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I once heard a story about a man walking home from work and receiving a single flower from a beggar for his change. The rose really meant nothing to the man other than the beggar would likely leave him alone for a couple days. No doubt the man was miserable. He lived alone in a decrepid home that received as much care as the man afforded himself, and as he walked in, he dumped the single flower onto his cluttered eating table paying it no attention other than a bit of water in a dirty can.
Soon after removing his work clothes he returned to the table and decided to place the flower in a clean coffee cup just so he would get the full value of the change he gave to the beggar.
But as he placed the cup on the table he remembered a taller cylindrical vessel in a cupboard he could use to hold the flower...again rationlaizing it as capitalizing on his expenditure. He placed the vessel and flower back onto the table and immediately decided to clean up the clutter so the flower could be seen more easily. Following this, he started cleaning up the surrounding area, and soon after he went onto cleaning his entire home.
Eventually the flower died and he replaced it with another from the same beggar, who he was happy to see - enough so to even have a conversation.
I do not know whether this story is 100% factual however there is no doubt in the power of a flower to change the appearance of a room, and even one's disposition. So whatever you may have to hold water and your flower will more than suffice, but if you have a choice in vessels, and questions as to which to choose, here are some helpful tips:
| A bubble vase is ideal for Hydrangea bouquets (image) and other vine flowers
that require space to deter mildew growth. A small opening manages the blooms in a loose arrangement. Any flower that needs room to open suits this type of vessel such as poppies, gloriosa lilies, and sweet peas. |
| An Urn-shaped vase is ideal for Tulips (image) and other plants with long stems such as
buttercups, spearworts, or ranunculus. Any flower that needs room to open suits this type of vessel. |
| A square vase is ideal for hyacinths, daffodils, amaryllis or any heavy headed flowers with straight stems. Straight stems allow for easier uniformity in design. And an impressive (formal) decorative motif is easy to accomplish with any squared base. |
| A cylindrical vase is an ideal match for peonies bouquets (image) as well as other large head blooming flowers with bulky stems. For that lush look, try to cut your stems at varying hieghts anywhere four to six inches taller than your vase. |
| A bud vase is ideal for poppies (image) and other thin stem flowers such as clematis, scabiosas, and lilies of the valley. Try spreading your stems in a few bud vases (varying hieghts) throughout your room. Glass pop bottles also make great bud vases. |
| A rounded vase is ideal for roses (image) and other rigid stem flowers such as daisies, carnations, chrysanthemums, and Purple Coneflower. This type of vase allows for many flowers in its opening and for them to stand tall. To make a dome shaped arrangement cut the center flowers taller than the others. |
| Reducing and recycling your thinning bouquets to smaller vessels is the best way of preserving the beauty of your flowers. Even a tea cup can make a great vase. |
| And sometimes no vase is just as good for soothing the mind and decorating your home.
Thank you for your support. |
