At the moment my home is feeling a little drab. Since I can’t run to closest West Elm, Z Gallerie or Anthropologie and buy whatever accessory I want, I have another solution. Flowers!
A year ago, you could find me exploring the flower markets of downtown Los Angeles mostly in preparation for my wedding. However, I really enjoyed learning what’s in season, playing around with arrangements, and the discounted prices for bulk flowers of course! I have to admit I miss flower shopping and I think today is the day to start back up the hobby.
Since I’m new to the bay, I haven’t learned all the great places to purchase flowers. I know there’s a market in San Francisco, but I live in the East Bay, meaning I’d really have to plan out the trip. So before I make the trek across the bay, I think I’ll try my local flower market.
Gorgeous roses and tulips via Style Me Pretty
A beautiful bouquet can do wonders for any space. Need an accent color? Buy flowers. Need to fill a space on a table or shelf? But flowers. Want your home to smell lovely? Buy flowers. See my point. Yes they do eventually die, but it can still be a lot more affordable than buying a pricier decor piece. And, if you’re unhappy with your flowers one week you can always change the design for the next.
Wonderful floral arrangement tutorial via Coco + Kelley
Maybe I’m ready for spring to start already or just excited about Valentine’s Day. Either way I’ve become slightly obsessed with looking at floral design.
Magenta peonies via The Glitter Guide
Who says floral arrangements have to be huge? These magenta beauties pack punch!
Lovely arrangement by Whitney on The Curtis Casa
And of course succulents count via SF Girl By Bay
Dark and romantic arrangement via Camille Styles
Or keep it simple with bud vases via Keltainen Talo Ranalla
Let’s see what gorgeous flowers I can find today (hopefully hydrageas!) and I’ll be sure to share my little floral design with you. For more ideas visit my Fiori Pinterest board!
I <3 this so much!
Flowers are truly the cheapest (and prettiest) way to dress up a home when you're just starting out.
I think we like similar floral designs, too…
So true…. I love flowers, but I need some more plants in my apartement.
They really are! I love the vessels as much as the flowers!
Absolutely, whole foods always has an assortment of potted flowers and I’m sure the SF flower market does too!
These flowers arrangements are all gorgeous! I can never resist peonies… they’re my favorite. Hydrangeas are lovely too… my grandmother used to grow them in Hawaii so I always think of her when I see them. :)
That’s really sweet Stephanie!