There are so many ways when it comes to arranging your flowers. Besides mixing and matching vastly different flowers or foliage, you can try using unconventional vases to do so. Using the ‘unconventional vases’ to house your flowers would add some sort of surprise and display your creativity. You can begin by deciding what type of unconventional vases you would like to go for; or, take a look at what you have at home, and fully utilise these items! If possible, you can get a flower foam that will allow the flowers to stand at a position, be fed nutrients and live a little longer.
Throughout the years, people have been using nature to inspire their creativity. For instance, countless poems are related to nature. Floral arrangements are the same. People use giant conch shells in the summer, or pumpkins and gourds in the autumn as vases. Depending on what natural element you use, the structure and grounding of the floral arrangement will vary. Sometimes, simplicity is key, such as placing a single variety or color of flower in a container.
For a deconstructed elegance, consider using grouped bud vases, each holding a few select blossoms. Choose flowers with varying heights and intricate details like skip laurel, ‘Gavota’ tulip, and Balkan fritillary for added texture. For dramatic effect, juxtapose blooms of different sizes in ordinary containers or showcase a single, sculptural stem in an unexpected vase. Take time to appreciate the beauty of pristine leaves and meticulously trim down foliage to fit your chosen vessel, using floral clippers and other essential tools.
By following these straightforward strategies and employing our simple arranging tips, anyone can create a stunning floral arrangement without the need for a traditional vase.
Here are some examples:
Glass Jars: Repurpose unused jam jars and kitchen glassware for delightful floral arrangements. Their transparency avoids damaging surfaces like terracotta can.
Teacups: Even small teacups can serve as charming holders for short-stemmed flowers, such as ‘Kwanzan’ cherry blossoms.
Tea Tins: Vintage tea tins offer a modern twist for displaying roses, gomphrenas, and sweet peas, combining watertight functionality with aesthetic appeal.
Eggshells: Empty eggshells transform into delicate springtime vases, perfect for daffodils, lily of the valley, and violas.
Seashells: Found seashells, like wide-mouthed nautilus shells, become pearlescent vases for beachside bouquets.
Candleholders: Glass votive candleholders showcase solitary roses beautifully, ideal for a bathroom or bedside display.
Pumpkins and Gourds: Autumnal squash and gourds, hollowed out to hold dahlias, make charming seasonal centerpieces.
Champagne Flutes: Elegant Champagne flutes can host tulips, lisianthus, waxflowers, and ranunculus for a sophisticated floral arrangement.
Carafes and Glassware: Nested small glasses inside larger ones create dynamic floral compositions, especially when illuminated on a windowsill.
Bowls: Soup bowls and platters overflow with fresh-cut daffodils nestled among tangerines and oranges, offering vibrant kitchen counter centerpieces.
These different vases will ensure that your floral arrangements are as unique and captivating! They may even be a conversation starter!