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DIY Floral Arrangement
I LOVE fresh flowers. They make any space feel more lovely and are the most elegant decor for entertaining. Fortunately, I have a husband who frequently comes home with flowers “just because” so we often have fresh flowers in our home. I find myself taking a mental break to just stop and enjoy their beauty.
When entertaining, flowers are one element you can easily add to your gathering that make it feel special. It can reinforce a color scheme or provide a pop of color.
If you are including a floral arrangement on a table where people will be eating, I STRONGLY encourage you to keep your arrangement low. There is nothing more annoying than moving and straining your neck while trying to converse with others.
Here are the basic steps in creating your own DIY Floral Arrangement.
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Step 1: Select your flowers…you can pick one type of flower in a monochromatic color or variety of flowers and colors. Have fun-the options are endless! For this arrangement, I chose to mix colors and the types of flowers. Here I am using a mix of roses, hydrangeas and peonies. Try to ensure one variety of the flowers you are using has leaves long enough to wrap around the base of your arrangement so you can hide the stems.
Step 2: Select a vase. I keep a few of these square vases (found at Amazon) on hand for last minute floral arrangements. If I have a separate appetizer or dessert table, I will add a coordinating arrangement (usually a bit taller). I will also add a small arrangement…even just a few roses in a small bud vase to the powder room.
Step 3: Measure how much you need to trim the stems of the flowers in order for the arrangement to be at the correct height. Cut the stems and be sure the arrangement is not so high that it will tip the vase over. If you are unsure, start by cutting less than you think you need as you can always cut more.
Step 4: Use thick rubber bands (I usually use 2-3) to keep all of the flowers together. You may have to adjust the position of the flowers
Step 5: Use a leaf to line the vase so that you do not see the stems.
Step 6: Place arrangement in vase, adjust as needed and then add water.
Not only does this make a beautiful centerpiece for your table, it also makes a lovely gift. Good luck creating your own DIY Floral Centerpiece!
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Bisous,
Rebecca
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Photography by Erica Dunhill Photography