Friday Favs: Paper Flowers

I have a weakness for paper flowers.  They’re beautiful in their own way without looking just like a fake flower.  With Easter right around the corner they seemed like a good Friday inspiration.  If you’ve got some time on Saturday you could even whip some up for centerpieces or get crafty with your kiddos.

 

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Via Project Nursery

Tissue paper dahlias are probably the most basic option, but they look pretty spectacular as a backdrop.

 

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Via Design*Sponge

Daffodils are possibly the quintessential spring flower, but these you could keep year round.

 

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Via Smile Mercantile

Go big or go home right? If you have an over-sized floor vase this would be the perfect spring addition.

 

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Via DRI

The instructions are in Spanish, but the pictures are pretty easy to follow to make fun watercolor mums.

 

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Via Martha Stewart Weddings

Mmm… Magnolias!  They’re one of my favs, but we’re nowhere near their natural range.  These might be my own weekend craft.

 

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Via Oh Happy Day

This flower garland doesn’t have to accessorize a giant egg (although it is pretty cute).  You could also use it a runner for a centerpiece at Easter dinner (or your next springy brunch!).

Friday Favs: Perfect Porches

The weather (up until this past week anyway) was absolutely gorgeous for March.   Even though today it went back to 30’s and snow flurries, it still got me thinking about spring.

One of my favorite things of the nicer weather is having a huge (screened!) front porch. Ours in need of a little TLC though and since I’m sure I’m not alone I though I’d put my Pinterest Daydreaming to work!

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Via HGTV

I absolutely adore how fun and colorful this space is while still being bright and airy.   Plus, those chairs!

 

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Via Martha Stewart

This one’s positively dreamy if you’re a sucker for a porch swing.  The primarily black and white palate looks oh-so sophisticated and makes the plants really pop.

 

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Via McGrath II

This one’s a little more formal, but you could definitely tone it a bit with some more casual plants and accessories.  It’s definitely the kind of space where you could curl up with a book or chillax with your friends and a bottle of wine.

 

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Via Zillow

I love the relaxed style going for this one.  It’s informal but still sophisticated.

 

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Via Brit+Co

Pops of bold color, Panton chairs, and a raw-edged table?  Yes please!  I’m a sucker for some good eclectic styling.

 

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Via Tumblr

… and I love me a touch of Boho too!  Vibrant colors and loads of texture–it’s like tropical paradise even if you live in the Upper Midwest.

 

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Via Decorating Your Small Space

Short on space?  No problem.  This tiny balcony is still a fantastic little retreat.