Floral Colour Stories and Artistic Arrangements
I view every floral arrangement as a canvas where colour creates the emotion. Explore my journey through seasonal palettes, from vibrant jewel tones to serene, tonal studies.
A closer look at my 'Saffron and Tangerine' arrangement. This video captures the rich textures and vibrant colours of the protea, eremurus, and orchids, showing how I layer different blooms to create depth and energy.
A magnificent ballet of browns, offset by vibrant and whimsical yellow Oncidium orchids. This autumn tablescape uses the unique texture of Banksia to create a chic and sophisticated arrangement.
Jewel tones of burgundy, peach, orange, and pink thrill in this powerful colour palette. I give each flower, like these stunning Phalaenopsis orchids, its own space to shine bright.
Confetti in a vase. This vibrant and expressive arrangement is perfect for Mother's Day, combining Albiflora, Ilex berries, Pincushions, Roses, and Birds of Paradise for a joyful and poised look.
A multitude of enticing colours and classic blooms. This arrangement makes a wonderful statement with the intensely saturated hues of orange, pink, and white from lilies, hydrangeas, and ilex berries.
Iron reds and cozy peaches signal a move to a wintry colour palette. This arrangement feels like a fireplace and dinners by candlelight, with hypericum berries, lilies, and anthuriums.
Diversion, explosiveness, and vivacity. This arrangement is a celebration of tangerine, coral, and citrus, featuring African Pincushion, Amaranthus, and Dutch berries to remind you that brighter days are ahead.
A dreamy arrangement of pastel blues and pinks. Featuring tall, elegant delphiniums and soft hydrangeas, this piece has a light, ethereal quality, perfect for a sophisticated tablescape.
I call this 'Azure Étoile'. A beautiful, airy arrangement of blue hydrangeas and white chrysanthemums, creating a classic and fresh look that evokes a starry sky.
Blueberries and mints. This arrangement combines deep purples and blues with fresh greens, featuring delphiniums and hydrangeas. The final placement of the tag shows my attention to every last detail.
About Colour Stories
When I build a colour story, I do not just look for matching shades. I hunt for textures that make the colours vibrate. If you want a deep, moody palette, I layer velvety hydrangeas against structural, woody branches so the dark tones retain their depth rather than appearing flat. It is about creating rhythm within the arrangement, not just a uniform colour block.
My approach to colour is heavily influenced by my time in London, where we learned to see a flower not just as a plant, but as a stroke of paint. In this collection, you will see how I balance light and shadow using a mix of imported and local blooms.
Whether it is the 'Azure Étoile'—a blend of sky-blue hydrangeas and crisp white chrysanthemums—or a warmer, autumnal tablescape featuring burnt oranges and berries, the goal is always the same: to create an atmosphere. I often combine the wild, untamed energy of African Pincushions with the controlled elegance of Phalaenopsis orchids to ensure the arrangement feels alive.
Colour is also about seasonality. In the colder months, I lean into cozy, iron-reds and peach tones that look stunning by candlelight. During festive seasons, I enjoy twisting the classic marigold and jasmine palettes into modern, architectural shapes. If you have a specific space in your home that needs a mood lift, let me know. I can create a custom palette that pulls colours directly from your interior decor or the specific emotion you want to evoke in that room.
Kusum Flowers
Hi, I'm Kusum. To me, a floral arrangement is a painting made of petals and stems. Whether you want the moody drama of deep purples or the joyful energy of citrus tones, I treat every palette as a fresh canvas for my floral couture.
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