This is an interesting design, made in a wire handbag. It would be suitable as a different way of displaying a flower arrangement, or could be carried by a bride or bridesmaid as an alternative to other forms of wedding flowers. The handbag opens, and the arrangement can be made inside before closing the bag. I began with a small rectangle of floral foam, which had been soaked and allowed to drain. I wrapped the base of this in lime-green sisal to help hide the mechanics. I then placed it inside the bag, towards one end, and arranged a few flowers and some foliage into it. I've used five peach Roses, a few autumn-coloured spray Chrysanthemums, and the foliage of Cordyline, Heuchera and Tellima grandiflora. I then closed the bag, and finished off with a swirl of three pieces of China grass, which is inserted into the floral foam from the outside, and is brought across the bag at the front before being woven into the mesh at the back to secure it. The bag needs to drain somewhere before use, as inserting the flowers forces excess water out of it. If you're using it as an arrangement, it should sit on a platter or some other similar base to prevent the water from the foam from spoiling your surface. Remember that there's only a small amount of foam, so it should be watered daily. If you're using it as a bridal piece, it should be OK once drained and needn't be placed on any sort of container, but be careful not to place it on anything precious when in use.

These handbags come in three sizes, and in silver or gold coloured mesh, and you can buy them online here (UK only) - http://www.rainbowfloristsupplies.co.uk.