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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Autumn Florals
Some images from my Pinterest Creative Floral's Board.
Floral's tug at my heartstrings for they remind me of Nana. My grandmother was a buyer for a nationwide floral retailer and traveled to New York on buying trips and across country to train the companies florist. After she retired she held an annual open house in November which transformed her home into a floral utopia; autumn and Christmas arrangements, wreaths and sprays filled every corner. Nana always allowed me to pick out one smaller priced item--such a difficult choice! Ultimately I'd select a whimsical Santa Claus or reindeer among snow flocked holly and pine.Santa, Rudolf, snow and holly must wait . . . this post is all about the warm hues of autumn and floral's that share Nana's style. What was her style you ask? Several decades removed from those open houses, I'd say it is a timeless look. Hand selected floral's with organic touches: a birds nest, feathers, seed pods, berry's and nuts . . .
Here are some of my finds from Pinterest that have that Nana flair about them. Enjoy!
Floral's tug at my heartstrings for they remind me of Nana. My grandmother was a buyer for a nationwide floral retailer and traveled to New York on buying trips and across country to train the companies florist. After she retired she held an annual open house in November which transformed her home into a floral utopia; autumn and Christmas arrangements, wreaths and sprays filled every corner. Nana always allowed me to pick out one smaller priced item--such a difficult choice! Ultimately I'd select a whimsical Santa Claus or reindeer among snow flocked holly and pine.Santa, Rudolf, snow and holly must wait . . . this post is all about the warm hues of autumn and floral's that share Nana's style. What was her style you ask? Several decades removed from those open houses, I'd say it is a timeless look. Hand selected floral's with organic touches: a birds nest, feathers, seed pods, berry's and nuts . . .
Here are some of my finds from Pinterest that have that Nana flair about them. Enjoy!
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| Feathers blend beautifully with the russets, creams and oranges. |
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| Acorns for a vase filler. |
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| Creamy whites with falls rich hues, see my previous post for another take on this color scheme. |
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| Magnolia leaves, bittersweet and pomegranates add natural texture. |
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| seasonal fruit, pinecone's and birds nest add interest here. |
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| An urn filled with leaves and gourds, so simple and classic. |
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| Feather's berry's, leaves and sparkly gourds. |
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| Corn husk and twigs are added to the mix here. |
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| Apples add interest and color to this vase. |
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| A pumpkin as the vase, beautiful. |
Sunday, November 6, 2011
My Autumn Table
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I've packed away Halloween and turned my decorating attention to Thanksgiving. The amber glassware is Madrid and we've inherited 4 divided plates, 4 saucers and 2 platters from hubby's Italian grandma. The amber is perfect for fall and I love layering them with my Italian Countryside dinnerware. Being that grandma was Italian, I'd think she'd agree. |
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| The tablecloth is a new buy from Walmart's BHG line, cheap and gorgeous! A few years ago I painted the chairs and table pedestal a chartreuse green and still love the color. The woven chargers were an end of the season clearance at my local grocery store, so much cheaper then PB's! |
Friday, November 4, 2011
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Alright
I love this hand painted sign and the message it conveys. I use a chalkboard and write a weekly quote with a positive vibe to it.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Life on Main
I love this home. This is the side-yard with just a peek of the secret garden out back.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Good bye Brass
Krylon’s Looking Glass spray paint, which dries into a mirror-like finish. First, spray the body of your plain glass with clean water. While the surface is wet, spray it thoroughly with Looking Glass spray paint. The water will prevent the paint from completely adhering to the surface – exactly what’s required to achieve the characteristically blotchy look of genuine mercury glass. Let the paint dry overnight, and repeat the process to the darkness of your liking.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
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