There’s something about a floral arrangement that brightens a space. Even as a green thumb with tons of plants in my space, I love the little luxury of buying fresh flowers for an arrangement.
This blog is a first in I-don’t-know how long, I’m basically writing and publishing this in real-time! Well, I was just so excited to create my first floral arrangement of the year, I just got right to blogging.
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I like to keep my floral arrangements simple
I tend to go with two flowers and foliage filler. Typically all white flowers, though occasionally I might add in a yellow or light pink.
The key is in picking flowers and filler that compliments one another. You want a variety of textures and sizes, especially when using a muted color palette.
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Baby’s breath is a great filler because it adds so much whimsy and texture to any arrangement!
You don’t have to spend a lot on your floral arrangement
All in all, I spent under $15 on this beautiful arrangement that keeps me smiling throughout the week! I used:
- Hydrangeas
- Baby’s breath
- Foliage greenery
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To get this low and wide look, you’ll need a frog vase.
How to DIY a frog vase
Especially in small apartments, low arrangements are great for bringing in flowers without blocking sightlines.
I use regular clear tape to create a grid system across the mouth of my vase. This keeps everything in place just as I want it.
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I’ve had this bowl for years. It is stone, and I love how the dark stone compliments light and airy flowers. I couldn’t find my exact bowl, but here, here, and here are a few attractive options.
There are also frog vases with holes or slots for stems. This is a great solution if you’re regularly creating arrangements. I have my eye on a couple – here, here, and here.
Creating an arrangement is all about building and layering! Don’t rush the process.
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I like to start with my focal flowers — in this arrangement, I have three hydrangeas.
Placing and replacing stems
Take each flower, stem by stem, and trim it down until it fits into your vessel at the height you want.
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Don’t be afraid to get a little funky with an asymmetrical arrangement, give one side a little height to make your arrangement look like it came from a chic boutique.
Continue on, trimming and placing stems into your vessel. It’s okay to pick up pieces you’ve previously placed! Keep working until you find an arrangement you love!
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I hope you love your arrangement as much as I love mine.
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xoxo, jackie