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During our Spring Flower Show, world floral champion and incredibly talented florist Ahti Lyra took us into a world of bold, sustainable spring designs, where recycled materials, clever mechanics, and beautiful blooms came together in unexpected ways. This show has everything: fast, hands-on demos, smart design hacks, and plenty of “why didn’t I think of that?” moments! Ahti turns everyday materials into expressive, competition-level arrangements, and you have to see it with your own eyes!
Ahti opened the show with a fresh, resourceful design that turns everyday leftovers into something unexpectedly beautiful.
Inspired by sustainability and curiosity, he transformed laser-cut scrap pieces with heat into sculptural holders, paired them with repurposed Christmas ornaments as mini vases, and fixed everything onto a mirrored tray to create movement and light. The result feels like a living kaleidoscope. It’s airy, reflective, and full of seasonal flowers like hellebore, lisianthus, sweet peas, and matricaria.
Use removable fixing methods like clear pads and hot glue so elements can be reused again and again, proving that creativity often starts where others would throw things away
Combination of storytelling, technique, and passion for reusing materials.
In this bold and unexpected design, Ahti built the composition on a reusable base, securing vases with painter’s tape and hot glue so everything can be dismantled and used again. Mixing garden finds like spirea with delphinium, anthuriums, and lisianthus, he creates a balance between raw structure and soft, spring elegance.
When working with anthuriums, handle them gently and angle them naturally to avoid a stiff, “face-on” look.
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Modular, clever, and full of fresh spring energy
In this clever design, Ahti Lyra proves that great floristry can start with the most unexpected materials – even a simple clothes drying rack. Inspired by the need to create lightweight, packable structures, he transforms it into a bold vertical frame, reinforced with wire and wrapped in wool for a soft, natural look. The structure is fully modular, allowing it to be taken apart and rebuilt anywhere in the world.
Always build a solid internal support (like wire or chicken wire) beneath decorative elements. Materials like wool alone won’t hold weight, especially when working with water tubes or heavier flowers.
This design proves that even the most unexpected materials can bloom into something striking, smart, and completely unforgettable.
Ahti turns an old basket into a bold spring statement by reworking it with unexpected materials like a cat scratcher structure, proving once again that inspiration can come from anywhere.
By combining strong, long-lasting blooms like Baltica chrysanthemum and lilies with simple water tubes, he keeps the design both practical and striking.
Seal paper-based materials with an acrylic spray to make them water-resistant, especially in humid conditions, ensuring your creation stays fresh and stable while looking effortlessly original.
Soft spring design with deeper, moodier tones inspired by Tallinn’s historic surroundings
Another thoughtful and sustainable design, where Ahti Lyra transforms leftover eucalyptus stems into a reusable architectural framework, inspired by both practicality and the beauty of natural materials. By ordering longer stems to keep them fresher and repurposing every part, he creates a sturdy structure using screws instead of foam or glue, allowing elements like water tubes to be easily removed, cleaned, and reused.
Think long-term when sourcing materials, build durable reusable bases, and don’t be afraid to use darker hues in spring for a more sophisticated, atmospheric look.
From discount decor to a striking designer bouquet
This time, Ahti transforms discounted Christmas décor into a soft, cloud-like bouquet structure, proving that inspiration can come from the most unexpected places. Using a flexible “white fluff” base (originally a festive decoration), he builds a reusable framework that mimics feathers without the high cost.
Always explore sale sections and unconventional material. If it bends, holds shape, it can become part of your next design.
Bouquet with a flexible floral base built to move, adapt, and design freely.
Ahti builds a flexible hand-tied framework using green willow shaped into a loose spiral structure, reinforced with simple connecting points that keep the form stable yet adjustable. He also incorporates repurposed materials, such as an old basket frame, showing how discarded elements can be reshaped into functional floral mechanics.
The key idea is adaptability: a loose, movable framework that keeps access to stems while allowing full creative freedom.
Don’t tie the structure too tight; keep it movable, so you can design, adjust, and reuse it with ease.
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