Yes, I am a complete and utter flower addict.
I make no excuse for it- I admit it.
You might know you have a problem when you go to the grocery store to pick up avocados
and come out with avocados and roses
I have always been in love with having flowers in the house but one year in particular
is when the actual obsession started.
I had a photographer coming to the house and I was doing the photo styling for the magazine.
So I started pouring through my favorite magazines and took note of what some of the details in
my favorite rooms. Honestly, each element in the room stood out because I tend to notice details but
there was one thing that seemed to always be the finishing touch
well, at least what I think is a perfect finishing touch
my favorite rooms. Honestly, each element in the room stood out because I tend to notice details but
there was one thing that seemed to always be the finishing touch
well, at least what I think is a perfect finishing touch
Fresh flowers.
So, I was thrilled to indulge in my love of beautiful flowers for each room for the photo shoot.
Each room had a bouquet- some were large and some were just a dainty sprig of flowers
Each room had a bouquet- some were large and some were just a dainty sprig of flowers
Walking in and feeling the warmth and charm that just even that little touch of flowers added to a space
was amazing and so… the love affair and wee bit of an obsession began.
I would love to purchase flowers in fantastic photo shoot quantity every week
but I do generally stick with just a few simple bunches
and most of the time- they are in the $4 section.
and most of the time- they are in the $4 section.
Yep- you can find some pretty amazing bunches of flowers in that $4 section- it is my favorite.
I had several questions about that sunflower and roses bouquet the other day
just
Sunflowers
Safflower
2 Spray roses
This is the first time I have bought Safflower- but what an amazing bunch of flowers.
Even though there was only probably 5-6 stems in the bunch- they really filled up the bouquet.
Those orange/yellow pods that are not opened are gorgeous in a vibrant green~perfect.
On a side note- they are drying wonderfully too.
Those orange/yellow pods that are not opened are gorgeous in a vibrant green~perfect.
On a side note- they are drying wonderfully too.
Next was a bouquet of 6 stems of sunflowers.
Sunflowers are happy flowers
They really do bring such a warm smile to a room and even on their own- amazing.
They really do bring such a warm smile to a room and even on their own- amazing.
Of course, since I am a romantic girl over here- I always look at the roses at the market.
Spray roses happen to be my favorites- they are small and soft in their petal form
and those gorgeous dainty barely blushing peach roses are going in my cart if they have them
I will use them in several places in the house.
and those gorgeous dainty barely blushing peach roses are going in my cart if they have them
I will use them in several places in the house.
I also added just a few of the older regular size roses from last week to bring in a little bit more pink.
Each of these flowers were in the 3 for $12 section- and together
and for under $20 they created a beautiful and inexpensive bouquet.
Such a gorgeous look for the center of a table or placed on the kitchen island for a party or special occasion – or simply to treat yourself and enjoy.
and for under $20 they created a beautiful and inexpensive bouquet.
Such a gorgeous look for the center of a table or placed on the kitchen island for a party or special occasion – or simply to treat yourself and enjoy.
See you tomorrow morning for a fun Autumn link party!
Michele says
I think you nailed it perfectly – why your blog (one of a bajillion) reasons why you are a favorite. I didn't realize it either till now – but your fresh flowers always seem to just make a huge impact.
Beautiful post, and a great reminder that fresh flowers needn't cost an arm and a leg – and yours above is total proof.
Well done, lovely.
The Old Parsonage says
Love your style!!! I always bring home flowers from the supermarket. They call to me:)
Unknown says
Beautiful combination of flowers. TFS!
RaeAbigael says
beautiful! :">
xoxo,
rae
http://raellarina.blogspot.com/
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
That bouquet is stunning!
Love, Live and Garden! says
Beautiful and charming. I'm pretty obsessive compulsive about flowers myself. They bring life to a room. Well done, as always.
Merlin says
It's a "good thing" to take the time… 🙂 franki