A pitcher of posies to brighten the day!

WHAT’S NEW Right now, florists are styling lush, bright blooms into casual pitchers to create laid-back yet lively bouquets! “Here, fluffy phlox and feverfew combine with wispy grasses for a summertime garden look that’s full of eye-catching movement,” says floral pro Maureen White-Goeman of Maureen’s Designs in Chelsea, Michigan. “And the minty-green pitcher nicely contrasts the pink tones—it’s perfect for a patio table!” GET THE LOOK Start by filling a 6"-tall mint-hued pitcher halfway with water. Then snip 20 white, fuchsia, purple and violet phlox stems and a handful of white feverfew to 10" to 12". Insert blooms into the pitcher one at a time, alternating colors and crisscrossing stems to form a relaxed, rounded mound. To finish, slip long grass blades between blooms and throughout the bunch to fill any gaps, then…

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First for Women (Digital) - 1 Issue, June 12, 2023

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