Crocheted lace

The base of this bouquet is a small bag made of crocheted lace, which has been stiffened with starch. An iron handle—wrapped in white cotton using macramé—is attached to the bag. The flowers are arranged in small tubes of water inside the bag, which is further filled with white cotton. Materials used include green Viburnum opulus flowers, Rhipsalis tendrils, Hypericum berries strung on silver wire, Scabiosa ‘Bon Bon Scoop French Vanilla’ and Jasminum in shades ranging from white-pink to burgundy, Helleborus ‘Classic One’, and Scabiosa ‘Dark Cherry’. A Caladium leaf gives the bouquet a unique signature.

Light spring drop

This light and airy spring bouquet has a teardrop shape. The base is made of bleached feathers that are attached between twisted decorative wires and lightly connected to each other. Saale Halla: "This construction allows space, movement, and air to flow naturally between the flowers. The plant material is clearly inspired by spring, and the color palette combines both complementary color harmony and harmonious tonal relationships. The overall impression of the bouquet is light, open, and expressive."

Processed flowers and plants include: Anemone, Asparagus plumosus, Chaenomeles japonica, French tulip (Belle du Monde, Batavia), Gloriosa superba, Oxypetalum, ranunculus 'Butterfly', rose (Ali, Crème de la Crème, Quicksand), Sandersonia, Viburnum.

Norwegian composition

Mariann Holmen's first bouquet shows a distinctly Norwegian approach. By leaving plenty of space between the flowers, each element is given its own place. Viburnum, Nerine, and lisianthus are hand-tied into a calm, balanced composition.

Transparency

Lizzie Newcombe worked on a wooden disc as a base, using it to create a transparent and light arrangement. Nerine, Viburnum, and Lilium are combined with lichen-covered branches, keeping the whole arrangement spacious and refined.

Movement

Hellebore, lisianthus, Eryngium, and Viburnum are incorporated into this bouquet on a spring wood frame. The construction gives the arrangement clear movement and direction. The number of stems used and the loose structure make this work a contemporary interpretation of the Dutch hand-tied bouquet.

Open and airy

This bouquet by Esther Weijenberg exudes spring. The generous use of Viburnum keeps the arrangement open and airy, while the flowers have been carefully placed to maintain balance. The colors are fresh and natural, with a light decorative finish that makes the bouquet suitable for a variety of uses.