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It really doesn't take much doing to create a lovely floral arrangement.  Pick a few flowers that catch your eye, and use your creative juices to put together an eye catching design.  Here's a few ideas inspired by Havenly for creating a gorgeous homemade bouquet.
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How To Create A Gorgeous Homemade Bouquet
Start with what's in season:

  • Spring: amaryllis, anemones, daffodils, freesia, gerbera, lily of the valley, orchid, ranunculus, sweet peas.
  • Summer: carnations, chrysanthemum, lily, magnolia, peonies, roses, sunflowers.
  • Fall: aster, daisies, hydrangeas.
  • Winter: camellia, iris, pansy, poinsettia, snowdrop, tulips.

Consider what you can afford:
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Spend Less:
Buy from the supermarket or discount store

Spend More:
​Visit the florist and pick your own stems

Choose your favorite colors (remember, white goes with EVERYTHING).  Consider the old color wheel:
  • ​Use a decent pair of pruning shears to cut stems at a 45 degree angle and trim excess leaves​.  Remember not to cut stems too short, but do vary their height so the bouquet is not too "uniform-y".

  • Use fresh tap water, and add an aspirin to make flowers last longer​.  Change the water regularly, and add a new aspirin when you do.
 
  • Mist the arrangement daily.  This will help the leaves and petals from drying out too soon.
​Use an attractive vase--anything that hold's enough water to cover at least 4" of stems works!​​ ​​
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  • Add attractive filler, like baby's breath, feverfew or Queen Anne's lace.
 
  • Most importantly:  Have fun and be creative!  Floral design isn't rocket science, and I bet you'll be surprised how easy and how much fun it is to create your own bouquets!
For more deets on creating your own homemade floral arrangements, check out Havenly's detailed blog post on how to make a flower arrangement like a pro.  Havenly is chock full of great design ideas and how-tos, and have several interior design pros ready to help you with your next home project.  Want to save $50 on a consult?  Simply use the code DANEEN1!
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