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Sunflowers in Vintage Tin

13 Fall Flower Arrangements

fall, flowers October 17, 2017

In my opinion, one of the easiest ways to add seasonal decor to your home is through flowers. In the spring, we think of tulips. Summer is filled with a wide variety of flowers in a range of colors. Fall brings its own assortment of the floral species in warm colors. Gather a bunch of…

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Fall Floral Chandelier

Fall Floral Chandelier: Make Your Own

crafts, DIY, flowers August 29, 2017

Kids are back in school and my thoughts and creativity have turned to fall projects. Today I’m joining four blogging friends to bring you a collection of autumn DIY projects. Thanks to Taryn of Taryn Whiteaker Designs for organizing this crafty event. I’m sharing how to make a fall floral chandelier with beautiful silk flowers….

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Flower arrangement from A Year in Flowers

A Year in Flowers: Book Giveaway

flowers, home decor August 19, 2017

These days it seems more and more of my blogging friends are publishing books! I’m so proud of all of them and it’s always good news for you, because I like giving away a copy of their books! Kelly from My Soulful Home recently launched her new book, A Year in Flowers. It’s filled with…

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5 steps on how to arrange flowers, with advice from wedding designer, Matthew Robbins

How to Arrange Flowers: with Matthew Robbins

DIY, flowers August 8, 2017

Today I’m going to show you how to arrange flowers using tips from event designer and planner, Matthew Robbins. Matthew has been a contributing editor for Martha Stewart Weddings for over 15 years, among other popular publications. After watching one of his videos, I realized the mistakes I was making with my own flower arrangements….

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How to make a rustic flower vase

DIY Rustic Flower Vase

crafts, DIY, flowers July 4, 2017

Are you enjoying your summer? I sure hope so! Today I have a quick and easy home decor project for you that I think you’ll enjoy. It’s a DIY rustic flower vase that makes a cute centerpiece – perfect for a dinner party, a bridal shower, a wedding, or just every day use. Another bonus…

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Decorating with Flowers, zinnias, country flower arrangements

Decorating with Flowers: 12 Easy Ideas

flowers, home decor May 12, 2017

When spring rolls into summer, I find less time for decorating inside. Warm weather beckons me outside to enjoy the flower beds and vegetable gardens. Lazy afternoons and long walks are more enjoyable than spending time indoors. For quick decorating, I turn to simple flower arrangements to add color and softness. Today I’ve rounded up…

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Super Easy Spring Centerpiece

10-Minute Floral Centerpiece

crafts, flowers February 7, 2017

Every morning this time of year I dread waking up in the dark. I like summertime and waking up with the sun’s warm rays touching my face. But since I can’t have that right now, I’m cheering up my interior spaces with pretty flowers. Today I’m sharing how to make a 10-minute floral centerpiece. It’s…

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Flower Arranging Tips for Fall Bouquets

Arranging Flowers with Teco Art Pottery

DIY, flowers, home decor September 12, 2016

This post is sponsored by PrairieMod but all opinions are my own.   I feel like I’ve found a little treasure in my own backyard. My treasure combines a bit of local history with beautiful artistry. I’m talking about Teco Art Pottery by PrairieMod. This contemporary art pottery is a perfect complement for arranging flowers…

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Color in the Family Room with Fresh Flowers

Color in the Family Room

family room, flowers, home decor September 5, 2016

Fall is in the air. Can you smell it? Driving down the country roads with the windows open, I can smell the harvest of wheat and sweet corn. In my garden, the scent of tomatoes and marigolds fills the air. While I was tending my flowers and vegetables, I noticed the zinnias aren’t blooming as profusely…

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Summer Mantel of Vintage Bottles and Cheery Zinnias

Vintage Bottles and a Summer Mantel

flowers, home decor August 15, 2016

Summer is more than half over and while I love fall, I will mourn the loss of long sunny days. But for now, I’ll enjoy the colorful flowers from my garden.  My ever-expanding collection of vintage aqua bottles proudly display cheery Zinnias from the garden. Altogether it makes my summer mantel. I thought I had collected…

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Simple Summer Mantel with Pink Zinnias

Simple Summer Mantel: Your Flower of Choice

flowers, home decor July 22, 2016

I have a confession to make. I’m not very good at crafting a pretty mantel. I put stuff together, only to wrinkle my nose at it the next day. I try to remember the rules. Like group things in odd numbers. Mix short with tall. When in doubt, decorate symmetrically. This summer I’m forgetting the…

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Wildflower Bouquet. Easy to Make and the Flowers are Free!

How to Make a Wildflower Bouquet

country style, flowers, home decor June 20, 2016

Have you ever noticed how amazingly beautiful wildflowers look alongside a country road?  They’re not artfully arranged according to a certain plan, but rather, they’re haphazard and colorful and look better than any store-bought bouquet. I love to bring these fragrant wildflowers into my home, and you can too! See how easy it is to…

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DIY Floral Chandelier

Floral Chandelier: How to Make Your Own

crafts, DIY, flowers April 29, 2016

The past few days I’ve noticed a new pep in my step and I know without a doubt it’s because the grass is green, the trees are budding, my lilac bushes are blooming, and the Earth is bursting with life. Oh how I love this time of year! Truly. The death of winter is over….

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Spring Bulb Centerpiece

Spring Bulb Centerpiece

flowers, table setting April 12, 2016

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…

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Decoupaged Flower Pots. Transforming ordinary clay pots into something special.

Decoupaged Flower Pots: Transform Grocery Plants

crafts, flowers February 29, 2016

Until the local nurseries open their doors for spring planting, my flower options are pretty much limited to the grocery store. Sure, we have florists in the area but they tend to get pricey, and since I like flowers in my house all the time I need to buy budget flowers. The only problem is…

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Virginia Bluebells in Enamelware Pitcher. See more arrangements of farmhouse flowers.

Farmhouse Flowers: 11 Simple Yet Pretty Bouquets

farmhouse style, flowers February 26, 2016

When you think of farmhouse flowers, what do you imagine?  Garden daisies in a mason jar?  Colorful zinnias in a white ironstone pitcher? Most likely you see a simple vessel filled with flowers from the garden. Today is Farmhouse Friday and I’m so happy our topic this month is floral accents. I don’t think there…

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