4 Simple, Colorful Arrangements by Kirk Whitfield
The Atlanta-based floral designer uses bold colors to create arrangements that are easy to make but still big on style
Leneille Moon’s Lush Tropical Ombré Design
Floral and event designer Leneille Moon of Special Event Factory in Atlanta shares how to create one of her favorite looks—an ombré design using tropical flowers, which she pairs with a glamorous table setting
How to Make a Festive Holiday Wreath
Brooklyn floral designer Amy Merrick makes a wintry wreath using some of nature’s little surprises
Herend-Inspired Holiday Arrangement
With a nod to a beloved green-and-white china pattern, Kakhi Huffaker Wakefield of K Wakefield Designs in Chattanooga shows us how to create a grand floral statement to welcome the Yuletide season
Kaylyn Hewitt’s Holiday Table Centerpiece
The floral designer behind True Vine Studio creates an airy, joyful arrangement perfect for any holiday table
Canaan Marshall’s Holiday Style
The Atlanta-based floral talent whips up some Christmas cheer for the front door and beyond, including a lush “you can do it” arrangement for the dining room table
Taylor Patterson’s Ikebana Inspiration
Taylor Patterson of Fox Fodder Farm shares step-by-step instructions for creating an Ikebana-style arrangement that celebrates autumn’s colors
Holiday Table Garland
Flower magazine’s Jessica Cohen shows how to make a Thanksgiving table centerpiece garland using magnolia branches and other greenery, assorted red chrysanthemums, and solidago.
Artistic Pairing:
Holly Vesecky & Josh Beckman
An Ojai, California–based floral designer creates sculptural arrangements that incorporate unique native materials and her husband’s arresting handcrafted ceramics
Floral Artist Maurice Harris
In his new show Centerpiece, floral artist Maurice Harris of Bloom & Plume in Los Angeles puts his creativity and fun personality on full display. To capture some of his artistry in your own arrangements, revisit his “Keen on Green” floral tutorial from our July/August 2015 issue.
Eileen Tongson of FarmGal Flowers
The Orlando-based floral designer and flower farmer creates lush arrangements with the surprise of fragrant herbs tucked throughout at East End Market, an artisan food hub where she grows flowers and herbs
Kristen Caissie’s Potted Centerpiece
In an excerpt from her new book Gathering: Setting the Natural Table, California floral designer Kristen Caissie shows us how to create a lasting centerpiece using potted plants.