Flowers from Market to Maison Epperson

It’s so hot in the city. Everyday, I feel as if I’m marinating in my own sweat. I know. Ew. I try to do everything to cool me and my home down: hydrate, shower 5x a day, electric fan to the max and decorate Maison Epperson with fresh flowers.

I look forward to Saturdays so that I can buy fresh flowers at the local market.

Shopping for food and flowers at Saturday Salcedo Market

How shall we arrange these blooms?

From left: Cristalle de Champagne vase, silver Mint Julep cups, glass cylinder vase, crystal trumpet vase

Personally, I like simple and mono-floral arrangements (only one type of flower). I find that this type of arrangement gives a clean and classic look. It’s also super easy to do!

I used some of my favorites vases like the Mint Julep cups and tall crystal and glass containers.

Easy mono-floral arrangements:

Custom flower arrangements can cost you, but with a little know-how and practice, you can make your own beautiful centerpieces at home or for the office.

Step 1: To create a full, abundant arrangement, gather a large bunch of one type of flower in a single color.

Step 2: Using a florist’s knife, pruning shears or any kitchen knife, cut the stems according to the height of the vase.

Step 3: Secure the stems of the flowers using a clear or green rubber band (sorry, I ran out of clear and green ones so keri na ang blue! Haha).

Tip: Remove lower leaves from the stem so there won’t be any in the water.

Step 4: Add 1/4 teaspoon of household bleach (I used Zonrox) per quart of water to keep water clear. For small vases, two drops of bleach are enough. Change the solution every two days.

Tip: Don’t use aspirin or vinegar in vase solutions; they are rarely effective in increasing vase life of flowers.

I’m amazed by how much impact a simple bar cart can have on a space. I use my Mint Julep cups both for cocktails and flower vase; I just make sure they get washed well after putting bleach in it.

Party ready!

Diminutive red roses pack a pretty punch in a compact Mint Julep cup.

Tip: Place floral arrangements in a cool area overnight if you can.

Lakas lang maka-fresh ng white blooms sa balur!

My lovely mono-floral arrangement with the annoying blue rubber band.

Tom gave me this crystal vase when we were still going out. It’s my favorite vase for obvious reasons. I like how it makes the simplest long-stemmed flowers look so elegant. Oh, I eventually changed the blue rubber band to green.

For the Sunshine in my life! A pop of yellow flowers for Aryanna’s bedroom.

A great way to freshen up any space is to decorate it with floral arrangements.

Shoppingera, see you at the flower market!