The owner of Penny’s By Plaza Flowers, Chris Drummond, shares recent trends in the floral industry
Holiday Decorating Trends By Chris Drummond, AAF, PFCI Penny’s By Plaza Flowers The pandemic has caused many of us to spend more time at home working on our gardens and revitalizing interior spaces. We all seem to be planning to decorate with renewed energy and focus this holiday season. Here are six trends we are noticing at Penny’s by Plaza Flowers. Incorporate berries, pods, pinecones and more into centerpieces. This Thanksgiving table centerpiece includes much more than just fresh lilies and roses. The designer adds a high degree of warmth and visual interest with hypericum berries, mini pumpkins, millet and artificial pip berries. As you decorate, think of creative ways to add both natural and artificial elements to enrich your designs. Carry your themes from floor to ceiling. Windows, mantles and sofa tables continue to be popular places for seasonal decorations. However the baubles, ribbons, branches and pinecones are moving higher. Starting with inverted Christmas trees a few years ago, we now see many decorations near the ceiling, including extensive chandelier designs and cozy column toppers like the one shown here. Variety is key when selecting greenery. [...]