Flower arranging on Sunday: make your own bouquet
2 h€ 20 Calm
A calm, creative ritual for your Sunday. From choosing flowers to arranging a balanced bouquet all by yourself.
Flower arranging is one of those activities that clears your head while your hands stay busy. On a quiet Sunday you pick flowers by colour, shape and scent, and build something beautiful step by step. There is no right or wrong, only your eye and your taste.
In this playbook you first choose and prepare your flowers, then arrange them into a balanced whole. You start with the largest flowers as a focal point and fill in with smaller greens. Finally, you learn how to keep your bouquet looking beautiful for longer. Think of it as a little weekend ritual to look forward to.
Choose your flowers by colour, shape and scent. Mix different textures and sizes for an interesting, balanced bouquet.
Prepare them: cut the stems at an angle, remove any leaves that would sit below the waterline and let the flowers drink for a few hours before you start.
Suggestion: Cutting at an angle helps the flower absorb more water.Start with the largest or most striking flowers as a focal point and fill in with smaller flowers and greenery. Experiment and develop your own style.
Care for your bouquet: remove wilted flowers, refresh the water and keep it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.
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