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Ranunculus, my favorite flower

February 25, 2010 jennifer Color

Do you have a favorite flower?

I have several of them, actually (like these hydrangeas ). But there is one that I love more than all the others.

Ranunculus. My all-time favorite. The flower that makes my heart skip a beat.

Earlier this week I ran into a florist shop looking for white flowers, and there, to my amazement, was a bucket of 6 white ranunculus, just arrived. I was so excited! The girl working in the shop had no clue what they were. I purchased the prettiest ones and happily brought them home.

They’ve been making me happy all week, so I thought I’d share.

I love all the gorgeous fabric flowers floating around the fashion world, but when I see these, I just don’t think anything else comes close to the real thing.

I stand in awe of the beauty in our world, and feel grateful to have a little drop of it in my home.

No wonder so much has been written over the centuries about flowers…

They bring happiness on a winter’s day.

They bring happiness on any day!

What’s your favorite flower? Do tell!
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Have a great day!

Hopeful Homemaker

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Vintage Tablecloth: Pink Flower Ovals

February 25, 2010 jennifer Linens

Today’s tablecloth is another that reminds me of vintage ticking, only without the stripes.

The oval medallions remind me a lot of those that are so often scattered in vintage ticking patterns. The flowers on this cloth are really more of a mauve.

From a distance, I like the way the ovals lay around the edges of the tablecloth, larger in the middle of each side and on an angle in the corners.

Around the outside of the oval medallions there is a sweet little scalloped border with small roses. It’s the perfect vintage touch for a little girls’ tea party or birthday party.

This cloth is cotton duck and has a lovely weight. I noticed no flaws or stains. It measures 47 by 53 inches.

So sweet and innocent.

Vintage Tablecloth: Roses and Loops

February 23, 2010 jennifer Linens

Another tablecloth with roses and a black pattern going around the entire piece. The black has faded to a lovely charcoal gray. I like how the inside pattern consists of circles overlaying one another, while the smaller outside one is made of loops that travel around the edges. (I also like the two cute helpers who insisted on being in the picture!)

This cloth is printed on cotton and a couple of light yellow stains on it. It has a nice heavy drape to it. It measures 43 by 50 inches.

I enjoy the mix of pattern on this tablecloth. The roses combine with the geometric print to make a statement that is neither too bold nor too flowery. I think it’s a great combination. Very pretty!