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Thursday, March 17, 2011

New {Old} Floral Arrangement

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I had a floral arrangement in a large jug type vase in my entry hall that I took apart a couple of years ago.  I kept everything, but just stored it for the time being.  You can see it in the picture below.  I sat it on the column to add height.

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When I took it apart a couple of weeks ago, I took the florals and swished them around in a plastic bag filled with epsom salts {to knock off any dust}.  I then found a pot that my daughter had given me and I had the foam to put inside it.  I didn’t want a tall arrangement again, so I did quite a bit of clipping.

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I put the hydrangeas all around the outside and used their leaves to hang over the rim a little bit.  I then put the ranunculus and roses in the middle portion.  I really love it and what makes me even happier is that I just reused what I already had.

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I think this would take me right through the Summer months, too!

Kathy

13 comments:

  1. Just lovely & perfect for the table! Love the price!
    CAS

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  2. Very pretty Kathy! I'd never heard of the epsom salt tip~ I'll be using that one!

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  3. I love repurposing old floral arrangements to create new ones. Yours looks great Kathy!
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  4. It is always great when you you can reuse something you already had in a different way.

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  5. It looks very pretty, Kathy! I'll have to remember your cleaning tip!

    XO,
    Jane

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  6. It's beautiful and looks so current! I just reused some red tulips that I got from Pottery Barn years ago.... I shortened the stems and stuck them in a jar... Not nearly as pretty as yours though. :)

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  7. Hi Kathy! Oh, your new old flowers made a lovely floral arrangement! Looks totally different. I do these kinds of things too and now you're making me want to take apart some of my old ones.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  8. I liked the old but love the new arrangement girl!!! Yep, it will add beauty to your lovely table through the summer.

    Cover up sweetie, your creativity is showin'!

    Have a great day and may it be filled with many Irish blessings!!! :o)

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  9. looks great Kathy.. those are my fav flowers..

    xoxoxox
    Sonny

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  10. Reuse and repurpose at it's best! Love the smaller more casual arrangement.

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  11. Wow! Those flowers sure looks pretty and lovely! I adore them!

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  12. Your "new" arrangement is so pretty and I like how you used what you had stored. I may even like the after better than the before, but of course, I understand the height in the before as the ceiling is very tall. I love to visit your site.

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  13. It looks so nice, Kathy. Thanks for the epsom salt tip. I enjoyed another peek of your former home, too.

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy