 Born and raised in Holland, Erik Wesseling has a natural
love for flowers and the floral industry. He received his training in
Holland before immigrating to Canada in 1993 and joined in CAFA in
1998.
Erik gained experience working in a number of florist shops before starting his own, Floral Buds & Design, in 2001, located in Woodstock, Ont. Many of Erik’s designs have a European influence and when designing for this portfolio, Erik kept the winter theme in mind while trying to create something unique that people could relate to. While artistic, these designs would be sellable to a wide customer base. Erik is continually on the lookout for new products to try and natural materials to use in distinctive ways.
Shooting Star
Using traditional Christmas colours, this simple yet elegant arrangement is playful. The focal point is an asymmetrical red star, making it a timeless Christmas arrangement with a fun twist.
Floral Products:
• red gerbera daisies
• red long stem roses
• blue spruce branches
Hard Goods:
• square clear glass vase
• red star
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Photography by Dan Lockwood
Hard goods and fresh product donated by C.M.C. |
Golden Glow
Perfect roses and cymbidium orchids are the highlight of this perfect festive arrangement. Golden ribbon and green sequin sprays add extra glamour for an eye-catching centrepiece.
Floral Products:
• white roses
• cymbidium orchids
• cedar branches
• pink Hypericum berries
• mini pine cones
Hard Goods:
• cream ceramic vase
• oasis
• gold pillar candle
• gold ribbon
• green sequin sprays
 Cedar Spectacle
By using the non-traditional colour of bronze in combination with the traditional elements of Christmas tree balls, pine cones and Christmas greens, this arrangement fits the bill for those whose décor does not suit the customary festive colours of red and gold. It’s perfect for a table display or in entrance hall.
Floral Products:
• white hydrangea
• white roses
• larch branches
• white calla lilies
• cream cymbidium orchids
• pine cones
• magnolia flowers and leaves
• cedar boughs
Hard Goods:
• clear glass vase
• glass Christmas balls
• bronze sequin spray
• florist wire
• pheasant feathers
Muskoka Retreat
This organic-looking arrangement illustrates how beautiful rustic looking product can be. Broken branches criss-cross with cedar and pine boughs creating a look reminiscent of a forest floor. The different berries provide colour while the white candles are suggestive of snow.
Floral Products:
• white pine
• cedar
• holly branches
• branches from the forest
• lichens
• Hypericum berries
• artificial berries
• pine cones
Hard Goods:
• clear glass candlesticks
• white pillar candles
Botanical Buffet
The entire range of products in this arrangement are artificial, showcasing how wonderfully realistic silk flowers have become. Using muted red and bronze tones creates a classy look of quiet elegance. The apples and feathers add texture and interest to the piece.
Floral Products:
• Christmas greens – holly, pine, cedar
• magnolia leaves and flower
• bronze calla lilies
• apples
• pine cones
• bronze chrysanthemums
Hard Goods:
• bronze ceramic bowl
• pheasant feathers
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