Now that we’ve covered some flower basics and touched on some selective flower meanings it’s time to talk about making them look pretty sitting on your table, desk or counter–more than just being dumped in any old vase. Containers It’s great to have a selection of vases around for that unexpected bouquet–even if you’re just picking some up for yourself (I used to do that all the time and think I’ll get back in the habit, again). Of course you save the ones you get with birthday arrangements, Valentine’s gifts and the rest (you do, don’t you?) but what else can you use for a vase? Wine glasses Wine bottles Tea Cups or Mugs Small buckets Pitchers Canning jars Test Tubes (with a holder) Toothbrush holders Pen caddies– Pretty much anything that can hold water can hold a flower or two, too! Arrangement An odd number of stems, of colors or heights will add to the visual composition of your arrangement. Why? Well, with even items it’s just too easy for them to hive off in either direction or look boxy. An even number gives you a focal point which the other flowers can cluster around. In other words: Embrace [...]
