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Eclectic Flower Arrangements

Flower arranging is a classic skill, but what if your style isn't classic? Those of us with more eclectic tastes can still produce super easy and incredibly stunning arrangements that would make even your oh-so-classy mother happy.

green gladiolas in white bowl

 

Reverse Thinking

Out-of-the-ordinary arrangements are about fun colors and unconventional vases.

-- A vintage mold forms the unusual container for this bunch.

-- Choose familiar flowers in fresh colors, such as green glads and hydrangeas, blue asters, and pincushion flowers.

-- "Stripe" the arrangement by alternating green and purple flowers, rimming the sides with geranium leaves.



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