Flower Idea: Baby's Breath

Baby's Breath is often times used as a "filler" flower, inserted in rose bouquets to add a little extra volume without spending a lot of extra money.  Here's a new idea: try using Baby's Breath on its own for a dreamy, whimsical look!  Gather large bundles of Baby's Breath together and place in tall vases to create big, cloud-like flower "balls."  The Baby's Breath makes quite a statement because it is simple, yet so unique. These tiny, fluffy white flowers have such a fairytale allure.  When bunched together, they are elegant, soft and romantic, creating perfectly beautiful bouquets, centerpieces and arrangements.

Fresh Baby's Breath usually costs between $8 and $10 per bundle, which typically includes about 10 stems.  You can purchase them from florists, wholesale florists or even at most large grocery stores.  If you prefer dried Baby's Breath, you can usually find it at a florist shop where silk flowers are sold, and it's typically priced a few dollars higher than the fresh variety.  If you wish, you can hang your bundles of fresh Baby's Breath upside down in an indoor room to dry out.  Just leave it alone for a few days and it should dry out fairly quickly.  Keep in mind that dried flowers can become brittle and break easily, so for making bouquets, boutioneers and corsages, it is best to use the fresh flowers.