I was excited to see little pots of colour on sale for $2 each. I'm thinking that this floral cheer might last a little longer if it's still attached to it's plantly home and nestled safely in soil. But the plastic pot? I think we can do better than that...
It's a little shabby chic in this colour scheme, what with the antique lace, twine and floral paper but if we can't indulge in a little girliness once in a while then what's the world coming to?!
So if you, or someone you know, is in need of a little floral cheer and you're strapped for cash then I would definitely recommend doing the following:
* Head to your local florist or gardening centre and pick up a pot or two of cheerful blooms. If your friend is more of a foodie - pick up some herbs instead
* Rummage through the recycling for some tins - soak them in hot water to remove the label and give them a good clean
* Squeeze your plants into the tins - you'll need to loosen the roots a little, pat them down and then give them a little water
* Wipe the tin clean so no soil is, errr, soiling the outside of your vase
* Decorate your vase with scraps of wrapping paper, fabric, ribbons, lace, wool or whatever takes your fancy and secure it with double sided tape for extra ease and speediness!
Too easy! Cheap and cheery! Win, win, wouldn't you say?
I'm thinking these sweet little tins would look lovely as table centrepieces on special occasions like Christmas or at a wedding. Or you know, for those occasions like every other day. Life is too short to wait for special things to happen - sometimes you've got to initiate the special yourself. Be 'specially proactive!
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So, so, pretty! Your someone special is awfully lucky to get such a treat...
cute pot and pretty purple flower...
xoxo
aphrodita
What a gorgeous idea! I love the reusing of the tins too. We have so many around here too. I think me and my gals will be making some of them up pretty soon for sure.
And in answer to your question, YES! I always read blogs and leave the commenting until I've figured out what it is I want to say. Most often I never go back to post the comment so you are one step ahead of me.
I hope you are having a great week. X
hi sara, thanks for your lovely comments! recovery so far has been amazing so we are all very happy! with the pillow cases i meant the third drawer down ones : ) would have been wonderful if it was the umbrella print ones. making new cushions for our couch is on my to-do-list xx
Oooh.. I love this idea!
I once went to buy a friend cheer up flowers... and then decided to buy her a potplant instead, so she could have flowers for much longer. She didn't get it... just looked at it kinda blankly. but I'm sure if I'd done it in decorated cans it totally would have worked! ha ha lovely!
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