tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post981484066994955355..comments2024-03-29T03:15:56.482-04:00Comments on The Essence of Home: I am not a Fresh Flower SnobKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16938178631385143773noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-28046865417370486182016-08-17T18:54:09.631-04:002016-08-17T18:54:09.631-04:00Kelly...I use faux flowers in my home too. Have so...Kelly...I use faux flowers in my home too. Have some on my front door too. It is fun to change them out for the different season...or just any day because I just want to change them.<br />~Cindy cynthia lee designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03153290269651314939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-71901747914723202142016-08-12T14:45:38.022-04:002016-08-12T14:45:38.022-04:00I don't think someone is not practical because...I don't think someone is not practical because they don't care for faux flowers. I LOVE flowers and grow a great many and use those and also some store-bought. You can buy a bouquet at many grocery stores for $10 or less. Trader Joes has some great fresh flowers (and greenery). I'm in TN and lilacs are in abundance here. Thankfully we have a lilac bush! Awwww that fragrance, it is like none other. So, if you must call me a flower "snob", so be it. I love fresh flowers. It's just a preference. If I can't have flowers, I have plenty of green plants around during those winter months. At least some houseplants do bloom - year round!Tina M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17037727536689440562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-88847077621403654532016-08-12T00:25:23.793-04:002016-08-12T00:25:23.793-04:00You have an eye for what will work and what goes t...You have an eye for what will work and what goes together, and I think that really helps. I like your arrangements, and they really do look like fresh flowers!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-82157529073141437732016-08-11T22:18:41.167-04:002016-08-11T22:18:41.167-04:00I use a lot of faux flowers, too...and have even m...I use a lot of faux flowers, too...and have even mixed faux and fresh together! Very pretty arrangements, Kelly!Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-14114737207313295112016-08-11T15:50:25.780-04:002016-08-11T15:50:25.780-04:00Hi Kelly,
I love to use faux flowers throughout my...Hi Kelly,<br />I love to use faux flowers throughout my decor. The faux flowers now are so much like real to the touch and looks.<br />Plus like you said you can find the colors your want and also not up keep and they don't die.<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-69549815304746607842016-08-11T06:18:04.417-04:002016-08-11T06:18:04.417-04:00Occasionally I may buy flowers but I also use faux...Occasionally I may buy flowers but I also use faux flowers and plants. Living even further south then you it is the only way to have the lilacs or hydrangeas. Or even roses. I agree with you, use both.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844348669040574042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-53914455197148977352016-08-10T17:28:27.444-04:002016-08-10T17:28:27.444-04:00I am so with you. If I had the money I would have ...I am so with you. If I had the money I would have real flowers in our home, but I don't. I do love silk flowers and have them every where and always wanting more. I did read somewhere that is is bad luck to have dried flowers in the home. Betty https://www.blogger.com/profile/09718576668233061528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-65087709811259287962016-08-10T14:21:29.447-04:002016-08-10T14:21:29.447-04:00I totally agree, Kelly!!! I'll always remember...I totally agree, Kelly!!! I'll always remember when Oprah and her grandiosity stated that basically people had no class or style if they didn't have fresh bouquets and that faux deserved to be in the trash. pooh pooh I have lot's of allergies, and end up with a sore throat and sinus problem whenever I try.Debra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-20167363580163418002016-08-10T12:15:26.127-04:002016-08-10T12:15:26.127-04:00I agree wholeheartedly with everything you said!!!...I agree wholeheartedly with everything you said!!! I've never had a problem with faux flowers and they seem to be making them more realistic looking all the time. I've always admired the flowers around your house and even emailed you a few times to ask where I could buy them. :) Another great thing about faux flowers is that I don't have to worry about Holly eating them. I can't ever have real flowers out for too long, because she's always attracted to them and has to check them out. Plus, there's a lot of flowers that are poisonous to cats, but I can always have the faux version on display. :) Lisa @ Texas Decorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08324912792298425253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-48427651543190124062016-08-10T10:40:20.819-04:002016-08-10T10:40:20.819-04:00This is a great post Kelly! I'm not a fresh fl...This is a great post Kelly! I'm not a fresh flower snob either. I am very particular about using high quality realistic looking faux flowers like you do. I love greenery and flowers in my home all year long so I have lots of faux greenery. As an avid gardener, I do bring in fresh blooms when I can but they can get messy. I bought some beautiful live greenery in my home and a few plants look good, however, my two topiaries drop leaves and get very messy. So I say use what you love! There are no rules in home decor. If it looks great and you love it that's what matters. Your home and groupings of flowers always look stellar and the best part, no fuss and no mess and NO watering!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604163499814737680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-51145402553021619042016-08-10T09:27:10.117-04:002016-08-10T09:27:10.117-04:00I am a floral designer so do love fresh flowers, h...I am a floral designer so do love fresh flowers, however, I can't afford to keep them all the time. I have ALOT of faux flowers and make new arramgements all the time. All of yours look terrific!Pinky at Designs by Pinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17304907721321330136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-38679285423491080582016-08-10T09:24:03.116-04:002016-08-10T09:24:03.116-04:00Twenty years ago, I might have respectfully disagr...Twenty years ago, I might have respectfully disagreed with you. But no longer. Faux flowers have come quite a long way, and I'm all for using them. Doreen@foxdenrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418636999038800443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-2420475416205415382016-08-10T07:38:23.983-04:002016-08-10T07:38:23.983-04:00I guess I'm a fresh flower snob! lol I don'...I guess I'm a fresh flower snob! lol I don't use faux and I'm drawn to the flower department at the market like a bear to honey. Even our Christmas tree must be real. I enjoy the ritual of cutting the stems, stripping the leaves, and arranging them in water. And then there's nothing like the scent of fresh flowers or pine.<br />I love how your faux look in your charming home though Kelly!To each her own... xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08725595222916122199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-54944585447234694652016-08-09T23:24:28.146-04:002016-08-09T23:24:28.146-04:00That's just one of the things I love about you...That's just one of the things I love about you!!! You not only are not a fresh flower snob - I dont think you have a snobby bone in your body!!!<br />My Amber LOVES fresh flowers but I have told Louis Dean time and time again - just buy a shrub or a plant for the flower bed. I would rather have a rose bush than a dozen red roses any day!!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623820316056914224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-41288069476457539462016-08-09T22:46:58.041-04:002016-08-09T22:46:58.041-04:00Fresh flowers are a treat I indulge in occasionall...Fresh flowers are a treat I indulge in occasionally, usually when company is coming. Like you, I've got lots of faux flowers and plants around my house. They are great for adding pops of color, and warmth. Faux flowers have come a long way -- it's a lot easier now to find ones that looks real.Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474198992341706776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-42097245203640594382016-08-09T21:43:51.454-04:002016-08-09T21:43:51.454-04:00I hate to spend money on cut flowers, they die soo...I hate to spend money on cut flowers, they die soooo fast. Love your fake ones, they look real anywise, especially in pictures!!! Christine at Little Bragshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982685028010214436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-40250962096014071262016-08-09T20:27:34.305-04:002016-08-09T20:27:34.305-04:00I have a lot of artificial plants that are mostly ...I have a lot of artificial plants that are mostly green and then some of the faux lavender. I do buy real flowers occasionally for photo shoots. They are counted as props for the blog and are a tax write off. :)Kim @ Savvy Southern Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493624262438266840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-51971872367540884712016-08-09T20:15:06.567-04:002016-08-09T20:15:06.567-04:00Cute post Kelly! Great examples of faux flowers. I...Cute post Kelly! Great examples of faux flowers. I think we all love fresh, but mixing them with faux flowers and plants is much more realistic. I love when you said, "Guess what? They're dead now." LOL Hope your week is going well! ~julieLittle Farmsteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272917232099620826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-74191351255030536102016-08-09T18:04:06.228-04:002016-08-09T18:04:06.228-04:00Me to I have the same in my house not only that yo...Me to I have the same in my house not only that you got fresh flower and tree day they die the only one stay fresh are sunflower living in Miami we don't have all tipe of flower any way the look real to me ja! And save money too <br />Your look beautiful <br />Have nice day<br />Blessing<br />IsoraMy Cozy Casitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05468628001344911718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008124157424133980.post-44150172276524698092016-08-09T18:01:18.271-04:002016-08-09T18:01:18.271-04:00Fresh flowers are my favorite, but like you, for p...Fresh flowers are my favorite, but like you, for practical reasons, I have lots of faux flowers around my house. Lately, I have been enjoying bringing cuttings of greenery (without flowers) inside and putting them in water as well. They look fresh for weeks and weeks.Eilishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17001759945390596125noreply@blogger.com