DIY arrangement with a beautiful array of flowers in a contemporary cement bowl. You will use pink Peonies, pink Ranunculus, white tipped pink Tulips, fringed pink Parrot Tulips, yellow/peach Lisianthus, and burgundy Aster Matsumotos. From the garden you will add Lavender, and blue berries from a bush, and twigs from a tree. You will finish the arrangement off with Silver Dollar Eucalyptus, and some tiny sprigs of pink Pepper Berry. Are you ready to have this spring colored arrangement grace your home?
Winter Peonies and Roses
Well Christmas is over and Peonies are out! Here's a gem of a little arrangement, made with pink Peonies, variegated pink roses, and Mini Green Hydrangeas. It's perfect for a centerpiece, or to give to a friend. See how to get the tea-leaf into the vase. http://www.floristinyou.com/winter-peonies-and-roses
Winter Peonies and Roses
How to Make a Christmas Wreath
Would you like to make a fresh Christmas wreath? You've come to the right spot. While you're doing that you can learn how to make a bow for a wreath as well as how to moss a decorative bird and put it on a perch. Here's the link: http://www.floristinyou.com/template-1
Mercury Glass Chalis
Here's an elegant arrangement that's really easy! You will use red roses, red spray roses, red coffee beans, and Cedar, Scotch Pine, and Douglas Fir. The reds and the greens look festive in the silvery Mercury Glass and the scent of the greens is a reminder of the season. Here's the link:http://www.floristinyou.com/mercury-glass-chalis
Harvest Wheat and Fruit
Would you like to make your own 'earthy' cornucopia, with a piece of eucalyptus bark, and miniature fruit and veggies? Complete the centerpiece with a sheaf of wheat in a vase with a burlap ribbon trim, and a decorative pumpkin covered in cork. It's easy. Photos and instructions: http://www.floristinyou.com/harvest
Harvest Wheat and Fruit
The Wildflowers of Maine and Longfellow's garden.
Would you like to take a photo tour seeing wildflowers along the coast of Maine and see some of its light houses, walk in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's family garden, and sit across the water from the Bush compound in Kennebunkport Maine? http://www.floristinyou.com/field-trips/
Fantasy Faerie Crowns
Remember the magic of watching A Midsummer Night's Dream amid the woods in an outdoor theatre, or in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre at Stratford upon Avon in England, or at whatever Shakespearean festival you attended? Have those faeries stayed in your mind? Create a little magic of your own by making your own faerie crown: http://www.floristinyou.com/fantasy-faerie-crown
Fantasy Faerie Crown photo credit: Cody Owens
Fresh Limes, Spider Mums and Daisies
Fresh limes, spider mums and daisies, Oh my! Are you ready for fall? This arrangement will help get you in the mood. If your weather is like it is here in LA, its' still pretty warm, but you can tell the season is turning to Fall, and I know back East the leaves are turning. I will add "Wildflowers in Maine..." to the blog soon. This arrangement is fresh with the bright yellows, whites, and lime green colors. Here's a link:
http://www.floristinyou.com/fresh-limes-spider-mums-and-daisies
Fresh Limes, Spider Mums and Daisies
Amber Vase and The Glass Pumpkin
Want to make a simple yet elegant arrangement? You can't miss with this art glass vase, glass pumpkin, and floating Spider Mums. Art glass is in vogue right now and a wonderful way to add color to your home. For step by step photos and instructions: http://www.floristinyou.com/amber-vase
What's Kosta Boda Glass?
Would you like to know more about the art glass that comes from "The Kingdom of Crystal" in the forests of Sweden? See photos of floral arrangements in Kosta Boda pieces: http://www.floristinyou.com/kosta-boda-glass
Kosta Boda Glass
Ikebana Inspired
Would you like to make an arrangement from nature inspired by the ancient Japanese art form called Ikebana? Purchase a kenzan floral "frog" and come along on this adventure into the representation of heaven, earth, and man. http://www.floristinyou.com/page-ikebana
Kosta Boda Leopard Cat Flower Arrangement
Are you looking for a wild exotic vase to do a contemporary arrangement in? Try this Kosta Boda Leopard Cat Modern vase. It was designed by Kjell Engman and you may be able to purchase one on ebay. It is a collector's piece. For step by step instructions: http://www.floristinyou.com/kosta-boda
Kosta Boda Leopard Cat Modern Vase Arrangement
Cabbage and Hydrangea Arrangement
Would you like to make a fun arrangement with flowers and vegetables from the garden? A purple cabbage will serve as your vase and you will accent the flowers with miniature purple and variegated eggplants, and small Chinese Cabbage. Sound like fun. Well take a look at the list of supplies and the step by step photos and you'll be all set. http://www.floristinyou.com/cabbage-and-hydrangea-arrangement
Cabbage and Hydrangea Arrangement
What is Pressed Glass?
This a new post in Vases 101. Check it out. The post has more on Pressed Glass: identifying features, how to care for it, and what in the world is a thumbprint motif? http://www.floristinyou.com/what-is-pressed-glass
Pressed Glass Arrangements
Would you like to use those lovely pressed glass pieces to make floral centerpieces? Take a look at this post. You will learn about pressed glass and see step by step how to make arrangements out of those little gems. http://www.floristinyou.com/pressed-glass-arrangements
Pressed Glass Arrangements
Rose Mini
So you want a small arrangement in a classic urn? No problem, you've come to the right place. Just follow these step by step photos and instructions and you will have a beautiful arrangement in no time. http://www.floristinyou.com/rose-mini
Rose Mini
Awesome Flower Tutorials
I came across these awesome flower tutorials that I would like to share with you. Caitlin Thorburn from www.everythingflowers.co.nz is an award winning florist from New Zealand and her website features a new floral demo video each week. Below are two of my favorites. This one shows how to make a unique floral arrangement with a beautiful piece of driftwood, some flowers, glass floral tubes, and a power drill with a 22 ml drill bit. Start collecting your driftwood and Check it out.
In this video, Caitlin creates a Gerbera house with twigs, Gerbers, a vase, and cable ties. This one is very artistic. Get creative, gather some twigs, and check this out.
Wildflowers of the Alpine Loop
Come along on this field trip to see the wildflowers of the Alpine Loop. See the poison Monkshood, the giant 'dandelion' like flower called Western Salsify, and the berries that look like drop earrings set against red fans. Walk this way. Here's the link: http://www.floristinyou.com/field-trips/
Flowers of the Alpine Loop
Ya Gotta Have Another Purse
You have new high heels, and now ya gotta have another purse. See how to make this African Violet Topiary with photos and instructions. http://www.floristinyou.com/ya-gotta-have-another-purse
Ya Gotta Have Another Purse
The Elusive Micro Vase
Tinier that a bud vase, the elusive micro vase can be lots of fun. You can be eclectic with them. They don't have to match. The more unique, the more fun. These little gems are wonderful at a dinner party. Pair them with individual salt and pepper sets. Go on, have some fun. http://www.floristinyou.com/the-elusive-micro-vase
Micro Vases