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How to Arrange Flowers in a Jug - Video Workshop
Find that jug at the back of the cupboard, it might be that one you use for gravy when you're pulling out the stops and making a fancy roast, it could be the jug you use twice a year and throw cucumber into and guess the Pimm's : lemonade ratio, or like me it'll be that jug you keep wooden spoons in by the hob.
Jugs are such simple vessels to arrange flowers in because they usually have a narrow top and slightly wider base.
I’ve created these workshop videos on Skillshare all about how to arrange flowers in a jug. I’ve broken each stage down so you can learn online and get to grips with flower arranging in the comfort of your own kitchen - where you know you’re guaranteed your favourite mug and the good biscuits.
8 Cut Flower Alternatives to Roses
Roses are beautiful flowers, particularly for wedding bouquets because of their layered petals and romantic connotations. The rose is a popular bridal bouquet flower choice but the flower world has other flowers hidden up its sleeve… Here are 6 other flowers that create a big impact in bouquets and arrangements. If you’re confident identifying a rose but you’d love to learn more about other flowers full of drama, colour and beautiful petals, then read this blog.
What are the Benefits of Flowers?
I wanted to dig a little deeper into why flowers help us feel so calm and I hope my investigation can help you turn to flowers whenever you want to take a moment to feel calm after a long day (or week!) at work. Taking the time to prepare flowers and place them in a vase is an act of mindfulness which is a soothing remedy for our busy lives. In the post below, I’ve looked below the surface beautify of flowers to really understand how they’re so rewarding when we have a go at arranging them.