Did you read my post about The Lie of Perfectionism a couple of weeks ago? Yeah well, I may have had to read that again myself before sharing my floral arrangement with you today. I’ve never taken a flower arranging class in my life but I know the look I like. I’m pretty sure a professional would take one look at my arrangement and want to fix it for me. In fact, I did ask the opinion of a friend who has won awards for her floral arrangements and she had some suggestions for me, but after playing around with it a bit more I stayed with what was pleasing to my eye.
When I look into my dining room, which is several times a day as I go up and down the stairs, I feel happy.
The sun streams through the plantation shutters onto my dining room table and reminds me that warm days are right around the corner.
This large bouquet is filled with some of my favorite flowers and, quite by accident in an attempt to fill a bare spot, a sweet bird’s nest with gold leafed eggs.
I have neither the time nor the money to create a new arrangement of fresh flowers every week, but over time I’ve invested in some really good faux flowers which I’ve mixed with some really average faux flowers, to create an arrangement that makes me smile.
A little burlap twisted around the stems of the flowers gives it the shabby touch I adore,
and a big French garden urn at the base of it all makes it a statement piece.
Nope, not even near perfect, but Perfectly Imperfect just like me!
Blessings friends 😉
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Patti, I think this is really gorgeous! You mixed such soft colors and the little nest is so Springy! I have no talent in this area and really envy those that have. This looks professional. I would smile, too!
love and blessings~
Lynda @ Gates of Crystal
Just beautiful Patti, love the colors and the sweet birds nest!
It’s beautiful and I thought the flowers were real!
Patti, your arrangement is beautiful! I used to not like faux flowers at all but not if you find the right ones they just can’t be left behind. I think yours are perfect.
What a beautiful arrangement ~
I love the idea of the urn ~ it gives that rustic feel, and the flowers make it so feminine and pretty.
Great idea.
Have a wonderful day
Rose
Oh, that nest! You give me hope that spring will come.
Always a blessing, Patti!
surprised to learn they aren’t real. looks so pretty and the nest just makes it so charming.
Oh do I ever relate to this one, Patti! How I would LOVE to be able to make floral arrangements….but that’s not my particular forte. However, when I do arrange some things, I step back and say…..yeah…I kinda like that. Or Uhm, not quite what I was going for…LOL. Then I start moving some here or bending (the wire stems) “thata way””, and step back again….sometimes it doesn’t take too long to get it where I want it….
hahaha.
Your arrangement turned out lovely. Don’t change a thing. The FTD thing is boring: 3 or this and 5 of that. Don’t do it!
What a beautiful arrangement! I think you did a beautiful job with it!
Patti,
What a beautiful spring arrangement. I especially like the soft pink tulips and the basket of eggs, so sweet.
Here from Share Your Cup,
~Kiki~
This is really pretty! I like the birds nest in it! I didn’t realize these flowers were fake at first! Thanks for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop!
Wow! What an exuberant bouquet. How could it not bring a smile to the face. It is quite lovely. I saw your link at Angie’s Knick of Time/Talk of the Town party.
I think the arrangement turned out beautiful. I love the colors you chose and the nest is icing on the cake. Have a wonderful weekend.
I personally love unbalanced arrangements, they are far more interesting. I absolutely hated when i had to make one of those “perfect” arrangements. This is lovely and I’m smiling at it too….your room has really come together, Sandi
I know that there are rules for arranging bouquets, but for my house, I simply goes with what makes me happy.
I love your bouquet and the urn you used . I need to find something like it.
Thanks for sharing at SYC.
Patti,
What a BEAUTIFUL post! Makes me oh-so-ready for spring!!!! Love your artistic flair…and a wee bit jealous, too…
At least I can enjoy it by following your blog 😉
Thank you for sharing this at Coffee & Conversation – love having you there each week!!
Patti,
My MoMa always said, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”
This Spring arrangement is beautiful, dear friend!
I adore the , by accident, bird’s nest within the French Urn!
Thank you for lifting my spirits today.
Fondly,
Pat
Patti, I think it is gorgeous and I love the nest tucked inside! There are really some pretty faux flowers now days. I agree, what looks pretty to you is what’s perfect! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Clearly your arrangement is gorgeous! Love the urn too. Give yourself some more credit….LOL Thanks for sharing at DI&DI.
I am a floral designer and can say that your arrangement is BEAUTIFUL! You could sell it in any shop! Your fauxs are fabulous. I worked in a place that was/is a huge warehouse filled with great faux flowers, trees, bushes, baskets, containers etc. I worked in the design room and loved it! Have a great day!!!
I love your tip about mixing really good faux flowers with less expensive ones.
I also see blue and white peeking through your lovely arrangement- which I love!
I hope you will join us at Thoughts of Home on Thursday. This would be a fabulous contribution!
Laura
White Spray Paint
I wouldn’t do a thing to change the arrangement Patti… it is absolutely perfect in my book… or perfectly imperfect! I appreciate you sharing over at Shabbilicious Friday this week and I’m delighted to be featuring your beautiful spring bouquet at tomorrow’s party.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Absolutely beautiful! Wow!
Patti, I can’t stop looking at it! The flowers and colors are mesmerizing and the nest of eggs are just so whimsical 🙂 Thank you for sharing with us on the Art of Home-Making Mondays at Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth!
Gorgeous! So soft and serene and the container is lovely.
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
Absolutely beautiful! The urn is such an elegant take on Spring- when everyone else is going for baskets
Love the little nest – pinning for inspiration 🙂
J’adore!