Who needs a refreshing collection of spring blooms to brighten the day? I know I do! I’ve been swooping up purple hyacinths wherever I see them. I find the purple ones to be more fragrant than the other colors. I have them in three rooms so far and love the scent when I pass by…
Fall is probably my favorite time to bring flowers inside the house. Maybe it’s my subtle way of making me feel like summer isn’t fading just yet. Not only that, but the colors are so rich and beautiful that it’s hard to resist passing fall florals without cutting a few stems to add to a…
I’m on a mission. I’m decluttering my horizontal surfaces as much as possible so that I can enjoy a more minimalist approach to decorating for the summer season. The idea is to let flowers and plants do the talking throughout the house. The first room I’m tackling is the dining room and the focal point…
Are you ready to add a breath of fresh spring air to your home? Tulips and carnations are in abundance at the grocery store and these pretty flowers make a great choice for a spring tulip arrangement. Follow the step-by-step instructions and you just might surprise yourself with the beauty you can create. Gather…
Do you love the fall season? The colors are so amazing. I love bringing fall colors into the house with silk flower arrangements. Today I’m sharing a tutorial for creating your own bouquet of posies in a bushel basket! It only takes a few minutes. (This post contains affiliate links – see my privacy policy.) …
Did you know each sunflower head is made of smaller flowers? The big yellow petals around the outside are called ray florets. The center of the flower where the seeds develop, is made of numerous tiny blossoms that bees love. Be sure to plant these golden beauties in your garden if you want to attract…
Part of the fun of growing summer flowers out in the garden is to cut and arrange beautiful bouquets for inside the home. My grandmother had an amazing cutting garden filled with her favorite flowers. I loved snipping their blooms with her and watching her use a favorite vase or tureen to arrange them. She…
Who’s ready for a shot of beautiful color in the form of breathtaking spring flowers? ME!! And probably you too, since most of country is experiencing a polar vortex. Today’s post is total eye candy and everything that there is to love about spring flowers and gardens. Sigh! A beautiful, blooming cherry tree above is…
How about a DIY spring flower arrangement to brighten your spirits on a day when most of our country is experiencing below freezing temperatures? Arranging flowers used to intimidate me, but not anymore. Look at fields of flowers and you’ll realize their appearance is haphazard. I used to feel like floral arrangements had to…
Normally we associate tulips with springtime, but you might notice that your local florist or grocery store is already offering colorful blooms so you can create and enjoy tulip arrangements in your home. Tulips are one of my favorite flowers (I think I say that about every flower) and I love adding them to…
One thing is certain about fall – no other season can boast its rich colors and cozy appeal. Step outside in the sunlight foliage and you’ll feel like the earth is giving you a big hug! Bring some of that splendor indoors with any of these gorgeous fall flower arrangement ideas. A hollowed-out pumpkin…
This past Sunday I was out in the cutting garden dead heading flowers and pulling weeds. The spectacular color of the zinnias, rudbeckia, and cosmos made me realize that now is the perfect time to create a late summer flower arrangement. Here’s 9 examples so you can be inspired to make one or more of…
Last night we covered our plants outside due to a freeze warning. Today we’re heading to the nursery to buy more flowers for the yard. This is the stuff we deal with in Illinois. Regardless, I’m looking forward to summer gardening and thought I’d share container flower garden ideas to help inspire you with your…
I don’t know about you, but I love having flowers around when I’m feeling blue. I fill my yard with them every summer and during the colder months, I try to enjoy fresh arrangements from the store as much as possible. I’ve gathered together some pretty pink bouquets to cheer and inspire you to make…
Who has spring fever? I know I do! My daffodils are coming up which has me dreaming of spring flower arrangement ideas and using blooms from the yard to create them. So here’s a few ideas to set your wheels in motion for bringing a little bit of spring inside your home. Tulips always…
Yesterday I visited a U-pick flower farm and they had gorgeous sunflowers ready for snipping. This inspired me to think about how to use sunflowers in my home as fall decor to add a pop of color. Photo by AJ Margulis Interiors There’s no denying the beauty of these cheery flowers. Their sunny petals are…
