ranunculus

(photos from design sponge)

check out this really cool post with beautiful photos on design sponge about beautiful ranunculus!

Sarah writes..."Did you know? Ranunculas are, like, so hot right now. Flowers are subject to trends like any industry. And ranunculus have enjoyed the spotlight for some years now, eclipsing the roses, carnations and gladiolias of the 80’s, the sunflowers of the 90’s (need I remind you of Blossom?) and the orchids and exotic (and often unfortunately phallic) flowers that dominated the earlier part of this decade. The past five years have seen a return to what I call “storybook” flowers. Softer, looser, more naturally inspired arrangements. This style stands in stark contrast to the tight, packed “contemporary” look that has been largely relegated to the world of trade shows and large corporate events where flower budgets (until recently) were exorbitant. Now you hear floral designers talk about mimicking nature, following the seasons…letting individual blooms “lead,” and giving stems their “space.”