Thursday, December 17, 2015

Fresh Flowers in Winter

post signatureI  love fresh flowers any time of year, and yet in winter,  I crave them even more.  Christmas time is no exception.  They look lovely, smell wonderful, and add cheer to any room.  I bought some fresh flowers and greenery last week to decorate with.  They added the perfect touch to the  festivity for my dining room, living room, and kitchen.  We didn't put up a tree this year, because we will be spending Christmas with our daughters, but we did want a bit of that beautiful smell of Christmas and the cheery-ness of the season to enjoy.  These did the trick.  I bought a couple bags of greenery at the florist, that were full of Fur and Pine sprigs and small branch cuttings, of various winter type plants. It smelled just like a fresh cut Christmas tree throughout the house. I also picked up a variety of white and red flowers; the roses were as they always are in my heart "the Lovely Lady" of them all.

I don't have a lot of vases; going casual works just fine for me, so I improvised by using a few small vases and jars and filling as many as possible around the house.. with the main focus still being the dining room table.  I started with the greenery, and added in flowers informally arranged until all had run out The informal arrangements work well with our cowboy type of decor, adding just enough festivity to enjoy in the bright and pretty daylight to dusky evening candlelight.

































Fresh flowers are a beautiful way to change up some of your Christmas decorating routine and also add a magical quality to any special dinner. I have found that a little splurge on fresh flowers during the winter months has a cheerful affect on my heart. What are some of the ways you all like to use flowers, and what are some of your favorite Christmas decorating traditions? I love your comments.


Oh, and if you are interested in online flowers, here is a link that I like: BloomNation, an online flower delivery service.




I pray blessings for you all this Christmas Season, and may your house be full of good cheer.







9 comments:

  1. Hello Pam, what a pretty and festive idea. I want some of those Christmas flowers in my own home...
    Merry Christmas and may you walk in His comfort and JOY
    Hugs, Roxy

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    1. Oh thanks Rox; I wish I had a bit more time to come out and bring you some flowers and have a cup of tea with you. I can't believe how non-stop this fall/winter has been. I am hoping to get something good out of it... more endurance, strength... maybe even some brain cells.... do brain cells grow if you work them out? Well thanks agin Rox. Merry Christmas.
      Hugs,
      Pam

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  2. Love, love, love your table Pam and this is exactly what I am thinking of for our Christmas table. Have all the greenery including cedar and cypress in my garden so just need to buy some roses from the farmer's market. One of the bonuses of celebrating Christmas in summer is availability of locally grown, perfumed roses. There are 2 growers at the market so always plenty available. I am making soy candles in teacups and vintage glass jugs and crystal sherry glasses at the moment. Chose cinnamon and vanilla oil for the fragrance. My house smells wonderful! I do love the red tablecloth and tempted to go and see if the one I saw last year is still on sale. I was going to leave red out of my colour scheme but the tree looked boring without the red decorations so back on they went! I am thinking red roses too, just goes so well with green! Crazy, busy weekend ahead. Star Wars tonight. Markets tomorrow, a barbecue late afternoon and city carol concert in the evening. Will be sharing photos on Instgaram! No time to blog.

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    1. Ann, thanks for the long lovely comment, you made my day. Love hearing about how you are decorating, and that you are using flowers too. I know when in Florida, I will have more access to flowers. I am sure we could have some fun together, you and I. I can imagine how wonderful your house is smelling; the candles sound like such a wonderful gift to make. Love the idea. Have a fun Holiday season. How fun that you are off to see Star Wars; perhaps we will do that with the Florida bunch when we get there. Hugs and Merry Christmas.

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  3. They are beautiful and just the right colors too! Anything to bring that extra added Joy to the holidays!
    I hope you have a very Merry Christmas Pam!
    Hugs to you, Amy

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    1. Thank you, Amy. Merry Christmas to all of you.

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  4. Your photos are always so gorgeous, Pam! What a lovely touch you have with decorating my friend. It all looks so beautiful. Big Hugs for Christmas! Love, Camille XO

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    1. Thank you Camille. You are always an encourager. Hope your Christmas is extra special. Hugs.

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