A Bunch for the Weekend - # 83 - Late Summer Grass, Seed Pods, Dark Foliage and White Alstroemeria

This week on 'A Bunch for the Weekend' it's not just one bunch - but three! Well, they are to be displayed together to form a whole.

It's always a pleasure and lots of fun to buy a bunch of flowers for the weekend and this series of blog posts, called 'A Bunch for the Weekend, will show you how you can make quick and easy flower arrangements for your home. 

Buy the flowers where it's convenient and easy for you whether that is from a flower stall, farmers' market, the supermarket or a florist. 

Always try to buy seasonal flowers - they will be a lot cheaper.

Make sure you condition the flowers as soon as you get home. Remove any foliage that will end up below the waterline in the vase. Trim the ends of the stems at an angle and put in fresh water as soon as possible.

Late summer is almost here and a few different colours, textures and shapes are available to buy or if you are lucky to have grasses and flower seed heads growing in your garden - NOW is the time to use them as cut flowers.

All the plants I'm using here are from Forever Green Flower Company.

I have used very few colours and instead focused on different shapes and textures. The love-in-the-mist seed heads and the delicate grass, Panicum, gives varied textures and adds lightness and movement. 

The dark foliage, Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo', gives contrast and works as a background for the green. The white trumpet shaped Alstroemeria has a totally different shape and texture to all the other plants as well as adding freshness. 

The three little arrangements are linked by using clear glass containers as vases and as a base a marble table and an off-white linen table runner. 

Enjoy your flower arranging and have a fabulous and floral Friday and a great weekend!

Thank you for visiting 'Of Spring and Summer' - I will be back On Sunday with a floral quote by someone passionate about flowers. 

Ingrid 

~ xoxo ~

[Styling, photography and text © Ingrid Henningsson/Of Spring and Summer.]

[All flowers, grass and seedheads are from Forever Green Flower Company.]

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Florets - Floral Quote - # 115 - by Selina Lake

"Simple and stylish. Natural Botanicals interiors feature a gentle mix of textures. Untreated woods work in harmony with white-painted furniture for a clean, calm style that gives a nod to Scandinavian interiors. Woven baskets make perfect plant holders and soft furnishing are fashioned from linen, cotton and worn leather. Plants and greenery give these neutral spaces character and interest. The colour palette is based on whites, soft greys and putty shades combined with organic greens, natural wood and touches of pure black."

~ Selina Lake ~

[Selina Lake: British, freelance interior stylist and author of seven books.]

[Quote from: Botanical Style by Selina Lake, 2016.]

[Flowers: Mixed white late summer flowers - Nigella, Limonium and Lysimachia.]
[Container: Vintage white apothecary jar and a recycled can.]

[Styling and Photography © Ingrid Henningsson/Of Spring and Summer.]
[All flowers from Cel Robertson's organic flower farm in Norfolk - Forever Green Flower Company.]

Enjoy your flower arranging and have a fabulous and floral Sunday!

Thank you for visiting 'Of Spring and Summer' - I will be back next week with more floral delights from Of Spring and Summer.

Ingrid 

~ xoxo ~

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

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Florets - Floral Quote - # 66 - by Rachel Ashwell

" Farmer's markets, fields, gardens, meadows, nurseries, and flower marts in major cities are prime locations for finding quality fresh flowers. Farmer's markets are my choice, as they are so accessible and usually offer a mishmash of meadow and field flowers that look less cultivated than flowers from the other outlets. Large bunches can be purchased for anywhere from two to ten dollars. City flower marts are usually restricted to those with wholesale accounts, so unless you have a connection, they can be frustrating to use. I try to avoid hothouse flowers because they tend to look too artificial. Small imperfections and slight irregularities give flowers a more individual, natural look."

~ Rachel Ashwell ~ 

[Rachel Ashwell: British, based in America, interior designer, stylist, author of seven books and founder of the company Shabby Chic.]

[Quote from: Shabby Chic by Rachel Ashwell.]

[Flowers: Pink Alstromeria, Orlaya grandiflora, white Nigella and white Phlox.]

[All flowers from: Forever Green Flower Company.]

[Vase: Vintage zinc vase.]

[Other props: 'Vintage' Marimekko fabric, French linen sheet and painted wooden board.]

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

Have a Great Floral Sunday!

See you next week!

xoxo Ingrid

Florets - Floral Quote - # 65 - by Vic Brotherson

" In the shop, if a vase with yellow roses is accidentally sat alongside a jug of white stock and a jar of pinks my heart will sink. On the other hand, if a bucket of lilacs is sat beside a bunch of magnolias the day will surely be good. When buying flowers it is easiest to set a palette and carry it through the house, this way you can always change your mind on what goes where. In many homes the backdrop is neutral, with accents of colour coming from fabric, art or flowers, and this makes the job of sticking to a colour theme much easier. Of course, colour is subjective (I struggle with red) but ultimately colour is there to be explored."

~ Vic Brotherson ~

[Vic Brotherson: Florist and founder of the flower shop Scarlet and Violet; author of two books Vintage Flowers and Vintage Wedding Flowers.]

[Quote from: Vintage Flowers by Vic Brotherson.]

[Flowers: Allium 'Purple Sensation', Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant', cornflowers and Nigella.]

[All flowers from Forever Green Flower Company.]

[Vase: Swedish vintage ceramic vase from 1930's.]

[Other props: Painted wooden board, vintage French linen sheet and purple table place mat.]

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

Have a Lovely Floral Sunday!

See you next week!

oxox Ingrid