Tableau

A series of slender objects shows how 100% degradable work can still look contemporary. Bamboo tubes act as water reservoirs and are attached to wooden sticks that stand in solid wooden cylinders made from leftover parts from stair railings. The height and spacing create an attractive tableau in which a varied mix of cut flowers is placed naturally and airily. By the way, also applicable as single flower objects.

Ice Blue

In this winter composition, candle wax forms an "icy" skin over the two Styrofoam half-spheres. Organic floral foam is placed inside the spheres, the outer edge of which is compactly raised with Limonium. In the center, a beautiful new variety of Delphinium is compactly and tightly incorporated as the top layer. The image
is clear and graphic. And, stabbed like this,
the whole thing lasts a surprisingly long time, provided it's thoroughly
hydrated.

Cool

The cube-shaped base made from recycled Styrofoam packaging material coated with candle wax gives this arrangement a cool winter glow. Glass tubes are
extended with thick aluminum wire and
finished with a bouillon wire binding
for both technique and decoration. In the
tubes Delphinium in a powerful, bound together group for maximum tranquility and focus.

Warm winter wreath

A handmade winter wreath is given a robust base of Oasis Sec. Wetted Oasis Bio is integrated where flowers are placed. The outside is fully lined with the seed pods of elm, giving a soft, warm color and fine texture. The wreath stands on wooden feet for some "air" and a nice presentation, and is richly stocked with dainty small-flowered species such as Talinum 'Long John', Astrantia, Gloriosa and Sanguisorba.

'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.

Berry, leaf, fruit, flower - a variety of color

In addition to being the owner of StudioDeco, floral stylist Hilda de Haan is an enthusiastic (and enthusiastic) teacher of floral design. 'I have been teaching for almost twenty years now. I also have a business at home with which I do subscriptions, mourning arrangements and wedding arrangements with decoration. That means making something beautiful every working day with a lot of passion, creativity and beautiful natural products, and passing it on to young people. I still love doing that after all these years.

'For example, during my flower arranging lessons at the VMBO in Buitenpost, I try to enthuse adolescents about our beautiful flower profession. Unfortunately not so many young students choose a career in flowers while it is such a beautiful profession. Through my enthusiasm I try to 'plant a seed' so that they might choose this profession.

'I get my inspiration from a variety of things. I am a member of several study clubs, read a lot of professional literature and follow quite a few top arrangers via social media - with whom I regularly sign up for an inspiring and stimulating master class.'

"Autumn for me means beautiful warm colors, fruits and an abundance of materials such as berries, leaves, tendrils, fruits - and especially a host of beautiful flowers in many colors.