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:

  1. DustyLuApril 25, 2010 at 9:41 PM

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

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  2. Sarah BApril 25, 2010 at 9:58 PM

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

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  3. Laura CollinsApril 25, 2010 at 10:10 PM

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

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  4. tamaraApril 25, 2010 at 10:34 PM

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

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  5. UrbanstemsApril 26, 2010 at 2:29 AM

    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!)

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  6. AnonymousApril 26, 2010 at 5:15 AM

    So delicate and beautiful. xo

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  7. Erica CookApril 26, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    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

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  8. Reyna Meinhardt April 26, 2010 at 8:38 AM

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

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  9. UnknownApril 26, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Love Lily of the Valley! So light and pretty!

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  10. JenApril 26, 2010 at 12:38 PM

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

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  11. L @ Salt and SentimentApril 26, 2010 at 2:27 PM

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

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  12. AnonymousApril 26, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    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

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  13. Cashon&CoApril 27, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    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 ;)

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