It's been four weeks of flower gorgeousness at my house, but sadly this is my last flower homework post. For our final homework assignment in Flower Arranging 101 we were tasked with creating a bridal bouquet and boutonniere. When I think bridal bouquet I think large luscious roses, delicate sprays and airy greens- what was available to me however was not quite the stuff of dreams. 

I did my best with pink fluffy mums, white and green spray roses, wildflowers, and seeded eucalyptus and the results surprised me. Though not as full as perhaps I'd hoped the final bouquet felt lush, organic, and feminine. Something I would have carried at my own wedding. For the boutonniere I paired the spray roses with the wildflowers and seeded eucalyptus to subtly nod to the bridal bouquet without all the girly-ness.

I'm proud of these final projects and think they showcase perfectly how much I've learned in this class. I look forward to using these newly acquired skills for years to come. Our Thanksgiving centerpiece will be a sight to see. - b.

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I’m well into my final week of Flower Arranging 101, but let’s take a moment and bask in the assignment that was last week. For our week 3 homework we were asked to create a flower crown using delicate fresh flowers. I decided to use this opportunity and really let my girlie-side shine through.

I was a little crestfallen when I first learned this would be our homework assignment, I mean what girl in her twenties hasn’t made a flower crown for one event or another? And let’s be honest the trend is a little played out. BUT, Chelsea taught us a really amazing technique that made the whole flower crown making experience go a lot faster. Her tip was to make lots of mini bouquets wrapped in floral tape first, then you attach those to the wire base for your crown. It made the whole crown sturdier, cleaner looking, and easy to assemble. If only I’d known sooner...

For my take on the traditional flower crown I decided to use blush bud roses, chamomile flowers, and yellow solidago. The result feels very springy, sweet, and feminine. It reminded me of these dried flower crowns my mom would buy me at the Yankee Peddler craft fair every year growing up- very maid marian if you ask me. - b.

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Imagine me jumping up and down when I say this- I got to make another bouquet this week for my Flower Arranging 101 class! It really is the highlight of my life at the moment. It's so fun buying flowers each week for the course, practicing a skill I so desperately want to master, and at the end of the week I have a beautiful arrangement. This week's assignment was to create an English garden-inspired bouquet.

The flower selection at Whole Foods was surprisingly springy this past weekend so I just went with it. I chose white tulips, purple clover, hydrangea, and pretty ivory tipped greenery to use- filling out the selection with a few weeds snipped from the empty lot down the street. The result (I hope) feels fresh-picked and organic. - b.