Do you keep cut flowers in your home?

8 years ago

Nothing can jazz up an interior and add a bit of colour like cut flowers. On the flipside, they can be expensive and don't last very long. If you live together with someone who suffers from allergies, it's a bad idea altogether.

Do you keep cut flowers in your home and which types do you usually buy?

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Luciana

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

I actually have an account with the local flower market - I love making flower arrangements and indulge in my passion as often as possible. Knowing this, last year on my birthday, hubby decided to give me the best present ever: he filled up the house with flowers! (actually, it was only the kitchen :)) [I do have the best husband in the world!!]

He puts up with my madness even though the kitchen becomes unusable when I play (the dead-plants mess below was my first attempt to make some autumnal/ Halloween wreaths:))

I like exotic flowers (just don't ask me what they are called or how to pronounce their names) and just love using 'recycled' props in my arrangements: branches, leaves, pussy-willow, berries.

I'm not sure how many photos I'm allowed to upload, but I have hundreds... just a few more then :))

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helenewennerstrom
8 years ago
Tulips! And a bunch with many different colours :)
Victoria Harrison
8 years ago
Yes always! I love having flowers in my home but I try to get whatever is in season locally to me, so it might be flowers in the spring and summer but if they are not in season then it might be berries, leaves, branches of blossom or stalks of long grass. Whatever I can find...
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Feioi
8 years ago
I love flowers in my home, even with allergies it's totally worth it! Just a few inexpensive ones in a small vase can add a bit of life and colour to a room and they make me smile every time I look at them.
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London Contemporary
8 years ago
Always! Tulips are also one of my all time favourite. I've currently got gorgeous peonies in the kitchen for a relations garden - so wonderful. I also have a small tear shaped vase to use for a few seasonal blooms in the bathroom - they don't last but it's worth it.
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Hunkydory Home
8 years ago
Yes, always. Tulips here too, but I also have whatever's in season and currently have some lovely purple stocks which smell gorgeous in the porch.
User
8 years ago
I grow alot, and always have them to give away. Put some in daughters room too.
User
8 years ago
When we have parties I rarely have balloons, and always have flowers from the florist. She follows whatever theme we are having.
sharynday
8 years ago
I prefer pots of ferns and orchards etc. Lots of colour and you can keep them for years.
jillp49
8 years ago
I have fresh flowers about as often as possible. I recently had some peonies and they wee stunning. I was only sad that I was not better at displaying them. I love the flower pots in the main picture. Where are they from please?
susisu
8 years ago

Always...I like to split a bunch of shop bought blooms and arrange them amongst shrubbery from the garden. It's a cheaper way to achieve arrangements in multiple rooms.
sizzlinghot
8 years ago
I have flower displays all over the house. I recently put a display in my bedroom and it makes me happy to look at them. All silk displays of course. I have flowers for each season. I move them to different rooms whenever the mood arises and also put away each season. Spring and Summer stay together. Autumn and Winter flowers are different and always look good with their different colours and textures. Many people think my silk flowers are REAL and wonder how they last so long. Surprised when they find out the reality of Silk flowers from Peony look like fresh flowers. My favourite being hydrangeas.
maggieandrichard
8 years ago
Yes, but very simply displays (well just in a vase really).
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Stanza Design
8 years ago
Always have seasonal fresh flowers in various locations and never use any artificial ones. The best are the scented spring flowers - if you can get them - Lilly of the Valley, Sweet Peas, Roses, Stocks, etc. And as susisu above also suggests, mix them with greens from the garden to add interest and save money.
Clare Jones
8 years ago
Fresh flowers are my weakness. I am fortunate to have a great florist at my local market in altrincham who sells the most lovely peonies which smell beautiful. My apartment also has roses and stocks brightening up spaces including my bedroom. They really cheer me up!
winterfloods
8 years ago
There's a great organisation in the UK called NAFAS www.nafas.org.uk which promotes flower arranging. I love to use foliage from the garden with shop-bought and/or homegrown flowers in a variety of styles. Local flower clubs hold regular meetings, workshops and social events.
Sam Hill
8 years ago
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Jan Johnson
8 years ago
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Peruvian Lily (Alsteroemeria) and comes in many colours grows like a weed even in cold climates. Love flowers.
Emmeline Westin
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8 years ago
[jillp49[(https://www.houzz.co.uk/user/jillp49) They are actually from a book, you can find out more [here[(https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/holly-becker-and-leslie-shewring-wohnen-mit-blumen-eclectic-phvw-vp~16575680). I thought they looked lovely. I have to agree with some earlier comments, I love fresh flowers, but could be much better at displaying them! Thanks for the link @winterfloods!
skippy3
8 years ago
I love tulips for their simplicity, usually a bunch of the one colour, but I love freesias for their beautiful smell. In winter I love to bring in a taste of colour from the outside berries or autumn leaves.
sreevalsans
8 years ago
Love flowers in my home and try and have them all the time. My favourite- lilies!! Their smell and beautiful shape- just gorgeous...... and a very classy look.
gilliifer
8 years ago
yes ! I buy flowers every week. My favourites are roses, lillies and peonies (rare). They are not that expensive and add freshness and romance. We got some amazing roses from aldi which lasted almost a month. The local market is also reasonable.
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JML Garden Rooms
8 years ago
I love flowers. The only ones that seem to have any hayfever effects are Lillies. I still buy them, but they stay in the dining room. Half the fun is seeing how much of a display I can make from flowers from the garden. I have white stock and deep purple aquilegia at the moment. I didn`t think they would last long, but they have been great for over a week already..
maggieandrichard
8 years ago
Please be careful if you have cats there are many plants that are poisonous to cats but lilies are deadly.
Natalie Patton
8 years ago
Lillys oh I love them. My partner buys me a bunch every week..
Jo DP
8 years ago
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A house without flowers, to me is just a house, not a home. A room without flowers may wear an expensive ballgown but will be bereft of the loveliest jewels to set it off. All rooms need something living. Even just a single Rose or a sprig of ivy. Fill your garden with flowers & foliage.

Tipsy tulips are perhaps my favourite but then I see a bowl of garden Roses & Alchemillimollis, or a glass jar of cow parsley or a jug of white dog daisies, or....
purplelore15
8 years ago
We usually have flowers in the living room. I try to match the colours to our scheme (red and purple). I find Tesco ones are reasonably priced and can last 2 weeks.
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AG Interiors
7 years ago

Large vase of seasonal flowers which creates a center piece

Nothing nicer than fresh flowers .....
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User
7 years ago
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I love making flower arrangements' and it has been a hobby of mine for years - I studied Floral Design with the Regent Academy of Fine Arts and when I received my Diploma I was lucky enough to have been awarded the highest grade of Distinction. I now provide arrangements for domestic and commercial clients for all occasions and events alongside my Interior Design business, it is wonderful to do a job that is also your passion.
Marisol Garces
7 years ago
Although I love them, I only get fresh flowers from time to time. Recently I picked some flowers from my garden and made my own JamJar arrangement.
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OnePlan
7 years ago
'Mr OnePlan' will sometimes bring me flowers at the end of a busy week, which is lovely !
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ITALIANspaceWISE
7 years ago
Orchids! They last forever! Extremely elegant and easy to look after!
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ITALIANspaceWISE
7 years ago
Or simply go to the local farmers market! You should also consider using fruits as fresh decoration!