Who doesn’t love fresh beautiful flowers?! I love receiving and sending beautiful vases of flowers, but they can be very expensive. I recently discovered that Trader Joe’s has gorgeous, fresh flowers that are very affordable!

Cut stems

Since I’m working with clear vases, I like to trim any dead pieces and remove most of the leaves so it doesn’t touch the water. Cut each stem at an angle. I normally like to cut hydrangeas just enough to where the bottom flowers barely touch the vase rim.

Quick instructions:

• Sort flowers

• Fill vases halfway with cold water and flower food or spoon of sugar

• Trim stems at a 45 degree vertical angle

• Start by placing bigger flowers in the vase

• Place more vibrant flowers next

• Fill in the gaps with filler flowers last

• Change water & add food flower or spoon full of sugar every 2-3 days to keep them fresh

** FYI I’ve never been a florist. I am a complete amateur, but this method has worked for me through trial and error! If you have any tips please PLEASE send them my way!!