Bouquets in the rough
Many are travelling this time of year, far away from favorite florists or flower stands. Hopefully, you’ll come across some splendid blooms at a local farmers market or one of those charming roadside stands where you drop your money “honor system” into a can before leaving with a colorful nosegay.
Into the base layer we added a layer of slightly taller Madrona branches, this adds a shiny green element to the bouquet and more stability for the taller branches.
Many are travelling this time of year, far away from favorite florists or flower stands. Hopefully, you’ll come across some splendid blooms at a local farmers market or one of those charming roadside stands where you drop your money “honor system” into a can before leaving with a colorful nosegay.
If none of these options present themselves, worry not. Look around, with a snip here and there of things that catch your eye in your remote getaway a woodland bouquet can be yours!
In a bucket filled with water we started with some low branchy- branches with items of interest (green plums and pine cones). This layer serves as a natural flower “frog” and gives support to taller branches which will be added later.
Into the base layer we added a layer of slightly taller Madrona branches, this adds a shiny green element to the bouquet and more stability for the taller branches.
With the sturdy base in place, the bouquet starts taking shape with a variety of colors and textures.
Tall bunches of lavender (we’ve cut bunches from the plant, not individual stems);
a twist of wild honeysuckle;
taller branches laden with more green plums;
a long strand of blackberries, tucked into the bouquet on one side and then looped around and tucked in again to cover the bouquet with bright red jewels;
a long strand of blackberries, tucked into the bouquet on one side and then looped around and tucked in again to cover the bouquet with bright red jewels;
branches with these lovely little green gems;
A much smaller version would be delightful to wake up to on a bedside table on sinkside.
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