 Susan MacIntosh of
Halifax, N.S., has been designing in the floral industry for 25 years.
She got her start in the world of flowers at the age of 16 when she got
her first job selling flowers from a push cart in downtown Halifax.
Twelve years later, Susan bought her first flower shop in Truro, N.S.
She’s now the owner of Props Floral Design in Halifax, a family-run
business that she opened in 1997. For this design portfolio, Susan used
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ZEN UMBRELLA
This arrangement features fresh and natural colours as well as tiny
details like chopsticks to create an Asian flair. The rocks help
camouflage the logistics of the design andadd to the Zen-like feeling.
The angled leaves shadow the design and glued orchids are the perfect
final touch.
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HARVEST BOWL
Rising out of a mix of branches, sticks, eucalyptus, grasses and burley
leaves, the pumpkin-coloured jack-o’-lanterns draw the eye up to where
the leaves part. This design incorporates nature’s textures and
materials into a piece that complements fall-hued home décor. |
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NATURE’S BOUQUET
Created using sticks and grasses found around the shop, this piece uses
curly willow, which wraps around the bundle and keeps it secure. This
piece could be used in the fall on a doorstep or as a welcoming piece
to be hung on the doorknob rather than the standard wreath. |
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THREE’S COMPANY
These three pieces, which feature succulents, eucalyptus, grasses and
orange tones, are a simple way to give any room a fall feel. The
squares could run down a dining room table or be placed throughout the
home. The two pieces were created with repetition in mind and the third
is unique to give customers variety.
See web-exclusive designs by Susan MacIntosh that we couldn’t squeeze into the magazine.
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