Overflowing bouquets of fresh flowers aren’t just for springtime. Complement any holiday décor by bringing the beauty of nature inside. Follow these tips for rustic styling perfect for the colder months.
Dried branches with leaves in varying shapes and hues add dimension and evoke feelings of the season.
Chrysanthemums in “bigoudi red” are the star of this show. Be sure to layer your flowers at varying levels and angles.
Red kaffir lilies offer a delicate contrast to the bold chrysanthemums.
Play with different flowers, plants, shapes, and pallets sourced from your yard, local nursery, and even a craft store.
Stacking books in matching tones allows you to adjust the height of your arrangement.
If you have a vintage or heirloom vase, these make great focal points for your piece. The one pictured is from Frances Palmer Pottery.
Crab apples add a unique shape and stand out amongst the dried leaves.
Add fabric, a table cloth, ribbons, and baubles as finishing touches to set off your work of art.
Lucy Hunter invites us to join her on a personal journey to the places and spaces that she loves best, and which inspire her work as a creative floral artist and garden designer.
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