All The Pretty Flowers
Here’s a little confession. For the longest time, I didn’t like getting or buying cut flowers! I KNOW, I KNOW – weird. Naively, I thought that it was unnecessarily disrupting their life cycle and that the blooms wilted faster than they would otherwise.
Soon after becoming a homeowner, I realized how ridiculously quickly flowers actually died. In springtime, I would wait F.O.R.E.V.E.R. for my peonies to bloom. They would finally flower and die in what seemed like a blink of an eye. Now, I see cut flowers as a chance for those pretties to share their beauty with the world.
And flowers sure have a way of sprucing up every space, don’t they? The good thing is you do not need an elaborate arrangement or an exotic plant that blooms every 7 years (and hopefully doesn’t have a foul smell). Surprisingly, a few stems go a long way. This is why I am a huge fan of tiny floral bunches placed in a few spots around the house for maximum enjoyment. Maybe just a small glass bowl with half a dozen of tulip bulbs. The simpler the better!
For this reason, I am always on a lookout for small vessels that can serve this very purpose. On a recent trip to a local thrift store, I found a modern blue vase. In a serendipitous turn of events, it worked with my color scheme perfectly. And I love using it for a centerpiece on my dining table. Furthermore, I adore its tear shaped that tapers at the top. The opening is just big enough for a stem or two, but more than enough to provide a colorful detail.
Another one that makes me really happy is this miniature bud vase – just a beautifully shaped piece of wood with an embedded test tube. I got this gem as a gift a couple of years ago. Sadly, I never got the info on the maker except that it was from a small local shop. But, I can’t get over how a tiny object standing at about 6 inches, can pack so much architectural power and draw attention wherever it’s placed. And Buddha seems to love it, too!
Other things I am always searching for that can work as bud vases are vintage bottles. Often, they are small and cute and don’t have that commercial and modern look. However, possibilities are endless! Just keep an open mind about what could function as a flower holder and look good in your space.
