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Fresh Flowers in the Casa

I cannot begin to say how much I love flowers. And how much I love having them in our home! Cam gave me a gorgeous bouquet of roses for Valentine’s {he knows full well how crazy I go for flowers.. just wait til peony season!} that I just took apart and made into 4 small bouquets, using mason jars.  Now they’re on our coffee table, my nightstand {smelling so good} and a shelf in our room. It’s amazing how flowers can brighten up a room and make you love & appreciate your home that much more.

They’re so much fun to play with too… a little bouquet using banana leaves from my neighbor, leftover lemon slices from lemon water, and the yummiest smelling stock flower:
Happy almost Friday/weekend!


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Comments

  1. Lyndsay says

    February 21, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    I know what you mean, fresh flowers really can do wonders. They look so pretty arranged in jars.

  2. Melissa Marie Head says

    February 21, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    Fresh flowers without a doubt make a room feel fancy and romantic

  3. Danielle Chance says

    February 21, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    I totally agree. Fresh flowers always make me feel like everything is more put together even if nothing else changes in the room!

  4. Bonnie Rose says

    February 21, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    I love fresh cut flowers. I recently got gifted some at church and it just brightened up our house so much. I really wish I had a nearby flower market. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Bonnie Rose | The Compass Rose

  5. Tim and Lanna Britt says

    February 21, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    Agree – I have started to get a bouquet or two at the grocery store every week and spend about 30 minutes arranging in various jars and vases to put around the house. They make me so happy! Tulips are currently my favey and are making me wish the weather felt more like spring! Love the banana leaves and lemons idea! I bought some key limes (the tiny ones) and had extra and added them to a big glass jar with a candle inside for a fun centerpiece – seems like that's right up your tropical alley ๐Ÿ™‚
    miss your face!
    love, lanneybear

  6. Katie H. says

    February 21, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    Flowers make such a difference don't they!!! They can take a room from being 'ordinary' to a place of calm and relaxation!!

    Your photos always make me smile =) So very lovely!!

  7. Emily grapes says

    February 21, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    Why has it never occurred to me to break up the bouquet to make a bunch of small ones?! Such a brilliant idea so they can be enjoyed all around.

    I must now go drop hints to my love to get me flowers so I can do just this!!
    Emily at Amazing Grapes

  8. Erica says

    February 21, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    i love fresh flowers too! i wish i could have them around the house more often but i'm allergic so i can only keep them around every few months.

  9. Liz says

    February 21, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    you are so talented amanda!! every part of your life is just so beautiful – I'm so happy you share it with us!!

  10. Liz says

    February 21, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    It's so true that fresh flowers can really affect your mood. I am always more appreciative and happier when I have fresh flowers around! Yours are beautiful!

    herestojoy.blogspot.com

  11. Tiffany says

    February 22, 2013 at 3:25 am

    Pretty all around. I love the color on the white white background.

  12. Julie says

    February 22, 2013 at 4:48 pm

    Beautiful flowers! I found your blog via Story of My Life, and was just reading the love story she linked to…I grew up across the street from Katelyn! What a small world ๐Ÿ™‚

    http://www.jbound.com

  13. Lauren says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ๐Ÿ™‚ XO

  14. Kristin says

    February 22, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    So beautiful! I'm with ya: peony season can't get here fast enough! One of the best times of the year ๐Ÿ™‚

  15. Brittney Musterman says

    February 23, 2013 at 3:25 am

    I love flowers in the home! The smell fabulous and look beautiful! You're last arrangement looks amazing! It makes me want to go grab some flowers and play around to make an arrangement!

  16. Yolanda Ronaldo says

    February 23, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    Gorgeous. Finding you from Living In Yellow and wanted to say that your photography is AMAZING. Really really and truly.

  17. Brooke @ Silver Lining says

    February 24, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    I'm new to your blog from SOML, and let's be honest, I just scrolled all the way to the bottom of the page. Your photography is gorgeous, and I love that your recipes are light but still delicious. It's safe to say I'm your newest fan and follower!

    Brooke
    silverliningtheblog.com

  18. Madeline says

    February 24, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    The last one is simply amazing…

  19. Carol {Everyday Delights} says

    February 25, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    I am so with you – I LOVE having fresh flowers in the house!

  20. Jayme and Mendi says

    February 25, 2013 at 8:07 pm

    Seriously. Craving. Spring.

    'Nuff said. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

  21. lauren | eyes/ears/mouth+lens says

    February 28, 2013 at 7:49 pm

    I could not agree more Liz! Stun-ning.

  22. Ruchika Thosar says

    June 24, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    Wow..thats so pretty red rose flowers and bouquets…

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