Fall in Maple Lines

Anyone looking for images of fall will quickly come across the familiar maple leaf. Hanneke didn’t use real leaves, but 3D-printed ones in two sizes. They are mounted on cappuccino-colored aluminum wire and together form branching lines. A metal pin stands on a wooden block, mechanically wrapped in bouillon wire. Attached to it is a frame of dried, black Cornus branches, with dried licorice serving as a warm brown accent. The fresh flowers are arranged in tubes: germini, calla, Nepenthes, rose, carnation, and Phalaenopsis. The long-lasting arrangement can be refilled after use.

Lanterns as eye-catchers

With its generous size, this arrangement is intended to be an eye-catcher in the store window. Dried lanterns remained in stock for a long time at Hanneke’s and were a popular item in fall displays. Here, they are mounted on 1-millimeter brown aluminum wire, so they can be positioned precisely within the composition and reused later. The bowl rests on a large pin with dried roots; this base is also reusable. The fresh flowers are arranged in tubes, though Oasis can also be used effectively in a plastic bowl. Crimson berries, chrysanthemums, fruits, and lanterns set the autumnal tone. Phalaenopsis, germini, Alocasia leaves, roses, vines, and Nepenthes add other shapes and lines.

A delicate balance

This bouquet features a base structure made of unannealed wire (1.4 mm), combined with a natural handle: an elderberry stem. A light, airy layer of split and carefully wrapped Phormium leaves is tied around this base, creating a transparent and decorative structure.

On the exterior, a refined interplay of shapes and textures unfolds: Fritillaria persica, Nepenthes, Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium, and Anigozanthos are arranged across the open structure. This creates an exciting balance between the supporting structure and floral expression, with transparency and lightness taking center stage. The color combination ties all the elements together and enhances the harmony of the whole.

Natural form

This body decoration features an organic base of Aristolochia and trailing Muehlenbeckia, which gracefully drape along the body. From this natural structure unfolds a botanical composition featuring a selection of striking flowers: Gloriosa superba ‘Simba Fifty Shades’, Camellia, Vanda, Cymbidium, Phalaenopsis, Fritillaria persica, Nepenthes, and leaf begonia.

The flowers and vines intertwine in a fluid interplay, yet each retains its own space and character. This creates a rich, layered, and voluminous composition in which elegance and natural expression enhance one another, lending the arrangement an almost living dynamism.

Floating Meadow

For this design, reeds were woven into a wreath shape. The wreath is mounted on a wooden base, which was created using a laser cutter. This gives the piece a modern foundation with a traditional character. Talinum ‘Long John’, mini poppy seed pods, and Craspedia have also been woven into the reed, adding extra texture and a playful, natural effect.

All the flowers are arranged in glass tubes attached at the base. The arrangement features Allium, Clematis, ‘Butterfly’ ranunculus, lilacs, and dark purple Nepenthes, among other flowers.

Green cylinder

This structure is made up of long wooden elements that come together to form a cylindrical shape. The soft green hue with subtle red accents is a perfect match for the
unique Nepenthes.

Openings are built into the bottom of the frame, allowing the water tubes to be easily secured. At the top, extra small tubes have been placed for adding additional flowers. The floral arrangement consists of peonies, anthuriums, and ranunculus, complemented by orchids, clematis, allium, and Ammi majus, creating a rich and refined
composition.