Many graphic designers I know and admire love nature as much as I do. It’s evident in their gardens, instagram posts as well as a major influence in their designs. A way to bring that nature inside is through floral arrangements. As in the culinary world, unfussy and natural arrangements are the trend. Hence, anyone can whip up a bouquet and make it look authentic and effortless! Or at least feel confident enough to try!
This time of year I like to walk my yard and cut as many different types of evergreens as I can. I use them to make arrangements for teacher gifts, hostess gifts and even just a thank you gift. Good evergreen choices are the following: boxwood, cedar, pine, juniper, cypress, holly, and arborvitae. Sometimes I choose one type such as white pine branches and place them in a tall clear vase. Other times I find interesting pottery and use floral oasis foam with water and create a more varied arrangement. The floral oasis foam can be inexpensively purchased at any local art and craft store. It provides a strong base for creating and secures the branches in the arrangement. Using branches with pinecones, berries or seed pods can add texture and height.
Evergreens in water also tend to last longer then other cut greenery. So in January it can add a bit of green in an otherwise bare room. With a candle lit, it’s a touch of Norwegian hygge!
