Winter Floral Arrangements for Us Lazies Who Want to Look Like We've Got It Together

For some of us, winter can drag on and make us long for spring even more. That’s why winter floral arrangements are so important! I actually love wintertime, but I can get to a point where I want to plant new flowers SO BAD. If you love flowers but your garden feels a little less colorful these days, I’ve got some ideas! Read on to learn about making the most out of winter and what’s already at home.

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These are dried grasses and baby's breath flowers in a copper pitcher on a silver antique tray with a seashell and gold dog figurine to show winter floral arrangements. — I used grasses from a shrub in my yard, plus baby’s breath I saved from another bouquet.
Photo by Kat Stano

Winter Floral Arrangements

Winter can be just as beautiful as springtime and I will prove it! You just have to use what you’ve got! With dried grasses, fallen leaves, and blooms that turn into golden neutrals, like puffy hydrangeas, we have options, y’all!

Making winter floral arrangements can actually be pretty easy DIY because you can’t really mess up neutral tones. Or can you? Okay, anything’s possible! But I think these arrangements can be extra user-friendly!

This post will give you ideas on ways to create beauty through winter florals or just remind you of what you instinctively know! You’re a creative cookie–I see you!

Read on to find out my ideas on winter floral arrangements🩷

This post is all about creating winter floral arrangements by using what you already have at home, while thinking ahead throughout every season.

This is a pretty floral arrangement in a white ironstone pitcher in a garden shed with cute vases, florals, candles, and a little bird figurine to show winter floral arrangements.

Winter Floral Décor You Can Start With From Your Own Garden and Cupboard

Dried Roses

These are dried red and white roses in an antique bronze lantern with a picture that says, "Love one another" to show diy winter floral arrangements. — Photo by Kat Stano

We’re going to start with the easiest idea first! Dried roses! If you’re a rose-loving girl or guy, don’t just toss the bouquet when you’re done. Let the rose blooms fully dry, then carefully clip the stems at the base of the bloom. Collect and display!

Ways To Display Dried Roses

Pop in a decorative bowl for some visual interest.
Crush the petals to make potpourri. While this is a great idea, I never do this because my college roommate was obsessed with potpourri. We had bowls of potpourri EVERYWHERE. So, I’ve needed a break from potpourri. But you may not!
Fill a beautiful lantern with your dried roses. Pro Tip: Do not light the lantern with a candle. That would be a different kind of display!
Place in a row on an elegant tray. Simple and classic!
Add to a little heirloom vignette you’ve created.

Dried Foliage & Pampas Grass

This is pampas grass in a blue vase with a purple and white iris as the design to show winter floral centerpieces. — A vase with a floral on it? Even better! My dad gave me this vase when I graduated college. At the time, I didn’t know what to do with such a fancy vase, but now it can hold grasses from a special time in my life. And the iris on the vase reminds me of the irises I planted once upon a time at my childhood home.
Photo by Kat Stano

Any time you can plant pretty grasses at your home, I recommend it! They are beautiful in all seasons, plus provide shelter for critters, and act as privacy hedges for you!

Pampas grass can look stunning all on its own, but it’s also pretty with other florals, garland, and dried blooms.

This is a mantel decorated with a vase with pampas grass, framed quotes, candlesticks, a vase, a lantern, an ampersand, winter branches, and smaller knickknacks to show winter vase arrangements. — Keep pampas grass from your events to add beauty and good memories to your space. I’m not sure if you noticed, but I like to display a few quotes.🤣
Photo by Kat Stano

This is a closeup of framed quotes, figurines, and pampas grass in a green blue vase to show winter floral arrangements ideas. — I popped a custom cake topper in with my pampas grass and I quite fancy that.
Photo by Kat Stano

Dried Hydrangea Blooms

I love leaving these beautiful dried blooms in nature, but you can also clip some to bring elegant interest indoors!

Make a garland with your blooms by stringing twine or thin ribbon through the petals.
Pop in a vase with other dried blooms.
Decorate a vintage sewing machine drawer with your hydrangeas.

Dried Clematis Blooms

I have a clematis plant that makes the cutest looking cotton-ball-like dried blooms after the flowers fade.

Clip a few to make a tiny bouquet or tuck some into a larger arrangement.

Pinecones

Pinecones have a petal-like quality and can be used in floral arrangements or be the entire bouquet!

Ask friends if you can collect pinecones from their yard. Or, collect pinecones on trails or at parks. Just make sure it’s allowed and you’re not taking from any natural resources that should remain in place.

Pinecones can be arranged in bowls or vases. Sometimes people paint them, but I like to keep things as natural as possible, unless you’re using homemade food dyes or other earth-friendly materials.

Fallen Branches

Branches can be a nice foundation for fairy lights. Add to a vase and tuck in other greenery or foliage into the mix. Even random faux foliage you might have can look pretty and buoyant! Remember, it’s all about creating with what you already have.

I have mostly natural houseplants, but from my days of shopping too much in the Double Discount Store at work (a magical land of home décor, gifts, and other cute and adorable things I didn’t need), I do have a few faux succulents displayed in my house.

Some would probably go EW, NO. But I don’t care! They’re cute and I’m keeping them out of the landfill😍

Plus, my succulent survival skills have been at an all-time low. Though, I’ll keep trying!

These are cute faux succulents on the wall in white ceramic pots to show winter flower arrangements artificial. — Use what you have and if what you have are faux succulents in bird nest and owl containers, go for it!
Photo by Kat Stano

Amaryllis

My lovely friend, Sarah, who is also a friend of nature gave me an amaryllis bulb one winter. It bloomed in January and was just the kind of happy I needed during that frosty, winter month!

You can keep amaryllis bulbs for multiple seasons but, alas, I wasn’t able to figure that out. But, I’ll keep at it and maybe the next one will continue to bloom each year!

Thank you, Sarah, for brightening my home and my life, as you always do!

This is a white amaryllis to show winter flowers. — Amaryllis flowers are just stunning!
Photo by Kat Stano

Green Houseplants

Yes, your everyday, happy little houseplants don’t always come with flowers, but the cheerful green tones make up for it!

I’m not a houseplant expert, but I can keep a few going strong. My number one recommendation is Neon Pothos. You see this plant everywhere, from offices to cozy cafés because it’s easy to grow, maintain, and propagate.

It may not be the most exotic or unusual, but I think it’s great for beginners or people who just want a pretty plant without all the fuss and muss. And I’ve tried the exotic plants, which ended up being a whole DIFFERENT kind of exotic once they refused to accept my loving care and withered away😩 However, this post IS about winter florals which sometimes ARE languished blooms. And sometimes languished blooms look amazing!

Why this tangent? I’m not even sure.

In summary, I like Neon Pothos!

Vessels You Can Use For Winter Floral Arrangements

This is a fall floral arrangement in an ironstone vase in vintage-style kitchen with vases on shelves in the background to show winter greenery arrangements. — Another pretty scene from my friend’s kitchen with his gorgeous ironstone collection.
Photo by Kat Stano

Look for these items in your home, on The Buy Nothing Project, or at thrift stores and flea markets. One of my favorite online shops is ShopGoodwill. I’ve found some amazing treasures there, including jewelry, vintage books, and antique cameras.

Pitchers
Watering cans
Teacups
Singer sewing machine drawer: You can get these on Etsy and in thrift stores!
Your regular ol’ vases
Oui yogurt jars
Wooden boxes
Tomato crates
Baskets
Serving trays
Drinking glasses
Aluminum cans
Old typewriters: Pop flowers out the top and greenery through the keys
Keepsake boxes
Jewelry boxes
Wine or whiskey bottles
Old glass milk bottles
Vintage birdcages

Conclusion: Winter Floral Arrangements

These are wildflowers to show winter flower decor. — Photo by Kat Stano

I love the challenge of creating winter floral arrangements, especially from items in your own garden or home. What are your tips for creating floral décor during the winter months? Please let me know in the comments!

Other Tips & Tricks

Compliment someone today.
Compliment yourself today.
Give a pup or kitty your undivided attention with lots of pets and baby talk.
Leave a little more tip money for the server.
Write a letter to someone you love.

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