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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Hydrangea love and a peek...

Hi everyone!
I can't believe it's been a week since my last post!
Life's been busy here at RH.

Hubby and I went to Cosco the other day and they were selling their 12 inch pots of hydrangeas for  twenty bucks! These pots hold a plant that is approx. 3x3 feet, they are HUMONGOUS and held about 25 blooms!
I always buy them in the pot and cut my blooms from it. It's cheaper than buying a bouquet of hydrangeas and you can't get fresher than just cut from the plant. I was able to get 5 arangements from 1 plant.
They came in blue, pink and green, hubby chose the  blue, either way, you can't go wrong with these beauties!


Aren't they gorgeous?


Here is another arrangement in a lovely ironstone pitcher.


I placed them in some vintage mason jars I found at the thrift store. I love the old zinc lids and decided to keep them on. I have one of these arrangements on  either side of the sofa. 


Here is the arrangement again with our freshly painted kitchen cupboards in the background!
Hubby decided to take the plunge and started painting them over the weekend. It's only taken 5 years! I will be doing a post on the kitchen makeover soon.


Yes, I'm still waiting to find that elusive "perfect" or just one that fits lampshades!
Here is another little peek. The family room has been repainted a pale blue, there are some new summer cushions added and the mantel has been beached up for summer! Yes it will be here before you know it.
Will be posting that shortly as well.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hoping you all have a lovely blessed Easter weekend!

Linking up with:

Good Life Wednesdays @ A Beach Cottage
White Wednesday @ Faded Charm
Transformation Thursday@ The Shabby Chic Cottage
Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a shoestring decorating
Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
SNS @ Funky Junk Interiors


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37 comments:

  1. NicoleApril 21, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Those are gorgeous!! I loooove hydranageas. So dreamy. :) Glad you found such a great deal!!

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  2. StephanieApril 21, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Hydrangeas are my favorite - so pretty! Thanks for the Costco tip!

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  3. Sandi~A Cottage MuseApril 21, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    They are gorgeous!
    Love the way they pop against the white!

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  4. MariaelenaApril 21, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Of course I'm loving the hydrangeas!!...did you paint your kitchen????.....everything looks amazing as usual...
    xo, Mariaelena

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  5. AngeApril 21, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Oh you know I love me some hydrangeas! Thank you for sharing their beauty, just what I needed this morning, still snow on the ground here, feels like spring is never coming! Can't wait to see what else you have in store! Have a wonderful Easter!

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  6. Turquoise and TrineApril 21, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    The hydrangeas are so pretty! I love the blue!
    I can't wait to see your kitchen! I just know it looks amazing!

    Have a wonderful Easter!

    Lori : )
    Thrifty Decor Mom

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  7. ChRiSApril 21, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    have you thought about wrapping your shade in jute...i have done this process and love how the shades turn out.....i noticed your coasters and baskets and i think a jute shade be perfect

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  8. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I missed you, time does fly, The Hydrangeas are amazing.. I have two plants in my yard, they will be up before we know it, I bought them blue but my soil doesn't have enough acid in it to keep them they turn pink, I have tried everything and they come up pink...But they are still beautiful.

    ~~Pattie~~

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  9. HeatherApril 21, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I just love Hydrangeas too. I need to plant some...perhaps a trip to Costco is in order!

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  10. A Whole Lotta MagicApril 21, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Can't wait to see the kitchen!

    Sue
    xo

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  11. Linda@Coastal CharmApril 21, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Oh my...my fav flower!!! These are the flowers that my daughter is having for her July wedding (they are her fav too). Love how you have them in the jars.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  12. Coastal Health and HomeApril 21, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Kim, I love hydrangeas. I hope they're growing in my garden someday. My absolute favorite flowers are pink peonies.

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  13. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Your flowers look gorgeous!

    Kathy

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  14. CindyApril 21, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    oh my god, those are so beautiful... a couple of them would be perfect for a painting! your house is one of my very favorites..

    cindy

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  15. Passionate for WhiteApril 21, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    My favorite flower...you managed to capture very, very beautifully!

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  16. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I am so loving hydrangeas right now. What wonderful photographs!

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  17. DannyelleApril 21, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Can't wait to see the rest of the kitchen, well done John! The flowers are beautiful too.
    Dannyelle @ www.lifeisaparty.ca

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  18. TanyaApril 21, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Awww, Hydrangeas are my favorite! They grew in enormous bushes on the outside of my house growing up...I even had them as my wedding flowers! LOVE, LOVE them =)

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  19. MelanieApril 21, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I bought 2 hydrangea bushes last year - same color flowers as the ones you've shown. It's been a cold spring here in northern IL, so the bushes are just now budding again. I can't wait until I see the gorgeous flowers once again!

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  20. Blondie's JournalApril 21, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    My grocery store was selling pots of hydrangeas for $19.99, but I doubt they were as big as yours. They were pretty! How long do they last in a vase?

    I'm looking forward to seeing your kitchen and family room changes!

    Happy Easter to you and yours!

    XO,
    Jane

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  21. A Vintage VineApril 21, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Great pictures! Hydrangeas are perfect flowers....mine still have a while before blooming...maybe a run to Costco will be a good idea!

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  22. PamelaApril 21, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Gorgeous hydrangeas Kim and i love the blue!!!
    I can't wait to buy myself some!

    Happy Easter!

    Pamela xo

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  23. Ali RichardsonApril 21, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Beautiful! I never really thought about buying a ptted plant and then clipping it for arrangements. Great idea!

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  24. dottimaeApril 21, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Those are so beautiful!!! they look great everywhere.

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  25. sheilaApril 21, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    The hydrangeas are beautiful. I love the color. I have planted a couple and am hoping they will grow. You kitchen looks so pretty .
    Blessings, Sheila

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  26. KendraApril 22, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Those are so beautiful! I'm your newest follower! Have a great weekend!

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  27. Fabulously FrenchApril 22, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Gorgeous, I love them too.

    Leeann x

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  28. Darby HawleyApril 22, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Kim, I am loving these arrangements, and your style! I'm you newest follower!
    lifewiththehawleys.blogspot.com

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  29. michelleApril 22, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    The hydrangeas are gorgeous, what a great deal! I love how you arranged them in various containers, they are such a beautiful flower, one of my favorites. I can't wait until mine blooms. :)
    I can't wait to see your updates!

    Have a happy Easter and a great weekend!! :)

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  30. Erin @ Carolina Country LivingApril 22, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Kim, your arrangements are beautiful! I never would have thought to buy an entire plant for blooms, but then it can be transplanted so that's pretty neat! Also, it just occurred to me that you can dry the blooms you cut, so your dollar goes further. Smart girl, you! :)

    I don't know if you remember, but I commented on your envelope pillow tutorial in February after I'd messed up super-simple curtains. I was sewing ego was definitely bruised after fiasco. However, I finally tried making the pillow covers yesterday with navy blue ticking turned inside-out (the color is faded and looks old that way!) and they came together perfectly. They were *so* incredibly easy and I have them on my couch as I type this. Love them so much! I can't wait to make more--I have a feeling I'll be making these for my mom and sisters frequently. Thanks for sharing that tutorial.

    Happy Easter!
    Erin

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  31. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    I saw those hydrangeas at our Costco the other day but the one's in our store didn't look that good :-(

    Yours look beautiful! And so does your home!

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  32. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Gorgeous! I get little sad when people brag about the good deals at Costco, because the closest one to me is about 6 hours away. The price you pay to live in the sticks.

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  33. ElaineApril 22, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Hydarangeas and fresh white paint, it doesn't get much better! Can't wait to see the rest of the pics, good job

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  34. johnApril 23, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous HUBBY to envy. U have everything. So jealous.

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  35. Andrea . Charcoal and CrayonsApril 25, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Hydrangeas are one of my favourite flowers. We're moving into our new house soon and I think the 2 hydrangea bushes are what really sealed the deal! I've enjoyed the little glimpses of your lovely home as well.

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  36. DebApril 26, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Gorgeous hydrangeas and photo's Kim! Looking forward to seeing your new white kitchen and beautiful pale blue family room...I just love your style! ~Deb~

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  37. Craftberry BushApril 29, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Oh boy...I just bought some at Vandermeer and thought i got a good price for 10.99 they were on sale...need to take a visit to Costco..

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Thank you all so much for taking the time to leave a comment! Ilove reading each and every one.
Kim