This year's hot holiday trend for home décor is ilex. What's ilex? It is a beautiful red berry that is used in wreaths, flower arrangements and other holiday creations. The berries form in dense clusters on a rigid stem creating a burst of color whether woven into a wreath, trimmed down as part of a table centerpiece or by themselves in a vase.
Tall branches of ilex go stunningly with white Oriental lilies which are a holiday tradition for many families. The combination of green Port Orford cedar, red ilex and a white lily is a gorgeous, yet simple arrangement.
Well-known floral designer, J Schwanke of uBloom.com just completed this wonderful "how to" video, which has three easy and impressive arrangements that can be done with ilex. Have a look.
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