Florets - Floral Quote by Alethea Harampolis and Jill Rizzo of Studio Choo

Chrysanthemum - pompom, quill, spider, and spoon are just a few of the fascinating forms of the chrysanthemum flower. A symbol of longevity and happiness, this regal cousin of the dahlia was the emblem imperial Japan for hundreds of years. The flowers' petal-packed heads come in various sizes and shapes, and their sturdy stems allow the sometimes heavy-headed mums to stand tall on their own.

~ Alethea Harampolis and Jill Rizzo ~

[Alethea Harampolis and Jill Rizzo: founders of the San Francisco based floral shop Studio Choo and authors of the book The Flower Recipe Book.]

[Quote: from the book The Flower Recipe Book.]

[Flowers: White Chrysanthemums.]

[Vase: recycled Bonne Maman jam jar.]

[Styling and photography: © Ingrid Henningsson for Of Spring and Summer.]

Have a Happy Floral Sunday!

See you soon again!

xoxo Ingrid