Battle of the Blooms

The same floral requests can yield very different results. Given one set of guidelines—make a foot-wide, $200 pink centerpiece—four florists let their creativity run wild.

By Donna Garlough· 11/13/2008, 9:49 a.m.

Balancing Act

Designer Traci Terrick's wispy sweet peas and delicate spray roses are anchored by heartier coxcomb and leafy kale. Propped on a pedestal-like vase, they'd be at home at a garden reception. Violet Designs, violet-designs.com.Photograph by Vito Aluia

Photograph by Vito Aluia

Battle of the Blooms

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Balancing Act

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