![holly-bryan-secret-garden-arrangement-how-to Arrangement of pink roses, yellow cymbidium orchids and other flowers inspired by a painting at the Flower Atlanta Showhouse](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/holly-bryan-secret-garden-arrangement-how-to.jpg)
![holly-bryan-portrait Holly Bryan portrait](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/holly-bryan-portrait.jpg)
The Atlanta-based floral design phenom backed up her answer with a masterpiece of her own making—a bountiful, fresh arrangement inspired by an abstract floral painting by Ashley Cunningham. The piece, Ordinary House Plant 2, is one of three original works by various artists featured in a secret garden-inspired bedroom designed by Tammy Connor Interior Design for the Atlanta Showhouse.
“I was captivated by the rich contrasts in the painting,” Holly says. “I love the dramatic juxtapositions of the light and bright hues, along with the heavy brushstrokes coupled with simple botanical drawings. For my arrangement, I took a similar approach and chose flowers and foliage with distinct shapes, textures, and colors that, despite their differences, come together harmoniously and organically like blossoms in a real-life garden.”
![Ashley Cunningham Ordinary House Plant Ashley Cunningham painting, "Ordinary House Plant 2"](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ashley-Cunningham-Ordinary-House-Plant.jpg)
![PM-jaipur-berry-2 Penny Morrison "Jaipur Berry" linen floral print](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PM-jaipur-berry-2-1.jpg)
![Katie Leede Mughal Gardens Graphic printed pillow, "Mughal Gardens" by Katie Leede in Melon](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Katie-Leede-Mughal-Gardens.jpg)
![Lisa Fine Tika Blush Polka dot fabric "Tika" in Blush from Lisa Fine Textiles.](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Lisa-Fine-Tika-Blush.jpg)
MATERIALS
![FlowerMag9_7_22-2540 Flowers and plant materials for Holly Bryan's Secret Garden inspired flower arrangement hanging on a board.](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/FlowerMag9_7_22-2540.jpg)
- Coated chicken wire
- Plastic liner
- Waterproof floral tape
- Leucothoe
- Nandina
- Lamb’s ears
- Banksia
- Calycina
- Lisianthus
- Cappuccino Beige Rose
- Rex begonia
- Cymbidium orchid
- Asparagus fern
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
![FlowerMag9_7_22-2561 Holly Bryan securing chicken wire in plastic bowl liner for flower arrangement. Japanese bowl on lazy susan on table.](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/FlowerMag9_7_22-2561.jpg)
![FlowerMag9_7_22-2564 Hands adding Leucothoe and Nandina brances to bowl.](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/FlowerMag9_7_22-2564.jpg)
![FlowerMag9_7_22-2609 Holly Bryan adding Banksia, Lisianthus, and roses to flower arrangement in bowl.](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/FlowerMag9_7_22-2609.jpg)
STEP 3 Insert Banksia at three different heights, and round out the arrangement with Calycina. Add Lisianthus to evenly disperse color and texture. Clip roses at varying heights, and strip the stems of all leaves, including those near the blossom. Create small clusters of roses, and gently insert them at varying angles and heights.
![FlowerMag9_7_22-2635 Holly Bryan adding Rex begonia and yellow Cymbidium orchids to flower arrangement.](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/FlowerMag9_7_22-2635.jpg)
![FlowerMag9_7_22-2644 Floral designer Holly Bryan checking arrangement and filling holes with asparagus fern.](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/FlowerMag9_7_22-2644.jpg)
—Holly Bryan
MORE FROM THE ATLANTA SHOWHOUSE
- See video tours of the Atlanta showhouse rooms.
- Atlanta Showhouse Outdoor Terrace and Pool Deck
- See more of Holly’s arrangements in our collection of showhouse flowers.