WELCOME TO MONDAY MORNING BLOOMS!
Mary, Pam, Shirley and I are so happy you are here! Especially in spring, when there are so many sensational flowers for welcoming spring.
I think if you could only have fresh flowers in your home for one season, Spring would have to be the one, don't you?
With so many gorgeous flowers to choose from, it wasn't easy choosing only a few favorites for this Monday's flower arrangement. I finally chose these because of their color and fragrance to create my Fresh Spring Flowers in a French Basket.
To bring the spring garden indoors, I bought Hyacinths, Ranunculus, and Tulips. And added that eternal spring happiness herald, Daffodils!
THE FLOWERS:
TULIPS
One of the most admired and beloved flowers around the world, they are the first flowers to blossom each year, along with crocuses and daffodils. Snow on the ground or not, tulips are the heralds of spring. If you live somewhere with cold winters, tulips are perfect for your garden, they bloom from the earliest possible date!
Each tulip color has a special meaning, these pink tulips are meant to symbolize affection and caring.
DAFFODILLS
Daffodils are associated with rebirth and new beginnings. The Latin name for daffodil is Narcissus. It is believed to be named after Narcissus, the beautiful boy who became enamored with his own reflection in Greek mythology. The daffodil has a connection to vanity and egotism, but also to chivalry and regard.
HYACINTHS
Hyacinths are known to be "the flower of Apollo" and are certainly beautiful enough to worthy of being loved by a sun god. They are a symbol of peace, commitment and beauty, but also of power and pride. Other meanings attributed to them are constancy, joyful love, but also for jealousy.
Blue hyacinths stand for consistency, purple ones for loveliness.
You can search for your favorite flower meaning on The New Language of Flowers HERE >
How to Create A Spring Flowers in a French Basket Arrangement
To bring a spring garden indoors, use any of these. CONTAINERS | Line with plastic, cover plastic and top of pots with moss or kraft paper.- Antique Baskets
- A large clay pot
- Antique French Jardinierres
- Antique Garden Totes
- A metal box
- Potted hyacinths
- Potted mini daffodils
- Fresh tulips
- Fresh ranunculus
- Faux spring bulb flowers
Really, there are no rules! If you can't find enough bulbs, a good quality faux will still bring spring to your floral arrangement and home! Since I made mine quickly and totally forgot to line the basket with plastic (don't do this at home!) I had to place the basket on an ironstone platter since it leaked a little. silly me..
Behind the scenes:
I have had a few questions about our couch lately. As in, what is it? Well, it's our old couch without its slipcover. It's the canvas underpinnings....we ordered a new couch last October from Pottery Barn for this room, which was supposed to come in January. It's been "in the works" for months, fingers crossed that we finally get to have it delivered in May. Considering how the pandemic has affected so many families in much more difficult ways, I am thankful for our current couch situation. : )
You can see our beautiful "new" European Pillows HERE>
and the Wool Blue Paisley Throw is HERE >
Our latest luxury FGH Candles are HERE >
I hope you've enjoyed this Monday's blooms at FrenchGardenHouse. Join us on April 12th for a special edition of Monday Morning Blooms and an exciting announcement. Please be sure to visit my friends below for more gorgeous Spring flower therapy!
SHIRLEY at Housepitality Designs
an me LIDY at FrenchGardenHouse
HAPPY SPRING friends!A BIENTOT
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15 comments
Beautiful spring bounty, Lidy! I have really enjoyed fresh flowers in my home this spring. It’s such a welcome sign of life after winter and the long year of pandemic.
Good Morning Lidy, What a lovely surprise to find discover the other side of your tulip basket is filled with more beautiful spring blooms! I love your easy method of filling your basket as it makes it easy to replace your spent flowers. I guess I’m not observant as I have never noticed your sofa. The furniture industry has had quite a surge this past year since all of us have been staying at home. I remember hearing about a nationwide foam shortage that was impacting and delaying manufacturing. Hope your sofa comes soon! As always it’s a treat to join you for some flower therapy, Happy Monday <3
Lovely flower arrangement in your beautiful basket ,adore the hare.
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What a most beautiful burst of beauty in your Spring arrangement in that gorgeous basket. I am doing lots of peeking in the background too!…Love those pillows Lidy! Spring has truly returned in your beautiful living room. Hope you receive your sofa soon…yes, it has been a game of waiting as far as new furnishings are concerned these days. Must say, I love the bunny!…antique?….Glad you had a wonderful Easter with your family! So happy to be back with my wonderful Bloom friends!
I have my first Peonies this year, Im so happy