One by one, my dried flower arrangements have been discarded or taken to MCC. They've had their time . . . their season. This one still had dried roses in it from my fortieth birthday. A few years ago, when we re-did our bedroom, I gave it a good blow with the hairdryer to try and get some of the dust cleared, and then decided to be on the look -out for something new. Well, I haven't seen anything I really liked and this thing stayed put.
One day, last week, I decided it was time for a trip to Michaels, where I picked up some silk sprays. I had nothing to lose.
I pulled out the dry twigs . . . dust flying in all directions. I noticed the foam was covered with some imitation moss. Guess it would have been a good idea to get some fresh stuff. Then I cut the ivy sprays into smaller stems and stuck them all around the base. Next I lined up three large flowers in the middle and then filled the holes with green stems and more ivy.
I took this picture with a flash because, judging by the color, I must have done that with the dried flowers. Funny how wall colors change with different photo options.
This is a picture taken without the flash. I think the arrangement turned out alright. Better than it was, and easier than one would think. 
7 comments:
Great job! It looks lovely and more up-to-date. You have a good eye for design. Love the flowers you chose! Thanks for an idea for a future post!
You are right, I think that it turned out wonderfully. Good job! Funny how little changes like this flower arrangement makes all the difference in the world.
Nice work! I just threw mine in the garbage....oops!
Very nice, Mom!
Anneliese, the arrangement looks lovely. I have one of the era of your first one. . a few years newer that has started to crumble a bit. . .I can't get rid of it yet. .it was from S and K one year. . and this year it is in my china cabinet . .waiting for Christmas.
I like that you chose Magnolia's which are a spring flower but picked a color that can work in any season.
That is gorgeous, Anneliese! You did a GREAT job !!! its better than buying ready made because you got to choose the pieces and have the satisfaction of getting to look just like you want it!
I love Michaels.. I have some arrangements I did myself too from pieces I bought there.
I like it...good job! I have a few arrangements that could use your touch.
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