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Happy Mother’s Day to All Wonderful Mums! We Love You!

Sweet Pink Roses for Mum!

Mother’s Day – 9 May 2010 (Sunday)

This year, LeFiores only delivers to the state of Melaka in order to maintain the quality and freshness of the flowers.

So if your mum resides in Melaka, surprise her with a bouquet of fresh flowers from LeFiores and make her happy!

Gourmet Dark Chocolate Cake

If your mum loves cake, you can include your flowers with a gourmet cake baked especially by my friend, Edwin – a professional pastry chef from Asian Havana Cafe. Edwin has whipped up two delicious flavors especially for us; Low-Sugar Gourmet Dark Chocolate Cake and Low-Fat Blueberry Cheese Cake. Now, here’s the special deal, for each floral items purchased above RM100, you’re entitled to add a cake for your mum for just RM50!

Green Mine 100% Natural Handmade Soap

Additionally, I also have in store a few packages of limited Green Mine handmade soaps made from natural ingredients in Singapore by my dearest friend, Max. Max started Green Mine and began making soaps from his lab (i.e. kitchen (^_^)) during his free time. Like Edwin, Max also whipped up two flavors namely; Rose and Aqua. These natural soaps are great for your mum’s skin and good for the environment because it contains not one bit of chemicals with weird names found in most of our commercial soaps. Each package contains three (3) assorted pieces of Green Mine natural soaps stylishly gift-wrapped with premium gift paper and gold ribbons.

Let us help you make your mom feel like a royalty when you send her these eco-chic soaps and a bouquet of fresh flowers. I’m sure your mum would love this!!!!

How to order for Mother’s Day

1. Select your favorite bouquet through my blog here and click through the BUY NOW button to proceed with your order and payment details.

Alternatively, please click here for the product page.

To add these gourmet cakes and handmade natural soaps to your order, please email me at ammie@lefiores.com with your name and email address with the Subject Re: I want to add a cake/soap to my order.

Note: For gourmet cakes, please order 2 days in advance.

2. Once the order and payment details are submitted, please wait for my order confirmation email (I will usually respond within 24 hours).

3. After you’ve received my confirmation email, I will arrange your bouquet and deliver the flowers to your mum on your requested delivery date.

Important: Please read through my Store Policy before ordering. Thank you. =)

Happy Shopping!

This festive season, send a gift of love to your special someone with a bed of roses and some teddy love!

Teddy on a Bed of Red Roses @ RM168

*Available for Delivery to Melaka only*

Got any special request? Drop me an email at ammie@lefiores.com!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2010!

'Organic Butterflies on Roses' Bridal Bouquet

Here is a bridal bouquet with pretty earthy hues of green dendrobiums and creamy champagne roses for a pre-wedding photo-shoot session. I always love to pair some dendrobium orchids with flowers of softer look such as roses, because it brings out an edgy touch to the overall feel of the bouquet. Don’t you think that the green dendrobium orchids in the bouquet resemble so much like butterflies?

Sometimes, I have clients who requested for artificial butterflies in their bridal bouquet and wedding centerpieces to complement their garden or fairy theme. You know, those butterflies made of wires, nylons, and tons of glitters. As I have always believed in using natural ingredients in floral designing, I usually prefer to substitute these artificial butterflies with orchids because it’s more organic and natural. Moreover, it is more cost-effective to use natural substitutes than artificial factory-made ones.

Dear Ammie,

I can’t help but to send you another huge THANK YOU! I’m the same customer who lives in Toronto, now, a return customer who plans to come back to you in the future!

I got so busy during the past Father’s Day that I completely forgot to call my dad in Malaysia, and because of the time difference, I ended up reaching him a day late. I’m sure he was not impressed! But thanks to LeFiores’ quick turn around, I managed to make it up to my dad!!

I thought about your store as soon as I realized it was too late to call my dad on Sunday. I was just trying my luck when I emailed you and did not expect to get a respond so soon!

To make a long story short, not only did you deliver a beautiful floral arrangement to my dad, you also went out of your way to meet my special request by searching for a delicious cake from a specialty cake store to go with the flowers! My parents were delighted!!

Thank you again for all that you’ve done! There are so many florists that I could have contacted, but it is your service that makes me want to come back to you! Keep up the great work!!

P/S: To all readers, in case you are wondering, I am a real customer who has never met Ammie before dealing with her online! So these are true testimonials!!

W.Ng
Toronto, Canada
June 2009

My best friends are tying the knot today! A sweet bouquet for the bride filled with luscious imported fresh cream roses accented with pink eustomas. I called it ‘My Strawberry Parfait’ because it looks so edible and soooo deliciously sweet!

My Strawberry Parfait

Congratulations to the lovely couple, Justin and Gracie!

This year also mark my 10th year of friendship with the couple! Time flies but I sure hope we all stay happy and healthy forever. =)

Cheers and lots of hugs to the newly wed!

On another note, thank god the bad haze had toned down a little bit. The past two weeks was dreadful! Have a great day y’all!

Updated: Last Call for Mother’s Day Delivery. Due to the overwhelming response, we have extended the order cut-off time to 12pm MYT (Sunday, 9 May 2009). Delivery Time will be after 6pm today.

Note: We regret to inform you that we have sold out all dendrobium orchids and lilies. However, we still have carnations available.

Have a great day y’all!

LeFiores Exclusive Hand-Painted Watercolor Card

Here’s wishing all the great moms Happy Mother’s Day from LeFiores!

This Sunday (May 10, 2009) is Mother’s Day. Brighten your mom’s day by sending her an eco-friendly vase bouquet from our signature collection.

Fresh Carnations by LeFiores.com

We have just included Carnation Sprays to our collection in conjunction with this special day!

Free delivery to Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur and Melaka for only RM90!

To order Carnation Sprays, please complete the order form or email me at [ammie@lefiores.com] for details.

Note: Colors will depend on availability of supplies.

Order submission cut-off date for Mother’s day is Saturday (May 9, 2009) 12am MYT.

These are the corsages (buttonaires) custom-made last week for a Signing Ceremony of a corporate event held at One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Here is the close up shot of the custom-made fresh dendrobium orchids buttonaire.

Fresh Dendrobium Orchids Buttonaire

Custom-made corsages or buttonaires of other fresh flowers are also available. To order, just email me at [ammie@lefiores.com] for a quote.

An elegant blend of lush red and creamy white roses centerpiece accented with fresh green tea leaves which I’ve created for a photo shoot session last weekend.

This tall and round floral display is versatile enough as the perfect centerpiece for a contemporary romantic wedding or as a classic centerpiece for a vintage tabletop.

The contrasting colors and textures of the flowers and foliage play off each other harmoniously without being too tacky.

If your budget permits, you can arrange a few of this floral display in different vases of various heights to make a dramatic statement.

Spread a few tea light candles on the table and voila! Flowers and candles – you can never go wrong with these two.

The article below is meant for Valentine’s Day but it still applies regardless of occasions. It spells out the problem of harmful chemicals on flowers imported to the States from South America. We’re also facing the exact problem in Malaysia as most growers use lots of pesticides on the plants and this explains the ‘stubborn’ white residues (and ‘funny’ scent) that you see (and smell) on your fresh cut flowers. Unfortunately, many local farms still lack awareness when it comes to sustainable floral farming. At least, there are a few organizations in the States and Europe that regulates the flower industry for sustainable growing practices but none that I know of in this country. Thus, it is important for us to be more aware of this issue and make the best out of what we have got. So, say yes to local, organic, fair trade, and environmental friendly flowers and NO to flowers with toxic pesticides!

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Organic roses say “I Love You” not pesticides

via GreenYour

Nearly 80% of cut flowers sold in the US are imported from Ecuador and Colombia, due largely to the elimination of import taxes on South American flowers. An unintended byproduct of the off-shoring of the flower industry has been an increase in the chemicals coming into the US on the flowers. All flowers that enter the United States are closely inspected for pests and diseases but not chemicals.

One-fifth of the chemicals used in flower production in South America — such as DDT and methyl-bromide — are restricted or banned in the United States and Europe but products contaminated with these chemicals ARE allowed in. Environmental laws in South America are either lax or not enforced and the consequences are frightening; according to a survey of workers on flower plantations near Bogotá, the workers were exposed to 127 different pesticides, 3 of which are considered extremely toxic.

So this Valentine’s day, say “I love you”, not only to your sweetheart but to the thousands of workers in the flower industry who will continue to be affected until consumers speak out with their wallets and embrace organic.

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So, whenever you want to buy flowers for that special someone, think GREEN! Well, most importantly, it won’t cost you a bomb to go green. The above is a beautiful organic bouquet consisted of pink hydrangeas and tropical gingers which I’ve just arranged. Have a great and green weekend!

Special Update (Feb 13, 2009 – 4.45pm): We’re out of dendrobium orchids for Valentine’s day! Do not fret, we still have other beautiful fresh blooms! Gerberas, Lilies, Tulips, and of course, Roses in assorted colors!

Special Update (Feb 13, 2009 – 4.16pm): Thank you for all your support! Delivery to office address is closed for today as our delivery schedule is full. We’re still accepting orders for Valentine’s delivery (Feb 14, 2009) to residential address until 11 pm today. So keep the orders coming!

Special Update (Feb 12, 2009): Fresh tulips in assorted colors just flown in from Netherlands are available for sale this Valentine’s Day. Prices range from RM120 (6 stalks) and above. For further inquiry, please email me (ammie@lefiores.com).

Pre-order your eco-friendly Valentine’s Day flowers now to ensure your sweetheart receives his/her favorite fresh blooms on time.

Valentine’s Day, 14 February 2009 will fall on a Saturday. If you want to surprise your Valentine at his/her office, please order your flowers or gifts early, as our final delivery to offices will be on Friday, 13 February 2009. Our delivery crew will be extremely busy on Friday, thus, delivery orders accepted will be on a first come first serve basis.

To avoid the rush and occasional order mistakes, the best time for Valentine’s delivery is from 10 to 12 February 2009. Most florists will be insanely busy by 12 February, so procrastinate no longer! I would suggest sending the flowers earlier in the week so that your loved ones get to enjoy the best blooms whole week!

We regret to inform you that delivery orders to Klang Valley is now fully booked. Thus, we will not be accepting orders for Klang Valley delivery. However, we are still accepting orders for delivery to Melaka town.

Please note that we will stop accepting Valentine’s Day orders on 13 February 2009 (Friday).

Choose from our Eco-Friendly Vase Bouquet Collection now. You can also add a box of Ferrero Rocher chocolates (16 pcs) for only RM30 with your vase bouquet.

Looking for other flowers apart from roses? We have a huge selection of fresh blooms. Just send me an email at ammie@lefiores.com for a special quote.

Happy New Year to everyone!

What better way to brighten up your friend’s day at the start of the year than with a vibrant bouquet of sunflowers and gerberas a.k.a The Cheerleaders!

This fresh yellow mix of these ‘ooh-so-lovely’ flowers is perfect for any cheery occasion, from the ‘just because’ moments, birthdays or graduations, to wishing someone you care a speedy recovery!

To celebrate the beginning of 2009, we’re offering “The Cheerleaders Bouquet” for just RM139 with free shipping. There are two designs for you to choose from i.e. the Vase Bouquet or the Hand Bouquet Collection.

The picture shown here is a hand-tied bouquet set for delivery to the lucky recipient. To those of you who choose the Hand-tied Bouquet, please refer to my floral care tips for the necessary steps in handling your bouquet to ensure that the blooms last longer.

To order this bouquet, just send me an email at ammie@lefiores.com. Don’t forget to mention “The Cheerleaders”.

Terms and Conditions:
1. Offer valid until 15 January 2009.
2. Offer valid for delivery within Klang Valley and Melaka town only.
3. All orders must be received two days before the intended delivery date via email.
4. Quantities of flowers in The Cheerleaders Bouquet: Sunflowers (3-5 stalks), Gerberas (8-10 stalks).
5. LeFiores reserves the right to substitute any floral and packaging materials of equal or higher value while preserving the style, theme, and color scheme of your order.

Also, please refer to our policy before placing your order

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) recently held its 24th International Air Cargo Forum & Exposition (ACF 2008) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center last week. The Air Cargo Forum is the world’s biggest biennial air cargo industry event that rotates every two years between Europe, Americas, and Asia.

I was assigned to design the floral centerpieces for Emirates Sky Cargo and Mercator, the IT division of the Dubai-based Emirates Group. Emirates had one of the most impressive stands at the convention centre, where they built up a 2-storey display booth complete with reception desks, bars, and meeting rooms.

To complement the Emirates’ logo, the color theme of the floral centerpieces for Emirates Sky Cargo is red, white, and green. For the reception desks and bars, I’ve used a mixture of tropical crab claws, red gladiolus, white dendrobium orchids, and some fatsia japonicas in elegant frosted glass vases.

As for the meeting rooms and coffee tables, the main flowers used were red roses, carnations, and Casablanca lilies. The overall look and feel of the floral designs that I wanted to achieve was understated elegance. I refrained from using fancy vases of different colors and shapes, as I wanted the focus to be on the flowers and the round clear vases helped complete the look.

On the left (below): Small round centerpieces for the tables. The texture of the full-bloomed carnations enhanced the visibility of the tiny hypericums.

On the right (below): One of the floral displays for Mercator, a blend of golden ramsies and green dendrobium orchids, and fatsia japonicas.

It has been a busy early September for me as I was preparing for the official launch of Miel~My Boudoir, my friend’s new fashion boutique at Desa Park City, Kuala Lumpur.

The highlight of the event was a fashion show featuring this season’s latest collection by the boutique and a few local fashion designers. All the invited guests were pampered with some beautifully crafted food and drinks from Delicious by Ms. Read.

The color theme of the event was orange, white, and gray. The small tables for guests surrounding the stage were filled with vibrant floral centerpieces to brighten up the ambiance. The tables were draped in off-white linens, thus we use fresh orange roses and a tinge of bear grass to complement the event’s theme.

For the guests sign-in counter, I opted for a more contemporary design with a mixture of fresh orange roses and sweet angelic roses sans foliage, elegantly arranged in a square glass vase. I wanted to accentuate the contours of roses this way and would like the guests to capture the view of the roses from above as opposed to from the side.

Inside the boutique, green dendrobium orchids were scattered along the stony side path to draw attention to all the featured shoes by Fiorucci, Italy.

I knew great lighting can do wonders to create just the right amount of ambiance. Thus, these dendrobium orchids look amazing together with the gorgeous red pair of wedges.

Needless to say, flowers were abundant with the inclusion of congratulatory floral stands and baskets at the boutique. Pictured below is a huge floral basket filled with over 4 dozens of fresh pink roses, pink eustomas, fuchsia lilies with eucalyptus and monstera leaves. A perfect centerpiece by itself for the coffee table which is to be located right in the middle of the boutique.

Congratulations to Miel! The event was a great success!

Now, where’s my foot reflexologist?

It can be pretty challenging to care for fresh cut hydrangeas especially for us who live in the tropical weather.

Freshly cut hydrangeas from your local flower shop are prone to wilting very quickly once it is taken out from the florist’s cooler.

Here’s a guide that I have experimented that can help you lengthen the vase life of a freshly cut hydrangeas.

You will need:
A hydrangea (duh!)
A bucket of cold water
A floral shear or knife
A sewing needle
2 packet of flower food
Your favorite vase

Step 1: Upon arriving your house from the flower shop, prepare a bucket of cold water. You can add ice cubes in the water if your tap water is warm. (Remember: Hydrangeas love cold weather)

Step 2: Open a packet of flower food and pour the flower food into the bucket of cold water.

Step 3: Unwrap hydrangea from its wrapping paper. Some florists will attach a mini water pod at the bottom of the hydrangea’s stem to ensure its freshness. You can remove this water pod by cutting the stem using a knife or floral shear at a 45 degree angle.

Step 4: Hydrangea has woody stem, thus, its water absorption ability is poor compared to other fresh flowers. To counter this problem, use a tiny sewing needle to pierce a few strategic holes into the hydrangea’s stem. This is to ensure that the flowers will able to absorb water at a faster rate and keep the hydrangea’s blooms hydrated at all times.

Step 5: Place the hydrangea into the bucket of ice-cold water. The water level in the bucket should cover the whole length of the hydrangea’s stem. Soak the hydrangea’s stem for 4-6 hours or preferably overnight prior to using the flowers.

Step 6: Fill your favorite vase with clean water (preferably cold) and flower food.

Step 7: Arrange the pre-conditioned hydrangeas in your favorite vase and enjoy the blooms.

Step 8: Cut the hydrangea’s stem every 2-3 days to ensure that the bottom of the stem is not blocked by any naturally occurring substance or air. These substances will prevent water from reaching the blooms.

Also, a general rule of thumb in lengthening the life of cut flowers is never to expose them under direct sunlight and avoid blowing them directly with a fan.

Here’s a benchmark: A properly cared-for and pre-conditioned hydrangea can lasts up to 7-12 days at normal room temperature here in Malaysia.