Dating back to 1847, the Chicago Flower and Garden Show presents 24+ feature landscapes and garden vignettes, workshops, seminars and a booming marketplace. In addition, the event features a 150-seat Garden Gourmet culinary demonstration stage that never disappoints their garden-loving guests. I am so excited to be part of the show this year on Friday,…Continue Reading “Chicago Flower and Garden Show”
Show those you love most just how much you care this Valentine’s Day by arranging some custom arrangements that are equally as chic as they are jaw-dropping. Utilize inexpensive grocery store bouquets in creative ways to cut costs and maximize time. With bits of gold accents and natural elements like reindeer lichen, no one would…Continue Reading “Chic Valentine’s Day Bouquets”
Daises are such a happy and cheerful flower. Luckily an abundance of them can be found in a grocery store bouquet. A mass arrangement of daises has a dramatic effect. If a couple stems of freesias are in the bouquet add them in with the daises if the color scheme is appropriate. materials: 5-9 Daisy…Continue Reading “Grocery Store Bouquet: Daisies”
In keeping with the single rose theme, place a single rose as the crowning star of an artificial or preserved arrangement. I am no advocate for faux flowers, but there are some high-quality specimens out there. Consider repurposing faux flowers in an arrangement by grouping them together monochromatically with their love counterparts. With a bit…Continue Reading “Grocery Store Bouquet: Gilded Rose Arrangement”
Vibrant carnations are perhaps one of my very favorite flowers. Not to mention, they are extremely economical and readily accessible. I was drawn to these bouquets at my local Wal-Mart simply because the bright pink lured me in. Carnations look best in a single grouping. Just for good measure I also paired them with a…Continue Reading “Grocery Store Bouquet: Carnations”
Careful not to just simply discard those trimmed stems. Stems are a great way to liven up a clear glass vase or submerge in an arrangement. Stems look great when trimmed evenly and almost have a bamboo-like look depending on the variety. Pair with leftover foliage for an easy arrangement. You know what they say,…Continue Reading “Grocery Store Bouquet: Stems”
Now that you’ve got the flowers let’s arrange an adorable little vase just overflowing with color that will feel right at home anywhere you need a pop of seasonal flair. To create this arrangement simply follow the instructions below and tweak them just a bit to suit your needs. For larger arrangements, adjust amounts and…Continue Reading “Halloween Flower Arranging”
Creating a second arrangement using only purple foliage is just as easy as using cut flowers. Choose a container that’s a bit wider at the mouth and has a little more height. I love to choose a container in a weathered pewter or unpolished silver, such as a goblet. Insert branches for a bit of…Continue Reading “Purple Foliage Arrangement”
Fall flowers have such a delightful color about them, maybe because it’s the last final push before the bleak winter months. What am I even saying? It doesn’t get cold here in Alabama until like January. Anyway, the bold, unusual colors and textures of fall flower varieties are ideally suited for Halloween arrangments. Traditional colors…Continue Reading “Festive Fall Flowers for Halloween”
Summer is in full swing, and the temperatures just keep on climbing. At least here in Alabama. But, in my opinion, it’s never too hot to throw together a summer soiree. All you need is a nice shade tree, the right refreshments, and of course a beautiful centerpiece. Summer flowers have such a delicate, airy…Continue Reading “Bright & Airy Summer Centerpiece”