Moving from the general to the specific, how about single flower arrangements?
They are simple, elegant, and easy on the budget. A single rose or other flower in a bud vase is always elegant. Single blooms can also be placed in tiny vases and containers. Float smaller blooms in wineglasses or teacups, or float larger blooms in bowls. Q: How do I make loose flower arrangements? A: Fill your vase with water and strip the stems so no leaves are covered by water. Cut the stems to about twice the height of your vase, leaving several stems a little longer for the center or rear of your arrangement. Insert stems of foliage and filler flowers. Criss-cross the stems, creating a network that will help hold the flowers in place. Start at the rim of your vase and work toward the center. Place the longest stems in the center or rear of your arrangement. Q: How do I make a bud vase arrangement? A: Fill a narrow necked bud vase with water. Cut the flower stems to about twice the height of your vase. Strip the stems so no leaves will be covered by water and place the flowers in
