* Sunflowers, Sea Holly and pre~Fall mini Haul
Sunflowers and Sea Holly arrangements...
A buttery yellow Zinnia and Sea Holly
Gathered enough Sea Holly, and Sunflowers and feather tops from asparagus that has gone to seed that I made three...
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weet little arrangements to place throughout the cottage.
Not real wood.
Simple faux wood signs from the Dollar Tree.
This little faux wood sign I'll attach a wooden stake to the back, and then place it in a pumpkin display on our front porch, once pumpkin season arrives.
A newly acquired thrifted find.
Sunflowers, leaves and an acorn on one side...
Pumpkin and sunflowers on the opposing side.
A flameless candle {scented too!} small plaque, metal 'Gather Together' sign, and a thrifted flat back basket that hangs on a peg. ~ the above items were from Hobby Lobby.
Hello, Fall wooden cutout, also from Hobby Lobby.
A work in progress: Bleached Pinecones.
Bleached Pinecones, after the first attempt. I used 1/2 bleach and 1/2 water and soaked the pinecones for 48 hrs.
Currently, the pine cones are on their second soak in the bucket. This time, I'm using 100% bleach and hoping that the pinecones bleach out more this go~round. I'll keep you posted. If you've bleached pinecones before, leave me a comment and let me know how well it worked out for you, and also how you used the bleached pine cones in your decor.
Attitude of gratitude:
~ Thankful for a super fun date with my husband; fishing at the lake and a picnic dinner.
Sea Holly must be gorgeous mixed with other flowers in the gardens, and in arrangements or all alone.
ReplyDeleteI think I have seen it growing wild near the lake/sand here.
Not sure about our winters and if it would withstand the cold.
Checking on this more!!!
I love the sea holly with the sunflowers!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen bleached pine cones, but they look cool!
Looks like someone is anxious for fall.
ReplyDeleteSo looking forward to it's arrival.
M : )
I look forward to seeing the final creations. It's hard to believe Fall is upon us, however I noticed that Christmas was out in full force at Hobby Lobby last week.
ReplyDeleteI'm not gonna lie, I love the holidays.
Your flower arrangements are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteNo, I've never bleached pine cones before.
Kerin, all the mixed flowers so pretty and so old fashioned, which I love. Cute signs from $$ Store. Will have to check out our store here.
ReplyDeleteGreat find of the thrifted fall pitcher. I have a pretty one with sunflowers that I bought at Pier One. Bet I paid way more than you did and I bet yours is prettier. You are a lucky shopper.
I am getting anxious for fall too..xxoJudy
I am going to try those pine cones soon. I like the way yours have turned out so far. I wonder if they use something stronger than bleach on that cover of the magazine to get theirs so white. Your flowers are lovely and I will be looking for sea holly. I just love that. All of your finds are so pretty. I hope you are having a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see you blogging again. Your blog and photographs look wonderful. I need to catch up on everything going on. Take good care!
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