How to use space in floral design like a pro
I used to think that the more flowers I crammed into a vase, the better it would look, but I eventually realized that space in floral design is actually what makes an arrangement stand out. When I first started playing around with stems, I'd buy three bunches of grocery store roses and stuff them all into a jar until it was basically a solid wall of petals. It looked okay, I guess, but it felt heavy and a bit stiff. It wasn't until I started leaving gaps—literally just empty air—that the flowers actually started to "speak." ...