"Arranging a bowl of flowers in the morning can give a sense of quiet in a crowded day - like writing a poem or saying a prayer."
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Whether or not spring has actually arrived OUTside this year, the spring flowers have arrived in the grocery stores. Walmart has had tiny pots of single bulbs for as low as a dollar a piece and small bouquets of tulips for under $5. It's a little luxury that doesn't break the bank and brightens corners of the home so well. You can place them bedside or tuck them between two thrifted candlesticks for instant dinnertime charm.
I have mentioned before that floral arranging was not a skill that came naturally to me. It's a work in progress still. I have picked up some little tips from library books and through studying gift arrangements when I have been so blessed. One trick that made a world of difference for a single variety vase is shown on the cover of this book:
You don't need dozens for this to work either. Take a handle of tulips, slip an elastic band around the stems, then gently twist in opposite directions. If your vase is clear you may wish to wrap the band with floral tape. That's all there is to it. As you can see I did not even do that to the small vase above and I still smile every time I pass.
Comments