Cozy-cute fall bouquet

WHAT’S NEW

This Thanksgiving, floral designers are styling vibrant blooms and a mix of harvest pickings in felt-wrapped vases for warm, welcoming holiday bouquets. “Here, fuchsia and velvety red roses, purple asters and fluffy pink sedum combine with crisp leaves and crab apples, creating an eye-catching display,” says floral pro Kathy Shumac. “And the felt vase captures a cozy feel—it’s a lovely centerpiece for your feast!”

GET THE LOOK

Start by cutting a piece of pink felt to fit around a 5" cylindrical vase; secure with purple yarn. Fill the vase halfway with water, then snip 6 cranberry-red roses, 6 fuchsia roses, 2 dozen purple asters and 3 light pink sedum stems to 6 to 9 inches. Place the flowers in the vase one at a time to form a soft, rounded mound, then insert branches of crab apples and autumn leaves to fill in any gaps throughout the arrangement.

INSIDER’S SECRET

To extend the life of your bouquet for up to a week or more, pros suggest refreshing the water every other day, adding 1 tsp. of apple cider vinegar and 1 tsp. of sugar to the water. This DIY floral food will nourish blooms and eradicate any bacteria that might be growing. Also smart: Dab a few drops of vegetable oil on a cloth and rub on leaves and berries to keep them looking supple and shiny.