Check It Out: Celebrate floral design as spring arrives

Spring is less than a month away, and I am pretty darn excited about it. I’m looking forward to all sorts of springtime activities, especially sitting outside on my patio and watching nature wake up from her long winter nap.

The last day of February is National Floral Design Day, and I thought it would be a perfect time to celebrate both floral design and spring (coming soon to a yard near you).

It’s a little early yet for the full splendor of spring flowers and blooming trees, so to tide you over until Mother Nature puts on her finest bling, today’s reading recommendations include ideas for creating a spring-like atmosphere in your home. A floral quilt, a ribbon flower, a knitted tulip beret, who says these DIY florals won’t put a spring in your step?

If you’re lucky enough to possess real flowers right now, you’ll find a modern approach to floral arrangements. The downside to natural petals is that eventually they fade and die, but if you press your pretty posies before they’re gone, some of their beauty can last forever. Don’t just put them between the pages of a book — learn the art of pressing flowers by checking out a fun and inspiring guide by Jennie Ashmore.