Winter Centerpiece

I found a new blog that I am loving. Jennifer's designs are so inspiring and creative that I spent the better part of a day mesmerized. When I spied this centerpiece, I knew I had all the supplies to create my own ... something new without spending a dime.

Orchid

This is the second time in two years that I've managed to get my orchid to bloom. I don't want to mess with a good thing but feel like maybe I should fertilize him once in a while. To water, I give him 4-5 ice cubes every week. Pssst ... the blooms in the back with the yellow throat are the "real" blooms ... the blooms in front with the purple throat are fake. No one can ever tell the difference and I never have to look at bare sticks when the real blooms fade.

Limelight Hydrangea

My Limelight hydrangea is going crazy! This beauty was planted on the sunny side of my yard and he couldn't be happier (now reaching over 5 feet tall) ... and kinda taking over. I had no choice but to cut him back and used the trimmings for a patio bouquet. The ivory and green colors are so pretty and there is a slight pink starting to peek through. Not that I'm wishing summer away, but I am excited to see what colors he turns in the fall.

Here Piggy, Piggy

My good friend, Cupcake, has an incredible deck. In my book, no summer is complete without an evening spent admiring her abundant pots. Her massive collection is overflowing with beautiful flowers and foliage yet it never seems too much or overdone. She swears she never follows a plan and just starts poking plants in each pot until they are "stuffed."

This little guy is one of my favorites. Isn't he adorable?



Cupcake is also an accomplished cook so it's no wonder we typically leave her house feeling quite "stuffed" as well.