On my online workbook this week: To two too!

Dear

This week's inspiration is a Happy Book Birthday! Did you notice my secret message? (Hint: Follow all the lines- all the curls curl towards it, all the flower heads nod towards it… and there where they meet you will see two curls shaping a heart)

Yesterday was my book's second birthday and I am sending you love, and thanks. I so appreciate all the well wishes, the support and encouragement. I so appreciate everyone who has joined me on my floral journey. Who share me (and my book) with your flower friends. But most of all… I appreciate that we get to connect doing something we all love.

My tip for you this week is about sending a message with your design. Just as you would give directions by referencing things that will not move (such as a street name rather than the dog that “usually” sits on the corner) so you should choose your design elements to guide the onlooker to discover your message. My advice is always to tell your story with your flowers but at the same time be mindful to send the message with design elements that are likely to remain in the position you placed it in.

Oh yes, I am talking about you, lovely lovely tulips. Tricky lovely tulips.

Now we all know that tulips continue to grow once severed from the bulb. And yes you can give the stem a tiny pin prick to slow down the growth (for the Tutorial see below my design post… and for the why that works I’ve got a whole explanation about how plants divert their energy to heal wounds in my book where I talk about how the way we condition a plant gives us a clue to their creative potential) but they will still reposition as they grow even after you placed them exactly how you wanted it. But the grasses are going to stay put. They would even outlive the flowers. So by carefully placing the grass you can whisper a secret to the viewer even if the tulips go crazy in the lovely warm Spring weather.

Enjoy!

Every good wish,

Christine