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Hands On: An Accent for Any Day

Decorative use of foliages can be a beautiful accent in any décor.

Written by Kathy Mustard AIFD, CAFA   
Decorative use of foliages can be a beautiful accent in any décor.
– Design Note
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Fresh Floral Products




five ornithogalum
two bunches of   typha leaves
five small echeveria
one bunch variegated aspidistra
one bunch green dogwood
Hard Goods




one six-inch floral foam ball
one jar of black gravel
one 30x30x10 cm square bowl
one box decorative green pins
Construction

Wrap floral foam ball with aspidistra leaves.

Secure aspidistra with decorative pins.
Place decorated ball in back, left corner of bowl.
Wrap dogwood back to front inside bowl and allow it to put enough pressure against oasis ball to hold it in position.
Band typha leaves over the top and secure at the front with silver thread.
Drop two aspidistra behind the floral foam ball and pin on front edge.
Wedge ornithogalum in position.
Pour in decorative gravel.
Lay in echeveria leaves.