Plum Ranunculus

I think it's safe to say that this week's flower obsession was rich, plum-colored ranunculus. Here are a few shots of arrangements made with this incredibly gorgeous flower!

Ranunculus, tulips, feverfew, and stock...

And here we have a similar palette, but take out the stock and yellow tulips, and add some pincushion protea, quince branches, and blackberries...

Makes me think of spring...

Two More Bouquets

If you haven't already guessed it, I have decided to make January "Bouquet Month." I've been experimenting with different flower combinations and ways to secure hand-tied bouquets. Here are two more, using the extra ranunculus from the Woodland Bouquet in the the last post:

A simple bouquet of lavender-colored scabiosas, white ranunculus, and blackberries.

With a simple, satin ribbon wrap, and three white pins to secure it:

And the second bouquet:

White ranunculus, blackberries, and queen anne's lace, secured with a slightly fancier satin ribbon wrap.

I LOVE this white ranunculus!

A Woodland Bouquet

Lady Slipper Orchids, Ferns, Larkspur, Pine Cones, Blackberries, Queen Anne's Lace, White Ranunculus, and a few little sprigs of Bupleurum.

Wrapped up with natural twine and three white pins.

And a matching boutonniere with ranunculus, ferns, and blackberries: