Chilly December days have us spending more time indoors looking out and wanting to fill our homes with greens and flowers. This is a good time to focus floral designs on lots of long-lasting evergreen foliage and add just a few flowers, berries, and accents.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.9″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/janegodshalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_6568.jpg” alt=”longwood field of sunflowers ” title_text=”IMG_6568″ show_in_lightbox=”on” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”|32px||||”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/janegodshalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_6584.jpg” title_text=”IMG_6584″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.9″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-3px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”7px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.9″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.9″ _module_preset=”default”]
Foraging from my garden brought me boxwood, cryptomeria, holly, chamaecyparis, arborvitae and pine which all worked together to create this lovely garland. The pinecones are from a large white pine which dropped over 800 cones over the fall months. <\/p>\n\n
To prepare fresh evergreens for indoor arrangements it is important to condition them. Entire branches may be submerged into cool water overnight or stems may be given a fresh cut, placed into buckets of warm water, and put in a cool place for at least several hours. Once in an arrangement misting with water helps to keeps greens fresh longer as well.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.9″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/janegodshalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_4436.jpg” alt=”longwood field of sunflowers ” title_text=”IMG_4436″ _builder_version=”4.9.9″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/janegodshalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_4461.jpg” title_text=”IMG_4461″ _builder_version=”4.9.9″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-12px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”9px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.9″]
Classic December arrangements include reds and greens. Brighter hues of white and chartreuse bring light to an arrangement and make it more dramatic for an evening setting.\n<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.9″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/janegodshalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Glorisa-design.jpg” alt=”Hydrangeas” title_text=”Glorisa design” show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”|32px||||”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.9″ _module_preset=”default”]
The classic combination of green and red is enhanced with a touch of golden spray roses which accent the dramatic gloriosa rothschildiana. Tall ilex berries add height to the design.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.9″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/janegodshalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_1160.jpg” title_text=”IMG_1160″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ width=”88.4%” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”|32px|0px|||”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.9″]
Cedar and seeded ivy contrast with shiny fern holly fern. Colors of gold and pink give a contemporary touch to the traditional red and green color palette. <\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.9″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/janegodshalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2021-12-14_08-22-21.jpg” title_text=”2021-12-14_08-22-21″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”|32px||||”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.9″]
A favorite of mine is the blue-gray Carolina sapphire cypress adds a silver hue to winter arrangements.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.9″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/janegodshalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/bb4321110628610484fbea2a8c59fd79.jpg” title_text=”bb4321110628610484fbea2a8c59fd79″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”|32px||||”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.9″]
A cascading winter garland is made of contrasting blue-gray Carolina sapphire cypress, true green cypress, and a center accent of salal. A garland of silver ornaments winds through the fresh foliage.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.9″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/janegodshalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MDH-3.jpg” title_text=”MDH 3″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”|32px||||”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.9″]
Grey toned Carolina sapphire cypress compliments a gray pottery vase. Pale flowers continue the soft color palette. \n<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.9″ custom_padding=”||21px|||”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.27″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/janegodshalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_4528.jpg” title_text=”IMG_4528″ show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.9″ width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”|32px||||”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.9″]
For an untraditional winter holiday look, evergreens combine beautifully with dark pink and purple flowers accented with blue-black viburnum berries. Soft gray evergreens lighten the darker floral palette. \n<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.9″ custom_padding=”12px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.27″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.9″]
There are so many ways to work with evergreens and they will warm up your home through the chilly winter days. Happy holidays to all. \n<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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