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An everlasting giant cherry tree
Have you ever seen a giant cherry tree with a thousand flowers and red and white lanterns? Well, certainly not this one! Entirely made in Lego, this tree sits in the middle of the Legoland theme park in Nagoya, Japan. It entered the Guiness Book of Records in April 2018 as the largest cherry blossom tree solely made from Lego bricks. 4.38 meters high, 881,470 bricks, 6,700 hours of work, and 3,300 kilos. The whole was built in Czech Republic before being assembled on site in Japan. This sc [...]
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« Summery Blooming » by Benoît Saint-Amand
Summery blooming : a summery creation by the Meilleur Ouvrier France (France's Best Worker), Benoît Saint-Amand. Preserved cymbidium orchid and yellow gerbera, associated with some white dahlias and rose leaves, all delicately positioned on wooden rings.
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Meeting with Maryse Gilbert, designer of jewelry made of preserved plants.
The concept of plant-based jewelry, created by Maryse Gilbert, still has a bright future ahead with this unique concept. From human resources director to jewelry designer, Maryse Gilbert has learned from her encounters and experiences to innovate with the help of living or preserved plants. Discover her journey and the origin of her brand in this interview.
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"Wedding Lisianthus" by Pascal Silvestri
The wedding lisianthus: Authentic and gourmet, this creation by Master Florist Pascal Silvestri is a surprise. Discover it on SecondNatur.
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The Wave
Elegant and sensual, this floral wave will make its most beautiful effect surfing on your tables. A perfect step-by-step to put forward an XL rose with only a few foliages and small preserved flowers. EQUIPMENT To make this DIY, you need : - 5m of Bonsai wire - Annealed wire - 1 XL RoseAmor rose - 4 mini dahlia - Orange diosmi - Eucalyptus leaves - Leaves of China - Glue 1 / Cut two 1-meter bonsai yarns and twist them. 2 / Crush 3m of bonsai wire (Crash technique) then flat [...]
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Ikebana, Japanese floral art
Ikebana literally means "the art of bringing flowers to life". It is based on the three basic pillars of existence which are the universe, man, and earth. True philosophy of life, Ikebana is not only a floral arrangement, it is above all an art based on respect and communion with nature. Compositions are refined, balanced and minimalist. It is considered like one of the three traditional Japanese arts, along with kōdō and the tea ceremony. Originally, Ikebana was the prerogative of the sam [...]
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Meet Kenichi Ohchi, the Japanese heir of OHCHI preserved plants.
We would like to introduce you to Kenichi Ohchi, General Sales Manager of Ohchi Nursery Ltd, a Japanese producer of more than 1800 references of dried and preserved plants. His background away from the family business has led him to innovate and shift boundaries to promote the grandeur and beauty of nature. Discover his background, his commitments and his vision of the preserved flowers industry in this interview.
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Preserved flowers and plants in Japan
In the land of chrysanthemums, floral art is a tradition dating back to ancient Asian civilizations. Japanese people attach great importance to floral decoration and retain a special bond with flowers. Recently, preserved flowers have become so popular in Japan that the country has become one of the world's largest consumers.
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