Ahh, it’s spring, the season of fresh flowers and fresh ideas for your home.  No doubt, you’ve been cleaning out cabinets and getting rid of things to prep for the summer months.  If your cabinets are like mine, you have a multitude of glass vases  from flowers being sent to you.

But that’s where you get stuck.  How do I display these simple vases without shelling out money every week for fresh flowers?

Here are a few examples for spring parties or everyday arrangements for spring.

1.  Ultra simple, white candles and rocks.  White candles come in a variety of shapes and sizes so you should have no problems finding one to fit your vase.  You can add rocks to anchor the candle and the result is an understated addition to your dining table.

2.  Collected works.  Scavenge your home or garage sales for mis-matched vases of a similar color scheme.  No need to add fancy flowers, wild flowers from your garden add a hint of nature while the vases make the statement.

3.  Add pops of color for super cheap!  Plain old food coloring, water and white candles mixed together and voila!  Instant centerpiece!

 4.  Fresh flowers aren’t out of your league.  Buy an inexpensive mixed arrangement and break it up in many different vases.   One flower per vase can look beautiful, it’s all about how you arrange it.

5.  Who says vases are for flowers?  Use what you have around your house or garden to fill the vases and add color to your table.  Lemons and limes are great because they are small and vibrant.  Use your imagination and make it up as you go along!

 

Previously written by Kimberly for St. Louis AT HOME’s website.  Read more of Kimberly’s work and view her portfolio at www.kimberlyreuther.com.

We had such an amazing time at Baisch & Skinner on Wednesday evening!

Lots of new faces and fresh flowers galore!

Thank you to all who came out to learn about the wholesale flower market.  Extremely informative presentation in such a beautiful new space.  A huge thank you to our gracious and entertaining hosts: Tom, Glenn & Margaret!

The Linda Kay Learning Center, located on St. Louis’ historic Floral Row, is now available for upcoming events.

For more information, please contact Glenn at Baisch & Skinner.

Here is a close up of one of her new pieces.  For more information, please visit her online gallery.

Everyone had a great time meeting new people and admiring all the arrangements on display!

 

 

Thanks everyone for a fantastic evening!  Look for more details about the April event coming soon!