For a dynamic centerpiece with an imaginative twist, turn to the season’s bounty of produce, which can do double duty as fresh fare and creative containers.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- To form the base of this arrangement, hollow out a pineapple or any sturdy fruit, using a sharp knife, and then insert a cup of water or wet floral foam.
- Next, fill the fruit-turned-vase with a lively mix of blooms, such as ‘Coral Charm’ peonies, purple lisianthus, orange dahlias, blue veronica, gomphrena, and oakleaf hydrangea, as well as some verdant inclusions like explosion grass and fern.
- To complete the presentation, set the display on a simple woven serving tray, and surround it with a few lemons to add a final note of summer sunshine.
For a distinctive display infused with the laidback feel of late summer, pair an assortment of beautifully bold blooms and vegetation with just a few subtle fixtures that won’t steal the spotlight.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Start with a rustic box, and place a vintage-inspired lantern at its center.
- From there, let your imagination guide your hand in choosing a mix of seasonal produce and field flowers. We selected a blend of zinnias in pale yellow, peach, and burnt orange, as well as gerbera daisies, stock, geranium leaves, and ferns.
- To finish, scatter heirloom tomatoes in a range of vibrant hues. As guests linger into the evening hours, reveling in the gentle air of summer nights, the arrangement will double as a source of delightful illumination.
A thoughtful composition of flourishing seasonal flowers can easily turn into a go-anywhere arrangement. Add this appealing piece to your home entrance or give it to a dear friend.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Choose a stone or concrete container, and line it with a plastic bowl filled with water.
- Then gather a bevy of blooms that celebrate the hues of an Indian summer.
- Place variegated privet and antique hydrangea first to create a grid for the other stems, then finish with a mix of dahlias, ranunculus, celosia, pokeberries, and, for a bit of whimsy, Kermit mums and globe amaranthus.
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