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

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.