Last full Moon of summer

Using the design elements as mechanics to secure the design elements.

It's sometimes difficult to place a tiny crystal or bead exactly where you want it.

Cut the Phalaenopsis orchid with a bit of green stem attached. This will make them last longer.

Suspend a flower for an unusual but minimalist design over a leaning container lid.

Orchids grow in long flower spikes. It is great to use the entire stem but sometimes you need shorter section. There is a trick to cutting the stems without leaving a visible...

Weave a grass pebble for flowers to nestle in

Wire and glue the driftwood at an angle to balance on a pebble

Create a contrasting base to lift the heavy flower-head to design in

Weave a barely there all natural spider web.

Create veil of wool and Spanish moss

Rosary vine, Chain of Hearts, Collar of hearts and String of hearts

Phalaenopsis, Moth orchid

A sunny rock to make your design... not rock

A tall vase for a short orchid stem summer design

Urgh… my glass cake stand broke leaving me with a still beautiful, but now mismatched and extremely inspirational lid...

Weave a grass pebble for the orchid to nestle in.

To commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee and the 20th Anniversary of Friends of Government House Gardens Society a Horticultural event was hosted in the gardens and...

Balance the heavy Protea flower head to lean against a rock.

Weave a single strand Spanish Moss spider web

A veil of green wool, Spanish moss and dried hydrangeas hang over white lilies

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