When I think of festive floral arrangements, I inevitably picture evergreens (cedar, usually), pinecones, magnolia and hypericum berries. That's why I was so fascinated by the seasonal centrepieces at the Target Canada holiday preview a few weeks back: The floral designer didn't use a single one of those ingredients! Check out these chic—and totally unexpected—takes on festive greenery:

 White-painted manzanita, orchids and hydrangeas. Photography by Brett Walther.

   

Roses, orchids and branches. Photography by Brett Walther.

         

 Dahlias, Gerbera daisies and black-painted branches. Photography by Brett Walther.

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