Modern House Minimalist Design

Yesterday I saw some gorgeous hyacinths growing in an oblong vase, but one look at the price tag made me realise I could easily make something similar at a much lesser cost.  My mother came to live with me last month as sadly she is struggling with her battle with cancer, I thought a vase of "growing" flowers would brighten her room, so set about to create something similar. I bought an oblong glass vase, then headed off to the garden centre to purchase some bulbs, however, instead of using hyacinths I bought small double daffodils. It was simple to quickly assemble the flowers. and my mother is constantly telling me how much she's enjoying watching the daffodils bloom. Anything that makes mum  happy right now makes me happy too.   If your bulbs are in soil, gently wash the soil from the roots. Alternatively select bulbs with very little root system showing and only just beginning to sprout.  I chose this oblong container as it was ideal for three...

Its geographically Autumn in New Zealand, however, at the moment we seem to be experiencing an "Indian summer" and to me it feels like Spring has just arrived. Even my mother's paper-whites  are showing their heads, I always thought Paperwhites were a Spring bulb but stand to be corrected by my knowledgeable readers.  As you know my passion is blooms, therefore, any excuse to include them in a post is a joy to me...so today is a celebration of Spring, or at least the "feeling" of Spring... My mother bought these pretty mauve hydrangeas for me yesterday, I love them! Spring items that caught my eye... I adore this Orlina patchwork floral duvet cover from Anthropologie Pretty Spring dish towel from  Lisa Rupp Design More pretty Spring linen - Rikshaw design from Layla Grayce You may also like my post on Spring bulbs - Paperwhites and Hyacynths - lots of inspiration on how to display them. Along my Spring discovery  I followed this pretty Image above from Pinteres...

To those of you lucky enough to have Spring approaching bulbs are such a wonderful addition to your home, paper whites are a pretty neutral bulb and very simple to grow. I've sourced some lovely images of paper whites and hyacinths in different containers to inspire you. A simple way of adding interest and style throughout your home, at minimal cost. Image courtesy of Robin Stubbert Photographer                                                                           Source: cottageandvine.blogspot.com via Marty on Pinterest                                                                         ...

Jamie planted a bunch of paperwhite bulbs a few weeks ago and they looked absolutely beautiful! The Ikea containers she put them in weren't quite tall enough to cover the plastic containers she planted the bulbs in so she added a little ruffle to the top of them. I love the touch they add! I hope you all have a fabulous Friday! Oh and don't forget to enter our Silent Night Giveaway below! We will announce the winner tomorrow!