Dining: A very simple and effective way to pamper your brother and bhabhi. Two rectangular vases are covered with leaves and tied with cord featuring Rakhi motifs. Pink and peach roses symbolise love. A silver vase is placed in between to enhance the table arrangement. Similarly, another arrangement is prepared with pink hydrangea roses in a silver vase, with a silver parrot symbolising love and adding beauty to the design.
Basket: Here I have used a locally available cane basket, which I decorated with gota work and tassels to give it a handcrafted look. Anthuriums are placed in the basket, followed by an asymmetrical arrangement filled with Baby’s Breath on one side. An octagonshaped wheel woven with leaves is added to provide movement to the design.
Side Table Design: A long glass vase is placed in any corner or at the centre of the lounge. A boat-shaped structure wrapped with jute is placed on top of the large vase. Lily flowers are inserted into the boat-shaped structure to draw focus to the arrangement. Big fern leaves add movement and colour to the arrangement, while Baby’s Breath adds softness to the design.
Umbrella: During the monsoon, we all carry umbrellas. An umbrellashaped weaving is placed with bold yellow sunflowers in the arrangement. Small orchids represent raindrops. The arrangement creates magic and movement, adding rhythm to the design.
Cradle: This design can be used as a hanging decoration to create wonders in your house, especially as a Krishna cradle on the auspicious day of Janmashtami. This structure, given by my friend known as Jutewali, is made with jute material. Daisies are placed inside, along with fresh leaves and gota flowers. A few sticks are added to give movement and rhythm to the arrangement.
Sunita Kanoria trained at Pushpa Bitan and is a judge for national-level flower-arrangement contests. She currently utilises her time and talent as a floral-decor demonstrator at various forums