Christmas Flowers

Snowy pine branches, frosted berries, glitter or metallic stems: Christmas flowers are chosen for their texture first, their colour second. This collection brings together single stems, small ready-tied bunches and berry branches.

Snowy, frosted or metallic

Snowy finishes dust the foliage with white powder, like fresh snow: they lighten a dark scheme. Frosted finishes add a crystalline veil that catches the light without really shining. Glitter and metallic finishes, on the other hand, truly reflect: a glitter pine branch or a metallic spray holds its own in a vase.

Build in three layers

An arrangement works on three heights. Start with pine or foliage, which give volume and hide the neck of the vase. Then add the flower that draws the eye, a snowy rose or a hellebore. Finish with berries and pompoms, which fill the gaps and bring the colour.

From the table to the door

A trailing pine branch lies flat in the centre of the table, between two candle holders, or follows a staircase banister. A small pine bunch fits on a window sill. For the door, start from a pine ring and push the short stems into it, pine cones at the bottom and glitter at the top.

Frequently asked questions

How many stems for a vase?

Allow five to seven stems for a table vase, and just three for a narrow neck. An odd number gives a more natural bunch than an even one.

How do I dust a glitter stem?

With a dry brush, from top to bottom, holding the stem flat. Avoid water and damp cloths, which move the glitter around instead of removing the dust.

Can they be mixed with fresh flowers?

Better to keep them apart: the water for fresh flowers loosens the glitter and dulls the stems. Two vases side by side remain the best solution.