may day flower show
May 1 
bamboo protea basket * orchid sprays
the excitement of may day festivities may be somewhat faded especially if those kodak moments of little ones performing in the annual island ritual are but a faint memory (or yet to happen). nonetheless, there is no better day than today to gather inspiration for big spring events like mother's day and graduation.
the prehistoric loveliness of protea flowers may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you dream of the lushness that is the tropics, however their longevity cannot be beat when shipping across an ocean is your only option. take a peek at the abundant arrangements from hana flowers (shown above) and anuhea flowers which grow proteas on their own farms.
make the other moms on the block jealous by celebrating the one who made you chicken noodle soup when you had the sniffles with a shower of delicate orchid sprays from hawaii flower lei.
micronesian ginger * cigar crown * orchid christina
graduation leis are a hawaii tradition that may have made its way to the mainland but, unless a leimaker lives nearby, your favorite graduate will be lost in a crowd of single strand orchid leis. make your graduate's walk across the stage even more memorable with a fragrant maile/orchid twist from with our aloha.
the lei stands of hawaii are legendary and the most exquisite selection of leis online can be found at the hawaiian lei company (shown above). the craftsmanship is breathtaking (over 600 orchid petals combine to create the floral equivalent of featherwork in the christina lei) and are sure to put a smile on the face of moms and graduates alike.
{update | may 2008: photo removed per with our aloha's request}
Reader Comments (2)
What perfect timing! This morning I just ordered a maile lei with orchids for my fiance's graduation from Hawaiian Lei Company. I can't wait until it gets in! The various orchid leis on their website are beautiful, I was almost tempted to buy one for myself!
your fiance is a lucky boy, natalie!
all the leis look so lovely online and i am curious if they live up to their photos. do let us know if all is good when your order arrives.