WELCOME TO MONDAY MORNING BLOOMS.
Thank you for your visit...I hope you will be blessed by today's flower therapy. Whether you are savoring a cup of hot coffee or tea, or are enjoying a cool glass of sweet tea, I'm delighted you are here!
My friends Pam, Mary, Shirley and I are featuring white flowers this time. White is lovely anytime of year, but especially refreshing in the hot weeks of summer.
Be sure to visit each of my friends by clicking on their links at the end of this post.
We live near the ocean in Southern California, and in the summer, it can get a little warm here at FrenchGardenHouse for big floral bouquets. Think petals dropping, flowers wilting, and an all around "way too much work" for beautiful summery days. We don't have air conditioning {we've never really needed it! - although the temperatures are getting warmer so we're thinking of it for the future.}
In the summer, I often love very simple flower arrangements, with just a few flowers, snipped from the garden. You really don't need a flower shop filled with blooms to create an elegant simple white flower arrangement.
For my white flower "arrangement" I snipped a few of Mr. FGH's precious iceberg roses {don't tell, he thinks his garden flowers should stay in the garden at all times!} and arranged them together with some bright greenery from the front garden in a collection of antique hand vases. This arrangement shows floral beauty doesn't need to be complicated.
A favorite area in our master bedroom where the little arrangements add some fresh color. It's not a very big area, {although I have actually hosted a Christmas luncheon here!} and the perfect place to curl up with a book. The cabinet behind the chair with the bunny houses my collection of children's books for my little people. They love to go in there and select a few books, either to read themselves or have us read it to them.
I think that these little arrangements balance the ornate gilding on the chairs, and the French Country style of my latest "keeper", this gorgeous antique wicker trunk. I'm not sure if this trunk will stay here in this exact spot, but for now it's very happy to serve as a table in this area.
These antique Victorian hand vases are perfect for filling with flowers and brightening up this area. You can make an arrangement like this with small vases or bottles you have on hand. Even one flower per vase or bottle makes an impact. I try to incorporate little flower moments like this into areas here at home that can be improved by adding some green and pretty petals.
Thank you so much for your visit! I hope you will be inspired to add at least one beautiful flower or even green thing from your garden to your home. It doesn't have to be big and bold every time. Sometimes a small touch of nature is just right to enliven your favorite room and remind you of the beauty of God's creation.
Be sure to visit my friends by clicking their links below. You will be so happy you did!
MARY at HomeIsWhereTheBoatIs >
SHIRLEY at Housepitaltiy Designs >
and me, LIDY at FrenchGardenHouse >
Single flower arrangements, yes or no to bring the beauty of nature inside?
A BIENTOT
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Your arrangements are beautiful, Lidy, and although one might think that white is bland or neutral compared to bright, lush flowers, I think they stand out in so many spaces. How nice you have fresh flowers to snip, even if it’s done in secret!
I’m doing the table centerpieces for my daughter’s baby shower next Saturday and she does not like anything bold and isn’t interested in anything fall-like, so I’m picking up some cues from you and the other ladies
I’m visiting. Thank you!??
Denise, I agree with you! I vote yes always, to flowers. Thank you for joining us for our Monday Morning Blooms.
I vote yes every time to any and all flowers to bring beauty in to the home! Now that it’s summer small little arrangements can be tucked in so many different places, and all you have to do is walk outside. Your right any time is good for white blooms they are so fresh and can be so romantic. Always look forward to Monday morning blooms thanks
Thank you Jean, I hope you have a wonderful week, too!
Ni, the bunny was made by my mother in law….she knitted a whole family for my girls.
Bonjour, Lidy,
All I can say is PRETTY, PRETTY, PRETTY, I love all the flowers and all that is with it. I hope you have a wonderful week~~~~~~~~~~~Jean~~~~~~~~~
Excuse me, where did you purchase the bunny? Thanks.
Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, VERY sweet! I adore white flowers and I think I’m in your husbands camp of leaving flowers in the garden, but I love your simple vases, they still command attention! You just want to catch your eyes with an extra dash of beauty!
Shirley, I love sharing our wonderful Monday Morning Blooms with you, too, dear friend. I’m always inspired and filled with happiness after reading all of our MMB friend’s posts. Thank you, I can’t wait to see my little people this week! xo
Happy Monday Lidy! Let’s start with those exquisite and charming vases!…LOVE and LOVE!….I think it is sweet that Mr FGH is attached to his Iceberg roses and doesn’t want them detached…They are the perfect flower for the vases.
I must say that I have always loved this space in your bedroom…such a beautiful space to enjoy a bit of a respite from a busy day. I love the wicker trunk there and you have adorned it perfectly. I had to smile when i saw the bunny!…I have q stuffed animal in a chair in my bedroom that my Sweetie brought to me when I was in the hospital…so very special. And yes…single flower arrangements a definitely Yes! So happy to share today of flower inspiration with you!!!
Enjoy your precious little people!!!