Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Out of the box bouquet

After this morning's man post, I thought we could all use some girly flowers. If you're bored with a space, don't have a lot of money to decorate for a party, or just need a little pick me up, why not throw together an interesting bouquet?
Try to think out of the box and if all else fails, go pick some weeds.
source: Angus Fergusson via Desire to Inspire
I wish the color of the vase/flower pot was different, but you get the idea.
via Kathy Dalwood
This glass jar is simple and such a nice complement to the orange/reds in the flowers.
via Design Sponge
Simple, clean, white. So pretty.
via Gemma Commas Photography
Oh wow, this is what I'm talking about.
via Lucyina Moodie
A gloomy brown corner is instantly transformed by this bouquet.
via Shootfactory
There's no need to stop at one bouquet, why not add lots to an open space?
via Shootfactory
Sometimes a pair of little buds is all you need.
via Louise Rastall
Do you keep bouquets in your space or do you prefer single flowers? I think I'll take whatever I can get.

27 comments:

avant garde design said...

both at the shop and at home, i have to have flowers around me. even at home if i'm on the end of a run, i'll pick roadside pretty branches, wildflowers & weeds to bring home and plunk in a vase, or glass. at the shop i get a bit more dramatic, larger arrangements, but still look as if they've been picked, nothing formal. love that.

Simply Mel {Reverie} said...

Lucky for me, California has some REALLY pretty weeds! And I will take whatever is available...love flowers!

Kristen said...

I LOVE bouquets of flowers. One of my many old odd jobs was a florist so I love putting together unusual flowers and making something pretty. I can't keep ANY plants or flowers in my place though because my cats eat them for dinner and then get sick. Blech.

Piper Jacquelyn said...

I'm loving the look of branches in vases right now. I'm lucky to be in the midwest and have lots of access to countryside flowers in ditches which are gorgeous, too!

Gabbi said...

Such a great way to decorate!

I love flowers at home, but it's impossible to have them because of my cat George. He's fascinated by them and knocks them down or breaks things trying to get to them.

But I love him so it's ok.♥

drollgirl said...

bah! i could use some glorious buds (HA!) like these! i love the first one more than you can possibly imagine!

the douchebag client that ruined MY ENTIRE MORNING might just earn my forgiveness (emphasis on MIGHT) if he sent me flowers like the ones in pic #1.

TheBeautyFile said...

The glass jar is SO up my alley...I recently took a "blue italy" seltzer bottle, stripped off the label and used it as a bud vase...

ticklishfromadistance said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE the first one. Great find!

Waxy said...

I like cheap flowers - I usually will buy pink or purple carnations and spread them around the house using vintage milk bottles!

Angela said...

oh i love the first one. i adore having flowers at home.

Ginger said...

I like bunches of single varieties, and I love woody blooms, like dogwood, cherry blossom, and quince. You're right, though; I'll take whatever I can get too;)

Aline said...

I love these! I bring in a lot of flowers from the yard...whatever is in bloom!

Sierra said...

Usually bouquets but this inspired me to try a single flower! So pretty!

Iva Messy said...

I'm all about that first picture! so pretty. Flowers can totally make a space :)

Southern Aspirations said...

All about the glass jar vase. So homey, yet stylish. And those buds against the brown wall! Love flowers in the home. Add so much.

Haven and Home said...

Love the simple outdoor one!

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

The green and red pops perfectly against that brown wall!

High-Heeled Foot in the door said...

Oh I love fresh flowers. Especially now with all the flowers in bloom. A quick little snip, snip outside and I'm in business.

MissBliss said...

That first image is my favorite! Such a fresh take! I like my flowers in the wild fields in undisturbed Colorado!!! The tropical ones here in Miami work, too. Yesterday I was greeted by a lovely pink hibiscus opening!

Blair Friedeman said...

Fantastic floral inspiration!:)

Gabby said...

I'm like you, I'll take whatever I can get. We have some rose bushes randomly growing outside and just cut them whenever we want...a single flower is just as pretty as a designed arrangement!

nicole mountz said...

such beautiful pictures as always! my mom always has fresh flowers in the house, i dont know what i'd do without them :) and thank you for the sweet birthday wish lady, it made my day :)

Monika said...

These look beautiful! I take everything, too, sometimes weeds can look great, too. Because sometimes I am not sure whether something is a flower or a weed :-) The man post was great, too, good idea!

Janine / Being Brazen said...

I love bouquests. Especially Star gazers and roses

naphtali said...

Simple is best! Lovely, lovely bouquets

Felicia|DaLipstickBandit said...

love how it adds a pop of color!

Samantha said...

I like bouquets of one kind of flower.

Hydrangeas are in season right now. Make friends with somebody who has a bush and get a free bouquet.

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