My First Bouquet - The Supplies

I felt like a beauty queen walking down Wisconsin Avenue yesterday afternoon with a big bunch of flowers on my arm, despite my sweaty gym clothes - that is the power of flowers.

I was out of town this weekend so I couldn't go to any of the wonderful farmers' markets we have here in Washington, DC to pick up local blooms. So, instead, I stopped at the Glover Park Whole Foods - they usually have a great selection as far as grocery stores go. Also, Whole Foods certifies their flowers through VeriFlora and their own "Whole Trade" standards, so you know that what you are getting is grown and harvested sustainably, humanely, et cetera. They also sell local flowers that are in season.

I thought about the offerings for a few minutes and then decided to not overthink my selection and chose a bunch of white Hydrangea (5 stems for $12.99 was a deal), and white Alstromeria, purple Football Mums and yellow Solidago Aster Flowers (all part of the everyday 3 for $12 deal at Whole Foods).

I put them all in a vase with water and antibacterial plant food for the night. I thought about trying the bouquet in the evening because I wasn't sure how the Hydrangea would do overnight (I'm still learning). But, as it happens, I had to go out for sushi instead. Results tomorrow!