Flowers are my instant quick fix for almost anything. I cannot imagine my home, my desk, my store, my anything, without them. Last week at the market, without my cash card, a quick tally of my trolley contents vs my wallet contents meant that something would have to be put back. Would I sacrifice that darling bunch of poppies? No way. I am ashamed to say that it was the sausages that were left behind. Who needs dinner when you can watch poppies literally burst into flower as they pop open.
Any interior space, inspired or otherwise, is all the better for the addition of flowers. And of course, by flowers, I am including anything nature-inspired. At the moment here at home I have rosemary by the acreage in the garden. I have picked great bundles for my big, old crocks and little jugs. The fragrance is an added bonus whenever you walk into the room, and I love the burst of green.
And look at this lovely image. The much maligned carnation, looking impossibly cheery in an upcycled tomato can. I think I should start a campaign to help bring the carnation back into favour. Gorgeous colour and fragrance, and lasts for ages. Other than aligning itself with gypsophila, I can't think that it has done too much wrong!
Amanda xx
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There's nothing better than big bunches of flowers at home. Whenever we go to Karra, we go and pick flowers from around the island to put on the table for the weekend. There's nothing quite like it.
ReplyDeleteI agree carnations are much maligned and they certainly look pretty cool in my favourite brand of tomatoes tin. A bit like gerberas, a flower which just got way too popular for its own good.
ReplyDeleteMy only complaint about fresh flowers is their unpredictability, even when bought from the market sometimes they up and die way too quickly. xoxo
I agree, bring back the carnation!! DO you know I was only thinking the same thing about gypsophlia - surely it's time for a comeback as well??
ReplyDeleteFlowers are vital for our wellbeing and some times the simple one really are the best. I adore peonies, hydrangers and sweet peas and wore gypsophlia in the back of my hair for my wedding day which looked stunning. Also using it in a glass bowl with white floating candles durring our wedding, which was really efective!So glad you ditched the sausages! Sharon xx
ReplyDeleteI love flowers and I agree with you I'd rather leave the sausages! xx
ReplyDeleteYou are so right darling, who needs dinner with those deli poppies!
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ReplyDeletePoppies definitely look better that sausages in a vase or container !!!! haha
It's funny 'cos I'm not a great carnation lover but they look so good in the can. I think that's what they need. I actually think that any flower is beautiful and I slap my own wrist for maligning the humble carnation !! XXXX
Beautiful Amanda. I'm all for upcycling and flower purchasing! I can't get through a weekend without decking my home out with gorgeous blooms.
ReplyDeleteLoving the tin as a vase idea!! xx
Beautiful photo Amanda. It is amazing what a difference it can make to your day when you have a bouquet of flowers close at hand. No matter the size...or cost...even a single flower can make all the difference in a day!
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Those are beautiful and bright... it's the colour that does it! I can never have enough flowers in the house, but I would love to have home grown ones to brag about, unfortunately my coastal garden is mostly foliage! One day...
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I support you, Amanda. Bring back the carnation - especially in a cool tomato tin. You are making me reassess the tinned goods in my pantry...
ReplyDeleteOh wow...I have just done a post on flowers today and how they really bring to life a space or room. This image is just delightful and I definitely love the idea of rosemary. Think I might now go do the same xx
ReplyDeleteI totally agree - my home seems all the more homelier when there's a bunch of flowers around x
ReplyDeleteI agree and love having flowers in the house.
ReplyDeleteI just wish that we had a garden so that I could go and pick some whenever I liked.....I think that this will be our next project.
Bon week-end,
Leeann x
I love flowers at home.. especially if they are in tin :) I just love them.
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda, Im a new follower to your blog and am flying through your posts here with a cup of tea and loving all your posts. I love this post about the poor humble carnation. What did it ever do to deserve such bad press.. made friends with gypsophilia or maybe was forced to make friends!? Both look lovely on their own ..like you I think they deserve a second chance!!??Sinead
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