The Freshness of Green and White
Perhaps it began with the live trees in the cathedral the
day of Kate and William’s wedding, or the stunning white gowns worn by both
Kate and her sister, Pippa, but white and green floral arrangements are hot
right now, even in the depths of winter.
On the fashion runway in NYC this month many of the models
were decked out in bright green sweaters and green eye shadow; designers
overall were opting for crisp tailoring and clothes pared of bling and excess. The
message: green is “in”.
I’ve been playing with this palette for quite some time now,
and share these photographs to give you the idea. For the mantel over a fireplace in a Greenwich mansion this
past Christmas I centered a bouquet of Dutch hydrangeas in a bed of fresh
holiday greens (douglas fir, cedar and Italian ruscus).
At a wedding this summer I placed specimen cut-leaf maple
leaves in tall crystal containers.
Knowing that to make the most of this look calls for an eye
on quality and on structure. White
tulips must stand at attention; herbs or other greenery must be selected for
stand-alone shape and drama.
Keep in mind that with this approach inferior ingredients
have no place to hide. But as someone committed to procuring only the best
materials for my clients, this trend is certainly right up my alley.
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