Erin French, the self-taught chef behind the popular Maine restaurant The Lost Kitchen, is (of course) a whiz at flower arrangement. We followed her on the creation process for one of her signature arrangements: Read on for a step-by-step guide.
1. Winnow down your choices.
French's philosophy: keep it simple.
French's selection of the day.
The flowers are of a similar palette.
2. Cheap vases are just as good.
3. Use birch logs as an anchor.
4. Start with filler.
5. Follow the rule of odds.
Says French: "Buy things in quantities of threes or fives. Odd numbers...look right to the eye"
6. Let the flowers capture a mood.
7. Keep pruners in your car.
8. Do it yourself.
DIY'ing keeps an arrangement from looking "too perfect."