Hitomi Gilliam, an AIFD-certified floral designer, is dedicated to sharing her knowledge. Through her website and social media, she offers educational content and new features to the world. Gilliam’s artistic expertise is evident in her creation of a horizontal hand-tied bouquet that showcases the calla’s elegance. Inspired by the Art Nouveau/Deco Gingko Leaf form, this design combines structured elements with flowing lines. Marshmallow bamboo skewers and Midollino wire vines create the foundational structure, and botanicals like Mini Callas ‘Captain Carrera’, Echinops ritro, Jasmine Vine, and Steelgrass add depth and contrast. Gilliam emphasizes minimal flower quantities for transparency and showcasing linear beauty.
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