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Whether for an intimate gathering or a large-scale gala,
these varied settings offer inspiration to delight many tastes.
Re-create them for your clients or add your shop’s own flair.
Designs by Deborah De La Flor, aifd, pfci
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Elegant pillow vases encase bundles of white tulips atop river rocks for an elegant
yet nature-inspired look. Appearing as if “under glass,” the tulips retain their
graceful curves and movement. Diminutive vases for snips of single tulips in bud
fill out the tablescape and make perfect favors for guests.
See “How To” on Page 36.
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white and metallic glamour
(opposite page) Gorgeous moth orchid
plants (Phalaenopsis)—foliage intact and
roots bared—are elevated amid a swirl
of kiwi vine atop a metal twig tree frame.
Fiber-covered wire not only secures the vine
and orchids to create the desired outline but
also wends through the design, mirroring
the orchids’ gnarled roots. A single orb of
permanent moth orchids centers the design,
and pearlescent beads add shimmer to its
base. Several additional permanent orchid
orbs set atop a variety of pearly and metallic
vessels, accompanied by glowing golden
candles, create an elegant setting. Permanent orchid orbs are light, long-lasting and
affordable, for added elegance without
breaking the budget.
(left) Lisianthuses in every stage of growth —
from bud to full bloom — surround a single
pillar candle in this beaded compote. The
bead trios are created by winding a threebead length of beaded wire around a wood
pick and inserting it into the floral foam.
A single wood pick inserted into the bottom
of the pillar candle holds it securely atop
the floral foam.
(below left) Two stems of kiwi vines shelter
and direct the stems of this moth orchid
plant, which is inset into a mercury glass
vase and surrounded with ‘Green Trick’
Dianthuses, as if planted in the ground.
Two pearl brooches add to the understated
elegance. Fiber-covered wire gently ties
the orchid stems to the vines.
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(left) Velvety blooms in eye-catching red
and fuchsia join with sleek platinum and
red metallics in this dramatic multilevel
candlelit tablescape. A pair of 28-inch-tall
vases support a tray of gently cascading
blooms. Kiwi vine, small-leaved Eucalyptus
and lily grass create organic swooping lines.
Lengths of royal purple wired ribbon are
simply tucked between the design tray
and the vases; avoiding glue or tape
means faster cleanup of these and other
reusable accessories.
See “How To” on Page 36.
(opposite page, bottom) The all-sided horizontal design not only elevates beautifully
but can be placed on a table as well, inviting guests to linger and admire. Designer
Deborah De La Flor created flowing lines
throughout the design, not only of the naturally linear Dendrobium orchids, snapdragons and stocks but also in her placements of
the traditional and spray roses.
(below) Hand-tied bouquets make quick
drop-and-go arrangements to complement
the elevated show-stopper. This mechanic
also makes cleanup after the event easier,
especially if renting your vases. Textural
‘Green Trick’ Dianthuses, geranium leaves
and small-leaved Eucalyptus complement
the colorful blooms. A rich, royal purple
quilted runner and silvery gray votive candles add additional sparkle and sheen.
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(left) Clusters of delicate monobotanical
blooms nestle into garden-themed votives
within a bed of sheet moss and plumosa
fern. These votives, too, make wonderful
takeaways for guests, if desired. Triplelayered ribbon “handles” add to the feminine allure.
(opposite page, top) This romantic, textural
centerpiece contains a delightful surprise
— it is composed of four individually
hand-tied bouquets that will be given to
guests after the event. All of the bouquets
are complementary but complete originals.
While Deborah used a container styled
after a window box, any shape container
could be used, and the event will dictate
how many bouquets are needed. Ribbons
wrapping the window box help extend the
décor to the table.
See “How To” on Page 36.
(opposite page, bottom) Coordinating handtied bouquets, which star captivating ‘Pink
O’Hara’ garden roses, delight the senses
with their mix of gardeny, textural florals
and greenery. Made off-site before transporting to the event, they are easily displayed in
interesting vases or casually draped into a
ceramic compote. While the lush roses and
color scheme unite each bouquet, each is
unique, completing the fresh-picked look.
Find out where to purchase these featured products in
“Where to Buy” on Page 80.
Deborah De La Flor, AIFD, PFCI,
has owned De La Flor Gardens, a
full-service floral and garden center in
Cooper City, Fla., along with her husband, Gus, for more than 25 years.
The business includes a second location nearby in Southwest Ranches, Fla.
Deborah’s talent, innovative style
and passion for flowers have made her
a world-renowned floral designer. For
more than 30 years, she has traveled
the world sharing her love for the floral
industry through design presentations,
seminars, competitions and commentary. Deborah’s ability to anticipate and
influence the latest floral trends has
led to her consulting for some of the
biggest names in the floral industry.
She is also the author of the floral
design book Florsages: The Art of
Floral Body Design.
Her many accolades include Florida
State Designer of the Year and winner of the FTD Great Masters Design
Competition. Most recently, Deborah
served as a judge for the 2015 Interflora
World Cup in Berlin, Germany. Deborah represented the United States at
the Interflora World Cup in Melbourne,
Australia, in 2004.
Deborah also serves as a member
of the FTD Education Team. The team
includes Tina Coker, AIFD, AAF,
PFCI; Jeffrey Corbin, AIFD, AAF,
PFCI; Ann Jordan, AIFD, AAF, MMFD;
Jacob McCall, AIFD, AAF, FSMD; Ian
Prosser, AIFD, AAF, PFCI, NDSF; J.
Keith White, AIFD; and Randy Wooten,
AIFD, PFCI, GMF.
This feature and Deborah’s work on
it were sponsored by FTD.
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HOW TO
SEE DESIGN ON PAGES 28 AND 29
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step 1
Pour flower-food solution into the vase, and
gently place river rocks into the solution.
To help avoid cracking the glass, add the
solution before the rocks.
step 2
Gently bind a tulip bundle with fiber-covered
wire, wrapping two to three times and then
twisting the wire and trimming to tie it off.
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Lay the tulip bundle into the vase, using the
rocks and the side of the vessel to support
the natural curve of the tulips.
SEE DESIGN ON PAGE 32
step 1
Spray a double-brick floral-foam tray with
paint to match the vases upon which it
will be placed.
step 2
Soak floral-foam bricks in flower-food solution, and tape the bricks into the tray. Either
place the waterproof tape where the tray
will sit upon the vases, or paint the tape on
the bottom to match the tray.
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step 3
Arrange floral materials into the floralfoam-filled tray. Elevate the tray, possibly
on an overturned bucket, to enable you
to arrange the draping materials. Place
the tray atop the tall vases.
SEE DESIGN ON PAGE 34
step 1
Design the hand-tied bouquet, and bind
the stems with waterproof tape. If desired,
wrap and tie sheer ribbon over the tape to
decoratively cover the binding point.
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step 3
Pour a layer of flower-food solution into
the container, and arrange the hand-tied
bouquets into the vessel to create a singular
design from which guests each can take a
bouquet after the event.
Accessorize the container by tying ribbon
around its lip. Layer solid and sheer #9 ribbons and a contrasting #3 ribbon to create
a custom look. If desired, leave ribbon tails
long to drape across the table. n