each episode 22:13.400 --> 22:17.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% of "Life in Bloom," 22:14.366 --> 22:19.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% he often made notes to share 22:15.800 --> 22:20.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% with his wife, Sara, for things 22:17.533 --> 22:22.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% to be sure to watch for. 22:19.833 --> 22:24.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Paul's daughter Grace 22:20.966 --> 22:27.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% and her husband, Nick, have 22:22.533 --> 22:29.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% both been guests on the show. 22:24.800 --> 22:30.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Those episodes were naturally 22:27.233 --> 22:32.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% among Paul's favorites. 22:29.266 --> 22:34.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% Paul also encouraged me 22:30.666 --> 22:36.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% to expand my vocabulary 22:32.866 --> 22:38.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% with good-natured ribbing. 22:34.666 --> 22:41.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% He suggested that maybe I find a 22:36.500 --> 22:42.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% word other than "refreshing" to 22:38.833 --> 22:44.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% describe our flower cocktails. 22:41.200 --> 22:47.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% Its aromatic, 22:42.500 --> 22:49.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% slightly sweet, and refreshing. 22:44.966 --> 22:50.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% It's a refreshing citrus drink. 22:47.566 --> 22:51.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% A refreshing cocktail. 22:49.600 --> 22:52.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% It's a wonderful, 22:50.533 --> 22:54.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% refreshing drink. 22:51.700 --> 22:56.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> That is delightful 22:52.566 --> 22:57.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% and refreshing. 22:54.866 --> 22:59.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> Oh. Quite refreshing. 22:56.466 --> 23:01.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right! 22:57.700 --> 23:02.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Kel and I enjoyed visiting with 22:59.066 --> 23:04.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Paul, catching up, talking about 23:01.366 --> 23:05.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% favorite TV shows or music, 23:02.966 --> 23:07.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% vintage toys, 23:04.133 --> 23:08.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% or the latest movie. 23:05.933 --> 23:10.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% And we even enjoyed 23:07.400 --> 23:12.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% family vacations together 23:08.833 --> 23:13.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% to The Happiest Place on Earth 23:10.666 --> 23:15.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% many times. 23:12.233 --> 23:16.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% I want to show the special 23:13.566 --> 23:18.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% flower tributes I created. 23:15.133 --> 23:20.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% We included his and Sara's 23:16.633 --> 23:21.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% wedding flower -- alstroemeria. 23:18.733 --> 23:24.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% There was a golf-themed tribute 23:20.466 --> 23:25.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% with Paul's clubs, hat, 23:21.966 --> 23:26.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and favorite golf balls. 23:24.066 --> 23:27.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% Paul always enjoyed 23:25.566 --> 23:30.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% buttered popcorn at his 23:26.700 --> 23:31.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% weekly movie outing, 23:27.966 --> 23:34.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% represented here, 23:30.433 --> 23:35.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% and, of course, 23:31.600 --> 23:37.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Mickey Mouse made from flowers. 23:34.166 --> 23:39.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% Why? 23:35.466 --> 23:40.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% Because we like you. 23:37.866 --> 23:42.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% I share these because, 23:39.666 --> 23:43.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% after all, 23:40.800 --> 23:45.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% it's a show about flowers. 23:42.433 --> 23:46.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% And somehow I think 23:43.966 --> 23:47.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Paul would get a kick out of it. 23:45.566 --> 23:49.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% We lost someone 23:46.333 --> 23:51.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% very special that day -- 23:47.400 --> 23:52.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% a husband, a father, a brother, 23:49.566 --> 23:53.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and for Kelly and I, 23:51.000 --> 23:54.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% our biggest fan 23:52.000 --> 23:56.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% of "Life in Bloom." 23:53.366 --> 23:57.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% We will miss his presence 23:54.500 --> 23:59.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and laughter, but most of all, 23:56.433 --> 24:02.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% we'll miss him. 23:57.900 --> 24:09.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Thanks for the memories, Paul. 23:59.766 --> 24:09.600 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:50% Until we meet again. 24:02.033 --> 24:09.600 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:5% ♪♪ 24:13.100 --> 24:16.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Permanent flowers can be 24:14.066 --> 24:18.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% a wonderful way 24:14.766 --> 24:20.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% to enjoy blooms all year long 24:16.666 --> 24:21.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% or in unusual circumstances. 24:18.900 --> 24:22.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Remember, even images of flowers 24:20.766 --> 24:24.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% can provide the same health 24:21.933 --> 24:25.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% and wellness benefits 24:22.966 --> 24:27.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% of fresh flowers, 24:24.133 --> 24:29.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% including improving mood 24:27.633 --> 24:31.566 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:50% For "Life in Bloom," 24:29.000 --> 24:34.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% I'm J Schwanke. 24:31.566 --> 24:36.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:5% ♪♪ 24:34.833 --> 24:38.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:17.5% Oh, no. 24:36.466 --> 24:48.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% Where's my tweezers? 24:38.766 --> 24:54.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:5% ♪♪ 24:48.500 --> 25:03.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:5% ♪♪ 24:54.600 --> 25:04.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:5% ♪♪ 25:03.133 --> 25:09.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:30% >> It's fun. 25:04.700 --> 25:10.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% >> It's fun. 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