French-inspired Garden Flowers | Floristry Design Tutorial

See • A visit to a miniature... - in which we went behind the garden gate to an inner-city suburban garden or urban floral garden. I love that the owner Marisa was able to work herself through the difficulties caused by Covid and turn her life to one in which she could nourish her floral side.
This design has been created to help one of my wee brides who wants garden flowers with a French twist to grace her wedding tables. Once I would have said, YES not a problem, but now my approach is - let me help you create your own. 99% leap at the opportunity.
Once we’ve sorted containers or vessels, should they need to be crafted, I set the girls up and off they go. Such fun and never a dull moment watching girls that have never attempted anything crafty, achieve amazing feats and overcoming the fears of - I’m just not artistic!
I also used my Kenzan ring to achieve that summer garden relaxed and informal designs the wee bride desired.
Tip - when using garden flowers make sure you harvest the flowers first thing in the morning or last thing at night when the heat of the day has gone or the sun isn’t too high. Pick the flowers, slant cut stem ends, remove all foliage that will beneath the water. This caused bacteria and reduces the life of the blooms. Ensure that the flowers and foliage have a good long deep drink before using.
Those I used were picked and rushed home to my studio, with insufficient time for a quenching drink, thus the droopiness, but come the next day they look amazing.
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[@Dr.Mrs.TheMonarch]

I really like the fresh flowers. A person can't help but smile looking at them. Beautiful center piece Astar. Thank you and the bride for sharing.

[@JesseRaylabrancaro]

Wow, I really do love when you use this ring! You’re right in that it just gives a fresh picked from the garden feeling without all the flowers having to be bunched together or falling too far away from the vase. Provides both structure and airiness somehow! You do marvelous things with fresh flowers, though the artificial are always lovely in your hands, too! Has the wedding happened already? If so, how did it go?

[@AstarsPlace]

Thank you Jesse. Honestly, the rings make this style of designing super easy and visually, the end result never fails impress. The bride loved the flowers and at the end of the day, everyone was happy. We did some of the design higher, some smaller & some squat. Walking into the reception, appeared as if the garden just landed. Breathtakingly gorgrous. King regards Astar

[@beverlyc1969]

Good morning Asta. Can you please tell me where you buy your decal transfers please. Thankyou

[@AstarsPlace]

Hi there, check out www.redesignwithprima.com for the middy transfers. They have an amazing selection.
Hope this helps?
Warm regards Astar

[@rachelz7564]

why I feel if took the purple flowers away, even better!

[@conversecone9687]

So pretty! Know the bride will be pleased. The Maiden Hair Fern added just the right touch.

[@AstarsPlace]

Hi Converse, the wee bride loved her flowers. Yes, the maiden was just perfect to soften the design. Warm regards Astar

[@wrlSivan16]

Wow

[@ellenhutchinson2889]

I fold the tape on itself no struggles

[@AstarsPlace]

Hi Ellen, That's a great idea and tip for the next floral foray with the Kenzen ring. Thank you. Warm regards Astar