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14 April 2014

Floral Styling - A Simple Flower Arrangement - # 8 - Stock Flowers



You know that spring has arrived when the farmers' market flower stall starts selling Stock flowers or Matthiola - which is the Latin name for them.

I love Stock flowers and I definitely could not resist these pink bunches when I saw them at the market.

You'll need:
12 stems of Stock flowers
Medium size vase - about 20-25 cm high
A pair of flower scissors


I wanted to make an arrangement with just stock flowers. Stock has a lot of texture and the petals makes an interesting contrast against the green buds and leaves.
I didn't want to mix them with any other flowers or foliage - as I think they are so beautiful just on their own.


The vase I choose is a white porcelain vase from Rosenthal's Studio-Line called 'Vase of Phases' that I have only had for a short while. I could not believe my luck when I found it in a local charity store. It has an interesting 'broken' texture on the surface - like a giant broken eggshell. 

This vase was perfect for the Stock flowers - the right size, in a neutral colour and it's slightly flared at the top so it holds the flowers together just right.



Get any colour you like or a mixture of harmonizing or contrasting colours. I bought all the same colour - but mix and match with whatever you find pleasing.

Remember to condition your flowers - if you need some advice on how to do it -  here is a link to my Top Ten Flower Arranging Tips - in the post I'll tell you exactly what to do.


I hope you will have a creative week filled with flowers!

See you on Wednesday with another FLOWERS from Titti and I.

xoxo Ingrid

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11 comments:

  1. cedarmerefarm14 April 2014 at 02:44

    Ingrid, that is such a sweet arrangement. That vase is very interesting. I noticed the "broken egg shell" effect right away. How did the artist do that so well?

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  2. Our photos14 April 2014 at 03:30

    Beautiful are your photos!

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  3. Vicky14 April 2014 at 06:19

    Just lovely!!
    Hugs

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  4. Hjem & Glede14 April 2014 at 08:45

    Å så vakkert!
    De dufter jo SÅ godt;)))
    Du er så flink med blomster !!!
    I love flowers.

    Glad påsk til deg.

    God klem.

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  5. Janneke 14 April 2014 at 11:51

    So lovely stock flowers and their fragrance....... It is one of my favourite cutting flowers.

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  6. Jenny14 April 2014 at 13:35

    Men åh, vad fina dom är!!!

    /Jenny

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  7. Frances14 April 2014 at 13:48

    Ingrid, I also think that stock are beauties. Their colors and textures make excellent subjects to draw and paint.

    Yes, conditioning is very important!

    I also enjoyed the quote in that prior post, and think the choice of the scent bottle for the tiny bouquet was perfectly charming.

    xo

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  8. Lisa Gordon14 April 2014 at 16:36

    I love these flowers, and so do our hummingbirds!
    These arrangements are just beautiful, Ingrid.
    Happy day to you! xo.

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  9. Sanyambe14 April 2014 at 19:50

    Beautiful arrangements, Ingrid!

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  10. die Waldfee Moni14 April 2014 at 21:05

    Hello Ingrid,
    what a wondeful und colourful Post.
    I love this Flowers.
    Best wishes, Moni

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  11. Lin from A {tiny} Cottage In The Woods15 April 2014 at 15:00

    Stock is so pretty, and I love the vase you used as well, Ingrid.
    Perhaps I'll bring some fresh flowers home from the market this week ~ yours are so very inspiring! :)
    Have a lovely day,
    Lin

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