Gift suggestions for a 74-year-old person interested in Flower arranging costing around $30

Flower Recipe Book: The 125 Step-by-Step Arrangements for Everyday

This book by Alethea Harampolis offers 125 flower arrangement recipes for any occasion - from a simple bouquet for a friend's birthday to a grand table centerpiece for a wedding. What's great about it is that each recipe comes with a list of flowers and supplies needed, as well as precise instructions with photos, making it easy for the user to recreate the exact arrangement they like. The book is also beautifully designed and printed on high-quality paper, truly deserving its popularity among flower arrangement enthusiasts. The price for a hardcover copy of the book is around $25.

Nabeel Arabian Oudh Room Fragrance

In Middle Eastern culture, the aromatic oudh scent is widely believed to bring peace, calmness, and positive energy to a room. This room fragrance spray by Nabeel offers a high-quality and long-lasting version of that warm, woody aroma. People who've tried it praise it for its potent yet not overpowering scent, saying it instantly lifts up their mood and soothes their mind. Plus, the spray bottle design is straightforward and easy to use. The price for a 100ml bottle is around $15.

Flower Frog Vase Insert

This Flower Frog Vase Insert by Kenzans is an elegant yet practical accessory for flower arranging enthusiasts. It consists of a circular metal plate with spikes that hold the stems of the flowers in place, allowing them to stay in organized and stable positions. It fits most types of vases and can be reused many times. Users love it for its effectiveness in keeping the flowers arranged in a chic way, even when using oddly shaped vases. The price for one insert is around $10.

Floristry Warehouse Wire Cutters

Wire cutters are one of the essential tools for flower arranging, and this pair by Floristry Warehouse is a top pick among its users. The blades are sharp and strong enough to cut through various gauges of wires without bending or leaving sharp edges. The handles are made of comfortable, non-slip rubber that provides a good grip without straining the hands. People who've used it praise it for its durability and ease of use, saying the cutters feel like an extension of their fingers. The price for one pair is around $8.

Flower Arrangement Water Pills

These Flower Arrangement Water Pills by Chrysal are a handy solution to keep cut flowers fresh for longer periods. They dissolve in water and release essential nutrients that nourish the flowers and help prevent bacterial growth. Users love them for their effectiveness in extending the life of their flower arrangements, especially in hot and humid climates. Each pill can treat one liter of water, and this pack contains 100 pills, making it a great value. The price for one pack is around $11.

Similar interests and resources

Flower arranging enthusiasts are often interested in gardening, botany, home decoration, and art. Gardening provides them with the knowledge of how to grow different types of flowers and foliage, while botany delves deeper into the scientific aspect of the plants. Home decorating and art offer them creative avenues to display their flower arrangements and make them look aesthetically pleasing. Here are five linked web sites that flower arranging enthusiasts may find valuable:
  • Friendly Flower Shop - an online shop that offers a wide range of fresh flowers and supplies for flower arranging, along with tips and tutorials.
  • Gardenia - a comprehensive database of plants and flowers with detailed descriptions, photos, and care information.
  • IKEA - a popular home furnishing store that offers affordable and stylish vases, pots, and plant stands that go well with any flower arrangement.
  • Brit + Co - a creative lifestyle site that provides a wide range of DIY flower arrangement tutorials for all levels of skill and interest.
  • Saatchi Art - an online art platform that offers a vast collection of contemporary art pieces that can serve as inspirations for flower arrangement design and color schemes.