An insulated flower vessel includes a conical-cylindrical outer body having a first-closed-bottom configured to be terminated at a top rim with a conical-cylindrical inner body having a second-closed-bottom defining an internal volume. The conical-cylindrical outer body and the conical-cylindrical inner body are integral with one another and are configured to have a volumetric insulating space between the conical-cylindrical outer body and the conical-cylindrical inner body such that insulation means can be realized to resist heat movement into and out of said insulated flower vessel. The insulated flower vessel is useful for extending longevity of the fresh cut flowers.

The present invention encompasses a system which enables arrangements of various shapes and sizes to be packaged for delivery and transport utilizing a standard container. Systems in accordance with the present invention utilize a first and second container each capable of receiving a foam base utilized in the creation of an arrangement of a predetermined size. The first and second containers are of different sizes so that one may nest inside the other. Once nested, the containers form a locking engagement with one another.

An improved storage container is disclosed for housing items in an enclosed housing with a tamper-evident closure that is easily removed to form a storage container for the items. The storage container includes a container formed as a thin walled, hollow body closed at either end by end members and a peripheral wall defining top and bottom openings which are suitable for closure by the end members. The end member include a plurality of flaps that are integral with and extend from the hollow body and are folded over one another and then joined to each other. A perforation and tear strip encircles the peripheral wall of the hollow body.

A sleeve apparatus includes a sleeve member with a top opening and a bottom opening. At least one slot is cut into a wall of the sleeve member of a size smaller than the top opening. A larger bouquet of cut stems can be suspended by the edges of the top opening. A smaller bouquet of cut stems can be suspended by the edges of the slot. A suspension strap is attached to the sleeve member to allow it to be hung off the headrest of a car seat.

A segmented vase adapted for use to display fresh cut or artificial floral arrangements. The segmented floral vase is formed from a plurality of vase segments that may be stacked or joined to form a vase having a desired height for holding a floral arrangement. In a preferred embodiment, the segments may be nested, when not in use, to reduce the space required for storage of the vase. The plurality of vase segments may be formed with a frusto-conical sidewall. The segments may include a base segment, at least one intermediate segment, and a top segment. The segments may be joined in one or more of a snap fit, an interference fit, a threaded connection, or a tab and slot arrangement.

A water tray assembly with storage functions is suitable for use in combination with a plant pot and a stationery product, and includes: a water tray, a lateral wall and an annular catchment wall, a catchment basin defined by the bottom surface and the annular catchment wall, and a storage space, wherein the storage space includes an opening, and a positioning protrusion protrudes from the catchment basin. A storage tray is mounted on the water tray to seal the opening, and includes a catchment hole in communication with the catchment basin. The storage tray includes holding apertures in communication with the storage space, the plant pot is inserted through the catchment hole and placed on the annular catchment wall, the positioning protrusion is pressed against the plant pot, and the stationery product is inserted through the holding apertures into the storage space.

An imitation ceramic vase manufactured by a method which includes the following steps. (1) Applying a primer layer material on a vase made by a non-ceramic material, and letting the primer layer material to dry. (2) Applying at least one layer of first middle layer material on the primer layer material on the non-ceramic material vase. (3) Applying at least a layer of second middle layer material on the first middle layer material, and letting the second middle layer material to dry, the second middle layer material having a color which is different from that of the first middle later material. (4) Applying a surface layer material on at least one of the first middle layer material and the second middle layer material, and letting the surface layer material to dry. The surface layer material is a polyurethane imitating porcelain surface coating or an ultraviolet imitating porcelain surface coating.

An imitation ceramic vase manufactured by a method which includes the following steps. (1) Applying a primer layer material on a vase made by a non-ceramic material, and letting the primer layer material to dry. (2) Applying at least one layer of first middle layer material on the primer layer material on the non-ceramic material vase. (3) Applying at least a layer of second middle layer material on the first middle layer material, and letting the second middle layer material to dry, the second middle layer material having a color which is different from that of the first middle later material. (4) Applying a surface layer material on at least one of the first middle layer material and the second middle layer material, and letting the surface layer material to dry. The surface layer material is a polyurethane imitating porcelain surface coating or an ultraviolet imitating porcelain surface coating.

A living art article incorporates traditional art elements and also incorporates a living element in the form of a living plant, including cut flowers, etc.