Country Decor Blog

I did promise to add photos from the event last Saturday, so here they are. The first image is of a really cool glass vase (it kind of looks like an inflatable inner tube) that has a spot that you can sneak in a flexible flower. Orchids work really well… I’ve shown an example - it’s a fun look that could also work at any kind of dinner party. You could add water in the bowl and display some pretty white floating candles.

Note: ANY kind of scented candle should be verboten on the dinner table at parties. Perfect for hallways, powder rooms and other tight spaces, keep scented candles off your table. Many times I’ve started sneezing when the overpowering scent of vanilla candles have set off my allergies at a dinner party!

But back to ideas for floral arrangements. Other thoughts are to keep to a simple colour theme. When I do flowers at weddings, I usually like to stick to basic white and green flowers as my starting point. I can add colours in to this basic palette quite easily, OR just stick with this minimalist, but pretty look. The key is to make sure you’re using a variety of different white flowers. At the demo, I combined a variety of flowers, both high-end and low-end, to show how you could achieve this look. The usually verboten carnations can actually be surprisingly spectacular if used right. I like to combine two or three carnations with every single rose I use - As long as the colours are consistent, the texture of the petals is incredibly complementary.

One of my demos at the TBG involved wiring together your own bridal bouquet or posy.  It’s easy to learn how to create a simple bouquet and the technique can also be used to create awesome floral arrangements. Once you have chosen the flowers you want to use, start with your first and wire additional flowers onusing flexible green floral wire (easily found at floral supply shops or craft store). Then wrap floral tape around the wire. Now your bouquet should be firmly secured and you can add a perfect ribbon.

This week we are in production on Canadian Home & Country’s April issue and I’m delighted with the cover we’ve chosen… but more about that later. Till next time!

Tags: Bridal bouquet, floating candles, orchids, scented candles, Toronto Botanical Garden