Now I am far from an expert – I can only show you
Then I add more of the same flowers at
To keep my arrangement from feeling to “Fall-ish”…I
added these small pink and white blossoms.
Every centerpiece needs a little fluff I think. 🙂
I finished by adding eucalyptus and small crab apples.
I am very happy with the end result.
I even “made” a new runner. I meticulously sewed
one together….
Oh, okay – I just layered 3 placemats over each
other and used double-stick tape to add some
left-over black and white polka dot ribbon
where the mats overlapped.
I think it’s the perfect addition to my
Yep – I think I will keep it!
So, I hope this was not only an enjoyable
post but a helpful one, also.
I bid you to go forth and create your
own centerpieces. 🙂
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Before I end…I want to remind you
one more time about two upcoming Events!
Tea Time Tuesday
starts next Tuesday!
Click here to read all about it!
This will be a grand event I am sure –
you that you need to take time for the simple things…
… like smelling the flowers.
Blessings Dear Friends….Barb
Mary Ellen (megardengal) says
Love the arrangement!
So want to join in on the porch party by with all the company it is still a real mess!! Maybe next time- or I could do “this is not what you are supposed to use a porch for!” entry!
blessings
View Commentmary
laurie @ bargain hunting says
Barb, that bucket is so great, and I love your arrangement in it. Thank you so much for showing how you do it. I also use shopping bags in the bottom of arrangement, but never thought about that it hid the evidence from my husband!! How funny! I do plan to join the porch party if I can get some things done tomorrow after work. Had big plans for getting it ready this weekend, and it rained the whole weekend. You are so good at this hostesing! laurie
View CommentBlondie's Journal says
Barb,
I have the same “vessel” from Marshalls and the most imaginative thing I have done with it has been to fill it with potpourii and have my little dog eat it and spend $118.00 at the vet last week… so I love this alternative idea…are the silk plants poisonis??
xoxo
View CommentJane
Michelle says
I like silk flowers and always have them out throughout my home.
The bucket for your arrangement is wonderful. I like squatty arrangement especially for tables and this one is wonderful!
View CommentKim Kasch says
I’m not a silk flower gal – but you’ve almost made a convert out of me 🙂
View CommentFifi Flowers says
LOVE the tub… and your kitty is GORGEOUS!!!
View CommentKammy says
Hi Barb,
View CommentI never thought of stashing the evidence in the decorating, LOL ! I’m so glad that Mr.Grits doesn’t
read your blog…..LOL ! The flowers are great and you a woman after my own heart- mixing wally mart with other stuff, love it. Your Kitty Lily is so cute and it
looks like she is well behaved !
Have a great week !
Hugs ~ Kammy
Laura says
Way to go Miss Barb! It’s lovely,
Laura
View CommentKBeau says
Beautiful arrangement. Every time I try to do an arrangement on my breakfast room table, LBeau complains that it crowds him. Oh well.
View CommentLinda says
Barb, thank you so much for the
View Commenttutorial on arranging silk flowers, etc. That was so helpful, and I think I can attempt a grander arrangement with some thought and organization now. Yours turned out GORGEOUS – and the bag as a filler – who would have thought?! Linda
Robin says
Oh Barb, thank you so much for making that centerpiece just for me! You just knew that pink and green would match in my kitchen PERFECTLY!!!
**WHAT??** You didn’t make it for me????
***WAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!***
Oh well, I guess I will just leave my dead tulips sitting on the table. :o(
(I’ll show you more foot pictures if you let me have it…)
{{{HUGS}}}
Robin :o)
View Commentsusan says
I don’t listened to those self-appointed naysayers of silk flower arrnagements! Your step by step instructions are great! I so wish I could participate in the porch and patio party, but I would need a boat to do it :)–Rain, rain go away! I will eventually get it done and would love to join you then! Thanks!
View CommentDomestic Designer says
I love your arrangement! The tablerunner is so creative. I may borrow that idea!:-) Have a great day!
View CommentEnglish Cottage in Georgia says
Love the tub, love the hydrangeas and WOW what a great arrangement!
View CommentSuper post:-)
BECKY says
Love your centerpiece and your tutorial!! Floral arranging and wreath making are two of my fave things to do. I made the swag in my Met Monday post, and will be making an olive branch one to switch it out with.
The color combo is lovely!!
View CommentHave a joyful week!!
Blessings,
Becky
tale of many cities says
A) it’s gorgeous! b) LOVE the fact you picture tutored it!! thanks barb!!
View CommentChristi @ A Southern Life says
Lovely arrangement. Thanks for the instructions. I’m working on an arrangement today and am glad for helpful tips.
View CommentKathysue says
Barb, what a perfect container to hold your flowers. I loved the addition of the apples,great choice of flowers and textures, it truly looks wonderfl in you breakfast room, great job, Hugs Kathysue
View CommentCraig Glenn says
Beautiful stuff!
Craig Glenn
View Commentmarty39 says
Try as I may mine never look like yours, however this is really helpful and gradually I am starting to get it. I just need to think outside the box about what I mix together. Your new arrangement is just gorgeous and I love the table runner too. You do make it look so easy and pretty at the same time. Hugs, Marty
View CommentReally Rainey says
What a beautiful arrangment! I love the tub! That bee is so cute. That really works for a breakfast table!
View Comment~Rainey
Barb~Bella Vista says
Hi Barb, your arrangement is wonderful….so cheery and pretty!!
Barb
View CommentPinky says
I am so glad a stopped over. I ahve to say your idea of using the bag as “filler” was very inspired. I AM a floral designer, doing only silk arrangements. IF you want to do an arrangement with the “correct” filler,(even tho your bag worked perfectly) you use the GRAY foam sold at Michaels or ACMoore, NOT the grren stuff, that is only for dried materials. I do think your arrangement turned out beautifully! GREAT job! Your tutorial was great too, and I LOVE that container! Pinky
View Commentmbkatc230 says
This is really beautiful Barb, and I love the table runner. Now are you quite sure that Baby Lilly is stopping to smell the flowers and not eat them? I know what our dear kitty would be doing lol. Hugs, Kat
View CommentKaren says
Wow, this is beautiful and very inspiring. Thanks so much for the how to, love it!! Karen at Pine Cone Retreat
View CommentKim @ Manning Family Tree says
Thanks for the tutorial. You make it look so easy. The arrangement turned out great. I have the same bucket but I bought it a few years back. I use mine for my bathroom trash can.
Looking forward to the party tomorrow. I won’t be participating as I wasn’t able to get my patio done in time (we had to take stepson to the Nixon Library for some extra credit for his government class so he can graduate). But I am looking forward to seeing everyone else’s contribution.
View CommentDebbie says
I love the centerpiece. The container is fabulous. I might have to check out Marshalls for myself. Beautiful job. Debbie
View CommentSusan (Between Naps on the Porch) says
Great arrangement! And I love the container you chose! You made it all look so easy!
View CommentI was hoping to join in on the porch party tomorrow but it has rained here every day, almost all day, for the last 4-5 days sooo my decks are so messy from tree stuff and pollen. And everyone has seen my porch already. If I can think of something good to take a pic of in between storms, I’ll link up.
Susan
KD says
Well this will be no surprise to you but I walked around Marshalls with that very same container for over and hour this weekend. NOW after seeing this I wish I had gotten it. Of course my plan was much less exciting that your end project. I was just going to put a fern in it on my screened in porch LOL! We are going shopping for floral supplies when you are here! My list is getting longer you better just plan on spending two days 🙂
View CommentKaren says
Hello. I am over from . . . I don’t know, so many people were ranting and raving about you this morning, I had to come over and see what all the fuss was about.
View CommentOK, I admit it, I’M HOOKED! You Dear Girl, have a wonderful blog. Your sense of humor kept me grinning. I only have time to read a few of your posts before work today, but I will be back!
Love the porch, but I have a dumb question. (Now realize I am from So Cal.) Does anything from your porch ever get stolen? I can’t even keep pumpkins! We are near a big huge hill and the kids swipe them to roll down the hill! (go figure!) I am so jealous that you have the peace of mind that everything is secure. Maybe I just need to quit worrying about it, and just do it and see what happens! (gulp!)
Have a great day!!!!! Karen
Wsprsweetly Of Cottages says
People like you bring such pure fun into my life and I look forward to each event even though I don’t take part in them. I just began to try Tablescape Thursday. Tuesday Tea sounds so cute and fun. I will think about that one and..I just may jump in one day. You just make life so much more interesting and enjoyable..seeing things that interest me..learning how to do something I would never have attempted..and making us aware of our intimate surroundings…our homes!
View CommentI loved watching you make your floral arrangement, the ingenious way you made a table covering..encouraging us to use what we have.. What a joy you are Barb! Love~
Mona
CJ'SMOMMY*KIMBERLY says
WOW!!! LOVE IT!! I saw this bucket this weekend ,now I gotta go back and get it,lol.Or better yet I got a bucket at a yardsale same shape and size and white.I could add some lettering with rub ons.
View CommentThe whole room looks beautiful!!!!