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A vase full of fresh cut flowers has a magical ability to bring a smile to anyone's face! Arranging them has been proven to lower blood pressure and relieve anxiety in Alzheimer patients.
Like puppies, flowers have a universal ability to ignite joy. They are also powerful memory inducers! Think of your mother, best friend, or grandmother, and chances are, a flower comes to mind.
Purple Irises from my grandmother's farm remind me of the summers I spent making her forty acres my playground. Tulips bring to mind Sundays with Gary's mom and Easters hiding eggs under her gorgeous water oak with blooms surrounding its base.
Hyacinths take me back to my childhood home where mom planted a perfect row beneath my bedroom window. I waited anxiously every year for them to bloom so I could pick them.
With such delight being associated with flowers, it stands to reason that while spring is in full bloom, we would explore the artful skill of arranging cut flowers from the yard! I have gathered some collective wisdom from my favorite designers to share with you, so be sure to check out the links.
TIPS FOR CUT FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SUCCESS!
1. Use a Wide Vase to Make Arranging Flowers Easier.
Part of the charm of designing your own florals is using a container that you have around the house. Joanna Gaines suggests that wider containers work best for casual flower arrangements'.
This is also a great time to recycle items like coffee cans, Pickle Jars, or even a tea pitcher. When the base is wide, there will be less need to add a flower frog to keep stems loosely arranged.
2. Collect Flea Market Finds and Antique Containers
Take an idea from the, Bunny Williams playbook by keeping a collection of storied and nostalgic containers on a simple open shelf to serve as a charming display and a convenient source for making quick arrangements for your dining table or entry when you have guests over.
It's a permanent bouquet bar for the home! She suggests starting your arrangements with a full base of greenery to stabilize floral stems.
3. Use Single Stems in Glass Containers for a Casual Feel
Colored Glass is trending right now! Use a collection of colored bottles with a single daisy or dahlia stems to create a charming display.
Sarah Richardson gives this advice "Place a variety of short and tall vases from your local discount home store down the center of the table and fill them with bunches of silver dollar eucalyptus," for a fast, but not fussy, accent.
4. Tape Square Containers for Cut Flower Arrangements
Martha Stewart suggests using tape in a grid across the top of containers to provide support for floral arrangements with top heavy stems like Roses, Lilies, Tulips and Peony's.
If you are looking to expand your cut flower options Marthastewart.com has some great tips for starting your own cut flower garden that is sure to provide years of joy and memories for your family!
This spring, embrace the beauty and nostalgia that flowers bring to life and family. Discover inspiration for carving out a dedicated space in your home for effortless and convenient flower arranging, ensuring that joy and stress relief become regular features of your week.
Consider the possibility of starting a cut flower garden this year. If not, may a weekly stop by the floral department bring the joy and serenity of flowers to your home and heart often! Have a beautiful week!