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When seeing these designs come to life using the Fall 2021 collection, their followers said, “Those are the prettiest wreaths I’ve seen this year so far. Just gorgeous.” And “I love that you did two different arrangements by using some of the same items two ways!” 

What did they use? Why does it make for a great fall look? Pink Sunset is a monochromatic collection that emanates warmth without it being a traditional fall color palette. Details like apples and sunflower seeds bring in the textures of the season.

About the wreath

Setting out to make a statement by keeping the grapevine wreath exposed on either side, Sherry juxtaposed that rustic texture with full and ‘glam’ focal bows on the top and bottom.  From there she added flowy stems, berries and greenery to add movement. This wispy texture sprouts from the form. She layered on color with faux florals in the pink sunset collection. 

Grace Monroe Home’s followers noted this wreath could easily have been full and interesting enough without the bows because the flowers add so much depth and interest.

Sherry’s daughter, Amanda, then set out to make a companion piece.

About the table arrangement

Starting with a simple wood box container, the unfinished exterior already gave a fall vibe, reminiscent of hayrides and apple picking.  

Using wire cutters to separate the stems on the bushes, Amanda thoughtfully kept stems longer, so the arrangement extends 3-4” above the edge of the container. This allows the stems have enough length to grip into the foam and ensure security.

Amanda pre-greened all the way around the container using this pink berry.  Anchoring the design with four,  focal cabbage roses equally spaced in a diamond shape she then added three more smaller cabbage roses. Finally, she included apples.  These apples take up the same amount of space as a flower and give a nice variety of texture without straying from the monochromatic palette.

While arrangements like this often need moss to cover any exposed foam,  the fullness of these stems doesn’t leave any holes. 

By designing all the way around the container, homeowners don’t have to fret. The finished product looks good from all angles. Whether on a coffee table, entry table or dining table the view it from all sides is finished.

Altogether, the cost of the Pioneer Imports & Wholesale flowers and container totaled less than $23 and took less than 45 minutes of design time, allowing you to retail this arrangement for a healthy profit. 

Designer-to-designer

Fellow designers, not only can you learn from following their how-to, but they offered some great business tips too:

1. Show designs in sets on your website and in store! It is easy to upsell a customer who can imagine something on their front door and inside on a tabletop.
2. Pioneer’s catalogs are the secret to being on trend. Often asked, ‘How do you know what’s going to be ‘In’?’ Grace Monroe Home admits they know Pioneer has done the work for them, and they have proved successful in business by following the road map the collections provide.   
3. Pioneer’s bushes have ‘all kinds of things in them’ so you don’t have to buy much more. The intricacy of the types and sizes of material in the floral bushes lead to easy purchasing and economical use. 

If you’re looking for more inspiration on using your Pioneer Import products, Grace Monroe Home makes something every Friday or visit Pioneer’s Inspiration page. 

A Collaboration from Sarah Botchick of Pioneer and Blog Writer Laura Vitale.