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Hello there and happy Monday….. OK here is a blog update for anyone who cares. I have decided to not do anything at this moment (changing back to blogger). I did if you will notice change my header back to an old and familiar one (some of you were having a hard time adjusting to so many changes at once) and I “get it” it so here’s a little familiarity while we all adjust together. So happy to have Jeanne (of I Dream Of<\/a>) beautiful little ginger jars gracing my blog. They make me happy! I do like to change things up but want everyone to be comfortable as all this change is taking place….so this is a “work in progress”!<\/p>\n

Many of you, my fellow bloggers have written that my feed for my blog is not updating. Thanks for telling me…..hope to have this corrected today, maybe even by the time you are reading this! There are still tweaks and things to iron out yet.? In a frantic heat of panic, I was thinking of going back to Blogger, just because it is familiar and easy, kind of like going “home”.? I know change is good but it can also be scary and trust me you have no idea what I went through for about 8 days…..I spared you the drama:) But there was A LOT! There is so much for me to learn but I am not a quitter and anyone who knows me well always hears me preach my mantra “some of the best moves you make in life are the ones you don’t”. So there. I am not making a move right now. Maybe never….who knows and then again, maybe next week:)? I am holding tight for the next week as we continue to tweak things and will reserve judgement until next week. To be continued…..jury is out:)<\/p>\n

In the meantime, spring has sprung over here!!? I got in so? many fabulous goodies for my online shop<\/a>, I am SO excited!! I get all giddy when something really special comes in. I found a great floral source, whose prices are also terrific. I am a fresh flower fanatic for anyone one knows me or has been coming to my blog for a while however there are times when they can be out of season, super expensive or just hard to find. Enter good faux flowers. There are “insiders secrets” on how to use them however:) My shop as stated from the getgo was a place for me to sell and share all that I love, I have always said I will only sell things I would buy and put in my own home and so far, I have stuck to that mantra. These are no exception and in fact my house is literally blooming with flowers at this very moment.<\/p>\n

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The orchids are amongst some of the best I have found but I still add my little “tied moss squares” just like is done with real orchids to give these a “real effect”. So far everyone thinks they are live orchids and that’s how I intend to keep it! This super large bowl is about 30″ round (huge) so you get the scale of this orchid!! The orchids come in three sizes, XL, large and med. The first one is the XL and the other is the med (2 stem). Best part is they are much less than the real ones and last forever!! Adding the moss and small moss squares tied with raffia adds that special “florist touch”……<\/p>\n

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\"IMG_1535\"<\/a> Kind of hard to believe these aren’t real…isn’t it?<\/p>\n

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Then there are the beautiful hydrangea stems. I buy fresh hydrangea on a regular basis and fill my blue and whites with them. So the? plant in my kitchen literally had only a few nearly dead heads on it, so guess what! I clipped a bunch of my new hydrangea stems and planted them right into the “real hydrangeas pots” and the result is nothing less than spectacular. No watering necessary, fresh blooms that just don’t quit:) Everyone will want to know “my secret”……<\/p>\n

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And the peonies…oh how I love this flower. God really knocked it out of the park when he created the most majestic flower of all, the peony. But why oh why do they die so fast!!!! Such a tragedy for such a magnificent flower to not last longer. Enter my new faux peonies! These are sold in small bunches and honestly are just gorgeous! I clustered two bunches together and I must say, it was love at first sight:)? What do you think?<\/p>\n

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How about these beautiful and delicate rose and hydrangeas bunches? Perfect for small bud vases and smaller scaled planters. I added them to my nightstand in my bedroom and they just add such an elegant flair to my room. I spray a little room spray on them and it is pure heavenly bliss:) The hydrangea (both blue and cream) are also sold by the stem….<\/p>\n

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Then you you put a bunch together and holy mama, is this gorgeous or what!!!! I added these to one of my beautiful silver planters on Sunday when I spent the day “playing” and I must say I really got excited when I saw how great it came out. It’s all about trial and error, imagination and a will to beautify! I then partially set my dining table and if I say so myself this put a little pep in my step and has me wanting to host a spring-y luncheon, brunch or who knows maybe Easter!!<\/p>\n

\"IMG_0595\"<\/a> \"IMG_0596\"<\/a> \"IMG_0600\"<\/a> \"IMG_0602\"<\/a> And yes I am madly in love with my newest collection of China…..Royal Crown Derby Blue Mikado, so classic and elegant!! The charger is from my online shop as are the linens and monogrammed napkins:)<\/span><\/p>\n

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And last but not least my beloved cherry blossoms….oh how I love these. They add instant drama, elegance and beauty to any room they are used in. Just gorgeous! I have the pink in stock now, cream coming in next month.<\/p>\n

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\"DSC_1000\"<\/a>And yes if you are noticing my beautiful cherub statue, I got it in last week!!! Came home to it and was so excited. It’s also now on my online shop click here to see<\/a>………………<\/p>\n

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So….yes, you guessed right if you think I have been having fun “playing” because indeed I have. I love flowers, they just make me so happy and while I will of course continue to buy real flowers, I must say to have blooms that look so real, are always “in bloom” and will forgive you for not watering them ever, is mighty nice:) All flowers shown are in stock and for sale and are in the process of being added to my online shop. If you are interested in anything right now and cannot wait just contact me<\/a> and I am happy to give you pricing and availability.? Many thanks for stopping in….wishing you a fabulous day and great start to your week:)<\/p>\n

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