Isn’t simplicity the best sometimes?
Simplicity doesn’t require any extras.
It subscribes to the thought that something is perfect
just by itself and in the simplest of forms and presentations.
And that something doesn’t have to be over the top to make a huge impression.
I am all about the presentation and wowing guests when it comes to entertaining…
but having something that is easy to put together
is as important as something that is gorgeous.
Because if you are anything like me-
you are running around right up until the minute that guests arrive getting ready.
So I have learned to keep it simple and that sometimes- that is the best.
For Flower Market Friday- which is just basically a reason to indulge in my love of flowers
and photographing them-
I am sharing the second of three simple looks for place setting bouquets
using the same flowers and place setting but showing how easy it is to create an entirely different look with just a few changes.
The first place setting bouquet was one of my favorites.
A handful of a mix of roses and peonies.
But sometimes- simple is better.
And so for this setting-
I changed to something a little more on the quiet side.
I started with the same gorgeous dishes that
And the same flowers- peonies and roses.
But since I was using a small vintage bottle as the vase-the arrangement needed to be simple.
I chose a single peony stem
and wanted something delicate in structure and simple in style to include with it.
When I glanced over at the window sill in the kitchen
I saw the perfect bit of something.
Rosemary.
Have you ever used fresh herbs in a floral arrangement?
Spearmint, rosemary, dill, sage- you name it.
They are all perfect for adding to a bouquet for a little bit of a different addition
than what you might normally find.
And honestly,
I kind of think that rosemary mingling with peony is perfection.
I kind of think that rosemary mingling with peony is perfection.
Just remember when entertaining that bigger isn’t always better.
You can create a charming and enchanting bouquet for your guests
with just one or two gorgeous flowers.
And mixed with a few sprigs of herbs- it creates
a look that is as unique as it is gorgeous.
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Unknown says
Really wonderful pics
Courtney says
Thank you!
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
Perfection!…..Have a great weekend Courtney!
Courtney says
Thank you Shirley! Hope you are staying safe and warm!
Marisa Franca @ Allourway says
I simply love your flowers!! But do you want to plant a fantastic herb that looks fantastic in bouquets?? It is purple basil. It looks gorgeous and you can use it in food also. The biggest problem is that once you put it in water it tends to root like its brother green basil. You guessed — we just go ahead a plant it once it starts rooting and you'll have purple basil all season. I didn't have any flowers in the garden at one point and just made a huge bouquet of purple basil. It looked beautiful. It also looks beautiful in the garden among the other flowers or you can have it by itself.
Courtney says
Ohh that sounds amazing! I am definitely going to try that- thank you for the tip Marisa!
PennyWise Blog says
ooh love the idea of mixing herbs and flowers- am going to try that 🙂
Stasya says
Hey,nice