The best stop for budget florals: Trader Joe’s Flowers

The moment you step into a Trader Joe’s, you’re always greeted by the friendly display of flowers. Trader Joe’s is a go-to stop for beautiful, budget floral shopping. The price point is amazing and the variety includes everything from classic stems to unusual and interesting finds.

Let me show you how you can easily curate Trader Joe’s flowers for elevated bouquets for your home or events using everyone’s favorite budget friendly floral stop.

Why Choose Trader Joe’s Flowers?

Aside from being a favorite place to grocery shop, Trader Joe’s is a wonderful stop for your floral needs because:

• The floral options are so affordably priced in comparison to other stops
• They carry a wide variety of both seasonal and exotic blooms
• Convenient access to ready-made bouquets
• Lots of single-stem options to create your own style
• Beautiful filler stems, like eucalyptus and baby’s breath

From peonies in the spring to sunflowers in the summer, the array of blooms provides something everyone will enjoy.

Tools for arranging

Tools needed are simple:

• a good, clean pair of scissors
• floral wire to wrap with
• ribbon or fabric to cover the wire
• hot glue or ribbon to help everything stay secured

Step-by-step guide to create stunning arrangements

1. Prepare your stems
   • Separate the stems into piles
   • Trim unwanted pieces
   • Fluff stems
   • Remove leaves from bottom portion of the stems
2. Begin arranging
   • Collect blooms in a circular fashion
   • Observe from all sides for symmetry
   • Fill gaps with stems
   • Use a mix & match of greenery and blooms
3. Secure your bouquet
   • Secure with floral wire
   • Or thoughtully place stems in a large, sturdy vase
   • Wrap with fabric (linen is a great option) if the bouquet will be held
   • Or secure with wrapped ribbon
   • Cover all of the floral wire if bouquet will be held
4. Keep in water until ready to use
   • This will require a very sturdy vase, depending on size of bouquet
5. Enjoy your arrangment!

Budget Friendly Tips

Consider snipping backyard greens to add to your arrangement. I’ve included snippets of rosemary, olive branches, and clippings of short branches from trees in our own backyard. You may even consider snipping roses (and trimming the thorns!) from a rosebush. The possibilities become endless when you being with a good base for your arrangement.

Seasonal Arrangement Ideas

Spring: Tulips & daffodils

Summer: Sunflowers & wildflowers

Fall: Orange & red hues, like chrysanthemums

Winter: lots of greenery & pine sprigs

Inspiration for using your Trader Joe’s Flowers

You can use flowers anywhere. They bring a sense of home and friendliness to any space. Center your arrangement in a sturdy vase on a dining table.

Grap a bundle of eucalyptus stems and let them sit loosely in a large white pitcher. Classic, simple, and beautiful!

I also love to incorporate florals into senior graduate photography for senior girls. Keep those arrangements very neutral so they’ll match any outfit, and give your senior something to hold. The floral addition is a lovely one for senior photographs! Gift your senior with the bouquet at the end of your session.

Florals for Your Home & Photographs

Grab a few stems the next time you’re at Trader Joe’s and add your creativity to a spot in your home where it will be enjoyed by those who live there.

Or, if you’re a senior, consider adding them to your photography session for a lovely compliment to your photographs.

If florals and photography are something you’re looking for, I’d love to help you craft a thoughtful portrait session!

Learn more about Kendra Shank Photography and portrait sessions for your intentional life.