Got the winter blues? Accenting your home with fresh flowers is a great way to keep the spirit of spring fresh all year long. A sprig of baby’s breath can be like burst of April in January. For gorgeous, versatile arrangements invest in a high-quality, classically designed vase, like a Waterford crystal vase. A simple, yet elegant vase will stunningly compliment any flower arrangement, making it easier to coordinate colors and styles.
Once you have the perfect, year-round vase here are some suggestions of flower arrangements for each month based on seasonal availability. Remember to keep the vase full of fresh, cool water, and to thoroughly clean the vase every time you change the bouquet.
January: Yellow carnations highlighted with white baby’s breath, and set against a backdrop of dark green ferns.
February: Blue irises coupled with white roses, and artfully placed bare branches to add structure.
March: Bursts of yellow, white, and orange daffodils in a bunch of two dozen stems, tied together with a light green ribbon.
April: Bright daisies draped with tendrils of magenta sweet pea in front of several flowering branches of forsythia.
May: A few stems of your favorite variety of lily fringed with plenty of decorative grasses to fill out the arrangement.
June: Yellow roses. A simple dozen with no fillers, cut and arranged close together makes an essential, timeless statement.
July: Check your local farmer’s market for bouquets of wildflowers. Black-eyed susans, cosmos, and purple coneflowers are a particularly delightful mix.
August: Poppies combined with diverse range of red and orange flowers set above large leaves exude the vibrant essence of summer.
September: Purple asters, corn flowers, and sunflowers will grace your home with the air of a bountiful, country garden.
October: Give some marigolds an extra touch of autumn by adding branches of colorful leaves to this arrangement.
November: Chrysanthemums are a mainstay for late fall arrangements, and can be enhanced with a few select hothouse blooms, such as orchids.
December: Fill the bottom of your vase with small, smooth pebbles, add some paper white bulbs, cover with water, and grow your own special bouquet!
