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Hands On: Taking Account of Style
Written by Canadian Florist Magazine   
Handson
Photography by Bochsler Creative Solutions. Floral goods donated by Hofland.

 Corporate accounts always want to stand out in the crowd.
– Design Note

Fresh Floral Products
• two green aspidistra leaves
•12 variegated aspidistra leaves

Hard Goods
• one dragon willow bundle
• one half-roll of natural coloured bind wire
• four artificial succulents
• one black rectangular ceramic vase
• two strips of Styrofoam two-inch by two-inch by 10-inch
• two pieces of floral foam two-inch by two-inch by four-inch
• two decorative bamboo stakes

Construction
• Glue floral foam pieces vertically into the vase on opposite corners.
• Wedge floral foam strips vertically into opposite corners.
• Fill vase with water.
• Wrap ends of willow bundle with bind wire.
• Glue willow bundle on top of Styrofoam.
• Insert aspidistra into floral foam and roll over foam.
• Roll remaining aspidistra and place in position.
• Set in artificial succulents.
• Cut bamboo stakes into desired lengths and glue into position.


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