Patriotic Posies with Dovetailed Box Americana Gathering

Flowers are always a delight to have in our homes and not only lift our spirits with the beautiful color they provide but also make us happy as well. With this in mind I decided to create two floral arrangements in seedling starter pots that lend Americana flavor. They look terrific set in this dovetailed box sporting decorative hardware. I painted the edges of the daisies with a Prussian blue color acting as a soft blue highlight and added a little flag in the front. The other daisies have a gold center that portrays a faint sparkle which adds interest. Calico blue fabric was used to wrap cut offs from dried flower stems and create a special effect. The pot was painted with a light “hit and miss” stroke of burnt umber while excelsior was stuffed inside to create a wispy look. Realistic apples were added to the second pot because they carry over the old adage of “As American as Apple Pie” that certainly ties in with this theme. Yellow flowers were incorporated and portray a nic