Thinking about the upcoming holidays, the organization Stars for Europe, which brings together producers of poinsettias - the star of Bethlehem, with financial support from the European Union, has prepared an exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art in London withChristmas compositions with a Bethlehem star The works shown can be a perfect inspiration to decorate the Christmas Eve table. See how to makepoinsettia decorations - the star of Bethlehemfor this year's holidays!
Christmas star - Christmas inspirations from London
The project was attended by seven outstanding florists from Great Britain who prepared arrangements in five different styles: from vintage to glamor. The main role was played by poinsettia, or the star of Bethlehem, undoubtedly the most popular flowering plant used in Christmas decorations. Thanks to the versatility of poinsettias, each table composition has an individual character.
Modern Christmas
Mark Upton together with Charlotte Denton from The Urban Flower Firm (Tuff) have prepared a modern arrangement in which the blood-red poinsettias perfectly contrast with the white, snow-like service. Glass bulb-shaped vases and transparent Ghost chairs emphasize the modern character of the composition. An additional decorative element of the presented table are miniature poinsettias in red glass vases combined with cones of silver-metallic gloss.The florists also took care of the decoration of the fireplace, which presents red poinsettias combined with covers with mirrored walls.
Christmas star - Christmas inspirations from London
Christmas with a hint of chabby chic
Florists Athena Duncan and Mairead Curtin from the Rebel Rebel florist studio, like true revolutionaries, decided to prepare arrangements in warm, autumn colors. Blue chairs and a chabby chic table top are combined with poinsettias and seasonal flowers in shades of cream and pale pink. Apart from the interestingly arranged table, the artists decorated the chairs with cascades of flowers. There were also golden accents in the form of a tall candlestick placed in the center of the table and a few smaller ones illuminating the composition.
Christmas star - Christmas inspirations from London
Twisted Christmas
One of the most prominent and famous British florists, Simon J Lycett, literally turned the holidays upside down with his project. He put a spruce tree on its "head" and decorated it with red, cream and light pink poinsettias. The whole of this fun composition is complemented by candies, baubles and plastic decorations in bright colors. In addition, mini poinsettias in silver vases were placed at the foot of the Christmas tree.
Christmas star - Christmas inspirations from London
White Christmas
" Ian Lloyd, who was hailed by the British magazine The Independent as one of the top ten florists in the country, has prepared an extremely elegant arrangement. The florist combined cream poinsettias with bright tableware, silver and glass decorations in the form of candlesticks and heart-shaped baubles. The composition of the composition is provided by Bethlehem stars placed in mirrored casings decorated with diamonds and a majestic ball with cream poinsettias displayed on a high decorative stand."
Christmas star - Christmas inspirations from London
Vintage Christmas
A well-known and appreciated worldwide florist and author of books on floristry, Paula Pryke, created a typical Christmas composition. Red twigs in a tall glass vase are decorated with mountain ash, baubles and glass lanterns. At the foot of the composition there is a wreath of red poinsettias, candlesticks and small, decorative apples. The florist also added a few golden accents in the form of a tablecloth, baubles and plates.
