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
11 comments:
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?
Beautiful are your photos!
Just lovely!!
Hugs
Å så vakkert!
De dufter jo SÅ godt;)))
Du er så flink med blomster !!!
I love flowers.
Glad påsk til deg.
God klem.
So lovely stock flowers and their fragrance....... It is one of my favourite cutting flowers.
Men åh, vad fina dom är!!!
/Jenny
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
I love these flowers, and so do our hummingbirds!
These arrangements are just beautiful, Ingrid.
Happy day to you! xo.
Beautiful arrangements, Ingrid!
Hello Ingrid,
what a wondeful und colourful Post.
I love this Flowers.
Best wishes, Moni
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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