Thinking Outside the Vase

The other day I posted a pic of my soup tureen filled with flowers on Instagram 

and one of my dear friends commented that she needed to "think outside the box" when arranging flowers.

I told her that she actually needs to think "outside the vase"

and maybe use a box to hold her flowers.

I use flowers inside and out

and although on many occasions I actually use vases,

I usually try to use different containers to hold flowers.

 I am using lots of lavender lately because it is plentiful in the garden.

The best thing about lavender is that I don't need a container -

I can just set a bouquet out

or weave it into a wreath.

I have no luck with hydrangeas in vases so like the lavender, I use no container and let it wilt on its own.

I like that the dried hydrangeas last forever.

Rusty buckets are one of my favorite containers.

I love the look of the stock in front of this painting that belongs to friends who are in the process of moving - they asked us to store it while they are in transition.

The old sap bucket usually sits around outside, but this week it's hanging on the fireplace.

 My vintage picnic basket is perfect way to display two of my favorite things - books & flowers - together.

A file box makes an unusual container for flowers

as does a canvas bag hanging on the front door.

One thing is for certain - whether it's a basket, a bag, or a bucket,

There will always be flowers around the house.

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