Thursday, April 5, 2012

Old Flowers - New Places

Hello everyone! 

I can't believe this week is almost over.  We still have so much yet to do while the kids are on Spring break!  Today,  I wanted to share with you some flowers that I have around my house.  Most of these I've had for a while, but they are now in different areas of the house.  It's funny how changing their container and location makes them look like something new all over again!

In my master bedroom, I moved the cherry blossom branches to a new spot next to our bed.  I also added some white peonies and roses to help fill out the lower half of the table.


I love them next to my bed.  I don't know why I didn't place them here sooner!


Aren't they a perfect match?

On the other side of the bed, I placed a peony bouquet in a small wicker basket.


In the master bathroom, I added some fuchsia orchids to the side of the tub.


I don't think I've shown a full view of this tub (probably because it has the outdated brass faucet and shower surround).  Oh well, today's your lucky day!  Ha!  I added another peony bouquet in here too.


In the dining room, I placed a crate full of these wispy white flowers (forgot what they are called) in the center of the table.



In the kitchen, I placed pink and white peonies in an old milk crate on top of the  computer cabinet.


And finally, in the foyer, I changed out the pink cherry blossom branches for some white flower branches instead.


I love sprinkling flowers around the house.  I prefer the non-traditional flower arrangements in my home.  I like for them to look more cottage style, as if I just picked them from outside and placed them in a container.  I think peonies, roses, floral branches and orchids work well for this look.  Of course, you may remember in some recent posts where I have lily of the valley flowers on my mantel and kitchen table too.  I didn't want to forget them!

Do you like decorating with cottage style flowers too? 

I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter weekend.

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Kelly ~

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33 comments:

Deserae said...

Your blooms are so beautiful! I love them by your bed...they look so romantic :o) I think I might have to go shopping for some blooms of my own?!?!?
Happy Easter!!!
~Des

Blondie's Journal said...

Flowering branches really make a big impact...these are just beautiful, Kelly! I love that you put them in the bedroom, too, that's usually the last place I think of. Love your bath, it looks SO relaxing. The view from the window is gorgeous!

Have a Happy Easter!

XO,
Jane

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Love that picture of your tub area, Kelly! The orchids looks great there, too!

Linda said...

I love flowers... At any time anywhere.
Happy Easter!

Debra@CommonGround said...

Hi Kelly, love seeing all your wonderful flowers and containers, but I want to tell you that I'm crazy for your turqoise
lamp and brown shade is gorgeous!!

Anne said...

Kelly,
Love those flowers.I always like to have flowers her and there around the house.Love that metal piece by your tub.
Anne

Kelli said...

I love your bathroom...really I love your entire home it is just beautiful.

NanaDiana said...

Kelly- I love your flowers. They look beautiful in every room and place you have shown us. I love your bathroom chandy, too! It is wonderful. Blessings- xo Diana

chateau chic said...

Pretty flowers like you use sure help to perk up the home after winter. I like the variety of containers you've used, and my eye was drawn like a magnet to the fabulous ceiling tin in your bathroom. You have a lovely home!
Mary Alice

Rosemary@villabarnes said...

Beautiful blooms, Kelly. Still loving your bathroom decor.

Brenda Pruitt said...

I love where you've placed your flowers. Perfect next to the bed!
Colors are magic together.
Brenda

Judy said...

I love all those pops of color and they way you've placed blooms in unexpected containers such as those crates...I love flowers in my home but for some reason very rarely have them!

Happy Easter!
Judy

Tanna said...

Your blossoms add beauty in every spot, Kelly!! Nicely done.

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

I love flowers too Kelly, especially ones on long branches like you have near your bed and in the hall basket. I think you have a very pretty master bath! Have a wonderful Easter with your family!

Special 'K' said...

I love that fresh feel that flowers bring to the indoors. Thank you for sharing, Happy Easter, take care and enjoy! Cheers SpecialK XoXo

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Pretty flowers all over your house. Spring has sprung.

At The Picket Fence said...

Everything looks so lovely Kelly! I think those pink branches were just meant to be in your bedroom. :-) Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Inspiration Friday!
Vanessa

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

The cherry blossom branches look so pretty with your bed linens!

Judy at GoldCountryCottage said...

Kelly: All the blossoms look gorgeous. The pink is beautiful with your bed linens. Oh, how wonderful it must be to have a bubble bath and look out at that view. I love all your rooms..Happy Easter to you and your family..Judy

Amy Chalmers said...

I loved this post Kelly, I love peeking in the different rooms and seeing little glimpses of things that inspire. so i just got reminded to send you the shabby chic fabrics!! you can add some to your bedroom maybe? And how about you take off your brass tub faucet and send it to me and I will take my chrome one off and send it to you??? My bath is getting all gilded up baby!!

Something Nice and Pretty said...

You make me want to go and buy all of those flowers, just gorgeous Kelly they look so pretty in every room you placed them!

Melanie said...

Loved every single picture! These pictures are inspiring, peaceful, and lovely. Perfect for Easter! have a wonderful Easter!!

Debbiedoos said...

they look so pretty kelly happy easter... we are on the road so I hope this message goes through l o l

SImple and Serene Living said...

Your blooms are so beautiful. My peonies are just budding out.

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Beautiful, Kelly! The flowers in your bedroom are perfect with the bed linens. Hugs, Sherry

Sandy said...

Kelly,

Love scattering flowers around the house. Your flowers look gorgeous! Moving the flowers into your bedroom created the perfect match with the shabby chic pops of pink in the tablecloth and sheets.

What a great view outside your bathroom window. I always look forward to my visits here to see the way you move things around to create a whole new look.

Anonymous said...

Everything looks gorgeous Kelly.

We have the brass and chrome fixtures. I keep thinking We will change them out, but the shower has a brass surround too, changing that might be a problem. On the upside, I read somewhere, the other day, brass is making a comeback.;-)

Happy Easter to you and your family!

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

I am so envious! I love the look of flowers throughout the home...you did a great job!!

Mimi said...

Love the interesting ways you incorporated flowers into every room. Especially like the peonies in the milk crate and the cherry blossoms in the basket hanging on the wall.

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Beautiful! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!

Becca Bertotti said...

Beautiful flowers, Kelly ... love the crate on the dining room table, too! Happy Easter!

Becca Bertotti said...

Beautiful flowers, Kelly ... love the crate on the dining room table, too! Happy Easter!

Decor & Harmony said...

Kelly, your photos are terrific I love flowers.....I have two crates in my basement thanks for giving me some ideas :) I'm having a paper wreath giveaway feel free to swing on by and check it out!