This is the 3rd post in the "Getting Ready for Spring" series. Lilacs are lovely and have a very full scent. Enjoy this simple way to arrange them for your home: http://www.floristinyou.com/lovely-lilacs
The Vase You Can Eat
These yellow David Austin roses and purple tulips are showcased in a large purple cabbage. For real...a live cabbage. For photos and instructions see: http://www.floristinyou.com/vase
Welcome Spring with Daffodils
Daffodils are in bloom. They are bright happy flowers and they are cheap. These were $1.50 a bunch, so you can make this arrangement for $4.00 including the vase. See how. It's easy: http://www.floristinyou.com/welcome-spring-with-daffodils
Floral Supplies
This is a list of all the basic floral supplies a DIY florist will need plus some extras. See a video plus photos here: http://www.floristinyou.com/supplies
Fancy Goldfish in Exotic Arrangement
Hey there's a fish in there! Yes there is. See how to make this exotic arrangement with a fancy goldfish with step by step photos and instructions: http://www.floristinyou.com/-goldfish
Breathtaking Single Rose Centerpiece
Would you like something pretty and quick for your table? Keep a nice bud vase on hand and a silver tray and when your roses bloom, cut one to make a beautiful centerpiece. It's easy and it's lovely. Get some ideas: http://www.floristinyou.com/-rose
Exotic Grouping
This is an easy to make grouping of exotic flowers made in three vases. You will use cymbidium orchids, ferns, horsetail, a decorative pink pineapple, a protea and a pincushion protea. In person it is very large and dramatic. See how to make this in 30 seconds: http://www.floristinyou.com/exotic
Valentine Flower Arrangement
You can make your Valentine this beautiful flower arrangement from the garden. The flowers are free and the Valentine tin only costs $1.00. It's easy. See how in 30 seconds: http://www.floristinyou.com/valentine-arrangement
Orchids and Lilies
See how to make this exotic arrangement with orchids, lilies, a pincushion protea flower, and an anthurium leaf. Read more about exotics. See: http://www.floristinyou.com/orchids
Floating Camellias
I spent $0 on this cute modern flower arrangement that anyone can make. Find out how in 30 seconds. See: http://www.floristinyou.com/floating-camellias
Planting Bare-Root Roses
It's that time of year again in Southern California to plant bare-root roses. What are bare-root roses? Learn about them and how to plant them. For simple instructions and step by step photos see: http://www.floristinyou.com/planting-bareroot-roses
Succulent Terrarium
Have you been cold and dealing with winter storms? Make this succulent terrarium and give yourself something pretty to look at. You can hang it somewhere where it will get some filtered natural sunlight, or you can display it in a decorative dish. For instructions see: http://www.floristinyou.com/succulent-terrarium
Winter Arrangement with Peonies and Hydrangeas
Do you love Peonies? Try this DIY winter arrangement in gold. The vibrant fuchsia Peonies set against white hydrangeas with winter greens will ad sparkle to your table. Learn how to spray paint your own glass vase. For easy instructions and step by step photos see: http://www.floristinyou.com/winter-arrangement
How to Make Snowy Branches and Icy Branches
In some parts of the country they have real snowy branches and icy branches. In Los Angeles, we have to make our own. If you would like to learn how see: http://www.floristinyou.com/icy-branches
Christmas Tree with Flowers
This is the first post in a Christmas Floral Class, that I hope will inspire you for this Christmas season. It's time to gather what you will decorate your Christmas tree with. Hopefully this post will give you some ideas: http://www.floristinyou.com/christmas-tree-with-flowers
Holiday Centerpiece in Silver
Would you like to add this sparkle to your Thanksgiving table? Try this DIY arrangement with silver tipped Magnolia leaves, silver Magnolia seed pods, silver Lotus pods, white Camellias with gold fringed centers, and Asparagus fern. See: http://www.floristinyou.com/holiday
What is a Topiary?
Would you like to know more about topiaries and where to buy topiary forms? There are different types of topiaries. To learn more about topiaries and see photos of them see: http://www.floristinyou.com/topiaries
Mini Succulent Topped Pumpkins
Make these DIY mini succulent topped pumpkins just in time for the holidays. This one is made with a Baby Boo pumpkin, but are mini pumpkins really pumpkins or are they gourds? For more about this plus step by step photos and instructions see: http://www.floristinyou.com/mini-pumpkins
Halloween Arrangement
Would you like to make an elegant Halloween arrangement? Try this DIY arrangement with Burgundy Black Dahlias, Black Knight Scabiosa, Redbor Kale, branches and cuttings from the yard. Check this out for step by step photos and instructions and a list of sources: http://www.floristinyou.com/halloween
Fall Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece
DIY Succulent garden atop a Cinderella Pumpkin. This centerpiece is made from mostly succulent cuttings and a few anchor succulents, moss and a pumpkin. You don't even have to cut the pumpkin. Easy step by step instructions: http://www.floristinyou.com/pumpkin