Decorating With Fresh Flowers

Faced with economic challenges, it is sometimes hard to justify the need to decorate our homes. I find using a small bouquet of flowers bought at the grocery store can freshen up a room in minutes.  For under $10 you can bring home a bouquet of flowers that offers great decorating mileage.

Here are a few of my ideas for using fresh flowers in your own homes:

1. Use vintage glass such as bottles and mason jars for a container of sweet flowers.
2. Cut the tops off of the flowers and float them in pretty bowls for a table top display.
3. Put a few flowers in a kitchen glass and then place inside a small basket for a simple look.
4. Tie a ribbon around a handful of flowers and lay on a silver tray or platter. Let them air dry to extend their beauty.
5. I love to use old rusty tins and add fresh flowers for an interesting arrangement.
6. Wrap wire around the tops of containers and hang your flower bouquets off of doors and walls.
7. Line single flowers in small glass vases along a window seal for impact.
8. Use a large lettuce leaf and wrap around a handful of flowers then secure with a piece of raffia around the bundle.
9. Slice lemons or limes and place in the bottom of a glass jar then add your flowers for a sunny arrangement.
10. Place a small arrangement beside your bed so when you wake up it is the first thing you see in the mornings.

I invite you to check out my blog Raised In Cotton for more decorating ideas.