Purchase of Linen
Sources of purchase
Direct from manufacturerFrom wholesale storeSales representative
An individual hotel may buy linen as per Housekeeper’s decision or in case of a group hotel,...
Linen Hire
Hiring linen is uncommon in India, but many hotels in other parts of the world do not purchase linen and prefer to hire laundered...
Stain Removal
A stain is defined as a discolouration brought about by contact with a foreign substance which is difficult to remove.
Like first-aid in an accident,...
Conditioning of plant material
A flower or leaf cut from a plant has a short, though beautiful, life. Flower arrangers use the term ‘conditioning’ to refer to the...
Equipment provided to Sewing Room
Types of equipment in sewing room
2/3 sewing machines, manual or motor preferably with a foot treadle which leaves hands free for darning; thread release...
Styles of Flower Arrangements
Styles in flower arrangement generally fall into two broad classifications: Line and Mass
Line
Restraint is used in the amount of plant material so that lines...
Principles of design as applied to flower arrangement
The basic principles of art are also applicable to the art of flower arrangement. The principles are as follows:-
DesignScaling/ProportionBalancePhysicalVisualSuitable BackgroundVariationRythmProper use of ColourEmphasisHarmonyDistinctionRepetation
Table of...
Indoor Plants: Selection and care
Points to be kept in mind while buying an indoor plant
Check the compost (Potting Soil). If it has dried out the plants have been...
