The Happy Kitchen Project: Decorating with Flowers
Day 24: The Happy Kitchen Project: Decorating with Flowers
Nothing says happy more than flowers! Fresh flowers bring new life and energy to any space and remind us that we are all beautiful, living beings. Flowers always delight the senses, while adding colour and fragrance to any kitchen.
Flowers are inviting and welcoming and always evoke a positive emotional response.
So brighten up your space with fresh-cut flowers for that Happy Kitchen vibe we have been working towards.
Flowers also add a personal touch! Whatever your style, flowers and plants are the perfect way to add beauty and warmth, and create a space that reflects your personality.
Adding cut flowers in vases or vessels is the quickest and easiest way to add life to any room. So when you need a pick me up, or a quick kitchen overhaul, think about picking up some flowers for your kitchen.
The flowers do not have to be expensive! Go out to your garden and cut some branches or blooms off your plants.
Use your kitchen tableware to display your flowers.
Use your good china and your everyday stuff. Mix it up. Use your teapots, teacups, silver bowls and whatever else you have on hand and strikes your fancy.
There are no rules when it comes to decorating with flowers.
Use baskets.
If in doubt, use the the KISS principle! Keep it simple stupid!
But if you are going to go for it, go big but do it with style!
Try planting some pretty flowering plants in your teacups.
Here is a great lesson from Ruffled that I found on Pinterest showing you exactly how to make floral arrangements in teacups.
Mix up the vessels! You don’t always need to use vases. Recycle interesting cans. Sometimes the labels are beautiful, sometimes the plain can is beautiful!
Use vintage finds to showcase your style and personality.
Try using succulents instead of blooms!
Succulents are great because they are colour rich and last forever!
Try using single vessels as well to space out your florals.
As you can see anything goes when you decorate with flowers!!
Please share how you have decorated with flowers to create your own Happy Kitchen!!
Send us some pics or post to our Instagram handle
Share with us on instagram with hashtag #happykitchenproject and tag us @designerscollective_ and @chewsylovers
We would love to share a few happy kitchens on our blogs during our 30 day challenge!
Thursday we are back with Mandi from Chewsy Lovers who will be posting from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We will post the link for her blog in the morning for all of you to read about her tips for a HAPPY KITCHEN!!
Use hashtag #happykitchenproject to show off your handiwork.
Please note that some of our images are from pinterst and we have tried to credit all our sources. If we have missed you please let us know.
Shelina
September 1, 2015 at 7:17 pmWhat a beautiful post! I love the fact that orchids don’t play a starring role. I’m sooooo tired of orchids. Even Costco sells orchids! My new favorite flower is a “Dahlia”. Unfortunately, cut dahlias don’t last but they are so beautiful and elegant!
tina
September 4, 2015 at 5:19 amHi Shelina, Thanks for your thoughts! Just for you I have added a very simple Dahlia arrangement! I agree that there are so many great flowers out there that add so much to a room. Orchids are absolutely beautiful but are definitely becoming a ‘safe choice’. We love getting your feedback!! xox
Maria Halyna
September 2, 2015 at 1:37 pmLove these wonderful suggestions especially the teacup arrangements because I have two teacups that I used for the last bit of basil for the summer to make the room smell fragrant. This however takes it to the next level. Thanks for the inspiration. Cheers, Maria
tina
September 4, 2015 at 5:16 amHi Maria, Thanks for your comment! We are glad you are inspired by some of our ideas! We have lots more coming so please check back often! xo
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