The Instant Flower-Arranging Vase: ... I occasionally fill my tulipiere with actual tulips—I like the way it orchestrates them into sculptural bouquets as their petals open and stems bend.

Examples of flowers to use include roses, dried lavender, bee balm and mixed dried flower petals. ... You can add potpourri on a large vase or fill small candleholders with your chosen mixture.

This method will take a few weeks, and petals may fall off in the process. But it's also the best way to preserve the stems if you want to display the flowers in a vase. Pressing ...