Saturday, August 13, 2011

ARRANGEMENTS--IT'S ALL ABOUT COLOR, SHAPE AND TEXTURE























Summer blooms make amazing arrangements--their bright colors and interesting textures and shapes are exciting to work with, and, the sky is the limit when putting one together; you could arrange one every week through the summer and no two would be alike.  I like collecting vases--sometimes a trip to the thrift store nets some great vases.  Always use a floral preservative, cut your blooms early in the morning before the sun comes out, and plunge blooms immediately into tepid water.  If possible, let sit overnight in a dark, cool place, then arrange in the morning, re-cutting the stems by an inch under water, at an angle.copper penny dropped in the bottom of the vase also helps to prolong the life of the blooms.



Susanne Holland Spicker Mother, Grandmother, Homemaker, Gardener, Teacher, Photographer

Passion is defined as the love of, or the object(s) of affection and emotion. I am passionate about family, friends, flowers, food, photography and fabulous music! This blog is dedicated to those loves.

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