WINTER: DECORATING YOUR HOME WITH FLORA
i was reading a list on buzzfeed (yes, i was procrastinating) on a certain number of things people who love winter do as soon as the cold sets in. one made me laugh more than i was supposed to in a quiet library room. why? well, it said that said person turns their apartment into a pier 1 imports, and i had just gotten back to the office from a visit there. hey! they have really nice-smelling candles and material for my diys...
anyway, after that i went shopping for something flowery, which set another thought in my mind regarding home decor. winter may make us want to make our homes more cozy, and sweet smelling. after all, we do spend a bit more time cuddled indoors than in the summertime. nonetheless, flowers, or let's just say flora, adds a small reminder that nature is still alive and thriving. it just adds more cheerfullness to an interior. but what plants does one put in a vase in winter? well....
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depending on how much you want to spend, and how much you care for your bouquet to last, there is still a number of plants to select from:
* roses are still available, and my favorites for this season is either white or a dusty pink shade. these of course tend on the pricier side depending where you are, and will probably last a bit over a week. take care of how close to heating you place them.
* mini tulips are also adorable and come in beautiful colors that match wonderfully with more wooden, fall-like plants. however, these usually last for an even shorter period than the roses. but sometimes it doesn't matter.
* chocolate sunflowers - even their name sounds wonderfully wintery. they are a rich dark color with a fairly velvety petal.
* eucalyptus daeni is a sweet smelling, greyish green branch whith leaves that grow gradually in size. the positive aspect is that as time passes it only dries, maintaining its color and shape. you can later keep a few branches and hang them in your bath. as the steam rises, it will make your bathroom smell lovely!
* snowberry comes in beautiful branches with small, roundish dark green leaves and little sphere-shaped pure white blossoms. it is seasonal and tied to many myths.
* those curly orange branches - you know, the wiggly ones that bodegas sell this time of year. i've been trying hard to find out the name of these natural, bright orange branches but i can't, so i just hope you'll know what i'm talking about. those are also great for adding a pop of seasonal color, and last for quite a while.
depending on how much you want to spend, and how much you care for your bouquet to last, there is still a number of plants to select from:
* roses are still available, and my favorites for this season is either white or a dusty pink shade. these of course tend on the pricier side depending where you are, and will probably last a bit over a week. take care of how close to heating you place them.
* mini tulips are also adorable and come in beautiful colors that match wonderfully with more wooden, fall-like plants. however, these usually last for an even shorter period than the roses. but sometimes it doesn't matter.
* chocolate sunflowers - even their name sounds wonderfully wintery. they are a rich dark color with a fairly velvety petal.
* eucalyptus daeni is a sweet smelling, greyish green branch whith leaves that grow gradually in size. the positive aspect is that as time passes it only dries, maintaining its color and shape. you can later keep a few branches and hang them in your bath. as the steam rises, it will make your bathroom smell lovely!
* snowberry comes in beautiful branches with small, roundish dark green leaves and little sphere-shaped pure white blossoms. it is seasonal and tied to many myths.
* those curly orange branches - you know, the wiggly ones that bodegas sell this time of year. i've been trying hard to find out the name of these natural, bright orange branches but i can't, so i just hope you'll know what i'm talking about. those are also great for adding a pop of seasonal color, and last for quite a while.
{image found here}
you may also like: gardenista's article on their 7 favorite florists for fall
or the glitter guide's tips for making your own bouquet.
do you like to decorate with flowers even in the winter too?
ciao!
you may also like: gardenista's article on their 7 favorite florists for fall
or the glitter guide's tips for making your own bouquet.
do you like to decorate with flowers even in the winter too?
ciao!
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