12 Flower Designs in one Vase
by Ardith Beveridge, Tastemaker in Residence
Ingredients
Wreath
Fresh Floral Foam
Clear, metallic or ceramic container with large opening at the top
Fresh flowers - lilies, roses, large chrysanthemums; variegated pittosporum, and seeded eucalyptus
Amaranths and grasses or other “hanging” greens
Berried branches
(See additional options below)
Instructions
- Place a wreath with wet fresh foam fitted on the top of a container, clear, metallic, ceramic; secure with floral tape
- Insert the largest flowers first, here the lilies, roses and large chrysanthemums
- Add hanging amaranths and grasses
- Add mixture of foliages, variegated pittosporum, and seeded eucalyptus
- Add medium size flowers spray chrysanthemums a variety of colors, hypericum
- Lay berried branches across the top with an organic impact to enhance the mood
Other optional tips
- Place berried branches in the container
- Add colors marbles, stones, corn, and cranberries in the base of the vase
- Place a candle on top
- Fill half the container with water and float a candle
- Place candles in the foam first before the flowers (great way to create an upscale Advent Wreath)
- Make another wreath to set the container inside of
- Create 2,3 or 4 smaller versions of above to place in the center of a long table; in a line with candles between, or a circle in the center of a round table with candles in the center.
- For a trans-seasonal design, add fresh or permanent botanical fruit, for a Williamsburg, Del Robbia influence
- Change the interior of the vase to match your event
- Crinkle up cellophane, add water to the vase to resemble ice
- Artificial snow in the bottom of the vase with a small fresh or permanent botanical Christmas tree or winter scene
- Water beads are a smash for the season, creative, unique, and colorful