Hello everyone,
I've been fighting a flare up for the last ten days so my energy is very low. I haven't been able to do any more upholstery. Between the joint pain and the fatigue I just wasn't up to it. Needless to say I'm a little disappointed. But I am starting to feel better. To cheer myself up I made a Spring floral arrangement. I tried something a little different than my usual style. I like a tight monochromatic arrangement but this time I added a little height to the top. I'm still experimenting with design. Generally if I don't feel well the designs show it. I don't think this is my best work, but its okay. I took a few pics to share but after I weeded through them this is what I could publish.
These are faux flowers. I arranged them in one of my vintage milk glass urns. I know a lot of people don't like faux flowers but I think they can look really pretty when well designed and used sparingly. What do you guys think? Faux yes or no? I'm joining Kim at Savvy Southern Style for Wow us Wednesday,
I've been fighting a flare up for the last ten days so my energy is very low. I haven't been able to do any more upholstery. Between the joint pain and the fatigue I just wasn't up to it. Needless to say I'm a little disappointed. But I am starting to feel better. To cheer myself up I made a Spring floral arrangement. I tried something a little different than my usual style. I like a tight monochromatic arrangement but this time I added a little height to the top. I'm still experimenting with design. Generally if I don't feel well the designs show it. I don't think this is my best work, but its okay. I took a few pics to share but after I weeded through them this is what I could publish.
Beautiful arrangement Karen! They look very real to me! You make Faux look Fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteSorry you're not feeling well. Take care and Get well soon my friend.
WOW, Karen I thought they were real their so pretty!! Glad to here your feeling a little better! Martina
ReplyDeleteGirl! I thought they were real! You've got skills, for sure! xoxox
ReplyDeleteI really thought they were real Karen!
ReplyDeleteI like faux and have lots in my home!
Lovely arrangement and love it on that tray!
I love faux flowers as long as they are high quality and look real. I cannot afford the real thing in the volume I have all over my house. Beautiful job by the way.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Karie
ReplyDeleteGood for you for making a creative effort even when you feel bad! That has to help.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have known they were faux flowers if you hadn't mentioned it, those look great.
I would have never known these were not real! Great photography! Feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Tammy
Hi Karen! OH, what gorgeous snaps and your are very good at arranging florals! I love the faux flowers too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping in to see me and be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I love your creations! You are very talented. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBlessings My Friend,
You did such a pretty job on the flowers. I sure thought they were real.
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better soon.
Take care,
Pam
Hi Karen, happy to be here! Your arrangement of these florals look sooo real! Lovely! Thanks for sharing. Luv-Loretta
ReplyDeleteHonestly I would not have known they were faux! They look great. So sorry you weren't feeling well, and I do hope you feel better by now. It's sweet that you still took the time to share this with us while you were not feeling your best.
ReplyDeleteYou take care of yourself :-)
Your arrangement is just gorgeous. You sound like me always too critical.
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better.
xx
Carole
Hi Karen
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling much better. Sending you get well vibes :)
I thought those flowers were real!! They look beautiful!!
Have a wonderful week
hugs
Manni
This is beautiful! I love the milk glass vase, too. Those flowers sure are fabulous fakes.
ReplyDeleteI have always admired floral arrangements..you are so very good! Looks gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Thanks for visiting my blog!
ReplyDeleteThose are fakes!?!?! I totally thought they were real. The arrangement is beautiful. I'm definitely pro-fake flowers. We used them in our wedding and NO ONE could tell that they were fakes. The 'real touch'/latex ones are my favorite to decorate with since you can just wash them clean if they get dusty.
ReplyDeleteLike most everyone else who has commented, I really thought they were REAL & I worked at a florist for a number of years! Gorgeous... your arrangement is just delish!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!. We can't always use real flowers, and this arrangment will last longer, so feel happy about it. :)
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Karen
ReplyDeleteBeautiful arrangement, love the mix of flowers. I love fresh flowers....but with the amazing faux flowers now, they can look beautiful far longer than fresh and I don't have to do arrangements just before a party. Lovely blog.
So pretty...I absoultely thought they were real! Thanks for finding me through the "follow along"...now I'm following you too :) Blessings, Laurel@chippingwithcharm
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I thought these flowers were real! If you hadn't told I would have never known. I hope you are feeling better...your blog is really lovely and I hope to get back soon to check it out further. I'm following you now. ~Ann
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteYour faux flowers are gorgeous, so my answer is "YES". I really thought, from the photos, that is was fresh and real.
You do an amazing job of arranging them.
Have a lovely day and I hope your pain and fatigue are far less today. Do you suffer from CFS or is it Fibremyalgia? Someone close to me has suffered from both for twenty years, they have good days and bad days. My heart goes out to you.
Hugs, Cindy