How to use a Glass Floral Frog

What you need:

4 - 6 stems Camellias cut 8”
3-4 stems Privet Berries cut 9”-10”
1 stem Privet Berries cut 10”-11” (for center)
gold Mercury glass stemmed vase 5 7/8" Diam. 5 1/2" H (purchase similar here)
3” Vintage glass floral frog
1 packet flower food (Purchase here)

Tools Used:

Corona Classic pruning shears (purchase here)
Scissors

Steps: 3

Flower Cost: $0 zero…zip…they are free!

Rated: Easy Arrangement

It’s winter. Camellias are in bloom and the birds are feasting on Privet Berries. It’s a perfect time to make a small centerpiece for the table, at no cost. Privet Berries add beauty to floral arrangements and they are plentiful at this time of year in Southern California. The birds are munching on them, but remember they are toxic for humans and pets. They pair beautifully with Camellias and you can use any color of Camellias in your arrangement.

Keep in mind, Camellias only last one to two days after being cut, but that is no problem, you can just cut fresh blooms and replace them. Once cut from shrubs, Privet Berries last two weeks or longer.

Since this arrangement is being made in a glass vase we are going to use a vintage glass flower frog. Flower frogs were manufactured mainly from the 1910’s through the 1950’s. Productions of glass floral frogs ceased with the invention of floral foam, though glass floral frogs are helpful to use in glass vases because they are clear and hold the stems in place.

Are you ready? This one is easy! Let’s begin.