An easy tutorial to learn how to arrange roses and eucalyptus into a beautiful centerpiece through the help of step by step instructions and a video tutorial.

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There’s nothing more romantic than dinner for two, at home, is there?

I really enjoy cooking with Chris when we have the opportunity. It’s not only nice to have an extra set of hands in the kitchen, but a time when we can connect and work together.

There’s no need to set the table in the breakfast room when it’s just the two of us, so I set the island when we have the opportunity to enjoy a dinner for two.

setting the mood for valentines day

We longed for an oversized island that we could sit {and sip} at for years and it’s finally come to fruition with our {yet to be completed} kitchen renovation. It’s the perfect place to prepare dinner and cozy up for a romantic evening in.

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cream kitchen with brass lighting and lacanche range

Roses are the quintessential Valentine’s Day flowers but aren’t always considered a favorite or appealing because of the stiff baby’s breath filled arrangements you’ve come to expect from grocery stores.

I love sharing my favorite floral tips with you! I’ve shown you how to be your own florist, how to revive wilted hydrangea, and even how to create a centerpiece of hydrangea or ranunculus.

arrangement with grocery store roses

I wanted to share a fresh take on how I arrange roses with eucalyptus – step by step to set the table for your own romantic evening at home.

roses and eucalyptus

Can you believe these are nearly a week old? As roses open, they only become more beautiful. Just keep the water fresh.

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step by step tutorial with video how to arrange roses

You can learn more about where to buy flowers and everything you need to know about shopping for Trader Joe’s Flowers here.

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I love seeing what you create – tag me on Instagram using @julieblanner!

how to arrange roses for valentines day
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Rose and Eucalyptus Flower Arrangement

Rose and eucalyptus arrangements are accessible, achievable and effortlessly beautiful!
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 1
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Ingredients  

  • 3 dozen roses
  • 2 bunches of eucalyptus

Instructions 

  • Prep your roses by measuring how long you want them to be and trimming them all about equally. You want them about 4-5″ longer than the vase when positioned diagonally. Remove any leaves that will fall below the base of the vase.
  • Fill your vase with water. Add roses to the vase allowing them to fall to each side of the vase {see video}.
  • Start filling in {alternating a few of another color if you choose} using the existing stems to help you position new roses making some vertical.
  • Trim eucalyptus to be an additional 6+” longer than the roses and again remove any leaves that would fall below the base of the vase.
  • Insert eucalyptus around the edge of the vase all the way around or at 3 opposite points.
  • Add small stems of eucalyptus {3} nestled in between roses at opposite points in the flower arrangement and adjust roses as needed to appear full.

Tips

roses open with time – this centerpiece because more beautiful as the days pass, just refresh the water
if you don’t like how it looks, adjust. small tweaks can make a big difference

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9 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I just Love everything you share with us! Thank you beyond words for sharing your unique gifts of elegance in words, decor, food, and just living a lovely life filled with beauty for great choices to share with those we love.

  2. Gorgeous arrangement!

    I am looking for similar colored roses for my wedding flowers. What types of roses did you use?

  3. Julie I am in awe of your floral arranging ability! Frankly mine pales in comparison so I’m definitely taking notes from your video! And I love the color choice of your roses. They are so unusual and just stunning with the brass in your pretty white kitchen.

    Wishing you a wonderful Valentine’s Day!

    Sheila
    xo

  4. Julie, your arrangement is so lovely and works beautifully in your pretty kitchen! Just the right note of gentle warmth!