LOCAL ARTISAN COLLECTION

“I like gardening and I love sunflowers,” says member Phil DeVito of 1-800-Flowers in Carle Place, New York. Certainly, this charming arrangement underscores those creative inspirations, combining bright and colorful sunflowers with bupleurum, Israeli ruscus and pittosporum to evoke the feel of a country garden tended with loving care. Adding to the overall allure and distinct look of this design is his choice of a neutral-colored pitcher container. “The sunflowers really pop,” notes Phil, “offsetting the pitcher beautifully.”