Spring is here! There is something so magical about this time of year. I usually trade in my jeans for fun sundresses, and I found some really cute ones at Gap Factory. I love this lightweight chambray dress. It's so versatile. Chambray is definitely a trend one you can wear year-round. (I got it for an amazing price too)
One of my absolute favorite things to do in spring is to fill my home with flowers. All of my very favorite flowers are in bloom now and I feel like I buy flowers from Trader Joes as often as I buy milk.
It's great to have pretty flowers, but arranging them correctly can be harder than it looks. Today I'm sharing a simple trick to getting your flowers to stay exactly where you want them in the vase without having to hassle with messy floral foam.
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- Pick your vase and get enough flowers to fill the opening. I picked hydrangeas to arrange (my very favorite) but this technique works well with any kind of flower and any vase with a medium to large opening.Also grab some tape and plant scissors (the ones I have are so rusted I just used normal household scissors. I need to get a new pair!) *hint, the larger the flower the less flowers you will need to fill your vase
- Tape off a grid pattern along the opening of your vase. I made my square openings about 2" x 2", but you can make them a little smaller for a more narrow vase.
- Measure how deep your vase is and trim your flowers to that length. Pull off any extra leaves on the bottom of the stem, but don't throw them out just yet.
- Stick the flowers in the openings of the tape grid you created. The grid allows the flowers in the middle to stay propped up to make the vase look nice and full. Once you have filled any holes with flowers, fill around the edges and a few middle spots with the extra leaves.
in collaboration with Gap Factory
That chambray dress is adorable! I love that it's actually long enough too!
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RIght?! I was thrilled that it was longer! (I did size up to get the extra length)
DeleteLovely, I like fresh flowers a lot!
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Me too! It's sometime the only way I decorate for a holiday ;)
DeleteCool idea! I'll have to give that a try. Your hair looks beautiful with that braid.
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It's such a simple solution, I do it all the time now! And thank you!
Deletethe chambray dress you have linked is different than the one you are wearing?! Where is the one you are wearing from?
ReplyDeleteThis dress is from Gap Factory, but it sold out 2 days after I ordered it (boo!) but I just checked with Gap Factory and they will be restocking my exact dress on April 13th! So keep an eye out! You will love it!
DeleteWhere is the dress you are wearing from? I love it! The one linked is different. I've been trying to find the perfect chambray dress!
ReplyDeleteThis dress is from Gap Factory, but it sold out 2 days after I ordered it (boo!) but I just checked with Gap Factory and they will be restocking my exact dress on April 13th! So keep an eye out!
DeleteHey your recent floral trick is cool! Did you see the post I have that shows how to do the same floral trick? Here's the link: http://www.floristinyou.com/beautiful-centerpieceahhh-peonies
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty post! I learned this trick from Natalie and I think it is so smart! I'll have to get some of that thinner floral tape you used. You are so talented!
DeleteI'm obsessed with fresh flowers (hydrangeas happen to be one of my favorites as well!), there's nothing better!! :)
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Aren't they the prettiest?? Great minds ;)
DeleteLeanne! That's brilliant! Hydrangeas are my fave too. What a pretty post. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Lindsay! There is something so pretty and feminine about them!
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