The other day I walked into the market
and found a bucket filled with the most amazing
most delicate
and detailed little pink blooms.
And they talked to me.
And said
‘Yes, you DO need to take us home with you.’
Incidentally, flowers say that to me quite often
and in this case, I definitely agreed.
While I love and enjoy fresh flowers any time of year
August and September are definitely times when those fresh flowers
seem to dry out extra fast even with extra water and attention.
So a favorite tip for mantels and flower arrangements for this time of year
is to use something that dries well and keeps looking pretty.
These flowers are called gomphrena and are gorgeous when they are fresh
and equally as gorgeous when they are dried
which makes them a perfect choice
for a long lasting summer to fall styling.
That pop of pink is gorgeous and mixed with just a few glass bottles
a stack of old books
and that gorgeous gold
I am in love.
Simple & sweet and simply perfect.
Happy Monday
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Unknown says
Your mantel is so pretty (especially with the mirror).
Michelle from simplysantabarbara.blogspot.com
Mari says
Simply but so pretty….
Smiles~
Mari
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
Simply elegant Courtney…just love the colors too. So loving pink for this summer!
Kathy says
Love !! Have I missed your new bath remodel ??!!
Sandi Magle says
One of my favorites…there were whole beds of the electric magenta gomphrena planted at Cantigny Gardens in Illinois on Saturday. For some reason I did not take a picture, but honestly we talked about, how no one would believe that color occurs naturally in nature. With the backdrop of white…they are lovely.
Sarah says
Gorgeous, Courtney! I have these growing in my garden, though the stems are not long and graceful like these. They remind me of raspberries.
Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop says
Lovely…I too adore those flowers!
Katie Mansfield says
I love gomphrena but haven't seen any in years. Yours are gorgeous and I hope you enjoy them all season long.
Lulu says
Lovely, lovely, lovely and there's nothing I like better than bottles filled with blossoms.
Anonymous says
Hello Courtney! I am always floored by your beautiful photos and the pieces in them! I love your blog!
I am hosting my first ever linky party this Thursday August 6 starting at 6:00pm (MST) and I would be honored if you would join in with some of your gorgeous pieces!! I have been featured on your blog before and now I would love to return the favor!
I hope you will join in!
Smiles!
Terry
http://thecuratorscollection.wordpress.com
Pura Vida says
Such a pretty color