Saturday, June 1, 2013

SUMMER FLOWERS IN THE KITCHEN


I picked a bouquet from my garden... for you!!!!

My flowers are a little late this year because of a colder spring... so I was thrilled to pick the first bouquet of the season and have it grace my kitchen table...






Simplicity is best when it comes to flowers!  I forget how much I love pink... it makes the whole kitchen brighter!







The white ironstone pitcher with lots of crazing and chips sits in a simple wire basket.  The morning light backlights the arrangement.

The peony is from one of my original bushes... this year I planted two more. Too bad they are sooooo short lived!!! They are my favorite flowers. 

My knock out rose bush is abundant right now. They love cooler weather!












I just got this vintage-look runner from my AT HOME site during a flash sale!  It's perfect for my round table... and anchors my little arrangement!  It was very inexpensive... and is so well made!








Pink flowers make me swoon!!!!


What are your favorite early summer flowers?







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37 comments:

  1. Ann@A Sentimental LifeJune 1, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Beautiful bouquet! I love walking through my garden, always with clippers ready to make a arrangement. Always puts a smile on your face!

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  2. Vicki @ lifeinmyemptynestJune 1, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    There is nothing better than picking a flower bouquet in the morning and arranging it just so. I just picked some wild phlox that is so simple and pretty. Your arrangement is lovely :-)

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  3. LynnJune 1, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    I love peonies too they have such a full, beautiful blossom, but so short lived. Live flowers brighten up any space!

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  4. JennyJune 1, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Beautiful flowers! x

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  5. SylviaJune 1, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Simply beautiful! I can't wait to see peonies bloom!

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  6. BonnieJune 1, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    So lovely. I love peonies too but sadly our weather is too warm for them. Yours are beautiful. I love your elegant arrangement. Glad you mentioned your roses were knock outs because I haven't cut any of mine and I should. Such a happy arrangement for your kitchen and it brightened my day also.

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  7. Shabby Brocante, KarenJune 1, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Gorgeous. The flowers, the photos and the table runner. All wonderful!
    Karen

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  8. Mary Ann PickettJune 1, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    Awesome...I picked roses from my garden...think I will take a photo. But my bouquet is not as pretty as yours!

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  9. Laura TurnerJune 1, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    So beautiful, Yvonne! I love having flowers in my kitchen. My roses bloomed once and now have new buds. I will probably have to buy some flowers until they open! Thanks for sharing this bit of beauty!

    Laura

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  10. SplenderosaJune 1, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Pink!!
    Always pink.
    And, peonies? We have to purchase them because it's much too hot to grow them in Houston. And, when they appear on the scene they are gone gone gone in a couple of days.
    I'm trying Knockout roses this year, Yvonne. It's my 1st try on any kind of rose.
    xx's

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  11. Sunflowers With SmilesJune 1, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Beautiful Yvonne, I love fresh flowers in my home too!

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  12. LynnJune 1, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Beautiful flowers Yvonne! I just had to chuckle this morning when it dawned on me how much I like pink too! It's gorgeous here today, hope you're enjoying it too:@)

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  13. AnonymousJune 1, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Hi Yvonne! Oh, the flowers are so lovely! Wish I could reach through the puter and set them in my kitchen. What a wonderful variety and you've arranged them so well. The little runner is darling as is your container. I popped over and 'liked' your FB page! :)
    Hope you're having a nice weekend.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  14. SarahJune 1, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    Yvonne, your garden must be lovely. I envy anyone who gets to grow peonies. Your bouquet is gorgeous. Happy weekend! ~ Sarah

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  15. Penny CarlsonJune 1, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Beautiful Yvonne! I love peonies and have planted 3 at this new house we are in. I also love lavender, roses and geraniums.

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  16. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJune 1, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Beautiful bouquet and my knockout roses looked really good a couple weeks ago when it was cool and rainy.

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  17. AnnJune 1, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    All of your flowers complement each other beautifully. Seems everyone adores peonies as do I, mine are soft pink and hot pink--they smell intoxicating. I'm
    sure your kitchen smells heavenly.
    ann

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  18. carolyn bradfordJune 1, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    So pretty! We sell a lot of ironstone and the pitchers are always the first to go! There is nothing prettier than simple flowers in a simple, white ironstone pitcher! Hope you are doing well!

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  19. Erin~Just*GrandJune 1, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    Gorgeous flowers and beautiful photos! Peonies are my favorite too! Wish I had enough sun to grow them. Mine have struggled for years... Your garden must be wonderful!

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  20. LeslieJune 2, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    Pink flowers make me happy too Yvonne:) and yours are lovely. Such a beautiful table runner and I'm off to check out the link! Enjoy your weekend. xxleslie

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  21. MaryJune 2, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    What a beautiful way to start my day! I adore your bouquet, ironstone pitcher, basket & runner! I eagerly look forward to the peonies blooming every spring!

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  22. The enchanted homeJune 2, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Picture perfect Yvonne, love the colors...such a pretty reminder of another great thing about summer!

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  23. BeverlyJune 2, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday, Yvonne. It made my day to see you here again. I have missed you.

    Love your bouquet of pretty pinks. I have one of peonies and roses on my desk now. And, I noticed I will be able to include hydrangeas any day now.

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  24. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJune 2, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Oh Yvonne, we should go to Longwood soon. We went yesterday and you should SEE all the peonies!!!!!!!!!!!! They have tables of them that were all judged and have ribbons!!!!!!!!! Color and formations that I have never seen before. Love your bouguet and the pitcher. The runner is perfect. XO, Pinky

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  25. CynthiaJune 2, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    These flowers are gorgeous. I love the combination of the pink with the purple and the white pitcher.

    Cynthia

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  26. AnonymousJune 2, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Your flowers are stunning! I love your vignette! What a great idea to put the pitcher in a wire basket!

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  27. Korrie@RedHenHomeJune 2, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    There is nothing better than flowers in a pitcher! Beautiful!

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  28. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeJune 2, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    Gorgeous!!! Would love for you to come share at Amaze Me Monday!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  29. Laurel StephensJune 3, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    I love all these shades of pink together. So lovely!

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  30. Ann from MichiganJune 3, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Yvonne,

    Love your beautiful flowers. Here in Michigan my flowers are way behind.

    What is the purple flower?

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  31. Anita at Cedar Hill June 3, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Oh my, I adore your flowers!! Seriously they are gorgeous. I hope you are doing well my friend!!

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  32. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsJune 3, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    You have the most gorgeous flowers Yvonne...love the wire basket and that crazed pitcher is magnificent!!...

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  33. EACJune 4, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Beautiful. We're having a set of raised beds put in today- I planned to order more peonies and now you are inspiring me to take a look at "knockout roses". And yes, what are the purple flowers, some sort of salvia?

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  34. On Crooked CreekJune 4, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Yvonne,
    Gorgeous!!!
    Thank you, dear friend!!!
    I adore the peonies, but Irises are my favorite first flower of Spring!!!
    My all~time favorite flowers are Roses and Sunflowers, Sunflowers and Roses. . .
    nope Roses and Sunflowers. . .as the Roses bloom first here on the Prairie!!!
    Have a blessed week!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  35. Michele M./ Finch RestJune 4, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    How did I miss this amazing post????

    Oh my word, you have created a gorgeous bouquet, lady!

    WOW!!!!

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  36. AnonymousJune 15, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Just lovely Yvonne! I love using what you have and making it beautiful.

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  37. Birmingham Flower DeliveryJuly 18, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    Absolutely beautiful arrangement - it's quite a trend now to see bouquets in vintage vases, teapots and teacups and you've done it perfectly. Thanks for sharing.

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