Monday, February 28, 2011

Bringing Spring Home

I just decided the other day that I wasn't going to wait this year until the third week in March to begin thinking spring!  I am doing the meteorological spring which begins March 1st. As I have said before faux and real together make a wonderful combination.

Pottery Barn has always been a favorite for specific accessories but their store this season resembles a conservatory.  I do not have a Pottery Barn home but I have to admit they have made their faux greenery and seasonal decor irresistible!  http://www.potterybarn.com/



Hydrangea Annabelle


Lace Cap Hydrangea

As I strolled through their store I had a difficult time dealing with reality, smelling plants, touching plants circling displays like a stalker in search of a genuine spring. 


Chartreuse Tulips


Forget Me Nots


Daffodils


Ranunculus


Hyacinths


Snowdrops


A Terrarium With Rocks And Faux Moss


Faux Clematis


Basil and Rosemary


Faux Basil
I could almost imagine myself cooking with this!

Life-Like Fruits

I have the pears, but I actually had to pick up the lemons and feel them to convince myself they weren't real.

Faux Birds And Faux Pears
My birds go through every season and bring good luck to a home.

I couldn't believe the displays this year, branches laden with blossoms, mossed pots even speckled birds eggs.

Mossed Pots

Magnolia

Pear

Apple Blossom



There are many other branches, yellow, bright pink and just plain green.






I brought a little bit of spring home, too expensive to have a full blown spring
.


Fireplace Decor

Windowsill
Basil, Tulips and Daffodils

It is amazing what a little "out of season" experience will do for one gardener's psyche!