Second, I was completely thrilled (and flattered) that my cane-back sofa re-do received *two* features in the last several days from two of my very favorite bloggers.
Cassie at Primitive and Proper chose it as one of her favorite projects from last week's Piece of Work Wednesday Party. And Lauren of West Furniture Revival featured it at her Revival Monday Features column. Thank you, Cassie and Lauren!
Readers, if you enjoy being completely inspired by furniture revamps, you must go visit these insanely talented ladies' blogs.
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With spring burgeoning outside, I was in the mood to bring some of its splendor inside my house last week. I'd put away the last of the winter decorations a few weeks before and the house was in need of some sprucing up.
Besides daffodils, there really aren't any flowers in bloom around here, and it's not yet time to plant a cutting garden, much less have any fresh-cut flowers.The only other option for live flowers is the local markets, and at $10+ for a small bouquet (that will die in less than a week), that's just not in the budget.
Then I remembered Jane's fake flower fiesta on the British blog Posy that I'd read about over the winter.
Up until reading that post, I'd been a total snob about fake flowers. I drew the line at fauxliage since that seemed acceptable for fall decorating, but fake flowers? No way!
Seeing Jane's flowers completely changed my mind.
Posy |
You can't tell it's not the real thing, can you?
Being, ahem, budget-minded, I figured there'd be no harm in checking out the local Dollar Trees for some frugal flowers.
Well, it turned out I was able to find quite a few pretty, not-particularly-fake-looking flowers!
Now, don't get me wrong, there were plenty of ugly and cheap-looking flowers, but I tried to pick blooms that were realistically colored and didn't scream "I'M FAKE" at first glance. Not to toot my own horn or anything, but I don't think I did too bad. <grin>
And if you visited my house last week, the first thing I did was give you an overly bubbly tour of all the
Let's take a look-see of what I put together...
Dogwood-esque blooms in an enameled pitcher in the living room. One of several birdies I made in January sits atop a 100-year-old farm and garden catalog. The silver tin contains a homemade candle. |
Another vintage linen tops the dining room table and enhances the centerpiece. If you've been reading for a few months, this centerpiece probably looks familiar, save for the fact the cedar and pinecones have been replaced by dogwood blooms. Hey, it's simple and it works. |
Okay, back inside now! Moving from the living room to the hallway adjacent to my bedroom...I painted this table last year before blogging and it's been a favorite spot to decorate each season. More dogwood flowers fill a small pitcher from IKEA and a picture from one of my favorite stores--Nest--creates a simple vignette. |
The pictures reads: "It's the small things after all." I fully embrace that sentiment. |
In my bedroom are sweet pink and white carnations in (yet another) milk glass vase. I have plans for a springy/summery bedroom re-do so hopefully I can find the time to actually do it... |
A few vintage postcards on my bedroom window sash...just had to throw this photo into the mix since vintage postcards always bring a smile to my face. |
Are you getting tired yet? I know, I'm dragging you all over the house! Bear with me...just a couple rooms left, I promise!
Well, since I've already taken you into one bathroom, why not another? Periwinkle blue lilacs freshen the half bath nicely. |
And to round out this
Pink peonies in a blue Ball jar. Enough said. |
So, are you a fan of fake flowers or will you only keep real ones in your home?
Happy Spring!
Erin
ooh it all looks so pretty! love the flowers everywhere, and i loooove the bathrooms in your home!
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ReplyDeleteI love faux flowers and see nothing wrong with them...yours in fact, look beautiful in all of the neat vases. I love making arrangement with them and changing them out with the seasons. I also buy the real thing and just split up a bouquet into small vases here and there!
ReplyDeleteI love your home...I'm so glad to have found your blog through Brenda's feature! :-)
XO,
Janie
Couldn't tell they aren't real. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSo many pretty arrangements! Faux is fine ~ I do a little of both!
ReplyDeleteDonna
Hello! I came over from the Welcome Wagon on Brenda's blog and I realized that I had visited you a few days ago. Love your faux especially your cake stand with the dogwood blossoms. The dogwood tree in my yard is in full bloom right now but I'm not bringing any inside because of the pollen.
ReplyDeleteI see nothing wrong with faux as long as they don't obviously look faux. Thanks for taking us all over your house. I love your containers and arrangements. Great half bath with that copper sink. Faux last a whole lot longer and my pets can't eat them and get sick.
ReplyDeleteI just came over from Welcome Wagon Friday ~ love the pictures and faux is aux kay with me ~ I am your newest follower ;-)
ReplyDeleteHi, also over from Brenda's blog. I like faux flowers, but rarely buy them because I don't think I've got a good eye for picking realistic ones. You however obviously don't have that problem. I like what I see.
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Your spring touches are all beautiful Erin! I would never know that the flowers weren't real either. I really like that little blue table in your hallway and also the white hanging mirror piece. Very nice! Thank you for voting for me yesterday, by the way :)
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