April 25, 2010

lily of the valley

Love-
Lily of the Valley. I'll never forget that my mom brought me a bunch when I got engaged. I would have carried a bouquet of them if they were in season. I pick them every time I visit my moms, and I hope the ones we transplanted last year to my house will pop up again. I also remember our ( me + my moms ) first attempt ( many years ago ) at a Martha Stewart craft-

The punch a hole in a tin can, thread wire, fill with flowers and hang charmingly on the door. You'll never guess what we filled them with-


I'd make them again in a second.

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13 comments:

DustyLu said...

Beautiful idea and post! I too love lily of the valley! So dreamy! ~lulu

Sarah B said...

Such a pretty, delicate flower. I was given a pale pink one for my garden which is very sweet :)

Laura Collins said...

That is such a great idea, and so pretty- Martha is the best!! xoxo

tamara said...

Lily of the Valley - definitely my favorite. They are just starting to come up in my garden - yippee! xx

Urbanstems said...

Nice memories and cute idea too. So you didnt lick it off a stone then (Old Irish saying!)your styling ways must be in the genes!!(thanks to your Mum!)

Anonymous said...

So delicate and beautiful. xo

Erica Cook said...

Oh I love lily of the valley too! I'm lucky that I have a huge patch of it in this house. Happy Monday! xo

Reyna Meinhardt said...

They are beautiful, and what a neat idea! It looks so charming, I think they would be especially sweet in an old farm house!

Unknown said...

Love Lily of the Valley! So light and pretty!

Jen said...

i'd love for a doorknob in my home to look so sweet! everyone needs a tin can of their favorite flowers right?

L @ Salt and Sentiment said...

I love love love lily of the valley. It is such a delicate flower with such a powerful scent! My favorite I think...

Anonymous said...

Hi! So glad we have crossed paths! Loving your site! This idea is wonderful! I want to try in on my pantry door. Hope your having a wonderful Monday! xoxo

Cashon&Co said...

everytime I see lily of the valley i think of my mom, as it is her favourite flower. your pic here of them are stunning ;)