Christmas this year is set to be a little different to the norm but that doesn’t mean it deserves less attention or celebration. In fact, it could be said that this year in particular needs to be acknowledged.
People are yearning for a good excuse to deck the halls with festive decor, indulge in delicious food, take a well earned break from work and spend quality time with immediate family.
It is with this sentiment in mind that this article introduces you to a Chritsmas decoration with a difference: the floral display.
Emanating subtle sophistication, a selection of beautiful blooms is versatile, fragrant, and makes a refreshing change from the tinsel and fairy lights.
Not only could a bouquet or two be a real treat to ourselves this holiday, but given that visiting extended family and friends won’t be easy or indeed possible, why not remember that a bunch of festive blooms makes a fabulous gift that is really easy to organize and send, and will be gratefully received: guaranteed!
Introducing Christmas Flowers
This season is so special in the world of floral magic, and the array of bold blooms, natural accessories and other whimsical touches is vast.
Spreading your stems out through the house, integrating them into garlands wrapped round banisters, adorning table centrepieces, complementing traditional wreaths or even adding blooms to the tree are all wonderful ways of incorporating floral decor into any festive theme.
The artistic opportunities are endless but when it comes to putting a special Christmas bouquet together, a few pointers from our experts are definitely worth thinking about, especially for anyone who has not considered buying flowers at this time of year; be that as a gift or for decoration.
Selecting Your Christmas Flowers
Bold and beautiful, striking and elegant is the key when it comes to flowers at this time of the year.
There is a reason that the classic Poinsettia, velvety Christmas rose, snow white lily and bright carnation feature time and again in bouquets and displays during the winter months.
All of these flowers are seasonally abundant and they offer the perfect combination of a Chritsmas colour scheme and a welcoming fragrance too.
They also lend themselves to being beautifully accessorised by the stunning array of natural props that can be found on our doorsteps throughout the back end of the year.
While the classics continue to be favourites, there are plenty of contemporary blooms such as orchids that can add a real eye catching centrepiece to any winter bouquet.
White chrysanthemums and appealing freesias look fabulous when set against dried poppy heads or burgundy buds, while sprays of lisianthus bring a more dainty feel when accessorised with some foliage.
Mixing and matching is fun too, bringing together traditional and modern to create displays that are unusual, eye catching and full of charm.
Abundant Accessories
A huge amount of fabulous complementary greenery and cranberry coloured berries are there for the taking from November to January and all can turn a simple flower arrangement into a stunning one.
Adding holly, ivy, evergreen fronds, or mistletoe brings seasonal joy while glittered pinecones and golden branches of winter twigs make interesting and decorative fillers.
Coloured sprays or silver and gold dips are used by many florists to enhance rustic decor and bring extra warmth and texture to seasonal bouquets.
Packaging and Wrapping
There is so much choice when it comes to displaying bunches of flowers for a friend or loved one as a gift this Christmas and the same goes for the packaging.
From festive themed boxes that contain your blooms, to novelty options such as a pair of Santa’s boots or a sleigh shaped box perhaps, there are so many options for florists.
Depending on what a customer wants, whether it be understated hand tied bows, elegant wrapping with golden ribbons, or a star shaped vase even, there is always something to suit a particular bouquet and request.
Gift cards are offered by florists too, so a personal message can be conveyed to whomever the lucky recipient may be.
The Perfect Gift
This Christmas why not give gifts with flowers? Many florists are small enterprises and bringing festive joy into the homes of friends and family far and wide has a big impact on supporting these local businesses.
Homes filled with enticing fragrances, seasonal cheer and warming colours of a winter floral display are only going to set a beautiful scene for the perfect Christmas this year; a year in which we all need reason to celebrate.
The article was created in cooperation with direct2florist and you can find out more information on their official website: https://www.direct2florist.co.uk/