Flowers arrangements are like company in the sense that they can be expected or unexpected in a household. While it may seem obvious that flowers arranged in a beautiful vase will only accent their elegance, there are many objects your home that would make wonderful containers for flowers if you would only give them a chance to show you what they can do. Fine crystal and porcelain need to move over and allow the soup tureens, teapots and cordial glasses some significant flower time. Make sure you pick the right size container for your floral arrangement. For example, if you pick a vase with a wide neck, many branches and stems may be needed to fill up the space.
Some unexpected floral containers could include: teacups, ice buckets, apothecary jars, cologne bottles and goldfish bowls (after the fish dies). Eggcups, salad bowls, punch bowls, water pitchers and baskets should also be considered. Whichever you choose, keep a sense of proportion in mind. The old rule of thumb that an arrangement should measure at least one and one half times the height of the container should be observed. Think outside the flower box and take a chance. If you think something will work, try it. What do you have to lose? (Famous last words.)
Avoid putting really tall blooms in tall and slender containers. They can look overly formal and be unstable (especially without their medication). Waterproof a favorite cracked container by placing a smaller jar inside. A pretty basket can be made impermeable by lining its bottom with a few layers of plastic cut from a heavy weight garbage bag. Use your imagination. Let it run amuck.
Most of all have fun with your unexpected floral containers.
You will like them much better than unexpected company.
Related Reading:
“Flowers In The Home: An Old Thought”
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