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Born and raised in Holland, Erik Wesseling
has a natural love for flowers and the floral industry. He received his
training in Holland before immigrating to Canada in 1993 and joined in CAFA
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Erik gained experience working in a number of
florist shops before starting his own, Floral Buds & Design, in 2001,
located in Woodstock, Ont. Many of Eriks designs have a European influence
and when designing for this portfolio, Erik kept the winter theme in mind
while trying to create something unique that people could relate to. While
artistic, these designs would be sellable to a wide customer base. Erik is
continually on the lookout for new products to try and natural materials to
use in distinctive ways. |
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Shooting Star
Using traditional Christmas colours, this simple yet elegant arrangement is
playful. The focal point is an asymmetrical red star, making it a timeless
Christmas arrangement with a fun twist.
Floral Products:
red gerbera daisies
red long stem roses
blue spruce branches
Hard Goods:
square clear glass vase
red star |
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Golden Glow
Perfect roses and cymbidium orchids are the highlight of this perfect
festive arrangement. Golden ribbon and green sequin sprays add extra glamour
for an eye-catching centrepiece.
Floral Products:
white roses
cymbidium orchids
cedar branches
pink Hypericum berries
mini pine cones
Hard Goods:
cream ceramic vase
oasis
gold pillar candle
gold ribbon
green sequin sprays |
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Cedar Spectacle
By using the non-traditional colour of bronze in combination with the
traditional elements of Christmas tree balls, pine cones and Christmas
greens, this arrangement fits the bill for those whose dιcor does not suit
the customary festive colours of red and gold. Its perfect for a table
display or in entrance hall.
Floral Products:
white hydrangea
white roses
larch branches
white calla lilies
cream cymbidium orchids
pine cones
magnolia flowers and leaves
cedar boughs
Hard Goods:
clear glass vase
glass Christmas balls
bronze sequin spray
florist wire
pheasant feathers |
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Muskoka Retreat
This organic-looking arrangement illustrates how beautiful rustic looking
product can be. Broken branches criss-cross with cedar and pine boughs
creating a look reminiscent of a forest floor. The different berries provide
colour while the white candles are suggestive of snow.
Floral Products:
white pine
cedar
holly branches
branches from the forest
lichens
Hypericum berries
artificial berries
pine cones
Hard Goods:
clear glass candlesticks
white pillar candles
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Botanical Buffet
The entire range of products in this arrangement are artificial, showcasing
how wonderfully realistic silk flowers have become. Using muted red and
bronze tones creates a classy look of quiet elegance. The apples and
feathers add texture and interest to the piece.
Floral Products:
Christmas greens holly, pine, cedar
magnolia leaves and flower
bronze calla lilies
apples
pine cones
bronze chrysanthemums
Hard Goods:
bronze ceramic bowl
pheasant feathers |
