To date, still a popular trend of the time - flowers in boxes. They look exquisite and unusual.
Every person will gladly accept such a gift.
And when did this creativity come into fashion?
Some experts say that this idea belongs to French florists.
They were the first to turn their eyes to hat boxes. At that time, they were in vogue and were considered a sign of wealth. And every mademoiselle and madam with pleasure walked down the street with such an accessory, especially from the famous atelier. The French and placed flowers in such "vessels".
Others point out that the creation of such floral charms, the world owes the British writer Bernard Shaw. He was the first to give his beloved actress Stella Campbell flowers in a man's hat box. That's where the tradition comes from.
But there is also a third version. It is said that the Queen of England bred flowers in hat boxes and then gave them away.
You can argue for a long time about who to call the trendsetter of this fashion, but the fact remains. Flowers in a box is a brilliant idea.
You can put them anywhere. Nothing will happen to them. In such a "caftan" they stand steadier than in a vase. Even if, for example, a child accidentally touches them, water will not leak out of the box. Since the inflorescences are installed in a special floral sponge (oasis or piaflor), which absorbs water well and gives it only to the flowers. They are comfortable in such a package.
And if you want the plants to keep their blooming appearance for longer, it is desirable to keep