Watering Can Arrangment

I made an arrangement recently to be donated for a friends charity dinner party. I love making arrangements and they're easy to create if you follow a few simples rules.

Start with a bunch of.......

sunflowers

The happy flower.

dahlias

They're great in arrangements because they add volume and come a variety of stunning colors.

carnations
Once banned by many florist, carnations are now considered modern and relevant thanks to Martha. They're also inexpensive and look luscious when several are grouped together.

and pepper berry.

This is a great foliage because it's drapey and the berries add a pop of color.

Pretty analogous color combination.

Choose a container. I choose this recycled watering can I picked up from Marshalls.

Start with the fuller flowers first to establish balance and proportion. You eye should move easily around the entire arrangement. Place flowers in directions to create this flow.

Then fill in with the other remaining flowers. I think it looks better if you flowers are grouped in 2's and 3's when adding them to the arrangement. Don't forget to rotate the arrangement often so it's balanced from all sides.

And wha lah, in less than 20 minutes you have a perfect fall arrangement.