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contemporary contrasts
“Textures are smooth and
elegant or soft and feminine. And just keep it simple, like a
well-dressed woman. Think more of removing elements rather than
adding them.”
—Shane Connolly; Shane
Connolly Flowers; London, England
“Texture, with both the
container and the flower combination, is still an important
element to feature. And monobotanical still seems to rule.”
—Michelle Perry-White, AIFD; Caffco International; Double Oak, Texas
“Texture is the richness
of design. The tactile qualities of floral material, especially
when blended with opposing textures, appeals to the eye. As
fashion moves to a juxtaposition of surfaces (think marabou
bolero paired with silk-satin hot pants), floral designers can
do the same. This season, opposites attract.”
—Sharon McGukin, AIFD, AAF,
PFCI; president of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD);
Carrollton, Ga.
“The trend on the rise
right now is definitely metallics. I expect to see them
everywhere, from floral vessels to candles and candleholders to
bridal bouquet holders. Metallics are a luxurious touch that
also add a bit of texture.”
—David Tutera; New York,
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Materials: peonies and callas from favorite suppliers; Mirror
Strips Vase from Jamali Floral & Garden Supplies; Dekka Vase
from Accent Décor; birds from Torre & Tagus.
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textural foliage
“Foliage becomes the
design. Interesting leaf forms are placed in artistic glass
forms, which are hand-blown or recycled. Plant forms edge the
void of living sculptures.”
—J. Keith White, AIFD;
AANDK Productions; Houston, Texas
“Foliage is beginning to
creep back into our bouquets, but not just as a backdrop or
filler. It’s now considered a floral element. And the
often-overlooked carnation is experiencing new respect these
days.”
—Sharon McGukin, AIFD, AAF,
PFCI; president of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD);
Carrollton, Ga.
“We are definitely seeing
[an interest in] more uncommon foliages and textures.”
—Tori Samuel; Winston
Flowers; Boston, Mass.
“All shades of purple
still have a strong lead as accent colors for the near future.”
—Michelle Perry-White, AIFD; Caffco International; Double Oak, Texas
“Textured containers are
going to be in big demand for 2011. There will be gritty
ceramics as well as pounded metals, leather and matted glass.”
—Tenley Young; Tenley Erin
Young; Los Angeles, Calif.
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Materials: Fatsia leaves and aquarium gravel from
favorite suppliers; ‘Moonaqua™’ carnations from Florigene
Flowers; Cube Planter from Jackson Pottery; concrete cube from
Allstate Floral & Craft; Cement Cube from Jamali Floral & Garden
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