Tips for Autumn Floral Arrangements

With Thanksgiving coming up I thought it would be fun to share a few tips for making quick and easy arrangements at home. Creating your own arrangements is really fun and can save a lot of money. I love to have a flower-making night before I host anything at my house. It's so fun to crack open a bottle of wine and make a whole bunch of bouquets for different rooms in our home. When I'm gathering supplies to make small arrangements for my home I like to make several in one sitting. You will need scissors, fresh flowers, greens and filler flowers and fun stuff for garnishes (I used dried wheat and feathers). When choosing containers it's important to remeber you don't need anything fancy. I like to use glassware that I already have around the house. Here are some examples of quick pieces that I pulled from my kitchen before I started arranging! How to create a basic flower arrangement. 1. Create a base of green. This will make it easier to space our your larger blooms. Think of this as a blank canvas! 2. Add flowers. The greens will help you space them out evenly. I like to add them around the entire exterior of the arrangement and also have a few coming up from the top. 3. Garnish with details. This is the part where you get to add cute stuff. Choose details that for your occasion! One of my favorite details is wheat for Autumn arrangements. It is great for adding height to your bouquet as well! I also love adding feathers to my Autumn arrangements. They are so pretty and add a nice pop of black and white! With larger flowers I keep my arrangements much more simple, usually just a glass milk jar or mason jar, water and flowers! I hope you have fun creating your own festive floral designs! xo. Elsie 

Comments

[Lesley]

i love fresh flowers in the home!

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[Becky]

I love how the wheat adds extra height without blocking the view across the table! Also, adding feathers is a great idea! Never would have thought of that

[Clare]

This is so beautiful!!
xo, Clare
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[Kim]

thanks for the tips.....wheat is a nice fall accent :)

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[Carlee]

Love this! What a great centerpiece for thanksgiving dinner and just around the house!
Carlee
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[Valentina]

Love this! I looove flowers!

Valentina
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[Carrie Rosalind]

Love it! Those flowers really add something special. <3

[Nicole]

Great tips! + I love using sunflowers for our Thanksgiving dinner table setting :-D

-Nicole
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[Roda]

You gals always create GREAT things! Always awed & inspired...thanks so much!

[Two Happy Hearts]

Oh, I love this!! Autumn flowers are so stunning.
And I love the idea of adding feathers - so clever!

[Kathryn Shaw]

As someone who used to work at a floral shop, I totally appreciate this! These are so cute and I love the wheat detail! Love love love!
-K

[Sarah Kyle]

Love this arrangement! Thanks for sharing.

[Sarah]

Love the addition of feathers and wheat! Neutrals help balance the brightly colored flowers. Nice work!

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[Kathleen Drey]

I love this idea, it's so simple and pretty. Thanks for sharing.

[Kessler]

I love the idea of feathers in an arrangement. That is so fun and unique!

[Hometipster.com]

Some stunning floral arrangements that are wonderfully constructed. I love the Autumn and it's the best time of year to get lots of decorating ideas for your home. The colors in your flower arrangements can easily provide lots of inspiration for interior design.

Great article and beautifully presented.

[Laura]

Loving the feathers and wheat- what great touches! xo

[MaloB]

its so beautifull!!!!

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[Sarah]

Sigh, you make me want to host a dinner party... but my dorm room has no table so I guess I'll have to wait a little while on the flower arrangements! Great tutorial <3

xoxo missdottidee.blogspot.com

[Jamie]

I totally need this! My first time hosting Thanksgiving...ekk! Thank you :)

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