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Kathy Mustard Hands On: October 2009

Oh Christmas Greens

Written by Kathy Mustard   
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Photography by Bochsler Creative Solutions.
Product donated by Hofland
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For the budget conscious, use delightful carnations in place of the callas.
– Design Note

Fresh Floral Products
  • 30 mini callas
  • one bunch of galax
  • one stem of white pine
  • one livistonia palm leaf
Hard Goods
  • one “soho” cube vase
  • one block of floral foam
  • one 150-millimetre hanging ball ornament
  • one 28-inch netted magnolia spray leaf
  • one stem of permanent pine
  • 15 decorative pearl corsage pins
  • three metres of aluminum wire
  • 20 small shatterproof balls
  • 10 large shatterproof balls
  • three metres of bullion wire, 28 gauge
Construction
  • Secure floral foam in cube.
  • Place large ball ornament in centre.
  • Band callas with decorative wire where necessary.
  • Insert callas.
  • Position netted magnolia, fresh and permanent pine and galax.
  • Place aluminum wire and pearl pins.

Kathy Mustard AIFD, CAFA, is president of Creative Floral Concepts Inc., in Hamilton, Ont. The company specializes in window display, visual merchandising and consulting.
 
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