Reimagine, Reuse, Repurpose
How often do you reimagine your rental items? Have you thought about a different design you could create to increase rental? Take time to create a new design for your existing rental items. By renting items you will increase your bottom line and be more successful.
How often do you reimagine your rental items? Have you thought about a different design you could create to increase rental? Take time to create a new design for your existing rental items. By renting existing items you will increase your bottom line and be more successful.
Client comes first….
A client reached out to me for their annual holiday event. They were in need of a floral display for an estate table. Their requests were candlelight and a spin on traditional holiday decor. Of course, the answer is always “yes, I would love to design for your event”.
Understanding client needs/vision and incorporating them into the design has always been a top priority for me. Without our clients we can not do what we love to do!
Inspired by your surroundings….
As I looked around the design studio, I was inspired by a structure I had designed previously. I had created this base for a YouTube video we created earlier this year. I knew it would be perfect for the event.
I started by weaving chicken wire through the pipes at the base. This would ensure the arrangement would be secure.
Enhance your elements….
The next step was to enhance my foliage. I utilized Design Master Copper to color enhance the ruscus and eucalyptus. I sprayed a light mist of copper onto the foliage allowing some of the natural color to shine through. I chose copper as it would coordinate with the metallic color already on the structure and be enhanced by the candlelight.
Adding the star elements….
I then inserted the foliage, roses, astrantia and Knud Nielsen pinecones to the structure. I utilized small water tubes for the roses. The chicken wire held everything in place perfectly.
Soften the design….
As I looked at the design, I felt a softer texture needed to be added. I found the perfect solution… Oasis Wired Wool! I cut 10” strands of the wool and inserted it into the design with a bit of Oasis Floral Adhesive. By cutting the wool I had more control over the desired placements.
Time to celebrate….
Once completed it was the perfect showstopper to the event. My client loved it as much as I did. I had created an unique design utilizing a custom base that the guests admired throughout their event.
Does It Have To Be Traditional?
Does it have to be traditional is a question many of us deal with. I tend to believe that you can pay homage to tradition yet modernize the design. When a fabulous client asked me to create autumnal design in a modern way I said of course YES.
Does it have to be traditional is a question many of us deal with. I tend to believe that you can pay homage to tradition yet modernize the design. When a fabulous client asked me to create autumnal design in a modern way I said YES.
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What to start with….
The design was to be a floral runner for a 8’ rectangle table consisting of foliage and white accents with lots of candlelight and metallic elements. I knew right away I wanted to start with white pumpkins. They are the perfect focal to this tablescape.
Enhance your elements….
Because I wanted to add a moment of shimmer to the pumpkins, I decided to gold leaf sections of the pumpkins. The gold leaf added a metallic element to the design and the candlelight looked fabulous reflecting off of the gold.
Glow….
By mixing metallics you provide a visual interest to your design. The mercury gold and copper candles greatly enhanced the final design. You will notice in the final images I utilized some of the copper candle holders as pedestals for pumpkins.
Texture….
Because I was not planning on using much color I counted on textures to play a huge role in the final design. This gorgeous Reindeer Moss from Syndicate Sales in white was perfect for the design!
Unique Elements….
I wanted to use oak leaves in the design as it is a traditional autumnal element however I did not want the traditional colors. These fabulous Transparent White Oak Leaves from Knud Nielsen were the perfect answer!
Moments of green….
Every time I bring green dianthus into designs people love it. The question I often hear is “are they real….what are they?”.
By utilizing unique elements in your design it will ensure people stop and admire your work for longer periods of time. It is all about appreciating the art of floral!
All about the layers….
The tablescape came to life by layering:
podocarpus
gunni eucalyptus
green dianthus
white oak leaves
reindeer moss
candles
pumpkins
It was a perfect setting!
Remember to think outside of the box. As a floral artist it is up to us to create unique designs to be admired by our clients. Pay homage to the past by utilizing elements to create a bright future!