Thursday, March 3, 2011

Home Sweet Home #4

Welcome to the fourth Home Sweet Home Party.   Spring is getting so close and you can feel everyone getting ready to enjoy nature's show.  I couldn't wait to get a jump on it and I went to the library to check out some books on floral arranging.  Lots of great tips and tricks in these.
 
This trick with the focal color in a black and white is easy and fun to play with, I'll show you this trick on Monday.

This trick was just using the natural light from the window till the picture is almost nothing but a natural silhouette and then I also edited it black and white.

Here is the first floral book I found.  Title and author, well you can see it.

In this book I found a lot of tricks that florist use.

This was an example of a trick that was so simple. Duh! They just took floral tape, or any tape, and made a floral frog on the vase opening!  How simple and smart is that?

And here is a little inspiration picture for your Easter table.  A centerpiece of cabbage roses with cabbages and lettuce.  Isn't that smart too?

Dream...dream...it's almost spring!
I will also join:
Cindy at her blog My Romantic Home, go and visit her lovely blog.

Guidelines for Home Sweet Home Party:
Please link up your intended post and not just your blog.  Link up something from your home or your garden that you would like to share. (vignettes, food, makeovers, projects, vintage, photography, flowers, etc.) 
Please put a link or my button IN your post so others can find it and join in. The button is on my sidebar.   If you are new here I hope you will become a follower.  No Etsy link ups or direct advertising, please.  Try to mingle and visit other participants.  Thanks.:)
Now let's see your beautiful homes!




40 comments:

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Hi Sherry, thanks for hosting again. Beautiful pictures,the tulips look so pretty in you transferware pitcher! Martina

Kelly said...

Those tulips are heavenly! I've got some in my yard that are going to bloom soon, and I canNOT wait!

Kelly

Donna@Conghaile Cottage said...

Thank you for hosting this fun party Sherry, I loved your beautiful tulips in the coffee pot AND oh I LOVED the Black&White version! So pretty!
Have a wonderful weeks end,
Hugs, Donna

Olga Poltava said...

Hello Sherry, it's so much fun joining you every week for the party. I love your post; such beautiful photos! What a great idea to get some books on floral arranging from the library; I think that's what I will do this coming weekend. There are very few flowers in my garden right now, but I expect more soon, so getting some bouquet and flower arrangement ideas would be nice.
Happy Home Sweet Home Friday!

Tammy@Beatrice Banks said...

Beautiful photography! I just bought some tulips. Sure hope they open up as pretty as yours. They're looking kind of pitiful right now.
Great tip on the tape for a floral frog! Why didn't I think of that?

Simone @ Doberman's by the Sea said...

Lovely table and colors. Happy Thursday.

A Whole Lotta Magic said...

Gorgeous pictures, Sherry!

S
xo

Ellen said...

Oh my goodness Sherry! I'm loving the all the flowers,every single one of them! Fantastic pictures! Love the black and white picture too!
Thanks for hosting such a great party too!!

xoxo,
Ellen

bj said...

That centerpiece is one of the prettiest I've ever seen/. Cabbage roses are my favorite.

Brenda Pruitt said...

I can grow flowers. But it's the arranging I need some help with!
Brenda

Chari at Happy To Design said...

Hi Sherry...

Oooh...your red tulips are just gorgeous, my friend! Ohhh yes...I am sooo ready for spring! I always get the worst case of spring fever about this time every year! Hehe! Well dear lady, your photography is just fabulous! You are sooo talented! Can't wait to see your photo tutorial! You know, when I began my blog...it was all about the decorating but over time I have really developed a love for the photography! I also could spend countless hours playing with photo effects! Hehe! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful tea table and red tulips with us today...as well as all the lovely photos! Also...thank you so much for hosint this fun filled Friday party. I'm glad that I could join in again this week!

Warmst wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Great photos, Sherry and those look like great books.

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Beautiful photos, Sherry! I need to learn how to improve mine! Happy weekend!...hugs...Debbie

Unknown said...

I Sherry, found you over at Kim SSS, I am your newest follower I love your blog and I look forward to reading your blog.... thank you for hosting the party.Have a great weekend

Pattie

Ellen said...

Love Love Love all the flowers and the black and white photo, pure heaven!
Love the look of the tulips in the tea pot! Thanks for hosting such a great party!

xoxo,
Ellen

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Sherry,
It feels like Spring here...now we just need some green grass:) Thanks for hosting...I just found out that you were having this party.

Blessings,
Linda

Debra@CommonGround said...

The books look wonderful, I've always wanted to take classes in flower arranging! Thanks for a wonderful party,
xo,
Debra

Sarah said...

I'll be pulling my flower books off the shelf to enjoy tonight. You have inspired me! Love the idea of the cabbages with the cabbage roses. ~ Sarah

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

That silhouette picture is amazing! Such nice photos you have here. I really love that arrangement with the lettuce, cabbage, and roses! Have fun partying!

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Beautiful inspiration Sherry! Your photos of the pretty pitcher of flowers is so pretty with the sun shining on them. Thanks for hosting. laurie

La said...

Holy Cow! How did I miss your new party? I know life has been crazy lately and I haven't been making the rounds as much, but I missed 3 other weeks? Geez....

I'm beside myself with excitement that spring is nearly here. Your flowers are gorgeous, Sherry.

Linda (More Fun Less Laundry) said...

Hi Sherry, This is my first time linking up with you and I am enjoying making the rounds! Suzy Bales is one of my very favorite decorators and gardeners! All of her books are wonderful. And I really like your centerpiece with the cabbage roses and cabbages! Very clever and I would love to use it for my Easter table! Linda

Queenie's Vintage Finds said...

I love vintage transferware too and your arrangements look beautiful in them...those floral books you picked up are lovely and the pics are so inspiring too...I would have never "thunk" tape as a flower frog...I'll remember that one for future reference, I seriously would have never "thunk" it :) Thanks for sharing that. The table setting is so beautiful with the bunny....love that too! Thanks for hosting such a fun and beautiful home event...I'm glad I could join in the fun this week :)
Big hugs,
Queenie

Honey at 2805 said...

Everything looks wonderful, Sherry. Thanks for hosting.

Dee@FrenchBleuVintage said...

I am loving your party!! How did I ever miss you earlier? Newest follower. your Spring flowers are a joy to this New Englanders eyes. Have a great weekend.

Debbie said...

I am looking forward to learning how to do that first technique.

I really loved that portion of an Easter table you set with the cabbage and rose centerpiece. Makes me want to head to the library and copy cat you by checking out floral arrangement books.

Debbiedoos said...

Beautiful setting Sherry! Thanks for hosting.

Kathy said...

Wonderful images - terrific books. Your post made me think of a book I love, A Passion For Flowers by Carolyne Roehm - If you know of her and her books - I am sure you'll understand - if you don't - you're in for a treat!
Kathy

Martha said...

Those red Tulips are gorgeous! Thanks for hosting!

Martha said...

Those red Tulips are gorgeous! Thanks for hosting. Now following your blog :)

Andrea at Opulent Cottage said...

Such pretty photos! I adore the Easter centerpiece. Great inspiration, I think I'll head to the library today. Thank you for hosting, Sherry!
Cheers, Andrea

Concetta said...

Sherry - thank you for hosting such a lovely party this week - everything looks amazing!
Have a blessed weekend.
<><
Concetta

Unknown said...

Dear Sherry,
Thank you for such a nice Friday..I put the laundry away and decided to join the party. I would rather be with frineds than in the laundry room.
Have a wonderful day,
Shirley

Sonya Badgley said...

Hi Sherry,
I love your blog andI just wanted to let you know that I am giving you the Stylish Blogger Award! Please come visit my blog to find out all the info!
Blessings,
Sonya

Luciane at HomeBunch.com said...

Hello Sherry,

Thank you so much for stopping by! I'm loving every picture of this post!

Have a Great Weekend!

xo

Luciane at HomeBunch.com

Anonymous said...

Sherry, this looks like a fabulously fun party. And I love the books you talked about. I may just have to check some of these out since I will be hosting a wedding at my home at summer's end. The bride is requesting some flower arrangements I am not familiar with. :) Have a wonderful weekend and thank so much for your visit. Come on over often.

xinex said...

Your photos are superb, Sherry. The centerpiece is so beautiful and what a great idea on creating a frog for a vase....Christine

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Thanks for hosting and for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :) All linked up!!

Pink Roses and Teacups said...

Hi Sherry!

Nice to meet you! I love the idea of "Home Sweet Home" I will join in next week. Lvoe your pictures! The bunny place setting is darling.

Debbie

La Vie Quotidienne said...

What pretty arrangements and such great book recommendations. Thank you for hosting and thank you also for visiting me and leaving such a nice comment on my post. You mentioned that TJMaxx had some covered dishes, I must go look.(-: