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Thursday, May 27, 2010

Dried Flowers & DIY Wreaths

My new favorite!

I am really into drying flowers right now.  It is a lost art!! Remember this oregano plant I had from this post?

Well, I left it alone to dry out. I had this twig wreath from Michaels. Then I just added the dried oregano to it.

I am very picky when It comes to wreaths. It is hard to find the perfect one, so I made one myself and

couldn’t be happier!

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I hung it outside on my back yard gate.

My cute little neighbors asked me to make them one.  LOL

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I added 2 old fake hydrangeas that I bought at

The Agoura Antique Mart

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I just love it!

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Look at the tiny specs of purple.

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 Remember my beautiful peonies from this post.?

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Look how stunning they look dried out! This is my new hobby!

I can’t get over how beautiful it turned out!

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I have a HUGE announcement next week, and a fun thing happening.

I have some great amazing friends involved and we are so excited to announce it!

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Oh ya, almost forgot my quick memorial wreath I made for my front door.

I tied all these tin stars I bought from Michaels awhile back, on a rope

Wa la…

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Easy and fun,

my neighbors want this one too..LOL

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Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

Always,

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31 comments:

  1. you're spot on!

    funny thing, I was headed out in a few minutes to look for wreaths for my two front doors!

    beautiful

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  2. you make wonderful things with dried flowers!beautiful photos!
    Val

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  3. The wreath looks natural and that's how I like them. Good going LuLu. I am drying hydrangeas now.

    xo,
    olive

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  4. I love your wreath...and hydrangeas are a favorite! Very pretty and welcoming!
    :) Laura

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  5. I am very particular about wreaths as well and typically don't care for floral wreaths. That is until I saw yours, it is wonderful! I have some dried hydrangeas at home and may have to take a stab at this myself.
    Have a fantastic weekend Lulu!!
    Hugs~
    T

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  6. Oh, Lulu, they sure are the pretiest wreath I've even seen. Beautiful!!!!
    You are so talented and what a nice hobby!
    Looking forward for you announcment!
    Have a wonderful weekend,
    Li :-)

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  7. Wow! Lu, I'm speechless, these dried flowers are amazing!! I love it!!!

    xoxo Zaira

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  8. Hi Lu,
    What a great wreath! I love how you left part of the grapevine showing. I am definitely going to have to get me an aregano plant...LOVE it! :)
    I'm surprised the petals didn't just fall off the peonies...lovely!
    Happy Memorial Day weekend! :) ~ Jo

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  9. I'm drying rose petals as I speak. It's hard to let go of such beautiful blooms, so drying just seems the right thing to do. As always, your designs are one of a kind.

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  10. Love your wreaths. And drying out Peonies? What a great idea. I just planted one so I will definitely dry the flowers and hang them from my beams in the kitchen with the other dried flowers. Thank you for the inspiration:)
    ~Debra
    Blog:Capers of the vintage vixens

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  11. Hi dear Lu! I love dried flowers!!! especially hydrangeas!!!

    Have a wonderful week end!!!
    Hugs!
    Mara

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  12. This is gorgeous! I was just thinking I need to update my wreath, this is just the perfect idea and i already have all the supplies :)
    Have a wonderful day!
    XO
    kristin

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  13. The wreath looks so nice! Maybe I should make myself one :)

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  14. Your wreath is just lovely!
    And those peonies, *sigh*....gorgeous!

    Looking forward to your big announcement (wink!)

    XO,
    Anne

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  15. I love your hydrangea wreath Lu!!! I also totally agree with the lovely Anne above, your dried peonies are gorgeous!!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Can't wait to hear your big announcement!! Hugs ~ Tina xx

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  16. Hi, Lulu! Wow! These photos are just amazing!! Love them all!!!

    Have a wonderfull weekend!!

    xo
    Anette:)

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  17. I love the wreath and those dried peonies! Looking forward to your big announcement!

    xo,
    Adrienne

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  18. Well don't you have an eye for beauty miss! I never knew Oregano could look that gorgeous! I don't make a lot of wreaths but I am on the hunt for an old bike wheel with lots of spokes and rust to use as a base for a wreath. I made one out of a garden hose to tuck in on an old rusty metal bench. Have you ever been on Bonjade's blog or Cindee's Garden? Happy Friday and I'll be back - pop in at jennsthreegraces, Jennifer

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  19. You sure are talented at design! I have oregano growing all over. In the gardens and fairy containers. Love the pungent scent of it. Happy and safe Memorial Day!
    Brenda

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  20. Hi Lulu,
    Don't you love how the oregano dries? I dried some last year and I just love it. Your wreath is lovely. I love to dry just about everything in the garden. I do believe I love flowers as much dried as fresh.
    Your Memorial door hanging is just perfect.
    hugs

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  21. they are all gorgeous!!! just gorgeous! I love them all:)

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  22. Cheers LuLu~ You did an amazing job! Bravo
    I love dried flowers too.

    I am excited to hear your exciting News! Can't wait.~Kim

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  23. wow those peonies looks amazing, just beautiful! Do pop over to my blog, I'm having a giveaway.
    alicia
    www.time-worn-style.com/blog/

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  24. looks so pretty! i am picky about my wreaths too! i hope you have a great memorial day!

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  25. that wreath turned out really beautiful. I always hang my hydrangeas upside down to dry them out and i have bouquets all over my house with them. but i have never seen oregano like this! gorgeous!

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  26. This is just gorgeous, I would have never guessed those little buds were oregano, mixed with the hydrangeas, it's so so pretty, Great combination!
    xo,
    Debra

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  27. I wish I could find these oregano blooms! Years ago I had a floral business called "Down To Earth" with my friend Jamie in NJ - we sold a lot of things to woman in the NY metropolitan area - wealthy - lucky us - we did our own home shows. Big items for huge homes. Wives of the NY Giants, Yankees, etc. Well, one day Jamie decided to make a big floor basket called the "NJ Basket" and filled it with all kinds of wonderful tall grasses, etc. She went on a picking expedition...found some fab, unusual specimens to add. When her latest idea was complete - I stopped in and told her I espeically loved the addition of the POISON SUMAC... we drove to the pharmacy together. Be careful what you pick for, lol. Jennifer

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  28. Love your blog, Lulu! Sweet, fun, and inspiring! And I sure wish I knew how well peonies dried! I would'ave done that to all of mine! Thanks for the idea, tho!

    I'll be following to hear more news from you...:)

    xoxo laurie@heavenswalk

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  29. Love the wreath!
    Im very picky myself when it comes to wreaths. Its hard to find one I like! Love your blog! hope i can get as good as you some day!

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  30. I've never thought about using dried oregano for a wreath. Great Idea. Looks great and smells great too. Thanks for the idea.

    Ken@creativeyouthideas.com

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