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Source: Melbourne store Everbloome

Source: Melbourne store Everbloome

Styling Dilemma : Flowers v. Greenery

June 07, 2021 in Styling Dilemma, Little Nuggets

Surely nothing beats a beautiful bloom, whether it is a vase overflowing with flowers in a single colour, an organic native bunch (Poho Flowers arranges some of our favourite natives) or a simplistic single stem. 

That said, greenery on its own packs one heck of a punch. 

Source: Poho Flowers

Source: Poho Flowers



So which do you choose? 

Choice largely depends on budget and time; time to change the water and snip the ends of flowers regularly. 

Personally I use a mix of both. At home I love to use white flowers, and a lot of them. My go-to is a massive vase filled with the humble daisy or lilies smack bang in the middle of the dining table. Every now and again I mix it up and plonk in a massive fig branch or two for drama and height. 

Source: The Design Convention

Source: The Design Convention

In other areas of the house, such as the girls’ rooms, I use smaller bunches of pastel coloured flowers in smaller vases. 

When styling properties, I switch it up and opt for greenery alone. It has a longer life span and if the property is vacant the water doesn’t need to be changed as often as flowers. That was until the dried flower movement came along.

Source: One Kings Lane NY

Source: One Kings Lane NY

Dried Flowers

Low fuss, long-lasting, pollen-void bunches of dried flowers have fast become a trend and wow have dried flowers come a long way since the eighties. 

Everbloome is a Melbourne based florist that creates gorgeous dried flowers  designed to last up to seven years. You can choose a basket of flowers to arrange yourself, or pre-arranged masterpieces with or without a vase. The acrylic wall-mounted vase in raspberry is simply beautiful and may just have to find a way into my shopping cart. 

Source: Everbloome

Source: Everbloome

Source: Everbloome Raspberry Acrylic Vase

Source: Everbloome Raspberry Acrylic Vase


During Melbourne’s lockdown last year, Tallulah and Zane was created. Based in Hawthorn, founder Courtney creates beautiful arrangements that really last. The mini’s are adorable, but my favourite would have to be Tessa. 

Source: Tallulah and Zane: Tessa

Source: Tallulah and Zane: Tessa

Source: Tallulah and Zane: Mini

Source: Tallulah and Zane: Mini

Which ever type of floral arrangement you choose, be sure to keep in mind colour, texture and height of the arrangement for each space you are styling. 

A few tips for arranging real flowers: 

  • Always trim flowers at an angle

  • Remove any foliage that will be below water level 

  • Use a clean vase

  • Refresh the water daily

  • Give your arrangement some flower food

  • Use fresh, local, and seasonal flowers

  • Incorporate unexpected elements


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Tags: #design #melbourne #topfinds, #flowers, #interiorstyling, #floristry
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