Floral Frenzy

You may not think of your interior flora when thinking of accessories, art and decor, but one of the best, simplest, and most amazing ways to convert your space from eh to ahhhhh is a floral arrangement (or two!). And who better to show you the wondrous world of floral arrangements than the Mass Horticultural Society and their annual Flower Show? Blooms in Boston/Boston Flower Show is an amazing event held every Spring to showcase not only what nature has to offer, but the ingenuity of the people working with it. The fact that flowers are beautiful is simply not enough for these flower shows - it's making things even more amazing than nature has already done - and in the case of the picture to the left, it's taking something that's not so pretty, and turning it into an artful and lovely creation! Radishes - so perfectly arranged, that they're just as beautiful, and just as amazing, as the Allium it's modeled after. Part of why I love incorporating flora into interiors & decor is that it adds life and a source inspiration to a space. By layering in arrangements and plants along with our art and accessories, we can turn our spaces into something far more extraordinary, intriguing, and visually stimulating. Part of the great thing about the flower show is that it introduces you to so many different possibilities - it's fun to walk around and see the room designs, the tablescapes, the landscapes and room settings, and just enjoy the view! So when Spring comes, be sure to check out the show. And given that it will probably still be cold & snowy outdoors, this is a great way to get your 'floral' fill while you're still warm & indoors!

Here are some arrangement examples from years past:

And I had to include this room setting because I think it so clearly illustrates how a gorgeous grouping of flowers - and not necessarily one that's complicated or even styled for that matter - can take a very ordinary (if not downright blah) space and beautify it.


And honestly - if you're looking at things like this every day, how can you not just be happy? I love orchids & water lilies! Where better than to learn about beautiful design, color combinations, proportions and intrigue than from the blooms below?