3 Quick Tips for Creating a Holiday Floral Arrangement
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Flower arrangements are one of our favorite elements that variety to interior design. Whether you pick up a set of stems from the farmer’s market to DIY a bouquet that will spruce up your space, or are committed to frequenting your local florist for a weekly design, florals are an incredible way to switch up your style or accent what you already love about your home.
Florals and greenery can play an even bigger part in your decor during the holidays. We’re not ones for over the top holiday decorations, preferring to incorporate vintage, natural, or subtle nods to the holidays that we are celebrating, so incorporating seasonal floral pieces is a perfect way to get the cozy vibes that we’re looking for without sacrificing our personal style.
Over the years, we’ve created many holiday floral arrangements - and some have been better than others. If you’re looking to DIY your own florals this holiday season, here are a few tips from us that will help you avoid our mistakes!
5 Quick Tips for Creating a Holiday Floral Arrangement
Hunt for your components in your backyard or source locally
We’ve spent too much money on floral arrangements from large retailers in the past, thinking that we could never create something with impact on our own. Once we decided to take a shot at a DIY, we realized that we could turn items from our own backyard into something beautiful. That’s right - we recommend that you head outside (or to your local florist if you live in a more urban area!) and grab natural materials that are exciting to you.
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Though cut flowers can be beautiful throughout the year, there is something about stripping it back to basics with winter-focused natural materials for a holiday arrangement. Cedar and evergreen branches, twigs with stunning coloring or shape, and even berries and pinecones can be great additions to your holiday floral arrangement. We also love eucalyptus as a twist on a winter floral! Look for pieces in varying sizes and textures, as that will add the visual “pop” to your creation.
Choose a vase that fits your vision
Next, you’ll want to choose the vessel for your arrangement. Level up a simple glass vase with a velvet ribbon loosely tied about a third of the way from the top, or use twine to give ceramic white pottery a neutral and rustic look. We’ve also had a love for wicker lately, and think that a vintage wicker basket could be an incredible base for a holiday floral arrangement.
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Arrange for height and depth
Finally, it’s time to arrange. Color is not the main focus of a winter floral display, so think of how you can layer your pieces to create visual interest in other ways. Start with your basic winter greenery (evergreen branches like pine or spruce) which is typically lush and full, allowing you to easily create volume with your arrangement.
To switch things up, you could use pliable cedar branches as a component that overflows from your vase, or cut twigs at a long length to add height and a bit of whimsy. Fill in bare spots with pine cones or other interesting finds from your yard (acorns, pussy willows, even berry-bearing branches), and you’re done!
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BONUS: Cut branches will always be a winning choice
Last but not least, if this all seems like a lot of work to you, cut branches could be your best bet. Simply cut branches and twigs from hedges and trees in your yard and arrange in your vace of choice. The minimal aesthetic of cut branches can be an artful twist on a traditional arrangement.