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3.09.2012

:: tulips & lemons


Happy Friday Everyone!

Can you tell by the pictures above that I'm dying for Spring. While getting groceries the other day I ran across these lovely white tulips {my favorite},  I just had to pick some up to bring some Spring into my home. I also picked up some lovely lemons as I had seen lemons used in a floral arrangement on Pinterest and thought I would give it a try myself. I just love how it turned out, it's so bright & cheery and makes me so happy. 

I simply used a mason storage jar I had on hand as my vase, sliced my lemons and after adding the tulips I tucked the lemons in around them, using a knife to push the lemons down into the water at varying levels. I did this a few days ago, so this morning before shooting I emptied the foggy lemon water, cut the ends of my tulips about 1/4" then refilled with fresh water & started over. I think the color of the lemons has faded just a bit since I first cut them but I re-used them anyway.


I hope you are having a lovely day where you are, it's still quite chilly here, and supposed to be rainy this weekend. Not exactly the kind of weather I was hoping for since my new raised beds arrived yesterday. I can't wait to get started on them. However.... I don't do cold, so I'll be waiting for a nice sunny day.

Have a lovely weekend.

{peace, love & hugs}

12 comments:

  1. What a simple, sunny arrangement. I love yellow any time but especially in Spring. I'm hoping for a nice sunny weekend, too. Patty

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  2. The flowers are lovely with the lemons. I too am so ready for spring! Have a great weekend!!

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  3. Wow, looks wonderful. LOVE the white tulips.

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  4. Looks beautiful! I have been looking for white tulips in my store but nothing yet. Its cold and wet here also..I'm ready for some spring!

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  5. So, very lovely! Oh, I love your plank table top too! The dishes too! I love it all!

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  6. I love the look of spring! Nothing like lovely yellow lemons. I've arranged flowers like this before and love the look. Your photos are so good!

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  7. Love, love, love the tulip-lemon combo! I'm definitely going to try that. And really loving those gorgeous plates, I think I'm a little jealous ;o) Hugs, B x

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  8. Nice flowers especially the first ones. Have a nice day! garden sheds

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  9. This also makes me thirsty for lemonade

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  10. love love luv your idea, will copy it. I have a lemon tree!

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