Down-bubble

Magnetic grass bubbles to reposition under water

When suspending items under water it is convenient to add a tiny magnet so that you can reposition it if the water distorts the lines of your design

Keeping design details submerged in water

Flowers tend to float in water. To keep them submerged you need to add a bit of weight

Suspending and positioning a Phalaenopsis orchid under water

Flowers naturally float and you will need some kind of sinker to keep them suspended under water.

Removing Oasis Floral Adhesive glue spills

The finish of every design should be flawless. Make sure there are no bits of glue visible in your design by carefully removing all traces of spills.

Covering corsage magnets with florist tape

Pine Bauble

Pine needles create tiny balls

Prevent scratches, rust and water stains on display surfaces

This is a great, non permanent way to protect surfaces from damage

Magnetic Twig Bundle Boutonniere

Glue a few twigs into a bundle to hide a corsage magnet

Wired Foliage Circles

Manipulate leaves into a wired circle

A knot and a lean and hand full of snippets in a bud vase

Using all parts of a small bunch of iris flowers to craft a unique display.

Above and below water jasmine in a grass square

Not only is water designs wonderfully refreshing to make... it is also wonderfully refreshing for your flowers.

A new twist on the cellophane in a submerged design trick to make space for a stem

Create an invisible "stay under water" for blooms that still leaves space for longer stems in a vase.

Loop a Monstera leaf stem to craft an underwater hold for a knotted orchid stem

Use the unique qualities of each stem to create a submerged design in a water filled glass vase.

Letting grass kick against the side of the vase to create a neat and minimal line

Plant material float about in water. To keep it in place it is best to wedge it slightly to touch the sides of the container.

Stacked bowl floral display

Create a foam free stacked design by slipping flowers between stacked bowls.

Stack two glass vases to keep a leaf upright in water

Slip a leaf into the gap between two glass containers to keep it upright... and add a plastic lining to support the flowers nestled into it.

Creating contrasts in shallow containers with pebbles and water

Such a peaceful design with just enough float and "stay put" elements

Design-time saving tip sheet for a demanding Mother’s Day

Time Saving Tips and Article in the Canadian Florist Magazine

Going Cold Twinkle Turkey

Is it better to go Cold Twinkle Turkey and embrace the minimalist living room or rather ease into it?

Swimmingly

Fold a grass fish for an easy going underwater design detail

Easy does it

Rip foliage to sprinkle as a light as air flower frog

Excogitate

Ornamental cucumbers and air plants, with just a touch of green.

Ichi-go, ichi-e

Freely translated it means Each Moment, Only Once. It is a saying associated with Japanese tea ceremonies.

Jump out at you

Early iris flowers in a bud vase.

It's a Heatwave!

Deep water design for extremely warm weather.

Is this new…?

Giving old ideas a new twist to refresh it for Spring

Knot how it was supposed to go

When you figure out the "how to" tricks of manipulating plant material it is possible to respectfully set them into seemingly impossible new directions.

These are my favourite summer things:

A submerged design... perfect for summertime designing... and enjoying!

Inna...

Stack bowls to keep your flower stems in place.

Cover Story

The design for the cover of my book, the effortless floral craftsman, crafted from Fiddlehead Fern and Red Lipstick Hanging Heliconia.

How to make a stack of just enough:

Stack two vases to create a small gap at the side to keep a leaf upright

Flowering Between a Rock and a Hard place

Create a subtle contrast by floating or anchoring some of your design elements.

Stacking the odds in your favour

Cover a wire frame for a winter kissing bough.