One bouquet can do more than occupy one very lucky table. Split it into a few small arrangements and suddenly your home has a recurring flower theme. Very tasteful. Mildly suspicious of how organized you seem.
Start with what you have.
Set out three small, clean vessels. A bud vase, a short jar, a favorite little pitcher—matching is optional. Make sure each one can hold water without leaking and stands securely.
Make three little groups.
Unwrap your bouquet and lay the stems on a clean surface. Choose a focal bloom for each vase, then divide the smaller flowers and greenery around them. Give one group a little extra height and another a softer, lower shape.
Not a custody agreement.
Move things around.
Size them to the vessel.
Hold each stem beside its vase before trimming. Start long; you can always take off more. Keep leaves above the waterline, and leave a little breathing room between blooms.
Send them out into the world.
One for the table. One for your desk. One for the bathroom, which has been supporting everyone’s morning routine with very little recognition.
Keep the good thing going.
Give each vase fresh water and follow our flower care basics . As the bouquet changes, rearrange what’s still looking good into one smaller vase. A lovely second act.