Pink Carnations
All before my little room;
And in my flower-beds, I think,
Smile the carnation and the pink…
It never fails. Shortly after a New Year begins I always find myself longing for my garden flowers. Although I prefer flowers from my garden beds, our cold Midwestern winters force me to settle for decorating with store bought flowers. Following are 13 ideas to turn store bought flowers into beautiful decorations for your home….
Lately I’ve spent more time more time than usual shopping at my favorite haunt … on Third Street in Geneva, Illinois. It’s the quaint, smaller version of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. Anyhoo, I moseyed on into The Mossy Twig and found these adorable vintage looking Valentines. I’m going to make something with them this weekend. Probably…
Finding the right vase for a flower arrangement can prove challenging. Why not make your own from a cabbage? You read that right – today I’m showing how to make a cabbage flower vase! Today is the first Saturday of May which means it’s Cozy Living Saturday! I’m joining my friends to share ways…
Do you love simple centerpieces that aren’t fussy but lend an air of prettiness to your table? I found a 6-pack container of spring hyacinth bulbs at the garden center and turned half of the pack into a spring bulb centerpiece. It was easy to make and didn’t require any artistic flower arranging skills. I…
Where I live, farmer’s markets are all the rage. You can find one in several nearby suburban towns to the east every weekend of the month. But head west in the other direction toward the country and you’ll find a place that trumps all of these wonderful farmer’s markets, hands down. I’m talking about Wiltse’s…
Summer is carefree and beautiful, with its riotous palette of flower colors all over the landscapes and fields. Put those pretty petals to good use with any of these 19 summer flower arrangements. Photo by Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc. Clip flowers from the garden and tuck them in pretty decoupaged pots. I’ve…
what pretty pink carnations … i love them because they smell so fresh and clean.
Very pretty! Thanks for sharing!
Your photos are simply exquisite on this rainy dark day. Thanks!
Beautiful! I love carnations… they’re so simple and pretty!
-Melissa
PS- I’ve started a Blog Hop to replace GFC- would love for you to stop by and join in.
A very pretty pink presentation.
These are just beautiful!! I’m a new linky follower. Have a great weekend!
Beautiful photos of beautiful flowers ! I love pink flowers heck I love all kinds of flowers and colours I just love flowers lol oh and butterfly’s hehe ! Have a wonderful day !
These are so pretty.
Beautiful photography!
So simple yet so pretty.
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L. Love that post card look.
Absolutely delightful!!! There is just something so happy about carnations that make you smile when you see them :o)
~Des
That is so beautiful. I love those pink carnations and so lovely one stem in a little bottle. Beautiful
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Happy pink Saturday
Absolutely beautiful carnations. Pink and white are just so sweet together.
so pretty~the carnation is underrated for sure!
So very pretty ~ I love flowers, love pink, love little bottles, love little wire carriers, love your beautiful photography!! What’s not to love?
Love them in those bottles and holder.
Happy Pink Saturday!
These photos are gorgeous! You should have them made into postcards to sell!! 🙂
Blessings~
Happy Pink Saturday Jennifer Sweetie…
What a beautiful pink share today. Carnations are my favorite. They have the most wonderful fragrance of all in a garden.
Where on earth did you find the basket and bottles? Be still my little heart. I love this.
A beautiful share, gorgeous photos my friend.
Many hugs and much love, Sherry
Just gorgeous!!
My PINK, have a blessed Sunday!
Very pretty and a beautiful way to display the flowers! New friend! Drop by for a visit sometime!
Jennifer, thank you so much. I truly feel honored. Carnations are the bestest flower in the world. Love, k
So beautiful! I have never seen Carnations just beginning to bloom like this – they are so lovely!
Jennelise
So pretty…
Oh, how lovely, it looks like spring and sooooo romantic!!! Thank you so much for your sweet comment and have a wonderful sunday,
Jade
Your photography is just beautiful, Jennifer! How did you do that beautiful lacy border?
Your carnations are so pretty and the pictures are so soft and light,..I love it!
Have a nice evening,
Love,
Esther
Hi
Lovely pictures and great with pink..
Thanks for your comment on my blog…
take care
sandra
simple beauty…
Found you through the new linky followers blog hop. I’m so happy to be your newest follower, it would be great if you follow me back. 🙂
Karah
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Hi Jennifer!
These photos are just so pretty… I love the subject, composition and the borders!
Thanks for brightening my day 🙂
xoxo Bunny Jean
BEAUTIFUL!
so, so, so pretty! 🙂
Pretty flowers, you have photographed them beautifully. I love the wire basket they are in.
Hugs, Cindy
What a sweet post…and lovely pics.
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
Simply … sweet.
Mary @ Sea Quilts
the roses gorgeous, the idea great.
elizabeth
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I fell in love with those dainty pink carnations, one of my very favorite flowers. Hope to come back to visit again and again.
very beautiful. thanks for sharing