What is growing in your yard right this very minute? If you don’t know, run and look. I’ll wait. At this spring time of year it seems like everything is in bloom and looking beautiful.
Here are some areas in my yard that I am absolutely loving right now:
Today I decided to get all Martha Stewart-like and bring some of my outdoors…indoors. Some people like to gather a bit of every kind of flower that they have in bloom and put them in a vase. Me? I prefer only one type of flower in each arrangement. That’s just me, though. I decided to gather lavender since we have absolute TONS of it in our landscaping.
Let me share a story that I always think of whenever I see lavender: My friend was wearing the color lavender when she was approached by a guy who, in what must have been his best “designer guy” impression, said to her, “You look lahv-ly in lah-vender.” Cracks me up every time. Just trust me when I say that this stuff is buzzing with bees. Buzzzzing like crazy
Since we have absolute oodles of lavender, I decided to make a few arrangements with items that we already have on hand. Ready to see?
I think that this is an actual Martha Stewart pitcher. I like it. I like it a lot.
This is a tall, modern vase that I like to keep in my kitchen window above the sink.
This funky, modern looking vase was purchased at Michaels a couple of years ago. My daughter likes to keep it in her room.
And lastly, this one:
Just a simple jar that everyone, and their neighbor’s dog, has. A drop of blue and a tiny drop of yellow food coloring makes the perfect aqua water. A touch of raffia completes the look.
I’m loving having the outdoors, indoors today! Four new arrangements and it didn’t cost me a dime. Love that, too! My home is lovely in lavender. (Snicker!)
Now, why don’t you grab some scissors and a vase and go raid YOUR yard! I promise you will be glad you did! (Just watch out for bees!)
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Just bought my first lavendar and I can’t wait till it blooms. Nice blog.
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If it is anything like mine, you will have armloads of lavender before you know it! Thanks for stopping by!
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Hi Sharilee!! I’m so excited that you have a blog, and that you found me! I am completely jealous of your lovely lavender, and your whole garden. I bet your house smells like heaven. Love all your vases too. See you around blogland!
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I certainly love being able to see what you are up to through your blog. You have great taste and are an amazing mom!
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Oh my, you have LOTS of lavender and it is lovely! I just brought some inside this week too. I really love bringing the outdoors in –especially herbs!
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Spring! Isn’t it just the best?! Thanks for stopping by!
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I love bringing the outdoors in unfortunately most of our is new landscaping this year as we are in a new home. But, come next we will have a few cutting flowers to bring in. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely lavender arrangements with Share It One More Time. Cathy
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If you lived closer, I would send you home with armloads of lavender! How fun to be in a new home, though. Thanks for stopping by!
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It is really nice to have your own garden with flowers so you can just get one for the home. Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.
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I love fresh flowers and I think that the ones that come from your own yard feel extra special. Thanks for pinning to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board!
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Beautiful lavender! I wish we had some close but then I don’t (allergies).It is one of my moms favorites. Thanks for linking up at #HomeMattersParty
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Allergies…uggg. I’m sorry for you! Thanks for stopping by!
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I love that you dyed the water blue! Awesome. One day I want a yard full of lavender. It’s been a life long dream. Beautiful arrangements. Thanks for sharing at The Creative Circle.
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I would love to have some old fashioned blue canning jars. Food coloring makes me almost feel like I have one. Thanks for stopping by!
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