How to Make Grocery Store Roses Look like a Million Bucks

How to Make Grocery Store Roses Look like a Million Bucks

Yesterday we took a trip to Trader Joe’s that I shared on Stories with y’all.  I literally cannot walk out of Trader Joe’s without a bunch of fresh flowers.  I mean, a dozen roses for $6.99?!

I love arranging flowers.  It’s a skill I learned during quarantine that is a great way to quickly dress up a space, especially on a budget.  Here’s how I turn a $7 bouquet of grocery store roses into an arrangement that looks like a million bucks.

what you need

A vase, scissors or floral shears, clear waterproof floral tape and flowers.

TIP:  For vases, I prefer low profile.  If the vase is clear, you can’t use anything in the bottom for stability.  If you have a non see-through vase, then I suggest adding a small wire cage or floral foam to create a base for your flowers.  See below for great vase suggestions.

instructions

• Remove all dead petals.
• Remove all leafs below water level.  Leaves under the water causes the water to smell bad and get moldy.
• Use the plant food that comes with your flowers.
• Cut your stems at an angle.
• Use clear floral tape to create a grid on the top of your vase.  Use an additional piece of tape around the edge of the vase to secure all pieces in place.
• If opening flowers, gently bend back petals at base.
• Every couple of days, trim stems at a different angle and change water.

Here’s a quick tutorial on how to transform your roses.  Such an easy DIY!

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