KISS – Keep It Simple Stupid:

As much as it pains me to accept it, the fact of the matter is that we are, yet again, at ‘that time of year.’ The weather is beginning to change, gatherings are becoming more frequent, and the holidays are upon us! We’ll have lots to discuss over the coming months regarding holiday decorating and such, BUT today’s entry will cover a very basic understanding that (when embraced) will serve you VERY well! When creating seasonal arrangements for tables, credenzas, consoles, etc, I’m gonna tell you one thing- KISS, Keep It Simple Stupid! I’ve seen it all! And, as a general rule, people who are not floral designers ARE NOT FLORAL DESIGNERS. And yet, they are usually the ones that refuse to pay for a designer to make an arrangement for them! Well, if that’s you (tell the truth and shame the devil!) my advice is to avoid overdoing it. Go for basic (not wicker cornucopias spewing an assortment of fruits and veggies and flowers and nick nack pati waks, I said BASIC! Come on now!) combinations of tonal or mono chromatic groupings in interesting containers. For more drama, go for great height over exotic blooms. In the arrangements above Mercury Glass Vases have been filled with 48” fall leave cuttings- THAT’S it. The arrangements are dramatic, elegant, current, and will carry through Thanksgiving! No Chrysanthemums, no sun flowers, no fruit clusters necessary. KISS it baby!!!

-J