We currently have a delightful houseguest staying at Décor To Adore manor. I wanted to combine celebrating her birthday and Valentine’s day with one lovely tablescape. An ombre colored rose confection for the centerpiece came to mind. A Rose By Any Other Name Centerpiece.
A Rose By Any Other Name Centerpiece
I purchased 3 dozen roses at Fresh and Easy. They were marked down to $5 each. (Woo hoo!) I also bought a big slab of florist oasis from Hobby Lobby with a coupon. It must be oasis, not green styrofoam.
A pattern was made with a large plate onto the oasis and the piece was quickly cut out with a serrated edged knife.
Voila!
I cut two smaller circles and then held all the pieces in place with two bamboo skewers. After the picture was taken the skewers were cut down to be level with the oasis.
Long ago I worked in a friend’s flower shop for three days before Valentine’s day. Here is what I learned about preparing roses. Fill a sink or large bucket with cool water. Select a good pair of garden or kitchen shears. Cut the stem at an angle UNDER water. Roses which are not cut in this manner will suffer from heads that will droop over in a day or two.
Placing The Blooms
I placed the oasis on a crystal plate and began poking holes in the floral foam then easing the roses into the spot. Each layer of foam received a different colored rose.
Once the basic shape is created fill in the bare spots with additional buds.
The sides of the very bottom layer were covered with a piece of red velvet ribbon.
Oh, it’s just gorgeous! Like a floral birthday cake!
The scent is just heavenly.
Happy hearts!
Laura
This is so pretty! What a wonderful center piece.
Laura, your roses are just exquisite! What a clever way to arrange them, that is just beautiful!
Absolutely GORGEOUS! And such a great price on those roses!!
Mmmmm…I can almost smell them from here! What a beautiful centerpiece 🙂
how beautiful and such a wonderful idea!
Beautifully done Laura, thank you again for my Valentines surprise!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
How beautiful! What luck to find the roses marked down! Usually they're prices are sky high around Valentine's Day. Love the arrangement! Thanks for sharing.
Lovely! absolutely lovely! I want you to make me one!!!
Beautiful roses Laura!
Very pretty, Laura. Your guest will feel special and welcome!
~Lynne
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Simply.
Gorgeous!
Lucky,lucky houseguest! Ann
That is gorgeous! Roses are probably my favorite flower.
Your arrangement is beautiful!
Keri
Beautiful colors. Happy Valentine's Day.
Looks Beautiful, and a very happy day to the Birthday Girl!!
lovely…I can smell them from here lol
A beautiful display. Thank you for giving us the instructions. Bonne Saint Valentin
PS I mentioned your lovely Etsy shoppe on my post:
http://www.fairfieldhousenj.com/2012/02/13/the-necessary-room/
Thank you for sharing your knowledge of preparing roses. this looks like a fun thing to try! I am enjoying reading your blog.