Happy Holidays!
One of my favorite industry blogs, Flirty Fleurs, recently issued a challenge for designers to create a festive arrangement using only materials found within a 1 mile radius. I was excited! We just moved into our new home, complete with a beautiful, hearty hedge of holly out front - ingredient #1!
The other elements came together quickly on my morning walk with the dog through the trails just across the street…
I used a mercury glass piece that was an element in my Christmas mantle display, added a few maple branches, and presto…
Not only did I get a pretty holiday arrangement for my mantle, but this was a great exercise in design. So often we create recipes and order exactly what we need for our various projects. It’s always a great use of my creative energies to design a piece from a limited number of materials and even more fun to hunt them out from our surroundings. Just goes to show that you don’t need summer blooms or a cultivated garden to create a great piece for your home.
Head on over to Flirty Fleurs to see all the designs from around the country - http://flirtyfleurs.com/winter-greenery-challenge/
Feeling inspired? Take advantage of the balmy temperatures this weekend and create your own arrangement. Send photos to me at kristin@ideas-in-bloom.com and I’ll post them on our Facebook page!
Remember, the rules are -
- Design an arrangement of foliages, berries, fruits, etc.
- All materials must be collected from your property or within 1 mile of your home.
Good luck!
