Friday, May 8, 2009

Lily of the Valley



This bouquet of lily of the valley and pink azalea is just for you.....Happy Mother's Day!



Muguet...Lily of the Valley was my Nana's favorite scent.....



These sweet tiny pearl cups are a welcome and sure sign of spring in our garden...They were planted long ago by Rob's grandmother and continue to spread, thriving in the shade of the dogwoods....



Tucked in a vase created from an old silver knife, the fragile blossoms create contrast with the sturdy blue denim fabric ......love to mix textures.....always love blue and white together....



This beautiful blue blouse with the lily motif came from Anthropologie last year.....I haven't worn it yet as I bought it on sale....a size too small.....


It will have to serve as a prop until I decide I can live without chocolate.....
Enjoy your Mother's Day weekend!
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19 comments:

  1. jadeMay 9, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    Dear Laura,
    thank you very much for this beautiful flowers - i looooove lily of the valley!!! Everything looks so nice! And i also thank you very much for your loveley words!! Today i´m painting my gardenfurniture (white) - dont like this work so much....

    Have a wonderful motherdays-weekend, Hugs Jade

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  2. ZitaMay 9, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    Lovely lily of the valley bouquet! Happy Mother's Day to you too - hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  3. FlossMay 9, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    Thank you for these beautiful flowers! Are they a traditional Mothers' Day flower? In France they are for May 1st, for good luck.

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  4. kateMay 9, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    You are too funny, I cant wait until you can wear your lily blouse, it is beautiful. thanks for posting on lily of the valley!!
    Happy Mothers Day
    kate

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  5. Room Service ~ Decorating 101May 9, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    You are lucky to have grown up with a mom that could decorate. Mine could not !!! I have since given her great style...haha It is funny, when people go to my mom's house the first thing they say is ,"I see now where Vicky got it from"...lol

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  6. mimi charmanteMay 9, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    Aren't they so delicate and lovely? Definitely one of my favorites!
    Happy Saturday,
    xo

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  7. EMBELLISHMay 9, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    Dear Laura,

    I just wanted to thank you for your blog. I truly enjoy it. You are extremely talented.

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  8. Tracie~MyPetiteMaisonMay 9, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Hi Laura,
    I can almost smell that beautiful Lily of the Valley here at my home. They are one of the prettiest flowers around and carry a lot of sentiment and romance for many people, thank you for the bouquet. I am so glad to hear I'm not the only one that buys items so pretty that don't always fit, I love the idea of a prop for that blouse! You have a chocolate for me this weekend and I'll have a caramel for you.
    Happy Mother's Day!
    ~Tracie

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  9. Mitt hvite husMay 9, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Hello =)

    Beautiful photoes of beautiful flowers..
    Pearl cups are so wonderful flowers..
    hugs Kerstin

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  10. WildflowerhouseMay 9, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    I love Lily of the Valley. Thanks for your wonderful post. I so enjoy visiting you. Sharon

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  11. LIVS LYSTMay 9, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    Hey Laura! Is that the name of that flower? "The lily of the valley?" So beautiful! Here in Norway we call it: LILJEKONVALL

    How has your saturday been? Mine has been busy and fun. A friend of mine and I do make funitures at the moment. It`s so funny!! We find old materials and put them toghether. Renaissance of old things!

    I love it!

    Hug from L-jo ;O)

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  12. Ali @ Betty and VioletMay 9, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    I too, love Lily of the Valley ~ happy Mother's Day to you!
    Ali x

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  13. Les CotrionsMay 9, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Ciao Laura! I like Lily of the valley and your bouquets are marvellous! It's a very romantic flower! Great idea your vase made with an old knife! You're a genius!!!
    Happy mother's day and big hugs!
    Vale

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  14. CaroleMay 9, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    Hey Laura,
    Love lily of the valley too. Now it's got me thinking I should go pick some from the old house and bring them home. Cute little silver knife vase....never seen anything like that before,,,, but you are good at finding the treasures.
    Hope you get pampered for Mother Day tomorrow...maybe starting with breakfast in bed with beautiful flowers on the tray....Hey that would make a lovely post don't you think????

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  15. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopMay 9, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    Laura my friend, have a wonderful day tomorrow, talk soon!! 0xx00xChrissy

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  16. JUST MEMay 9, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    happy mother's day to you as well.

    my neighbors Lilly of the valley are spreading into my yard and I am loving it.

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  17. Wendy P P ShawMay 10, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Beautiful post - great blog too!

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  18. Rumour has itMay 12, 2009 at 3:11 AM

    Wonderful flower-pictures!!

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  19. Tarnished RoyaltyMay 13, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    I, too, did a post on L.O.V. a few days back! Very pretty pics!

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