Freestanding

The structure of Cornus branches appears as if floating and very light. To achieve this effect, black pokes (1.8 mm) were drilled into a weathered block of wood, and the Cornus branches were impaled on the pokes. The whole is given strength by connecting each Cornus stem in at least three places with bindwire and pierced with pieces of black pokes. The flowers, Papaver, Clematis Amazing Kansas, Tulipa, Ranunculus, are placed only at the top to show off the structure and make the whole look elegant.

Water source

By connecting branches of elder (Sambucus) with wire, an open branch structure was created in this vase. In the openings, Delphinium 'Guardian Lavender,' Delphinium 'Bella Andes Azure,' Clematis Amazing 'Star River,' Eryngium and Pennisetum were grouped in parallel and inserted directly into the water.

'Vegetative is difficult to execute commercially in the current zeitgeist'

The theme Nature, Naturally! can be approached in different ways, according to floral designer Max van de Sluis. 'For me as a florist, vegetative is the most obvious and perhaps the most ultimate in its beauty. Yet in the current zeitgeist, vegetative is difficult to execute commercially.'

'Reason that I went in a more realistic direction, using as a starting point the materials you can easily obtain at wholesale, and then using them to make arrangements with a natural look.'

'I wanted to achieve that natural look by processing the flowers in a certain way. Think of solutions like processing each species at a more or less distinct height, a more parallel placement, growth forms, movement, finding combinations with old natural flower forms from outside and or by incorporating branches.'

'This expands the possibilities quite a bit and makes it possible to put your style, emotion and feeling into this. This path is more commercial and more realistic in its feasibility.'

Nature, naturally!

For the special theme Nature, naturally! vegetative floral creations, as it grows in nature, are the starting point. Transparency also plays a major role. The arrangements are created as much as possible through the use of sustainable techniques and responsible materials.

Pink, I am here for you

Pink Day (April 9) is all about love and caring. Salix branches are intertwined into a heart like people in a community, symbolizing resilience and connection. The pink Tulipa 'Double Future' represent tenderness, compassion and hope. The arrangement reminds us how important it is to be there for each other. The whole arrangement forms a powerful symbol of love and support, fitting the message of Pink Day: no one is alone.

Purple Freedom

On Liberation Day (May 5), we celebrate freedom and commemorate the power of hope and resilience. In this arrangement, green-yellow dogwood branches, Cornus 'Flaviramea', are bunched vertically in a vase. A powerful symbol of stability and growth. From the branches blooms the purple Scabiosa 'Dark Cherry,' as a sign of freedom and the awakening of new possibilities. Together, they tell the story of a future built on strength, connection and hope.