A Few Favorites

Here are a few of my favorite arrangements and bouquets I've made over the past several years.


I just love the colors and textures in the bouquet above. So light, airy, and elegant!


The slight cascade of this faced bouquet made a few flowers go a long way. The same number of flowers in a hand-tied round bouquet would have looked much smaller. So if you want your bouquet to look bigger, but not cost (and weigh) a ton, consider doing something like this.

This cute centerpiece of hydrangea, statice, and waxflower added just the right touch to a dinner table. The size of the arrangement, however, was a little small all by itself, so I added a little something extra. The "place mat" underneath is is simple a coordinating piece of scrapbook paper topped with a weaved ribbon mat and sprinkled with glass "water droplets". This super easy, super inexpensive addition makes the whole arrangement look bigger.


Topiaries are SOOOOO fun! Once again, the visual weight is greater than the number of flowers actually used. You can get the height and feel of a large arrangement from combining three small ones. These look great on a banquet table, flanking an entryway, or in a corner.


More topiaries, this time centerpiece-sized. Simply take three roses (or other flower of choice) and bunch them together. Insert them in your container, then fill in the base of the container with other flowers (carnations, baby's breath, more roses, etc). I also lined the clear glass container with leaves to hide the floral foam. These are short enough that you can still carry on a conversation with the person opposite you on the table. Try adding some sort of decorative place mat (like mentioned before) to make them appear more substantial without adding more flowers.


Large sprays are expensive, but add a nice touch to the pulpit at a convention or other meeting.


"Long and Lows" are great for the head table at a wedding luncheon, especially if you make them 2-sided. That way,everyone has a beautiful view. Plus you can still see each other. :)


Another tall spray that would look great in a corner or on a banquet table. The orange and red hues are a favorite of mine. Feels like Autumn, doesn't it?