Sometimes it is just the littlest thing
that make all the difference in a room.
Something small and simple like a blue & white planter
filled with pretty pink ranunculus.
While I was cleaning away the other day,
mopping the floors and washing slipcovers and basically doing all the insane cleaning
that you do before guests arrive-
I took a moment to freshen the dining room and the centerpiece on the table.
The dining table usually has a simple white pitcher or rustic wood box filled with flowers
but I had something else that had been swirling around a bit in my mind.
and just a couple peach Valentines roses mixed in.
I have been enjoying this bouquet in the kitchen and when I placed it on the table in the dining room,
I have been enjoying this bouquet in the kitchen and when I placed it on the table in the dining room,
it was pretty, but displayed in just that white pitcher- it wasn’t right yet.
I wanted more bold and beautiful.
More color and oomph.
Maybe a little more pop against the white walls
and rustic chalkboard.
I didn’t have a vase that was perfect in size, color and pattern for the blue & white & pink that I was thinking
but I did have a planter out on the patio that I thought just might work.
but I did have a planter out on the patio that I thought just might work.
So many times the perfect compliment in a vase for flowers is not actually the perfect piece for holding water for various reasons.
So I have been known to place mason jars and plastic cups and even plastic bags filled
with water inside random things like boots and chicken wire forms
to be able to use them for holding flowers.
to be able to use them for holding flowers.
For this, I placed a mason jar inside the planter and then filled it with the ranunculus
and it was the perfect touch that the table needed
Simple, sweet and charming.
It is a busy week over here
I am visiting one of my big kids in LA and also
working on some plans for an upcoming renovation~one of the bathrooms.
Oh this will be a super fun one.
Tile from floor to ceiling. Even the tub. The tear down of the existing is going to be
a lot of work. And hauling of tile and cement to the dump.
It is going to be a job for sure.
We are just in the planning stage of the project right now
but I will be sharing some inspiration and ideas soon.
Happy Wednesday everyone.
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LL Farm says
I love the blue and white…it makes a statement with those pink flowers!
Lori from LL Farm
lynn cockrell says
What a lovely arrangement! The color combinations is really pretty with the blue and white vase to showcase the colorful bouquet.
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
Gorgeous.
Kim says
I have some gilded glasses like that….from my grandmother. They are so pretty aren't they?
Lois Arnold says
Oh, yes, blue and white! Love it!
Courtney says
Blue and white is always perfect. Lovely arrangement!
sarah says
such beautiful flowers! 🙂
NanaDiana says
It is just lovely, Courtney. The blue and white AND the flowers. Can't wait to see your bathroom redo. It will be a mess but so worth it when it is done. xo Diana
One More Time Events says
So pretty!
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
Beautiful Courtney….seems like I am getting back to more blue and white lately!…Have fun in L.A.!
gibbygoo56 says
Love it! Beautiful!
Fabulously French says
Stunning! You have inspired me to dig out my blue and white china.
regards from SW France,
Leeann
Marisa Franca @ Allourway says
Very innovative! Artistic minds think outside of the box. The blue and white vase was just the right touch and your photos of the flowers are beautiful.
Unknown says
Your flowers and the blue and white vase look lovely,hope you have a nice visit in LA.
Tanya says
Absolutely beautiful!
I have a blue and white tooth brush holder cup thing that is lovely with flowers. Same idea as yours, just on a smaller scale.
Unknown says
Gorgeous!