Flower Decor Arrangements to Love

Decorations

Flower arrangements with leaves and pumpkins are excellent Thanksgiving table centerpieces

Fall

I’m loving all the warm colors of fall! Everywhere I turn I am reminded that fall is here. There’s more than pumpkins-velvet pillows and fall flowers

floral arrangements

Dear flower lovers… what do flowers say to you? Do they speak secret poetry, or sing in chorus as you pass them by? Do they whisper love spells to a valentine or offer open invitations to stoop and breathe in their perfume? When setting your table for guests, friends, and loved ones to gather around, consider what a flower does for you and in turn does for those you invite into your home. Flower arrangements are an age old choice for adding beauty to any occasion, yet why is that? Pursuing the beauty of a thing does not necessarily relate to the survival of humankind, especially when a flower provides no real sustenance, warmth, or energy. However, humans have always had a funny way of surrounding themselves with beauty…simply for the joy it makes us feel. Consider, too, the relationship we have to flowers. The seeking of them in an expanse of field, the bending down to breathe in their scent, the careful curation of a few stems, and the expression of one’s self in arranging them. The relationship is physical and the actions live in our muscles. Of course, then when these actions are motivated by the making of memories (flowers for birthdays, holidays, weddings, surprise gifts to celebrate nothing at all), the relationship inherently becomes emotional too. And while embracing our emotional connection to nature is invaluable, can we not also agree that the pursuit of joy in and of itself might be as integral to survival and nearly as nourishing as food and water any way? Think on it… Drawing Inspiration from the Dutch Golden Era Though a single stem of hollyhock suspended in a jar of water offers a undeniable prettiness to every day ambiance in the home, there’s something magical about celebrating a special moment with a full bouquet. Certainly, the Dutch masters knew that, and captured the abundance, the warmth, the bursting joy of a full arrangement in their still lives. Think Rachel Ruysch, Willem van Aelst, Vermeer and Rembrandt. Their bold color palettes, contrasting dark backgrounds, and utterly decadent arrangements give an almost mouth-watering view of natural beauty, and the celebration of it in a most primal form: admiration of nature, and using human creativity to display it in a digestible and intriguing way. Take a look at a few of our favorite floral still lives from painters of the Dutch Golden Era and consider drawing inspiration for your table this coming holiday season. Vase of Flowers With Watch, by Willem van Aeslt (via essentialvermeer.com) Left: Summer Flowers by Rachel Ruysch (via arthive.com) Right: A Vase of Flowers, by Maria van Oosterwyck (via artuk.org) Arranging Floral Centerpieces in the Modern Era Speaking of creating your own classical painting-inspired arrangement, we are in awe of New York based florist, Nicole Absher, who does just that and with flying colors. Nicole is the owner and artist behind e p h e m e r a, provider of floral arrangements worthy of their own Dutch Golden Era painted still life portraits. Continue reading to gain insight into e p h e m e r a, through Nicole’s words herself.

Flowers&Bouquets

An excellent flower arrangement, not because of expensive flowers and gorgeous vases. It lies in the design concept of people. If the design is novel, the color is harmonious, and the shape is unique, wildflower weeds can also make good works. In addition, it is necessary to achieve a coordinated effect with the environment. For …

Farmhouse Arrangement, Sunflower Arrangement, Summer Farmhouse Floral, Sunflower Centerpiece, Rustic Farmhouse Arrangement, Sunflower Decor

Farmhouse Arrangement, Sunflower Arrangement, Summer Farmhouse Floral, Sunflower Centerpiece, Rustic Farmhouse Arrangement, Sunflower Decor This beautiful farmhouse sunflower arrangement made with realistic sunflowers, ferns, and greenery in a tin farmhouse container. The arrangement will look great with many farmhouse decor. The centerpiece size: 17\

Garden & Outdoor

Broadly, there are 3 styles of arrangements in the sphere of floral arrangements. A paper flower bouquet can be produced by arranging the colorful flowers in distinct patterns. It isn’t necessary that you should have to opt for a fancy flower box.

Nearly Natural Dahlia and Mum Floral Arrangement in Vase