a profusion.....

We are having some thunderstorms today and the temp will be almost 70 degrees. Yesterday, I noticed that the daffodils in our neighborhood have budded out and are getting ready to bloom. It makes me long even more for spring and summer and fresh flowers to brighten up the house. I know we can buy flowers at any time of the year, but nothing beats flowers picked fresh from your garden. 


When I was growing up, my father always had a rose garden wherever we lived. It was one of his special talents and he loved to bring the garden into the house. He always arranged them in a beautiful crystal vase in the center of the dining room table.  Whenever I smell freshly picked roses I am immediately transported back to that dinner table. I love to put flowers all over the house. They are especially wonderful when placed in unexpected places, in unique vintage containers.


What could be prettier than a profusion of roses in a simple white vintage enamel pitcher.

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Old tins make a great casual display. This is perfect for a porch or garden room. 

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This unusual shaped vintage bottle makes a gorgeous statement with a single floral  stem

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Love this rustic look

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Don't you love when children bring you a handful of flowers (hopefully not from the neighbor's yard). Nothing is sweeter than an old Ball jar filled with flowers on the breakfast table.

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I like how this collection of old glass beakers has been grouped together and decorated with a single flower here and there. It gives a more modern look to an old element.

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and now that the daffodils are getting ready to bloom in my neighborhood , if I only had some children to.........

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