poppies and peonies

21.8.13

7.8.13

paper flowers.

You know what's almost as much fun as fresh flowers? Paper flowers! I made these out of tissue party for a dinner party that I was hosting. I think they turned out alright!

I don't know what my obsession is with carnations lately, but I am so into them right now! I spent some time at the whole seller today and was amazed at all of the different colors carnations come in. They are the perfect flower to match just about any color scheme. There's not much to them when they stand alone, but when the are bunched together, they've really got a lot of texture!

I couldn't leave without taking some home with me! I think I might be the official spokesperson for carnations!

9.7.13

carnations are so underrated.

Photos courtesy of (left to right) flowercoupbard.com, myhomeideas.com, stylemepretty.com

Carnations have a bad rap. For a long time they've been known as the flower of the 80's, or the flower you get for your school play when your mom can't afford to buy a rose. Well, move over roses - carnations are coming back in a big way! When done right, a carnation can have a dramatic effect on an arrangement. They are perfect for flower balls and when bunched tightly together, deceive the eye into thinking it is a different flower all together.

family reunion.

This weekend my family had a reunion in Texas and my mother asked me to put together some arrangements for her centerpieces. All of the containers are heirlooms that once belonged to my Great-Grandmother Dora. The colors are bright and fun and really brought this pieces to life!

You can really turn any container you have around the house into a vase! Whether it's a tea cup, a mason jar, an old fish bowl, or even a Dickey's BBQ cup - you can make it work! Flowers are pretty enough to carry the weight of beauty all on their own.