Summer flower fun and getting creative

The warmer months are great for spending time outdoors and bringing the outdoors inside! You can brighten up any room in your home by simply adding the right summer flower bouquet. Of course, it’s not just about choosing any arrangement to display. There are a few important tips to keep in mind when choosing a summer arrangement and the way in which you show it off.

Homegrown blooms

First things first, if you have some pretty blooms in your garden, by all means, go ahead and pick your very own summer flower bouquet! You will need to make sure that the flowers you select all have stems of a similar length since this will determine the height of your bouquet and the type of vase that you will need. You should also pick them early in the morning when they are properly hydrated, fresh and crisp.

Colourful vase filler

Once you have your bright and colourful summer flower selection, you will need to take some time to consider how you wish to display them. While planning your design, you should keep these flowers in some fresh water so that they don’t dry out and start to wilt. Select your vase based on the size of the bouquet and the length of the stems. If you are using a clear glass vase, you might like to add something extra such as colourful pebbles or even some seashells. Just make sure that anything you use in the vase is washed and rinsed thoroughly.

Fruity vase design

Another fun idea for a vase filler involves fresh fruit. Now, you do not want to place the fruit directly in the vase with your stems. So, for this, you will need two vases of the same shape but two different sizes. This is because you want to fit one inside the other. The inner vase will hold the water and your flowers. The outer vase can be lined with slices of fruit such as lemons, limes and oranges.

Light it up

Another fun idea is to add some LED lights to your summer flower arrangement. You will need to make sure that the lights you choose are indeed waterproof before you submerge them. You can conceal the lights slightly with some clear, glass pebbles if you like. If you have some fairy lights and they are not waterproof, you can always use the double vase method and place your lights in the outer vase so that they do not get wet.

These are just a few ways in which you can have some fun with your summer flower arrangement without spending too much money. These designs are truly effortless but you will be amazed when you see the results.