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" 1. In a Wreath Nothing beats fresh flowers in a wreath. It is a luxury to make a wreath out of blooms rather than with greenery. Stay seasonal and focus on big blooms, and it will be a gorgeous success. 2. Freeze Them in Ice Cubes These frozen beauties give every cocktail a colorful twist and each one is unique. I recommend using distilled water \u2014 it helps the ice freeze clear. 3. As a Cuff Wearing flowers is all the rage this spring, but let&amp;#039;s be honest \u2014 we&amp;#039;ll take any excuse to wear them! A fresh, fun approach is to wear them as a cuff on your wrist. They also make a great gift on a bottle of bubbly. I make them by creating a wire base and adding whatever fresh fun florals inspire me. 4. In Drinks Cocktails with floral syrups are delicious in the spring for an added little something. Of course, you can also have virgin or spiked floral punches, or iced tea with a floral accent, whether it be orange blossom or rose water. Be sure to top it off with those gorgeous homemade ice cubes, and a splash of Chandon, my favorite bubbly! 5. Use Petals A no-brainer for adding pop to your tabletop, floors, and other accent areas, flower petals can (and should) be strewn about on surfaces. A little goes a long way here and it allows for a carefree way to decorate the oddest or forgotten-about spaces.\u2028\u2028 6. Hang Branches Give high-ceilinged spaces an outdoor feel by adding branches above. I like to use branches with buds for a more springy feel, but in general, local in-season branches are always a good approach.\u2028\u2028 7. As a Garnish While edible petals don&amp;#039;t have much of a taste, they sure bring a lot to the table when it comes to plate presentation. I like to use them for a fun pop of color on hors d&amp;#039;oeuvres. Be sure the blooms are intended for consumption and free of any pesticides. 8. In a Place Setting Add a small, tied cluster to each place setting, or a single bloom will do, too. It really personalizes the experience for each guest when they&amp;#039;re greeted with flowers that are their very own when seated. Encourage them to take these home as an added bonus and party favor, so they can remember your soir\u00E9e for days after. 9. \u2028Add Floating Blooms We&amp;#039;ve all seen floating candles in water, but floating blooms are a great alternative or addition to your candles \u2014 the more the merrier. The best flowers to use are bigger heartier blooms like peonies, gardenias, or cymbidium orchids. This article originally appeared on HouseBeautiful.com. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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