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Victorian Floral Arranging - From the Mind of Christine McConnell

🕑 Added 2021-03-29 19:10:54 +0000 UTC

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Lucía

At the bottom of that page you will find plenty of plants that are safe.

Lucía

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/cats-plant-list

Lucía

The following link:

Lucía

Hi Christine, I know it is a conversation/doubt you had long ago but I just saw my cat eating a plant that she loves … and I am a vet and a plant lover, so I just thought that it was time to let you know a couple of plants that cats love to destroy and are safe for them (in case you want to start buying real plants). If you want to check a list of toxic and non toxic plants I recommend

Christina P Brooks

Love this. How do you keep artificial floral arrangements clean?

Juliana Janette

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Claire Fern-Smith

Lol. I know, I married a Smith which is the most boring name ever so I just couldn't let the Fern name go. It's funny when names kinda define your career. Not sure where you are from but here in the UK there's a weather girl called Sara Blizzard 😂.

Felicia

"Fern-Smith" for a florist's name is the most awesome thing I've seen in awhile. Thanks for the good info!

Claire Fern-Smith

Just wanted to let you all know a bit about the floral foam. I'm a professional florist and the foam Christine has used here is actually meant for fresh flowers and will break down over time. The grey rigid foam is the one that's meant for artificial and will last forever. So if you intend on keeping the arrangement for years to come then I would suggest using the grey foam. But if you've never done an arrangement before then the green foam is easier to work with until you get the hang of it. It will still last quite a while.

Jamie Casper

Absolutely charming ✨✨✨

Patty's #1 Fan

Loved this one!

Laurie Jewell

Michael's carried them last fall for Halloween. Maybe they will have them again next year!

Maggie Fry

Thank you for a very informative video. I put pebbles in my vases but I never thought of cutting up the oasis. The cats enjoyed this one, too.

sweetbabyrae2

Any suggestions for eco-friendly artificial flowers and plants? I am so with you on the using artificial flowers between real flowers but I'm not a huge fan of that much plastic in my life.

Irina

Hi Christine, I have just done a quick google search for heavy metal and arsenic tests and apparently you can get at home tests, although not sure how accurate they are. Here is a UK website but they might ship to the US or have distributors https://www.simplexhealth.co.uk/product-category/water-test-kits/arsenic/

Beth Grixti

We need better craft stores where I live. Those flowers are so beautiful!!!

Gabriel

Hi Christine. I really enjoyed the March videos and the live stream! I'm looking forward to seeing the magic that you create for April!

June Yorke

really curious how you manage to have pretty shiny things + cats. I couldn't help but worry a little while watching your kitties on the table in your place setting video!

Megan

So beautiful. I love these extra videos. Such a treat.

Lyndsey Zeller

Are the vases Fenton? I have collected Fenton glass for over 20 years & have all the shapes you used, though in different colours. Such a beautiful accent to your stunning dining room!

Bonnie Connelly

Lovely!! Curious how you keep them clean?

Sherrie Dicecco

Great idea Zane!

Zane Nettles

I've found that when artificial plants have a shinier/faker underside, hitting them with a touch of matte finishing spray helps them look more realistic!

Cheryl Kirkpatrick

Would you ever consider doing a tutorial of a ceiling medallion? Like you did with your outlet covers in your last house?

Julie Merrill

I have a love-hate relationship with silk flowers, so I try to combine vases of both living and silk varieties in my dining room.

Linda

Cant wait for the next one!

Racheal Jones

Beautiful! I love the unabashedly pink vases. Also, who wants to bet me $1000 that Christine has plans for the light switch plate on the wall behind her? :)

Kim Geoffroy

They turned out really well, so pretty, I love the lilies and the colours that were chosen. Not to much but just enough, very nice.

Jasmin Haugstuen P

How many candle sticks do you go through a year ?

Diane plevelich

Those beautiful vases are near impossible to find! What a beautiful collection!

Summer Rose Barnes

So pretty 😍

Randi Frailey

So beautiful!!😍. I do miss the full intro though! Silly I guess but I love that intro!!🥰❤️

Karen

I am loving these short episodes! I really learned a lot, especially about not having too much contrast or overcrowding. Thank you!

Paulette Mickle

I absolutely love those flower arrangements, they’re extremely beautiful!! 🥰 Definitely can’t wait till your next episode 🌹🌹🌹❤️🌹🌹🌹

Lady Vamp

Love the final result! Definitely going to start collecting supplies, those bases are simply Devine!

Michelle Lofthouse

Christine, the Victorian wicker plant stand behind you is to die for!

The Lady Kwiller

This was super fun! Loved the kitties helping. XD Also the "I'm only adding ONE MORE PIECE", hahahaha!

Linda

The pink vases were beautiful. Were they an estate find??

Linda

I would like to know too!!

Michelle Lofthouse

Christine, there might be one more reason you prefer faux floral in the house......they're not toxic to your kitties! Love the Fenton glass...and the greens in the arrangements are perfect for the wallpaper. Beautifully presented as always. Thank you!

Alice Morgan

Hey Christine, I know it's a long shot - but I would love to see you create some faux potted plants for your solarium? With succulents and ferns, and creeping hanging baskets! Maybe the plant colours will give you just the inspiration you need for that stained glass project! Loving the Patreon, telling all my friends! :D

Ann Shen

Christine, I'm LOVING the way that you broke up this big project (dining room) into small project videos!! Brilliant.

Annalise

Love Love Love!!!! Thank you for the great tip on taking an exacto knife to the bottom of the stem. I'm getting ready to set up a peony arrangement, and need all the help I can get since I'm new to floral arranging. Thank you again! It looks beautiful!

Steven Jenkins

Absolutely beautiful! You inspire all of us! Your videos have been a huge mood boost for me over the past year. Love them!

Helen Shih

So beautiful and goes in the dining room so perfectly - they look like they belong there always! Amazing job!

Tea tea

I'll love to see some tile work

Gina Radford

These are beautiful! They look so real, especially the greenery!

Cheryl Kirkpatrick

Where did you find all your beautiful pink vases?

Sonya Colley

Love Dexter! I dressed my son as Dexter for Halloween a few years ago :-)

Sarah Marciszko

You are really spoiling us this month! Thank you!

Sonya Colley

Got to finish this video just minutes before my power went out. It's been a dark and stormy night!

Kim K

I love that your furry friends are always around you. We really enjoy seeing them. Your arrangements came out gorgeous! Telly your captive we loved that he got some great angles and action under the table of warewoof pawing at your legs lol so cute!!! Those wood chairs look super neat, id love to see a close up of those :)

Regina

I really enjoyed watching this. 🖤 and like everytime i see something new you are makeing i want to redecorate our whole house

little taosenx

So gorgeous! They fit the wallpaper perfectly. I love all the variety you give us and I could literally watch you do anything and enjoy it.

Alyne Whiteswan

So pretty!

Debra Palermo

I watched and rewatched his show. I live in a town where movies are made too. Before the pandemic they filmed Halloween here and they haven't released it yet.

Linda

Is anyone a Dexter fan? They are shooting 10 Episodes where I live in MA. Starting April 4. If you like serial killer shows.

Linda

I really enjoyed the flower arrangement tutorial!! Thank you!! I hope you kitty fairs well at the eye doctor!

Angela Pogue

I score vases at the goodwill on the regular check there too!

Katherine

I was wondering about those thick flower stem bases! The flower arranging livestream i was just cramming everything in together but now i know. Thanks 🌸🌿

Liana Palumbo

Love everything you post. Whoop whoop 😍🖤🖤

Cynthia Larres

Everything is just gorgeous!! 🖤

Aunt Debbie Halloween

Your arrangements are so pretty it makes me want to try faux! (I've always been a fresh flower person) I'm in love with your dining room and I LOVE the dining chairs!!!

DMCM

Beautiful....and all the gorgeous furniture and accessories!!

The Homesick Brit

Just dreamy. 🥰😍 Brava.

Mona Ann Clee

Stunning, luxurious flower arrangements. I love how you buy a huge quantity of the flowers and choose from the bounty to fill your new vases. BTW New York state has the best antiques for sale in the world, and Christine, with your aesthetic, you must be in heaven there. I spend half my episode time staring at your latest marvelous acquisitions for your house.

Lily

I love all the kitties getting involved. Such good helpers! 😸💕

Absinthia Venamortis

What a beautiful collection of flower arrangements! I never knew fake flowers could look so beautiful, I’m definitely going to try your tip of not over doing it, it’s really hard not too thou 😂

Paranormal Kativity

These turned out beautiful! I just watched your other floral arranging video the other day and instantly tried to find faux Venus fly traps and couldn't find any that looked nearly as good as the ones you have in your first arrangement!

Andrea Pate

Beautiful!

Kris

Going to Michael's craft store for more flowers! Beautiful!!

Adeline

These floral arrangements are beautiful but I can't get over the outfit. Those pants!!!

Judy K. Zamlen-Spotts

This is such a wonderful escape for me. I'm so grateful. And I love the comments!

Danielle Gutierrez

I am so beyond excited for this one!!!😊🖤💜🖤💜

Nicholas Frig

On closer inspection these appear to be Fenton Art Glass from around the 80s. That's pretty dang cool.

Victoria Gates

Just gorgeous x 💓

Kaitlyn Lachance

Those arrangements are STUNNING! And I love those vases. Amazing work as always, Christine! 😊

Nicholas Frig

Those vases are gorgeous. They were an Etsy find?

Nelia Torres

Off to Etsy to buy more vases! My kitchen is pink and gray so I'm really feeling those pink vases! You rock Christine!

Paige Phoa

These episodes are giving me life right now!! LOVE!! I know it was a lot of work, but they are SO appreciated. Can’t wait until work is done for the day....as they are my reward to myself!!

CarmelizedSquid

i am just in aww of your talent, hardwork, and passion for detail. <3

Andre Hall

Loving these episodes. Makes me want to throw a dinner party. Someone may have already asked, but are those adorable pink elephants salt and pepper shakers?

Amanda Pavel

OBSESSED!!!

Lynnetta

I don't know why I've never thought to use the floral foam in the bottom of my fake floral arrangements! For some reason my mind was telling me that the foam was only for fresh/real flowers. Slicing the foam into thin strips to fit the tall narrow vase seems like such an obvious thing to do, but again, something my brain hadn't thought of!

Clara Salzmann

So inspiring how beautiful those flower arrangements look 😍🐈‍⬛💐

Tadgh Kirby

I've been refreshing my emails and Patreon every fifteen minutes for the past three hours in anticipation. I have to say, I've really loved all these short videos this month. It's great to have more little treats to look forward to. :D

Lucy Louise

So inspiring 💐🕸🖤

Dayana Alvarado

Beautiful job like always Christine!

Mardi Shakti

Creativity Blossoms! ✨🌺✨

Sherrie Potgieter

Christine, I was able to watch the live stream during lunch today and as always, it's a treat....thank you for sharing so much and being a huge inspiration. I can't tell you how many things I've created that I never would've done on my own. Thank you...again. xoxoxo