“I see light, texture, and graphic patterns in everyday objects, such as an artichoke, a rusted piece of metal, or the intricate patterns found in aged concrete or marble. Inspiration is everywhere,” says Buffy Hargett Miller. The artist, longtime photo stylist for Southern Living, and designer/owner at Buffy Hargett Flowers in Birmingham, Alabama, shares five summer arrangements with Flower magazine.
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FLOWER LIST: dahlias, sunfowers, craspedia, basil, yellow plums, and Brussels sprouts
FLOWER LIST: David Austin ‘Juliet’ roses, dusty miller, silver brunia, jasmine vine, and peaches
FLOWER LIST: clematis, berzelia, alliums, artichokes, and kale
FLOWER LIST: ‘Clooney’ ranunculus, ‘Pon-Pon Trilly’ ranunculus, ‘Sunrise’ calla lilies, snapdragons, heirloom tomatoes, and collard greens
BONUS: hydrangeas, succulents, white roses, honeysuckle vine, and other blossoms
“The fruits and vegetables at the farmers market always give me inspiration for combinations of summer colors, textures, and scents with an unexpected twist.”–Buffy Hargett Miller
Photos by Becky Luigart-Stayner
