LAVIEFLO
Flowers That Last for Years
By Crystal Chong
Founded in 2012, LavieFlo is a handcrafted preserved flowers company, the first of its kind in Malaysia. With a name combining the words “life” in French and “flower” in English, LavieFlo’s creations use 100% natural flowers, each preserved with an eco-friendly, state-of-the- art technology developed by a horticulture expert. As the founders first envisioned, preserved flowers are the gifts of the future.
A SCIENCE AND AN ART
Be it a bouquet or a terrarium, each LavieFlo creation is the result of the science of flower preservation and the art of floral design.
It all begins on a specially contracted farm in Japan or China where the flowers are grown and hand-picked at the peak of their bloom. After further sorting, the preservation process commences. This is where the petals are eternised with high-quality, safe colourants and the plant’s sap is replaced with non-toxic substances, allowing the flowers to maintain their natural beauty and delicate touch.
The flowers are then flown to Malaysia where creativity takes over. Arranging preserved flowers is much like arts and crafts, and exploring the endless possibilities, LavieFlo continues to innovate with new launches such as flowers in bell jars (yes, like in Beauty and the Beast) and with Bluetooth speakers. As the country’s pioneer in preserved flora artistry, LavieFlo also holds workshops where they teach arrangement techniques and tips. At the end of the day, students can take home their very own creation!
REASONS TO CHOOSE PRESERVED FLOWERS
Whether you’re buying a Mother’s Day gift or looking to beautify your home, here’s why you should give preserved flowers a try:
1. They last for years. Preserved flowers look best for one to three years, and while their colours might fade a little with time, they remain in full bloom and never wilt.
2. They are easy to maintain, with no need for sunlight or water. To remove dust, simply use a hair dryer.
3. In the long run, they’ll save you money. While they may initially cost more than fresh flowers, you only need to replace preserved flowers once every few years (as opposed to once every few days).
4. They can be personalised. With a wide variety of colours, be it tiffany blue or black, you can choose a colour that truly speaks to you. There are also endless ways to display the flowers and LavieFlo is always ready to build the gift of your dreams. For example, you can have a metal plate engraved with a special message to go with the gift.
5. They are portable. Whether you’re moving abroad or simply moving around for your wedding shoot, your preserved flowers bouquet will remain beautiful through it all. You can even keep it as a memento after your wedding.
6. They’re pollen-free. Preserved flowers present a safe, and very pretty alternative for those allergic to pollen.
7. There’s no time pressure. While millions of fresh flowers are being destroyed around the world due to a lack of demand with the COVID-19 pandemic, preserved flowers are more practical with their long-lasting potential.
A GIFT TO REMEMBER
To place an order, go to lavieflo.com or visit the showroom in Damansara Utama. You can choose the free self-pick-up option or have the flowers personally delivered if you live in the Klang Valley. The gifts can also be shipped to your loved ones abroad. What’s best is that the prices are fixed all year round, with no spikes in peak seasons such as Valentine’s Day or Mothers’ Day.
You can also contact the team to find out more about corporate gifts and workshops, as well as the purchase of preserved floral materials. Have fun!
LavieFlo
No. 32 Jalan SS21/1. Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
03-7728 8333
www.lavieflo.com