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Skip the Expensive Florist and Make This!

Love the look of those pricey flower arrangements? We'll show you how to get the look at home (9 Photos)

Elizabeth Geddes on Apr 7, 2011 at 1:47PM

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Skip the Expensive Florist and Make This!

Octavia & Brown

Choose a Color Scheme

Check out local grocery stores for common varities like stock, roses and local in-season flowers (think daffodils and tulips). Local florists are great for finding more unusual flowers like orchids, poppies and off-season varities like wild greens and peonies. Don’t be afraid to check out your backyard for branches and leafy greens. In general, your arrangement will have more impact if you stick to just a few colors. Base your design on green and white fillers and punctuate the arrangement with fewer larger, boldy-hued blooms.