How to make an arrangement in a foam-free container Trends I try hard to keep up with new trends and techniques as a professional floral designer. Today I would like to talk about the current trends, one of which is Sustainability. What can we do to avoid the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance? In…
Pink, yellow, blue, purple… Pastel spring wedding flowers are romantic and pretty. The intensity of these colors is the key to the softness of the arrangement. The Ranunculus came in different tints (a tint is a mixture of a color with white); one is darker than the other. Multi-pedaled Ranunculus is very pretty and one of the most popular wedding…
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Thanksgiving is one of the busiest holidays for florists. I don’t know how many centerpieces I made for our customers this year but this is my last one. Whew! Starting tomorrow, all decorations will turn Christmas. After studying floral design for 11 years and working for other florists, I finally started my own business in January 2019.…
I went to Trader Joe’s yesterday and saw gorgeous rose hip for sale which prompted me to make a few arrangements with the flowers purchased there. Note that not all of their flowers are in a great condition so checking their freshness is very important. Also, when you buy flowers, make sure you condition them. Here is how: 1) Prepare…
Locally grown hydrangeas this time of the year come with gorgeous colors. They are naturally faded but still have a hint of the original colors, giving them the antique look. I added burgundy Scabiosa, purple carnations, Privit berry, variegated Pittosporum, and Agonis to the fall wedding centerpiece.
My last arrangement with the introduction of color theory is “triad” that is three hues that are equidistant from each other on the color wheel. I made this unique floral design with triad color combination, I chose primary colors which are Red, Blue and Yellow.
Peony Tulips This showy centerpiece contains Peony Tulips and Spray Roses. Peony Tulips, also known as Double Tulips, have multiple layers of sweetly scented petals, creating a dazzling, ruffled effect. As their name suggests, they resemble to Peony. Tips An interesting fact about tulips is that they continue to grow after being cut, up to an inch or more. They…