Shards
Fallen Christmas baubles are the inspiration for this
easy-to-make arrangement – which also works well
in a smaller format. The larger shards are glued to the
dish, the small pieces scattered. With beautiful candles
and here and there a whole Christmas bauble serving as a vase
– containing a carnation, Vanda or Nerine – a tasteful
ensemble is created.
Playful contrasts
A half square of brown painted insulation material is covered with Cotinus leaves in a roof tile pattern – which dries nicely. All
leaves are folded in half just above the vein – the horizontal vein line remains visible – and attached with double-sided tape.
The covered shape is placed in an iron frame, with narrow, vertical lines created in the square shape using unlacquered thick iron wire
on which squares of dried cobra leaf are glued. As a contrast, a wavy structure of dark brown rustic wire is
secured horizontally. The orchids, Aristolochia tendrils, Clematis fluff, and some greenish-yellow aspen
leaves (Populus alba) hang in this structure. The colors of the other materials are reflected in the Vanda orchids, mirroring the outdoor atmosphere
of autumn-winter. ‘Clear contrasts always work well in an arrangement: such as open-closed, light-dark, living-dead.’
Nest
The robust Oasis Ecobase wreath is adorned with the ultimate white Avalanche rose. In between, delicate, just-sprouting flower bulbs are attached to small pins. Roots of the Vanda orchid, white eggshells, and white feathers complete this beautiful nest wreath for Easter.
Feminine touch
The base of this hand-tied bouquet is a homemade wire frame. The pastel-colored Avalanche roses are placed against the edge and alternated with delicate lilac Freesia. The inside of the frame is finished with Vanda roots. The ribbon around the binding point gives the whole a feminine touch. A nice statement for a gift on the occasion of International Women's Day.
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue
This blue bridal bouquet incorporates tradition in a contemporary way. Pieces of dried finger grass, Panicum 'Northwind', are glued onto a bouquet holder. The base materials for the bouquet are Eryngium 'Sirius Questar Green' and 'Supernova', complemented by Eucalyptus 'Baby Blue', Limonium 'Pearl Wings', and Clematis 'Star River'. Delphinium 'Navy Blue' defines the height of the bouquet. Finally, Vanda Ansu n°1 flowers and Delphinium florets are glued onto the bouquet. As a delightful detail, Hypericum 'Coco Gelato' berries are inserted onto the ends of the grasses.
Lush
The eye-catcher of this bouquet is the handle made of dried Panicum grass. Eucalyptus bark is glued onto an Oasis cake form. Large Rosa ‘Pink Floyd’ on a base of stabilized Eucalyptus crowns. Gloriosa ‘Exotic Orange’ is placed on water tubes and decorates the sides of the bouquet. Vanda ‘Natcha Princess Orange’ is glued in a diagonal line on the bark.
Other materials: spray chrysanthemums ‘Ellison Salmon’ and ‘Willem Orange’, Tulipa ‘Columbus’, Vanda ‘Citronella’, Jatropha ‘Firecracker Red’, Craspedia ‘Dubium Orange Fire’, Limonium ‘Yellow Sun Birds’. As a finishing touch, jute cord is draped over the bouquet.