Floral fun: Easy tricks for flower arranging

Embrace your inner amateur florist by learning the rules of floral design — then breaking them with style.

Embrace your inner amateur florist by learning the rules of floral design — then breaking them with style

CBC Life · Posted: Aug 04, 2023 2:37 PM EDT | Last Updated: August 4, 2023

2 images side by side. left: a hand reaching into frame to place a silver stem into a floral arrangement in a beige vase sitting on a white backdrop with heavy shadows. right: closeup on a person's arms holding a wedding bouquet with white roses, greenery and other white flowers. they're standing in front of a white background and wearing a long, white polka dot dress. — (Photo, left: Mariah Hamilton; styling: Abigail Ballanger; right: Lady Hayes)

Whether you're an aspiring home florist or just looking for a go-to way to arrange supermarket flowers, these fundamental principles of floral design, coupled with expert tips and tricks, will help you transform your everyday blooms into a truly lovely display.

Learn about the ideal vase for every type of floral arrangement, and the rules of creating small, medium, and large displays. Whip up a naturally fragrant bouquet for your bathroom, and explore how to forage for and assemble a simple bouquet using garden flowers that are in season.

It's all about letting your creativity run wild. Don't stress about having the "right" flowers or vases — perfection isn't necessary, and surprises can be delightful. Remember, once you've got the basics down, you're free to mix it up.

The ideal vase for every type of floral arrangement