Roses are timeless and elegant, but sometimes we like to make different shapes with them. Whether you’re arranging flowers for an event, a gift, or just to brighten up your space, knowing how to open your roses can make a difference. Whether you’re looking for a soft and subtle opening or a bold and dramatic effect, these methods can help fill our your arrangement with a larger bloom, while create a bit more interest and texture to your average rose. Here are three simple yet effective methods to help your roses bloom beautifully. Watch as Rachel Cho demonstrates each of these techniques.

If you’ve ever been captivated by the vibrant beauty of poppies, you’ll know they’re one of nature’s most striking flowers. But as delicate as they look, poppies can be surprisingly tricky to keep fresh. That’s where a little floral insider knowledge comes in—like the technique featured in our TikTok video: burning the stems!

After a busy Valentine’s Day in 2021, we had extra flowers that couldn’t go to waste. Rather than let them sit in our studio, we decided to make mini bouquets and hit the streets of NYC to hand out free bouquets. It wasn’t a planned event—just a moment of inspiration that turned into something bigger than we could have imagined.