Denise Fasanello is back today with a fall arrangement for our Ingredients Series. Enjoy!

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STEP 1

I have a small collection of Transferware jars that I love to work with, especially around the fall and winter holidays. For this arrangement, I created a simple grid using clear floral tape to help my stems stay in place.

STEP 2

I added 2 sprigs of mimosa branches to give an overall shape to the arrangement.

STEP 3

Next I filled it out with some bay leaf.

STEP 4

A couple of magnificent Cafe Au Lait dahlias take center stage.

STEP 5

Some viburnum berry in that glossy black maroon color adds contrast and another texture.

STEP 6

I had some lovely coppery colored foliage called Nandina, which I placed for added color.

STEP 7

Next I tucked in several burnt orange roses called ‘Combo’. I kept them low because I knew I would be adding smaller flowers for height and movement.

STEP 8

I’ve been obsessed with orchids lately. I love the extra luxe they bring to any arrangement.

STEP 9

I scored by finding some variegated yellow and deep plum colored ranunculus. I added them because they were perfect!

STEP 10

Next up, I added some purple scabiosa which technically wasn’t needed, but I couldn’t resist.

STEP 11

Lastly, I intertwined some jasmine vines for movement and placed a single large fern leaf in the back. I thought maybe the fern leaf would bring an unexpected element to this soothing fall arrangement.

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