I love adding some variegated leaves to my designs. Although I harvested from a shrub in my yard for this Christmas mug, you can mimic the same look by using Pittosporum leaves.
Clip the central stems into smaller pieces so they can be used to advantage in a dainty Christmas mug or ceramic.
The different colors and textures of various types of greenery gives a festive look even before you add the flowers!
Filling a container of this size is much faster than you think. I really can design a novelty container like this in minutes.
For a flower shop or someone who is designing from their home, you must keep in mind that time is money. The more experienced you get, the more product you can produce in a shorter time.