Car Cupholder Bouquet

We spend so much of our lives in our cars. Why not beautify the interior with more than Corinthian leather? This mini arrangement fits in your car's cupholder and adds an unexpected splash of cheeriness to your commute. So say good-bye to road rage and say hello to the latest rage on the road.

What you’ll need:

A small tumbler
One brick of floral foam
5 mini sunflowers
12 mini roses
Moss
Florist pins or paper clips

1. Choose the right tumbler to fit into your cupholder

Every car seems to have a different-sized cupholder. Buy a plastic tumbler that fits snugly in your cupholder. A snug fit is very important in keeping the arrangement steady. It will also help if the tumbler is short, so the center of gravity is low.

2. Carve the floral foam to fit into the tumbler

Slice away at the brick of floral foam so it fits tight in the tumbler, allowing about an inch to stick above the rim. Why do I use floral foam so much? Unlike vases with water, putting flowers in floral foam gives you absolute control on where that flower will go. There is very little shifting, if any. In the case of an arrangement for your car, you certainly don't want all that water splashing around every time you switch lanes.

3. Stick in the flowers

First, start by covering the rim. I've used mini roses here, but any small flower will do. Next, bunch the 5 mini sunflowers together and stick the stems deep into the middle of the floral foam. Again, any other small flowers will work, too.

In the gap between the sunflower stems and the roses, add moss, adhering it with florist pins (available at any craft store). Paper clips that have been bent around to form a U-shape will also work. The arrangement is now ready to grace your car's cupholder.

4. Please drive carefully

Your safety is of the utmost importance, so be sure to keep the arrangement small so it does not interfere in any way with your driving. It must not be visually or physically in your way. The placement of the cupholder in some cars is such that the arrangement can cover gear shifts or radio dials. If this is the case, do not try this in your car. Use your common sense. And keep your eyes on the road. While the flowers are lovely to look at, use them for ambiance. Don’t let them be a distraction.