The best thing about knowing the rules is, once you know them, you get to break 'em! Conventional flower arranging rules stated that one needed to arrange flowers in threes-- implying you need 3, 6, 9, 12 ... you get the idea. The theory being that flowers arranged in triangles appear the most pleasing to the most people. In actual truth, you can still follow this rule if you have AT LEAST 3-- with 4 flowers you can make 2 triangles; each additional flower you add can then be used to make more triangles. The breaking of the rules commences when you do arrangements and use other materials, like the container as your 3rd side of the triangle. Asian floral design theories, such as Ikebana or Moribana, are prime examples. The ultimate judge of whether or not an arrangement is pleasing, is you. As a famous designer said not too long ago, "if you love it, it's perfect!" Which just goes to show you, you're really only limited by your imagination and your budget.

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