SIX TO BLISS: the aubrey messick edition

Who: Aubrey Messick

Where: Huntington Beach, CA

What: an uber fabulous floral design master + blogger of Design by Aubrey 

Since this is a super festive week (think Cinco de Mayo + Mothers Day) I wanted Aubrey to share her secrets of domestic bliss...flower style. So you can be inspired to whip up some gorgeous floral masterpiece for your mama!

My Top 6 Secrets to Domestic Bliss:

1. Fashion and design are all about what's hot so keep the look in your home current with flowers in season. Right now is the time to show off the fragrant lilac and playful ranunculus.

2. Spring is a time when everything comes back to life.  Use a tall container to display fresh cut cherry branches in the entry of your home to invite the energy of new beginnings.

3. Make use of the fruits and vegetables in your kitchen.  Add a few lemons or a fresh artichoke to an arrangement of hydrangea and roses for a dining room centerpiece that will have your guests talking.

4. Peonies are known for their sensual nature.  Place a vase of these luxurious blooms next to the bed to invite love and romance into your life.

5.  Use a small arrangement of flowers to brighten up your Powder Room, a space usually void of natural light.

6.  Flowers are a natural way to help relieve stress.  Place a bouquet of lavender by your favorite reading chair and relax as your get lost in a good book.

gotta love any girl who can work her magic with flowers...am i right?

Beautiful Blooms...decorating with Hydrangeas

Happy Friday everyone! 

I want to share with you some beautiful blooms to send you off into the weekend.

It's been a super busy week for me this week and I am in need of some 

lovely Hydrangeas to fill my bedroom.

{i have been seriously crushing on hydrangeas lately}

I also want to say a big THANK YOU  to you all

for being amazing readers,followers and commenters.

It has been so much fun chatting and getting to know you...

I appreciate the love a million times over!

Hope you all have a lovely weekend.

{my sweet friend Flaviana inspired me with this lovely photo of her home above}

{this one is for you Terri + your new toy}

images courtesy of...
maisondelilas 
thetearoom
southernaccents
elements of style 
searching for style
thisisglamorous  
marleyandlocklear 
shabby chic

tablescape tuesdays

Lately I have been drawn to the beauty of clear glass as the ultimate household staple...

Glassware can make such a difference when pairing with the perfect china and flowers.

I love changing colors up all the time (its the decorista side of me) and the perfect

way to ensure my success is by having a few bits of clear glass up my hostessing sleeves.

I will be ready for every occasion. 

images courtesy of...
eventpeeps.com
styleathome.com
maisonboheme
decorpad.com

secrets of spring...

Spring has arrived and so have the flowers...

Want to learn how to make the perfect bouquet for the home?

1. Step1

   Begin by unwrapping the greens from the plastic. Cut the stems of them at an angle under room temperature running water. Arrange these so that they circle the vase evenly.

2. Step2

   Unwrap the babies breath, also cut the stems of these ones at an angle under water, and disperse them around the vase, between the greens.

3. Step3

   Now take and unwrap the flowers. Picking each one up singly cut the stem at an angle under room temperature running water. These may be cut at different lengths, so some may stand above the others and have a fuller look. Take each flower and arrange it between the greens and the babies breath (I prefer these to be in the middle of them).

4. Step4

   When all bouquets have been cut and arranged to liking in the vase, unwind the raffia and wrap around the vase once. Depending on the size of the neck of your vase you make be able to wrap this around more than once. However, after you have wrapped the raffia around the first time, tie once in the middle of the front of the vase and wrap for a second time. Tuck the ends into the raffia that is already wrapped.

5. Step5

   Finally take a strand of the raffia (some may have fallen off while you were wrapping it) and thread through the loop on top of the charm you have chosen. Tie this around the wrapped raffia in the front of the vase. Now you have a beautiful personally designed bouquet of flowers. Enjoy!

   source. image courtesy of adaanddarcy

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