how to arrange grocery store flowers

You don't have to spend a lot of money to make a beautiful flower arrangement. Today I am sharing with you how to arrange grocery store flowers, and at the bottom of this post, you will find links to my friends sharing theirs.

There is a lot of information but it is super simple, and I only spend $25 on my whole arrangement. 

I am going to share my tips and tricks for creating a lush and beautiful centerpiece with ought spending a ton of time or money.

NUMBER ONE

Right after bringing the flowers home, take them out of the wrapper, and using pruning shears, cut the stems at an angle and place in water until you are ready to arrange them.

NUMBER TWO

Start with a vase or vessel with a wide mouth. I like to use unconventional vases like old galvanized buckets or watering cans. The wide mouth will allow for a lot of flowers, which you will need for this full look.

But I think my favorite vase might be right here. It's large, has a great texture and shape, and I love the light grey color.  It also comes in a charcoal color which is stunning! So if you are in need of a good vase, this one would be perfect!

NUMBER THREE

The other tip I have for grocery store flowers is to get them at Trader Joes! They get flowers in daily and have a wide variety. They are far less expensive than your regular grocery store. 
For under $25 I got 20 white tulips, 2 bunches of seeded eucalyptus,  1 large bunch of white mums, and 1 large bunch of white berries. I feel like this would've been double if I bought them at my normal grocery store. 

NUMBER FOUR

Fill your vessel 1/2 full of water and then use scotch tape to create a grid on the top of your vase to help flowers stay in place. 

NUMBER FIVE

Start with your filler, which in this case is seeded eucalyptus. Place it so it is draping around the edges. Be sure to remove any leaves that will be touching the water. 

NUMBER SIX

Add in your focal flowers. In my case, that is the tulips. Some can be around the edges drooping over, and some can be standing in or near the center.

NUMBER SEVEN

Next you'll want to add in your second flower which in my case is the little mums. I am not sure if that is the correct name for them, but that is what I'll call them!

NUMBER EIGHT

Finally you can fill in any gaps with the little white berry sprigs. Stand back from time to time and see if anything catches your eye that is a gaping hole. 

That's it! For under $25 and about 15 minutes of time, you have a beautiful arrangement that looks like anything but grocery store flowers!

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Check out these grocery store flower arranging tips. Click the links below the images to visit the posts and get inspired!

How to Arrange Grocery Store Flowers from My 100 Year Old Home

How To Arrange Grocery Store Flowers from My Sweet Savannah

How To Make Grocery Store Flowers Look Expensive from Inspiration For Moms

Gorgeous and Affordable Grocery Store Flower Arrangement Ideas from Twelve On Main

Collecting Milk Glass Vases for Flowers from Happy Happy Nester

Tips For Buying & Arranging Inexpensive Grocery Store Flowers from Shabbyfufu

Create a Charming Table With One Bunch Of Flowers from Classic Casual Home

Easy DIY Rose Centerpiece for Under $20 from Sanctuary Home Decor

Late Summer Flower Arrangement from Craftberry Bush

Setting A Casual Table from Lemon Grove Lane

How to Arrange Grocery Store Flowers 5 ways from Dreaming Of Homemaking

How To Arrange Grocery Store Flowers from Zevy Joy

How To Arrange Store Bought Flowers Like A Pro from Modern Glam

Upgrade Grocery Store Flowers from Finding Lovely 

How To Make 10 Different Arrangements from Grocery Store Flowers from The Ginger Home

DIY Flower Bouquets from Most Lovely Things

  xoxo, Melaine