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Lavish Traveling Centerpiece

Playing a bit of a trick on the eyes, floral designer Erik Witcraft, AIFD, creates a stunning oblong candle centerpiece for a wedding reception. While the lush design appears to be a collection of four individual arrangements, it is a single horizontal unit. Featuring Alexandra Farms’ spectacular peachy-pink ‘Miyabi’ Wabara Garden Roses, the design also comprises spray garden roses, ‘Green Ball’ Dianthus and pepperberry. READ MORE…

Dramatic Delphinium

This hi-impact design features Pantone’s color of the year with Rio Roses products such as dark blue delphinium and beautiful yellow roses. Learn the tricks Erik uses as he creates structure and style with unexpected elements.

Garden Rose Lantern Centerpiece

Watch as floral designer Erik Witcraft, AIFD, creates a beautiful and versatile lantern arrangement that can be used for both wedding ceremonies and receptions. This trend-forward design showcases Alexandra Farms’ exquisite blush-pink ‘Tsumugi’ Wabara Garden Roses nestled among a virtual “forest” of textural foliages – all “growing” around, through and over an ornate Victorian iron lantern. READ MORE…

Rock ’n Roses

This alternative floral design idea—like rock ’n roll—may not appeal to all, but it will find fans among those who appreciate new and nontraditional expressions of art. Find the beat here…

Small Designs

Small Designs

Anyone who has entered a floral design competition or taken part in an in-person evaluation for a floral design credential knows that “flowers to wear” is a commonly tested category. Careful consideration of line and depth is the key to winning designs in this category. Read more here…

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Champagne Soirée

Champagne Soirée

If the holiday season is a time for entertaining at your home and/or office, this dazzling design, by Erik Witcraft, AIFD, CFD, will make a dramatic and elegant statement for you! See more…

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Classic Armature Arrangement

Classic Armature Arrangement

For this modern compact vase arrangement, floral designer @Erik Witcraft, AIFD, CFD, designed a wire armature that is both decorative and functional: It adds a touch of glamour to the composition while supporting the placement of the flowers’ stems. Learn More…

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The Softer Side of Autumn

The Softer Side of Autumn

The spirit and ambiance of the autumn season can be communicated with more than the traditional seasonal flowers and colors, as demonstrated in this contemporary centerpiece by floral designer and business consultant @Frank Blanchard, AIFD, CFD. Learn More…

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Moroccan-inspired Boho Centerpiece

Moroccan-inspired Boho Centerpiece

The rich golden yellow hues of Moroccan spices, such as saffron, turmeric and mustard, pair beautifully with mahogany foliage in this exotic Moorish-influenced centerpiece with a trendy bohemian touch designed by Erik Witcraft, AIFD, CFD. Learn more…

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Classic Armature Vase Arrangement

Classic Armature Vase Arrangement

Vase arrangements are often easier to create and flower placements are more secure when a designer uses an armature over the opening of the container. In this arrangement of glorious pink ‘Tsumugi’ Wabara Garden Roses from Alexandra Farms, floral designer Erik Witcraft, AIFD, creates an armature with Oasis Aluminum Wire and Oasis Beaded Wire that is both functional and decorative, READ MORE…

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Modern Monochromatic Bouquet

Modern Monochromatic Bouquet

Building “architecture” into a bridal bouquet can help elevate a simple cascading bouquet into something truly spectacular and modern. @Erik Witcraft AIFD @Rio Roses

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Blush “Traveling” Centerpiece

Blush “Traveling” Centerpiece

In this collection, which features fabulous blooms from @Equiflor/Rio Roses and sustainable, ecofriendly containers from @FlowerBox, floral designer Erik Witcraft, AIFD, CFD, creates a “triptych” centerpiece. Lean How!

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