Think "fall flowers" and mums will probably be the first that comes to mind. But not for Jaime Anderson of Anderson Flowers & Giftware in the Northgate Mall. In her world, sunflowers, lilies and purple callas are just the right thing for spreading colour and aroma this season.
But Jaime doesn't stop there. She believes the container and accompanying accessories are equally important when creating appealing flower displays. This year's trend is to use natural and recycled products to create personalized, one-of-a-kind displays.
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Spooky Sweet. Hopefully, you won't find
critters of this size in your backyard when
looking for accessories for your display!
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"Use a mason jar or vase that is just collecting dust at home. Gather acorns, sticks, pine cones and pieces of bark and add to the arrangement. If you want to pull a certain colour from the room, include a few silk flowers or leaves, or use botanical pods in the same colour line", says Jaime. She even suggests adding scented oils to achieve the perfect arrangement, one that speaks to all the senses.
If you're still unsure about pulling together your own display, you can always turn to the pros for help. Here are a few of Jaime's beautiful fall creations:
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