Decorative vases are an essential piece for any interior decorator. A vase is an easy way to add an elegant touch to any room. Vases can be used to bring out colors in your decorating scheme. Use them alone on a mantel or fill them with fresh or dried flowers and use as a centerpiece. Vases offer versatility and with a little creativity, can be used in numerous ways around your home.
Tips for Arranging Flowers in a Decorative Vase: Fill a clean vase with cold water containing floral food. Strip stems so that no leaves will be covered by water. Cut stems about twice the height of your vase, leaving several stems an inch or two longer than the rest for the center of your bouquet. Save the longest and heaviest stems for the center of the vase. Crisscross stems as you insert them, starting around the edge of the vase and working towards the center. This will help hold flowers in place. When you have inserted all flowers, stand back and look at your arrangement and then make adjustments as needed. Don't get hung up on perfection.
Adding marbles to the bottom of the vase before you start will help hold flowers in place. Marbles also add a decorative element when used in clear glass vases.
