Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand ~ Mother Theresa

Saint Valentine's day is celebrated worldwide on 14 February as the day of expressing love to our sweetheart. Giving flowers to our dearest is one of the most common traditions. Rose is usually picked as it is considered as the universal symbol of beauty and love. Various colors may convey different meanings and it is best to understand than being perceived otherwise.

In this arrangement, I am sharing a basket arrangement for St Valentine's Day. Look simple but indeed this arrangement demands detail from various angles as it is made for good viewing at any sight. Pale pink rose is selected as the primary flower as it connotes grace, joy, gentleness and gratitude. Found someone special is grace, hugging your loved one is joy and sharing your life with gentleness as gratitude of loving someone. The power of special someone in life makes us walk on roses, win in every game and always stay on top of the world!

Design concept
A simple triangular shape when viewing from side and almost of a tilted diamond shape from front/back view, the design with a rattan basket of Valentine theme displays a doggie with 2 pieces of Ferrora Roche chocolate. Dog is a noble animal with the great attribute of faithfulness, love and guardianship are simply perfect for precious someone. Chocolate offers a sweet life of togetherness brings out the perfect combination in this floral arrangement. Two red 'torch' are called ginger torch flower or Guzmania equip the loving couple with bright path in life. It is therefore called My Sweetheart My Valentine made to be shared with your special someone.

Floral Material
Pale pink roses, ginger torch flower (Guzmania), curly tea leaves and rose leaves as green. Yellow aster can be added if you wish. Other partners includes a cute doggie with huge ears and two pieces of Ferrero Rocher chocolate dedicated for the focal point.

Getting started
1. Get a rattan basket and place in a plastic material to hold the soaked floral oasis.

2. Compose from side view, front view, back view and also focal view (where doggie and chocolates are) which is about 45 degree angled view from front or side.

3. Start with red ginger torch. Place one on facing front view pointing vertically close to focal point. Whilst another red ginger torch is placed facing back view almost lying horizontally.


4. From front view, insert the furthest horizontal rose. Facing back view, insert the furthest horizontal rose facing the opposite direction. Both of these horizontal rose when viewing from side must be at almost an equal length like below.

5. Add in the other roses to resemble almost a tilted diamond shape from both front view and back view.

6. Insert the roses leaves and curly tea leaves to cover the oasis. These rose leaves are still fresh and would beautify the arrangement. Refer here to get the best tip to handle roses leave.


7. Finish up by placing the doggie and chocolates at the focal point. Tie a red bow (ribbon) on the basket's handle.

A short note of 'To my dearest: Happy Valentine's Day. I love you' would be lovely!

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written by Sharon , April 03, 2011

Wow.. Very nice!!! Do You train anyone at the moment? Thanks

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written by Shirley T , April 03, 2011

Thank you Sharon for your generous comment Nah, guess not qualify to do so yet

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written by Sharon , April 05, 2011

Very good enough. maybe u can train me?

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written by Shirley T , April 06, 2011

Sharon, It would be my pleasure if I could do it. Definitely not now due to my demanding role, but perhaps a few more months down road. We can get in touch when I am into floral arrangement again

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written by Sharon , April 08, 2011

Hi! Shirley,

Thanks for your reply. Pls keep in touch.

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written by Sharon , April 09, 2011

Hi! Shirley,

So happy to hear from you again. Hope we can meet in future.Please keep in touch with me. Thanks

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