Flowers emanate a sense of beauty and grace to the surroundings.
They are one of the most widely used decorative accessories in homes, offices, parties, formal and informal occasions.
The art of arranging flowers in a particular pattern or design has a symbolic meaning to it.
However, you need not be an expert to arrange flowers.
Go through different magazines to get a basic idea about how flowers can be arranged.
The shape, size, symmetry and color used should give an idea about how you can arrange different flowers and yet make them blend with each other and look synchronized.
Firstly, decide for what type of occasion you would be arranging flowers.
Parties will require different colored flowers while funerals will require flowers that reflect a somber mood.
You can even use dried flowers for flower arrangement purposes; they last longer and provide an antique look to the surroundings.
Buy a proper container or vase to get started.
Choose a color, size and shape of your choice.
Buy an "oasis" (which looks pretty much like a sponge) from a florist shop.
The oasis will provide support and balance for your flowers.
Cut the oasis according to the shape of the vase, soak it in water and place it inside.
You can either place different colored flowers together or place the different sized flowers of the same type.
Make a fan shaped arrangement, a triangle or a round arrangement.
Cut the stems accordingly.
Visualize and then arrange.
You can add a bit of foliage and greenery here and there.
Add a personal touch!