How to make a Modern flower arrangement - HOW TO ARRANGE FLOWERS IN FOAM

This week I've created a design that uses some exotic Anthuriums and a simple stem of Vanda orchids all grouped together to create drama and interest. A dominant line of Anthuriums draws your eye to the centre of the arrangement and directs you to the beautiful orchid.
This arrangement follows patterns and structure to make a formal design with a soft subtle colour scheme, its been arranged to be viewed from the front and is ideal for the modern environment. This style can be used for a reception desk, a modern entrance hall or even as a feature on a side table.
If you are new to arranging, take a few minutes to view my Back to Basics series which will explain how to create a very all round arrangement using a minimal amount of flowers.
Container
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Tall glass vase
Floral foam
Top part of a Compote Bowl
Fresh Flowers
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Anthurium
Vanda orchid
Syringa vulgaris
Fresh Foliage
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Cordyline
Phlebodium aureum
Moss
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[@rosactaylor]

Beautiful. Exactly what I am looking for. Orchids and anthuriums.

[@sharondower]

Perfect! Thanks for watching

[@vickinewman8924]

Love ❤️ it Sharon

[@sharondower]

Thank you, I love it too

[@kockjannie261]

What gorgeous colouring, & I just love that vase, & the arrangement. It's so pretty & simple. My suggestion on the dish is to paint it in the same colour as the vase. This will then harmonise the whole piece, I feel. Even if a Lomey dish had been used instead, I still would have painted it. But in saying this, it's really each person's own idea what they think suits, isn't it. Thanks once again Sharon, for this great tutorial.

[@sharondower]

I struggle to get Lomey dishes from my wholesaler!

[@kockjannie261]

@@sharondower They are not readily available here either Sharon. A real US thing I'm afraid.

[@kubrakhandwala1799]

Wow! 🥰🥰

[@sharondower]

Thanks again for watching

[@simplyhomes1]

Hi Sharon, I really love your floral designs.

[@sharondower]

Thank you so much!

[@zarinamaster2743]

Hi Sharon very nice and elegant arrangment.very pretty thks for nice demo.

[@sharondower]

Thanks so much 😊

[@natalierobus3883]

That is really elegant. I also love the idea of buying a plant and using the flowers.

[@sharondower]

Thank you! 😊

[@alisonfrench4749]

Absolutely gorgeous 😍

[@sharondower]

Thanks again for watching

[@luxentam8258]

Thank you Ms. Sharon & I like this flower arrangement so much 🥀🥀🥀🥀💜💜💜🙏😍

[@sharondower]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@Bronzee50]

Gorgeous design 💕💕💕

[@sharondower]

Thank you so much 😊

[@debrabateman-dwyer8667]

Love the arrangement, the color is fabulous thanks!

[@sharondower]

Thanks so much!

[@taysuatbeng587]

SG. Helen Tay S B. Sweet colour combinations n gorgeous formations. I love it 👍👏

[@sharondower]

Thank you! 🤗

[@juliespeer2364]

Beautiful arrangement thank you for sharing

[@sharondower]

Thank you too!

[@alisonjackson2053]

Thankyou that was lovely

[@sharondower]

Something different!

[@jucjuc314]

That's a pretty design and combination 🤗 I always feel like filling up the vase with water would be necessary when you are using a tall vase, so it doesn't wobble around 😄 I should not be worried though, you have done this for a while. 🤗 Greetings, Judit 🙋

[@sharondower]

Guess what? I smashed the vase today! Knocked it off the table 🫣

[@jucjuc314]

@@sharondower 😱oh no!! I should have wrote the idea for the first time I thought about it.. Well before we cry over the spilled vase, hopefully there will be a new vase appearing soon, and inspires a new idea! 😍

[@jocelyndecastro6334]

Sharon, Lovely arrangement! What I always do is fill the vase with water so that the arrangement is not top-heavy. (No moss for this arrangement either.)

[@sharondower]

Yes you can fill the vase with water, this always worries me though in case someone bumps into the table and all the water spill everywhere! Its something that always fills me with anxiety!

[@ubiquity02]

Lovely 😍

[@sharondower]

Thanks 🤗

[@christinelui1543]

very beautiful 😍

[@sharondower]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@veronicagreen6198]

Excellent Mrs D, I love the colour of the flowers and the vase

[@betiboo6884]

How beautiful and elegant arrangement, I just found your channel and I am a new subscriber now, greetings from Mexico.

[@sharondower]

Welcome to the channel 😁

[@sharonmarcial3296]

Love It ..

[@sharondower]

Thank you

[@annefettes3432]

Thats beautiful Sharon. I like the colour of the Anthurium, I haven't seen that one before, nor the Vanda Orchid, which complement each other really well in your vase. It's nice to see you using the lilac aswell which is lovely but doesn't seem to be used very much and often has a lovely perfume! I must look out for the Phlebodium aureum grey fern too. Thank you.

[@sharondower]

I smashed the vase today!!! If you are in the UK, there are Phlebodium aureum in the COOP

[@annefettes3432]

Thanks Sharon. That's such a pity about your vase! I'm in Aberdeen so I can take a look in the Coop!

[@kathleenprevost5580]

Excellent color harmony and a very elegant arrangement. Absolutely a spot on choice of vases...you Rock!

[@sharondower]

Thanks for watching

[@irvenamitchell9356]

I love this arrangement Sharon. Thanks for sharing

[@yvonnesimmons5321]

Love it!!!

[@sharondower]

Thank you

[@joanmuldrew3841]

Beautiful Sharon. 😍 where do you buy all your beautiful containers, I find its so hard to find any as elegant as yours are? Thanks

[@sharondower]

Charity shops

[@YanSkates]

Hi Sharon - You have great style and I love how you have developed your own concept and take on flower demonstration

[@sharondower]

Thank you so much! what a lovely comment!