Monday, October 10, 2011

Adding cheer ....

There is nothing more welcoming in a home than fresh flowers. In the entrance, or on the dining table or on top of the piano, or in the bed room, they add that extra bit to liven up the mood. However beautiful they may be, its a NO NO for artificial flower arrangements. Every weekend I make it a point to get some fresh cuts into the home. Don't you agree that they add cheer and life to our surroundings. Here are some that spread joy and brighten my days.




 

Finally the painting from Kamini is up on my wall in the Norway home
 

Click here to see some more fantastic flowers I brought home last week :-).
All images by me 
Linking to BNOTP
Posted by Shanthi at 2:19 AM

23 comments:

  1. My Inspired RealityOctober 10, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Oh what gorgeous shots Shanthi. I have to agree, nothing like fresh flowers in the house, I love them too:):) They make my day!

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  2. My Dream CanvasOctober 10, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Lovely shots and beautiful flowers

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  3. IniyaalOctober 10, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Beautiful flowers and lovely placements. I agree there is nothing else that can bring in the freshness that real flowers do.

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  4. PoonamOctober 10, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Stunning flower decor! they do add a breath of fresh air to any home!

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  5. AnonymousOctober 10, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Love all the flowers! It does welcome people and adds a shot of happiness to the space around us.

    My3

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  6. NayanaOctober 10, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Shanthi, I also love bringing flowers home too and artifical one are big NO NO too. your home looks beautiful...Vase in first pic..love it.

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  7. GBOctober 10, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    LOVE your "vase" in the first picture! :)

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  8. emmalina.lollyOctober 10, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Love the flowers in the first photo! And I am in love with that lamp!! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing at Metamorphosis Mondays!!

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  9. ShanthiOctober 10, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    The vase in the first pic is a milk can that I bought here in an India inspired shop :-)
    @emmalina - Thanks! The lamp is made on hard leather and is made in my home district GUNTUR in India.

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  10. Sayantani Mahapatra MudiOctober 10, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    every time I browse through your home photos am amazed. you have one beautiful and cosy home Shanthi. I love flowers but we dont get fresh flowers in our neighborhood...thats a pity.

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  11. Sharkara@SensitiveCreationsOctober 10, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Wow Shanthi, this is amazing, I also love fresh flowers at home ...and your table scapes room decor looks stunning ...wow again is the word...and I also loved your peacock lamp absolutely beautiful :) thanks for sharing!

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  12. HetalOctober 10, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I 100% agree with you Shanthi... no artificial flowers in my home! I Looooovvee your cushions!!

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  13. AnonymousOctober 10, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Totally love.. the vase in the first pic!! Shanthi.. you totally rock!! I love love fresh flowers.. but hate to buy them.. for the thought that they would have been alive for longer.. I'd rather get the plant home.. !! *sigh*.. but that's just me..

    Saying that.. I totally love it.. if someone else brings flowers home.. coz that means.. they were already there.. and I'm just enjoying them.. The girlie's and I don't pluck flowers too.. They are beautiful with the stem .. and all.. *smiles*.

    I love.. love.. love.. those cushion covers.. and lamp.. and Kamini's painting... What a lovely lovely home you have!! :-)

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  14. ShaliniOctober 10, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    I love the first pic and the flowers there. Interestingly, our local grocery store Carrefour has them too! And the light in your home is so beautiful.

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  15. ShanthiOctober 10, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    @all - Thanks!!! So many warm responses. I am flattered :-).
    @Patty - Oh!! that is sweet. But we need those indoors to keep us in our spirits through the long , dark, cold winter days :-)

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  16. A Sunny Yellow WindowOctober 11, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Lovely. I love the different vases you've used!

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  17. notyet100October 11, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Cushions are so good,and ya u r right flowers do add zing :)

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  18. KaminiOctober 11, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Yay! I see my painting. Thanks Shanthi for making it look so good! And fresh flowers are fabulous!

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  19. Reshma at colorcanopy.blogspot.comOctober 11, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Lovely peek into your home! And what a riot of colors the flowers are making in that gorgeous home of yours! And you know what...you sounded just like my mom...she hates artificial flowers...she is an Ikebana expert and will actually go to the market and buy fresh flowers but will not be caught with artificial ones!

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  20. Rama AnanthOctober 11, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Your home is lovely,I love the cushions, the table lamp from Guntur and all your flowers.

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  21. Poppy @ With a Dash of ColorOctober 12, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Beautiful post!I love the pops of color brought by these precious blooms... especially in that rustic milk can... beautiful. Thanks for sharing these fabulous pictures and for your visits. Have a good week!~Poppy

    http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/

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  22. MayOctober 14, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Love the blend of East meets West in your home..:) Was that a milk can I spotted in the first pic??

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  23. ShanthiOctober 15, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    yes May that is a milk can from India bought in Norway :-). World is getting smaller and smaller.

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