Just Because.....

I have been browsing through SO MANY pictures today that I decided I would post a variety of shots, just because I love them. Why not?

 (photo from Verdigris Vie)

 (photo from Pinterest)

(photo from We Love Domino)

(photo from here)

 (photo from Cecilia Blankens)

(photo from Flickr)

(photo from Moxie Fab World)

 (photo from Adriaan Louw Photography)

The Rainbow Rose

I'll be honest, normally this would not be something I would gravitate towards.  The rose is perfect just the way mother nature intended it.  But when I realized it was REAL and not artificial; the crazy kaleidoscope of colors captured my attention and I was hooked.

I guess it was the idea of something so perfect in it's natural state becoming contrived by altering it that  gave me reason to pause.  I don't like unnatural looking things ~ but, what the hell?  I loved the juxipositon.  It's a party in a vase!

It’s created by introducing colored water to the rose’s stem, but in a manner that the colors reach the petals at different places.  The inventor, Peter van de Werken, keeps the process a secret. 

You need to be careful when using these vivid beauties or you run the risk of your arrangements  looking kitschy.  They are so fun for a kid's party, fiesta, sweet sixteen, or carnival theme.  If it's in keeping with the overall look, you are good.  You can't force these to be anything other than fun.  That's why there also known as the happy rose.

Suddenly my backyard party became a riotous, raucous affair, and these babies were the topic of conversation.

I have to mention though, I do not like the idea of engineering different colored flowers to coincide with holidays or occasions, but that's just me.

If you saw it in the store would you love it or leave it?
Is it gaudy or gorgeous??


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Fresh Flowers

I absolutely LOVE having fresh flowers in my house. They are so pretty and so colorful... they make me happy. A bunch of cheery sunflowers can brighten up a room and an aromatic bunch of peonies can bring some elegance to the center of a table.

 Peonies are so beautiful! I love that these are in a simple mason jar. Just a note about peonies; the lighter the peony color the more fragrant they are AND when you buy them, make sure that most of the buds are closed pretty tight because they open up really fast!

(photo from The Decorista)

 Orchids are simple and elegant plus they last a lot longer than your standard bouquet. I had a white one in my bathroom and it added that little oomph that makes a big difference.

(photo from Casasugar)

 Pretty pink roses in a simple tin. 

(photo from My Sweet Savannah)

Love, LOVE this room! The yellow tulips compliment all the blues in this room so well!

(photo from Isabella & Max Rooms) 

I love this idea of a "floating vase". Just hang flowers anywhere and everywhere!

 (photo and DIY instructions from Cupcakes and Cashmere)

Sweet Peas

(photo from Cupcakes and Cashmere)

Decorating the Thanksgiving Table!

Thanksgiving is in a few days and I'm sure you're all getting ready for it. I am helping my grandmother plan and decorate for our family festivities this year and for the past week we have been talking about the table (or tables, since there will be close to 30 of us getting together this year!) So, I've been looking for some inspiration and found some pictures I thought were worth sharing. Thank you Better Homes and Gardens!

 This is such a simple idea and wouldn't take long to put together. The flowers look so beautiful in the gourds and you could just have several of these running down the middle of the table.

I love this flower pumpkin. It would take a little time but it looks amazing!

I think the cranberries would make for a more dramatic centerpiece. Gorgeous!

All the colors of Fall. The table looks very festive!

I love this! Green always looks good in the center of the table. And another easy idea. They look good clustered together in the middle of the table but you could also set them alone.