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Easy Flower Arranging For Spring

Flowers are the most affordable way for changing the mood of a room. Today I’m sharing easy flower arranging for spring.

Easy Spring flower arrangements #flowers #crafts #spring seasonalsimplicity

Whenever I think of spring, I think of spring flowers. So I thought it would be a perfect spring DIY to share my tips and tricks for arranging spring flowers as part of Krista’s Spring Seasonal Simplicity Hop.

26 fresh spring projects

I’m sure tools and glue come to mind when one thinks of DIY, but I think a simple DIY can be as easy as arranging flowers. This doesn’t have to break the bank either. I usually find my flowers at the market (the super market NOT the flower market) and there are usually lots of sales on. I either buy mine at Trader Joe’s or Shaw’s depending on where I’m shopping.

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Easy spring flowers #flowers #crafts #spring seasonalsimplicity

Easy Spring Flowers – My Tips

Gather a mix of flowers – different shapes, heights, and textures

Pretty green hydrangeas #flowers #crafts #spring seasonalsimplicity

I like to think of “green” as the neutral so I always purchase leaves and greenery as a filler. Then other flowers with pops of color.

Market flowers are perfect for brining spring into your home #flowers #crafts #spring seasonalsimplicity

I was drawn to the dianthus / green ball. How pretty and different is that?

textures of nature #flowers #crafts #spring seasonalsimplicity

Vessels can change the feeling of the arrangement

I keep all my vases and containers on a shelf in the basement. Any time flowers are delivered I keep the vase. I think this clear vase came from one of these deliveries. I don’t just use vases, though, I love using antiques – jugs, ironstone pitchers, galvanized pitchers, really any container can be upcycled to use as a vase!

Repurpose pitchers and jugs for flowers #flowers #crafts #spring seasonalsimplicity

You can see adding these dainty purple flowers to an ironstone vase gives this a vintage / classic look. These flowers would look completely different in sleek glass. For the arrangement on the center of our table I decided to use clear glass.

Place all the flowers out together

I like seeing all the blooms at once, so I can reach for ones I fancy. Creating a flower arrangement is all about sculpting and feeling. Sometimes, I’ll put something in and it doesn’t look right or fit so I’ll take it out and try something else.

Simple ideas for arranging flowers #flowers #crafts #spring seasonalsimplicity

I originally thought I was going to put the hydrangeas in with some yellow flowers but they just worked so well with the tulips and roses.

Always remove leaves and cut the stems on an angle

Tips for making bouquets #flowers #crafts #spring seasonalsimplicity

I use secateurs to cut my flowers. They give a nice clean cut and are easy to use. So if you don’t have a pair, I highly recommend investing in some. I fill my vase with water and begin cutting flowers to fit the height. Sometimes I have to cut more off than expected. It’s better to cut less and cut again. Leaves are quite pretty on stems but I recommend cutting any that are below the waterline. It can make the water murky and a algae will form in the water (which smells really bad) and also makes the flowers not last as long.

Pretty spring flowers in the dining room with a DIY moss wreath #flowers #crafts #spring seasonalsimplicity

Add the Plant Food

Most flowers from the market come with plant food. These nourish the flowers and while some people throw these packets away I always put them in the water. I’ve also heard asprin helps prolong flowers.

Other Ways to Prolong the life of cut flowers

Make sure your vase has enough water. I always top mine up. If the water is looking very murky I’ll rinse the vase out and replace it. Another tip, (if you can help it) is cut flowers do much better out of direct sunlight. I know you can’t avoid it in some rooms but just so you know flowers in darker rooms will last longer than say a sunroom that gets sunlight all day.

I hope these tips were helpful! Now you can see all the pretty flowers in our dining room.

Vintage chandelier and fresh cut flowers #flowers #crafts #spring seasonalsimplicity

Around the vase is a pretty moss wreath I made the other week, you can read about that here. I also made moss napkin rings and together they make a pretty moss tablescape for spring.

crystal chandelier #flowers #crafts #spring seasonalsimplicity

Antique Welsh dresser with ironstone and fresh flowers #flowers #crafts #spring seasonalsimplicity

There are a few more flower arrangements on the Welsh Dresser along with some mini fiddle leaf figs.

vintage marmalade jar #flowers #crafts #spring seasonalsimplicity

Welcoming spring with flowers #flowers #crafts #spring seasonalsimplicity

purple and yellow flowers in an ironstone pitcher #flowers #crafts #spring seasonalsimplicity

Spring dining room #flowers #crafts #spring seasonalsimplicity

In addition to adding fresh flowers, I also added this piece of art from Minted. It previously was in the hallway. It’s called Gentle Tempest by Kelly Money. I love how it picks up the whites, blue and greens in the room.

Cozy corner of our dining room #flowers #crafts #spring seasonalsimplicity

Spring dining room with fresh flowers #flowers #crafts #spring seasonalsimplicity

The brass candle sticks on the table are vintage and look sweet, even without candlesticks.

Vintage brass candlesticks

It’s amazing how flowers can brighten a room!

I often get questions about sources so I’m included a source list.

Dining Room Source List

  • Wall Color – Mascarpone in Matte, Benjamin Moore
  • Curtains – Ikea
  • Roman Shades – Bamboo Essence in Origami by Levelor, Home Depot – you can read more about them here
  • Welsh Dresser, Armoire – Antiques
  • Rug – Overstock
  • Ironstone – Antiques
  • Art – Gentle Tempest by Kelly Money – Minted
  • Dining Chairs – Ikea
  • Farmhouse Table – Luke built, DIY here
  • Faux Marble Console – DIY here

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I hope you enjoyed how the flowers came out and I hope it inspires you to create your own arrangements for spring.

Simple ways to bring spring into your home. Mix tulips, roses, and greenery. #flowers #crafts #spring seasonalsimplicity

Be sure to visit all my friends who are taking part by visiting the links below:

 

And today I’m joined by a fabulous group of blogging friends who are also sharing their Spring DIY Projects as part of the Seasonal Simplicity Spring Series. You’re going to love all this springy inspiration…

The Happy Housie // Lolly Jane // Craftberry Bush
Inspiration for Moms // Rooms FOR Rent

Zevy Joy // Modern Glam // Hallstrom Home
A Pretty Life // Confessions of a Serial DIYer

Jenna Kate at Home // Life is a Party // Tatertots and Jello
Town and Country Living // Place of My Taste

Rambling Renovators // Home Made Lovely // The DIY Mommy // Sincerely, Marie Designs
Paint Me Pink // Amber Tysl

Southern State of Mind // This is Our Bliss // Tauni Everett
Finding Silver Pennies // Clean & Scentsible

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Tricia
Tricia
5 years ago

Danielle, your spring flowers all look so beautiful! I live 45 minutes from a Trader Joe’s 🙁. When I go I always buy flowers. We do live near an amazing flower farm but they cost a little more than TJ’s. Spring is right around the corner.

Jo-Anna
5 years ago

Gorgeous! There is nothing more lovely than the feeling a bouquet of pretty flowers adds to a room!

Rhonda Hallstrom
5 years ago

This is so pretty! I love it for Spring

Tauni
5 years ago

What a pretty arrangement! I love grabbing a bundle of flowers every time I go to Trader Joes…It doesn’t happen very often since they’re on the other side of the valley, but sure love them!

Krista
5 years ago

Nothing says spring like fresh flowers! I love that dianthus as well – such a pretty and unique look. Just wish they lasted a bit longer in an arrangement. Thanks for being part of today’s hop, Danielle!

Christy James
5 years ago

Just beautiful and your beautiful Welsh cabinet makes such a lovely backdrop! XO