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How to Make a Fall Pumpkin Floral Arrangement

 One thing I have learned about floral design is that you can really use anything as a vessel to create an arrangement.  And one of my favorites for the fall is a pumpkin.  There are two types of pumpkin that you can use to make this: a foam pumpkin or a craft pumpkin. A craft pumpkin is awesome for carving because it is a hollow inside.  They are usually more expensive.  For this pumpkin, you cut a small hole on top, insert a plastic cup/container, then add flowers. A foam pumpkin is filled with foam.  So when you cut off the top, all you have to do is stick the flower stems into the foam and they will stay in place. For this pumpkin arrangement, I am using a foam pumpkin.  Below you will find a video and a link to youtube to see how I made this: https://youtube.com/shorts/PdDfUrcD6Ic?si=HPYAo6hpbeqLCRwV For this flower arrangement, I used a variety of sunflowers, berries, boxwood, and autumn fillers.  One of the most important things to do is to...
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Best Greenery to Use for Wreaths and Floral Arrangements

Everyone always thinks flowers, but did you know that greenery is just as important, especially when making a wreath or floral arrangement?  When I first starting making wreaths, greenery was my weak point.  I never really knew much about greenery except for the leaves that were on the flowers.  Today I am going to tell you some of my favorite greeneries I use and the purposes they serve. I will also include pictures on the bottom to show you what they look like!  Boston Fern: This type of Boston Fern is perfect for whimsical, full, wildflower types of wreaths.  This fern kind of goes with the flow and you can position it in a wild way to give your wreath a fuller effect. Boston Fern: This type of Boston Fern gives your wreaths and arrangements a dramatic look.  Often, the leaves are quite dark, long, and bold. Eucalyptus Bush: This is a smaller, more condensed eucalyptus. I use this when I am making a full wreath.   Long Leaf Eucalyptus: This s...

How to Make a Floral Arrangement

Just like my wreaths, I have made many floral arrangements, but have never sold them or really paid attention to technique.   I kind of just, made them.  When I started my wreath business, I began to really pay attention to the Do's and Don'ts of design and color theory.  My wreath business just celebrated its' three year anniversary of opening this past January and now I have begun selling floral arrangements. There are so many amazing books I have read that have helped me to learn more of the "technical side" of creating floral arrangements.  My first favorite book is  Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers .  I first learned of this farm when I visited the New York Botanical Gardens last year and purchased  Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden .  I created my first, REAL cut flower garden last year and this book was beyond helpful.  My second favorite book for creating floral arrangements is  Flower Color Theory    Both of these bo...

Home After The Holidays

Once the glitz and glam of the holiday decor is put away and the tree is taken down, what do you do in your home?  I have seen a mixture of two decor options: a wintery, cozy home or year-round decor.   For me, I choose to do the wintery, cozy home decor style.  Many people associate garland and lights with Christmas but I do not.  I associate Christmas with Santa and ornaments.  Who is to say that you cannot have garland after your Christmas decor is put away.  In the link below I will show you how I styled my winter garland for my fireplace. DIY Winter Garland So many people say they miss the warmth of the lights of their tree.  But why are lights only associated with Christmas.  I have seen so many creative ways to incorporate lights into your winter decor.  Look at how I styled my floor vase this winter. This vase is from ZGallerie, one of my favorite glam decor stores.  The greenery and magnolias are from Hobby Lobby.  The...

How to Make a White Berry Winter Wreath

Some people decorate with their year-round decor after the holidays, while others decorate for the winter.  So for my winter decor lovers, I have a DIY video for you showing you how to make an easy DIY winter berry wreath!  The berries have a beautiful pearly white color to them.  I hope you enjoy the video!  Use the link below the photo to learn how I made this! DIY YOUTUBE VIDEO

How to Style a Christmas Tree Topper Bow

Do you dread unpacking your Christmas decor every year like I do?  I am a bad packer so it is a disaster scene when it comes time for me to decorate.  No matter what I do my bows are always squished.  In this video, I will show you how to unsquish and fluff your bow to make it look like the first day you purchased it.  Hope you enjoy!

Different Ways to Preserve and Store a Wreath

 I have been asked so many times, how I store all of my wreaths.  Since I make wreaths and am fortunate to have a work space in my home, I have all of my wreaths either on wreath stands or hanging on the wall using thumbtacks.  Purchasing a high quality wreath can be costly, I know, but it is all worth it, especially if you learn how to store and preserve it.  To start, I always recommend my customers to try to keep their wreath in a protected location outside, avoiding full, direct sun.  If left in the elements, the wreath will not last long as rain and strong winds can be damaging.  The sun also fades the colors in the wreath.  Sometimes, this is unavoidable, but you must be prepared to most likely purchase a new wreath each year. If you are able to keep the wreath somewhat protected outside, then you will most likely be able to use it the following year if not years.  There are many different ways you can store a wreath and also many ways you s...