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Armando Ayala Diseño Floral Retomo 4 de Su 16 #19 Mexico City, Mexico Tel: 756-97-39

In more than 25 years as a professional floral designer, Armando Ayala has created pieces that have been viewed throughout the entire western hemisphere. Mr. Ayala, a Smithers-Oasis ambassador, produces the Floral Designer segment that appears on a popular TV show aired throughout Mexico and Central and South American countries. As a designer for Designer Accents Inc. (Dallas, Texas) his work has appeared in shows in Atlanta, Las Vegas and Dallas, among many other places. He has been the exclusive designer in Mexico for Nestle®, Coca-Cola® and the Cabinet of the President of Mexico.

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"I've always enjoyed my work, and I am 100% convinced that Smithers-Oasis' products help me obtain excellent results. OASIS Floral Products help my flowers look better and my designs last longer. The complete line of foams, preservatives, bases, bouquet holders and other OASIS products give me incredible possibilities and keep my designs in place after they leave my hands. I recommend you always use OASIS Floral Products."

Armando Ayala-the designer to the stars, the government and big corporations-is kind enough to contribute the following design to commemorate the Day of the Dead holiday.

Celebrating life by remembering those gone before
This annual holiday takes place in Mexico on and around November 2nd. At this time, families gather to remember their dead and celebrate the continuity of life. Loved ones decorate family grave sites with flowers. At home, families create altars with religious images and pictures of the dead. Also placed at the graves are candelabra and flowers, especially the Mexican marigold known as Zempasuchil-a fragrant and bright flower designed to attract the spirit of the deceased.

During these gatherings, families tell stories honoring their dearly departed. In this way, the dead are remembered and revered. It is a treasured annual ritual that recognizes the cycle of life and death. It is a joyous celebration.

Instructions Place the 4 large OASIS Floral Cages down horizontally. Arrange them in the form of a fan. Position the flowers and foliage in a radial direction. Use your instinct and group them according to variety and color. After finishing the floral design, place the craft paper on the table cloth. Tastefully place the bread and food offerings on the altar. Remember, choose foods that were the favorites of the deceased. For your final touch, arrange the marigold (or zempasuchil) flowers so that they beautifully frame this entire presentation. Shopping List 4 large OASIS Floral Cages 1 image of a revered Saint 1 picture of the deceased 1 package of purple montecasino 24 white gladiolas 24 white alstroemerias 1 package yellow confetti 24 orange marigolds (or zepasuchil) 24 white pompones 12 purple irises 1 bunch of purple estatice 2 candlesticks (45 cm long) 2 candelabra 3 sheets craft paper 6 pan de muerto (traditional Day of the Dead bread) 2 calaveras (sugar in likeness of skulls) 12 tamales 2 stuffed peppers fruit 1 bottle of tequila 12 tortillas 1 recipe of mole *May not be available in all markets Please Note: As market preferences differ throughout the world, some OASIS® products may be identified by different names. Be sure to ask your OASIS representative for the OASIS brand products available in your respective market.