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Moss matters….

March 7, 2015 By splendid 4 Comments

I’m a little overwhelmed right now working on a new undertaking that I cannot wait to share with you. 
In the meantime, I’m up to my ears figuring out all of the details to make this challenging yet fun new adventure work.  
Of course, I still want to have a few fresh flowers around the house. But right now I need them to last for a loooong time, and I don’t have time to fuss with them. That’s why I threw together a few “living arrangements” that I know will last for weeks if I just drop a few ice cubes on top of the stems every other day.
These Peridot slipper orchids are what inspired me to create this little orchid forest.
Higher reaching orchids rounded out the canopy.
White pansies added freshness to the forest floor.
But here is how they looked as they left Trader Joe’s. Clearly, all of the clamps, dyed sticks and tags needed to scoot.
The sticks were replaced with pussy willow twigs, the clamps with a pale green cotton twine; and those plastic pots were concealed beneath a bed of fresh moss, to look like this within minutes.
Now moss, is one of the fringe benefits of living in the PNW, I can easily harvest it right out my backdoor. Dry moss is available in garden stores and can be revived by soaking it in water for an hour or so.
 
Here’s another moss transformation, a great way to bring Springtime indoors early. 
These white hyacinths in blue washed tins were also at Trader Joe’s, I bought several and they looked fine as they were.
But they looked much more finished with a mossy topper. 
Their scintillating scent and freshness brought life to all of the vignettes around the abode.
East coast readers… it sounds as if Spring is coming to you soon. 

Filed Under: flowers, Uncategorized Tagged With: white flowers

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  1. Karena Albert says

    March 7, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    Emily you have brightened my day with these lovely springtime arrangements. I just happen to be going to Trader Joe's today!

    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena

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  2. Bmore bungalow says

    March 9, 2015 at 12:36 am

    Hyacinths are my favorite . They smell fantastic!

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  3. hostess of the humble bungalow says

    March 9, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    Oh I love orchids and am volunteering at The Orchid Society annual show next weekend here in town. Will try not to buy too many! I am your newest follower. Look forward to getting to know you!

    Reply
  4. Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid Sass says

    March 10, 2015 at 5:06 pm

    Moss does matter!
    Beautiful arrangements here, Emily. There is nothing more beautiful than orchids.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Happy Tuesday.
    Teresa
    xoxo

    Reply

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