A Radiant Fall

The base of this radiant fall arrangement is a plastic Christmas ornament. A hole was drilled into it, and legs were attached to the ornament. This immediately creates a watertight base. The ornament is covered with various types and colors of glass beads. Finally, the arrangement was finished with flowers whose colors complement the vase, such as Phalaenopsis ‘Altena’, Allium senescens, Phlox ‘Butterfly’, and Passiflora.

Mushrooms

These beautiful tree stumps are wrapped in floral wire and feature a candle holder and a candle. The arrangement is finished with preserved mushrooms. A small dish filled with Oasis has been placed in the center. Materials used include Dahlia ‘Hapet Harmony,’ Orlaya ‘White Finch,’ and Phalaenopsis.

Pine cones

This vintage lampshade is lined with Oasis Sec, which was secured with polyurethane foam. The arrangement was created using Banksia and pinecones. Interspersed among them are wooden candlesticks with yellow candles and small glass tubes. Other materials used include Heliopsis ‘Red Shades’ and Lavatera.

On a standard—

Joyce combines five dried Heliconia into one large arrangement. She arranged beautiful flowers in between them. “It could easily be a cool bridal bouquet, but I hung this one on a stand.” Materials used include: Heliconia ‘She Kong,’ Phalaenopsis ‘Exclusivo Pikachu,’ Phalaenopsis ‘Crème,’ Tillandsia, clematis fluff, Sarracenia, and Physalis skeleton.

“It fascinates me that you can always create something different.”

“After completing my floral design training and master’s program, I started out eighteen years ago as a freelancer for large weddings, trade shows, and companies. It fascinates me that you can always create something different. The possibilities are endless. I draw inspiration from everywhere—nature, travel, the seasons, social media, or simply taking a walk through the woods or the castle gardens. I combine colors, shapes, and materials in my head and then get to work.”

“I love combining cultivated flowers with materials found in nature. What you find in nature, you can’t get at auction, and what you get at auction, you won’t find in nature. Personally, I’m crazy about orchids—different varieties with beautiful colors. I love to include them in every arrangement. My living room is also full of different kinds of orchids, which I try to get to bloom again and again.”

'Simplicity, but in multitude'

For Iris van Werkhoven, even after years of working in the industry, the love for flowers has never waned. 'Through flowers I can translate my feelings.
They bring atmosphere, tell stories, and give space to thoughts and associations. As soon as I work with flowers, my motivation comes naturally: it's my profession, and my passion.'

'I get my inspiration from nature, which continues to surprise with shapes, colors and textures. I also follow a wide range of interior designers, artists, botanical illustrators and green stylists through social media. My algorithm - nothing but pretty pictures - feeds my creative process daily.'

'I think autumn is the most beautiful season of the year. The rich, warm hues, the play of light and shadow and the color saturation in nature appeal to me enormously. I like simplicity - less is more - and therefore often work with few types of flowers within an arrangement. Repetition and rhythm bring tranquility and strength to floral arrangements. Simplicity, but in multitude.'

'I like to work with whatever the season has to offer at the time in terms of seasonal materials such as hanging Amaranthus, grasses, berries and tendrils - also beautiful in their transience. Locally and internationally, I signal more attention to texture, impermanence and natural form. Less austere, more character. That is also my signature.