Florets - Floral Quote by Hans Blomquist

"For me, plants and foliage are an essential element of any home: they bring an interior to life. Even better, they absorb carbon dioxide and are very effective at purifying the air, removing pollutants and toxins such as formaldehyde. I leave my plants to grow freely - I don't like anything too manicured or too neat, preferring a random, jungly effect. Some of my favourites are scented geraniums for their wonderful perfume, Sparmannia africana for its large, light green leaves and Muechlenbeckia complexa, which grows with great vigour and has a dense tangle of dark stems. In the natural home, foliage or flowers should be as close to nature as possible: think of a long branch studded with blossom in the spring, an armful of flowering grasses in summer, and bare, leafless twigs in autumn."

~ Hans Blomquist ~ 

[Hans Blomquist: Swedish-born, Paris-based interiors stylist, art director and author of two books The Natural Home, published 2012 and In Detail, published October 2014.]

[Quote from: The Natural Home by Hans Blomquist.]

[Flowers: Sedum, ferns and ivy - all from my autumn garden in London.]

[Container: Large vintage preserving jar.]

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


PS. I'll be taking a break from Florets for now. I have some new and exiting plans for a new series of blog posts - and guess what - it will involve lots of flowers!!   

Have a Lovely Floral Sunday!

~ xoxo ~

Ingrid 

Florets - Floral Quote by Nikki Tibbles

"Those featured here all have a seductive, alluring quality - calla lilies, hyacinths, French tulips, arum lilies - each having a compulsion of their own. Uncluttered by leaves, they carry heavy, sensual flower heads, bowed over by the weight of their own petals. In a setting where surfaces are polished, mirrored, highly reflective, such flowers have a potent, submerging quality, with the heady, magical ability to drown the senses. Suspended in see-through vases, long-limbed stems cross and uncross; leaves unfurl in the heat and light."

~ Nikki Tibbles ~

[Nikki Tibbles: London based florist, Creative Director at the flower shop Wild At Heart and author of the book Wild At Heart.]

[Quote: from Wild At Heart by Nikki Tibbles.]

[Flowers: Five pink hyacinths.]

[Vase: Hand-blown glass vase.]

[Vintage: French linen sheet and purple glass beads.]

[Other props: Three mini bud vases and grey paper honeycomb pompom.]
[Styling and photography: © Ingrid Henningsson for Of Spring and Summer.]

Have a Wonderful Floral Day!

See you soon!

xoxo Ingrid

Florets - Floral Quote by Vic Brotherson

" Buy vases that are easy to use. Never buy tall and wide as they will be impossible and expensive to fill, unless you have a garden to cut from. A classic in-and-out shape gives a narrow neck to hold the flowers in place easily. I frequently use pickle jars or Victorian vases. The perfect container will work in its setting even if it has no flowers in it. This basic principle should encourage you to choose vases that are a bit more interesting than a plain glass tank."

~ Vic Brotherson ~

[Vic Brotherson - florist and founder of the London flower shop Scarlet and Violet; and author of Vintage Flowers.] 

[Quote from Vintage Flowers by Vic Brotherson.]

[Statice and Alchemilla mollis in Victorian blue and white floral vase.]

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

Florets - Floral Quote by Rachel Ashwell

"Flowers are perhaps the most exquisite detail of all. Endlessly versatile, they enrich my soul and inspire my sense of beauty. I love flowers that look as though they just came from the garden, casual yet perfect. The contrived perfection of hothouse flowers is not for me. I prefer arrangements that are not too precious, arrangements that look as if I've just gone outside and gathered my favourites."

~ Rachel Ashwell ~

[Rashel Ashwell - British, based in America, interior designer, stylist, author of seven books and founder of Shabby Chic.]

[Quote from Shabby Chic by Rachel Ashwell.]

[Pink Marguerite Daisy in blue vintage glass bottle.]

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

Florets - Floral Quote by Shane Connolly

"Fact: you can never have too many containers. The containers you choose for plants or flowers are almost as important as the plants or flowers themselves. A container can emphasise peculiar natural qualities by holding the stem in a particular way; or intensify a flower's subtle hues with its own lustre. 
Containers also link the flowers to their environment and help them look like part of a particular décor. They can also help create a mood or theme for special events."

~ Shane Connolly ~

[Shane Connolly - florist, designed the flowers for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Royal wedding in 2011 and author of A Year in Flowers.]

[Quote from A Year in Flowers.]

[Phlox in vintage clear glass jars.]

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

Florets - Floral Quote by Enrica Stabile

"Fresh flowers bring a room to life. Anything home grown will encourage a comfortable country feel: mixed flowers in a pretty jug, or large terracotta pots of daisies set on the floor look effortlessly relaxed. Old-fashioned roses strike a timeless note."

~ Enrica Stabile ~ 

[Enrica Stabile - Italian Interior designer, founder of the shop L'Utile e il Dilettevole and author of Comfortable Country and Open Air Living.] 

[Quote from Comfortable Country by Enrica Stabile.]

[Pink ranunculus, tulips and pinks with box foliage in vintage enamelled jug with willow ware pattern.]

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

Florets - Floral Quote by Holly Becker

"Experiment with your flowers. Gather a collection of favourite vases, make a list of flowers you are drawn to and the colours that work in each room of your house, then enjoy the process of mixing and matching blooms according to the season."

~ Holly Becker ~

[Holly Becker - American, based in Germany, interior stylist, blogger and author of Decorate and Decorate Workshop.]

[Quote from Decorate by Holly Becker.]

[Purply pink tulips in blue vintage Kosta Boda glass bowl by Swedish glass artist Bertil Vallien and Swedish vintage ragrug.]

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

Florets - Floral Quote by Rachel Ashwell

"I have flower all over my house, in all the expected and unexpected places, all carefully placed, and never centered - I prefer them off to one side. Roses, peonies, hydrangeas, sweet peas, and tulips are among my favorites. I particularly like putting oversized flowers such as roses or peonies in small vases and cluster them in groups."

~ Rachel Ashwell ~

[Rachel Ashwell - British/American interior designer, stylist, author and founder of Shabby Chic.]

[Quote from Rachel Ashwell's book The Shabby Chic Home.]

[White and purple sweet peas in vintage blue and white china vases and jug.]

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

Florets - Floral Quote by Vic Brotherson

"One of the luxuries of working with fresh flowers is that they are already beautiful, making it hard to go wrong when it comes to displaying them. I know I am lucky to have a shop full of flowers, but even if your budget is tiny and your flower choices are limited it is always possible to create something beautiful, especially if you have the right container."

~ Vic Brotherson ~ 

[Quote by Vic Brotherson - florist and founder of the London flower shop Scarlet and Violet and author of Vintage Flowers.]
[Quote from Vintage Flowers by Vic Brotherson.]
[Parrot tulips in blue and green, some new,some vintage, ink and apothecary glass bottles.]
[Styling and photography by Ingrid Henningsson for Of Spring and Summer.]

Florets - Floral Quote by Selina Lake

"I love using one large vase filled with flowers with a much smaller vase next to it with just one flower in it on my mantel. Keep adjusting positions until you are happy with the display. A good tip is to step back so you can see the overall display. Most of all, have fun with it."

~ Selina Lake ~

[Selina Lake -  interior stylist and author  of  Bazaar Style, Romantic Style, Homespun Style and  Pretty Pastel Style.]

[Quote from Decorate by Holly Becker.]

[Pink Ranunculus in vintage bottles with vintage mirror and beads and a paper doily.]

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

Florets - Floral Quote by Shane Connolly

"In fact I like to think that home flowers are like good home cooking: Get the best, freshest, seasonal ingredients and do the least amount with them to give the best result. Let the ingredients speak for themselves."

~ Shane Connolly ~

[Shane Connolly - florist, designed the flowers for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding in 2011, author of A Year in Flowers.]

[Quote from A Year in Flowers.]

[Two kinds of purple pansies in Victorian candle holders.]

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

Florets - Floral Quote by Holly Becker

" Flowers are the costume jewellery of the home. A small detail, perhaps, yet one that can totally transform a room in the way a glittery necklace lifts the game of a black dress. Chosen with care, flowers are a powerful decorating tool and floral design a wonderful form of self-expression."

~ Holly Becker ~    

[Holly Becker - American interior designer, blogger and founder of Decor8 and author of Decorate and Decorate Workshop.]
[Quote from Decorate by Holly Becker.]
[Pink tulips with vintage jug and cushion.]
[Styling and photography by Ingrid Henningsson for Of Spring and Summer.]  

Florets - Floral Quote by Nikki Tibbles

"Flowers have a natural drama that can be at the same time impelling and healing, vibrant and receptive. White flowers, in particular, have a passionate relationship with light, a powerful luminosity, their whiteness glowing even as the light around them darkens."

~ Nikki Tibbles ~ 

[Nikki Tibbles - British florist, author and founder of Wild at Heart.]

[White pansies in blue vintage glass vase.]

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

Florets - Floral Quote by Ngoc Minh Ngo

"Whether it's a large mixed arrangement or a more intimate display of a single stem or two, the aim is invariably to evoke the beauty and romance inherent in flowers. 

Focus on the particular offerings of each season, from blossoming branches in spring and vivid colored flowers in summer, to autumn's bronzed foliage and winter's evergreen."

~ Ngoc Minh Ngo ~

[Ngoc Minh Ngo - New York based photographer, landscape designer and author of Bringing Nature Home.] 

[Pink tulips in vintage jug - standing on top of a green 1930's vintage platter.]

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

Florets - Floral Quote by Jane Packer

"When it comes to arranging flowers, the aim is to marry up flowers and a container to create a harmonious and balanced whole. Both should be sympathetic to each other, and neither should dominate."

~ Jane Packer ~

[Jane Packer (1959-2011) - British florist, author and business woman.]

[Vintage jug and fabric - stylist own.]

[Styling and Photography by Ingrid Henningsson for Of Spring and Summer.]

Florets - Floral Quote by Holly Becker

"Presenting flowers in pleasing containers is as important as choosing inspiring flowers in the first place. Always keep an eye out for colourful, unusual, vintage or plain vases, jugs or bowls that will set off all manner of different blooms."

~ Holly Becker ~

[Holly Becker - American interior stylist, blogger and author - founder of decor8.]

[Hellebores in vintage glass vase.]

[Fabric from The Village Haberdashery.]

[Styling and Photography by Ingrid Henningsson for Of Spring and Summer.]

Florets - Floral Quote by Leslie Shewring

"Remember a few fresh flowers! I have always picked little sprigs to put into tiny vases and I find them hard to resist at the grocery store because flowers feel like home and they brighten any corner."

~Leslie Shewring~

[Leslie Shewring - Canadian stylist, photographer and blogger.]

[Snowdrops in French vintage jar.]

[Fabric - The Village Haberdashery.]

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

Florets - Floral Quote by Paula Pryke

"Using one type of flower either en masse or in individual pots is always more arresting than a collection of colours and varieties. The repetition of an idea is a very simple yet effective way of designing with flowers."

~ Paula  Pryke ~

[Paula Pryke - British florist.]

[White tulips in vintage bulb vase.]
[Fabric from The Village Haberdashery.]

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

Florets - Floral Quote by Rachel Ashwell

Flowers are everywhere. Whether they are printed designs on fabric or on wallpaper, landscaped in a garden, or wild in a field, their beauty inspires me. How different a place the world would be without them!

~Rachel Ashwell~

[Rachel Ashwell - British interior designer, author and founder of Shabby Chic.]

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

[Ornamental cabbages in glass vase.]

[Tissue paper - Anthropologie.]

Florets - Floral Quote by Pam Zsori

Flowers can add a wonderful warmth and charm to any home. I love to celebrate the seasons with colour palettes that are appropriate to the time of year.

~ Pam Zsori ~

[Pam Zsori - American florist and designer.]

[Pink and purple tulips in pink vintage vase.]
[Fabric from The Village Haberdashery.]

[Styling and photography by Ingrid Henningsson for Of Spring and Summer]