Poppet Floral Design
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Tag: Flower Arrangements
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Creating a Spring Floral Arrangement at MFA’s Floral Design Class
MFA’s Floral Design Class was one of the highlights of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston’s 50th anniversary of Art in Bloom. The celebration brought together 50 garden clubs from across Massachusetts. Each club had the opportunity to interpret works of art through floral design. Every year, the museum is transformed by beautiful flowers and…
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Be Inspired: Floral Design Workshop
I had the pleasure of hosting a floral design workshop for the Junior League of Boston. The workshop drew inspiration from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston’s Art in Bloom. This annual event brings art and floral design together in creative ways. Art in Bloom pairs works of art with beautiful floral interpretations. Local garden…
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Teacup Floral Arranging Workshop
I recently hosted a floral arranging workshop where participants created beautiful arrangements in vintage teacups. This hands-on class combined flowers, creativity, and a touch of old-fashioned charm. Teacups make wonderful vessels for floral arrangements. Their small size creates an intimate design. Their unique shapes and patterns also add personality to each arrangement. Choosing the Perfect…
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Christmas Floral Arrangements for Your Festive Gatherings
Christmas Flower Arrangements can bring warmth, color, and holiday spirit into your home. I am planning a Christmas gathering and want to create something special for my guests. Flowers can transform a room during the holiday season. They can also complement your Christmas decorations without overwhelming them. For this gathering, I created several festive floral…
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Thanksgiving Floral Arranging Workshop
I had the pleasure of hosting a Thanksgiving floral arranging workshop to help us create beautiful centerpieces for our festive tables. Flowers were prepped beforehand. This involved trimming the leaves and giving them a fresh cut. The stems were then submerged in Quick Dip to help with hydration. Flowers were separated into floral buckets for…
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Natural Botanical Gourd Decorating Workshop
Decorating gourds is a great way to add a touch of fall to your Thanksgiving table. I had the pleasure of hosting a gourd decorating workshop for the Garden Club of the Back Bay in Boston. Everyone came up with wonderfully creative and colorful pieces. Here are pictures of how I set up the event.…
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Exploring Ikebana Shoka Shimputai | Japanese Floral Design
Exploring Ikebana Shoka Shimputai Ikebana Shoka Shimputai introduced me to a very different approach to floral design. I recently joined the Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Boston to learn more about Japanese flower arranging. The Society has promoted the art of Ikebana locally since 1966. It also connects Boston members with the Ikenobo School of Floral…
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My Journey in Floral Design
This year, I have enjoyed delving into more formal instruction in floral design. I grew up working at my parents’ garden center. I created endless bouquets for customers, but I never received any formal training in flower arranging. I have deepened my love of flower arranging over the years and have always sought ways to…
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Floral Arrangements From My Garden
Flower arranging with blooms from my own garden brings me so much joy. After a busy week in my Marblehead garden, I finally had time to create. The week included plenty of necessary garden chores. Working outside during hot summer days can feel exhausting. Still, those efforts always pay off when the garden starts producing…
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2025 Newport Flower Show: A Floral Fair at Rosecliff Mansion
The Newport Flower Show brings together floral design, gardening, horticulture, and creativity each summer. I attended the 2025 show at Rosecliff Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island. The show began in 1996 and has become a popular Newport summer tradition. This was my first visit, so I arrived eager to explore. I looked forward to seeing…
