4.15.2009

the latest discovery...

i've NEVER IN MY LIFE purchased real flowers "just because". that is, until this past weekend..."just because" i'm feeling AWKWARDLY domestic lately.

i have always been a fan of ikea's fake flowers, but on saturday josh and i walked in to a trader joe's to grab some pre-made dishes (again, not typically the domestic type) and i thought to myself, "wow, wouldn't some fresh cut tulips be cute in the house?" OH MY GOSH. WHAT?! WHO AM I!? THIS IS DISGUSTING and REALLY STRANGE!! turns out my lack of an appreciation for flowers did a 180 after researching flowers for my own wedding, and later selecting a ReAlLy RaD centerpiece with orchids and succulents... (see what i mean!? this is nuts!!!) so, as i find myself "running a home" (haha, like running a business, but not), i find thoughts floating around my head about what neat kitchen gadgets i could purchase next, what the best vaccuum on the market is right now, where i can find the best deals on chicken, and what color flowers would just "pop" against the green and brown walls! oh, dear...

THE "OLD GIGI'S" FLOWERS - FAKING IT TILL WE'RE MAKING IT...
this little guy...FAKE. up for replacement soon--he sits awkwardly in the corner...


this trusty fella is fresh from ikea, 2 years ago...


THE "NEW GIGI'S" FLOWERS - A REAL LIFEFORM (drinking water, needing sun and care) IN A VASE!
one of the many BEAUTIFUL centerpieces from my wedding. this sucker is twice as big as it was on the wedding day! can you believe it hasn't died on me?! my pride and joy! (visit www.thevinesleaf.com to see Aly Loge's shop and amazing floral design!)


this weekend's impromptu purchase...


sitting in a glass vase i "just had sitting around". haha, blowin my own mind.

if you know anything about me, you'll know i'm undergoing some SERIOUS changes when this sort of thing happens. stick with me to see what's next!! this could be FUN!

1 comment:

alyssa said...

haha i love it... and i love you!