Jadeite and Floral

My Jadeite collection is steadily growing and a few weeks ago I came across a vintage McKee canister - on sale - that I couldn't resist!

At first look, I thought it was a Jadeite flower pot since it was missing it's lid, but after some research, I discovered it's true identity! McKee was the first company to start producing Jadeite and this particular type of canister most likely sat on someone's countertop and held sugar or flour.

Although I felt bad about filling my new find with dirt, I still planned on using the canister as a flower pot. It was too perfect and an Amaryllis would look awesome in it! So far, I've not used any of my other vintage Jadeite for food anyways, because I'm kind of a germophobe. Although I've cleaned it all thoroughly, I can't see using it just yet. I mean, someone might have used it as a flower pot and had dirt in it. Yuck. :)

I was laying in bed one night admiring my Martha Stewart sheets and thinking about my new Jadeite canister when inspiration hit. My sheets have some coral, pink, and green flowers on them...and I had just bought some faux coral and pink flowers to make a flower arrangement for my bedroom. Why not put them in my Jadeite canister?!? Perfect!

Faux floral arrangements are really so easy and quick to make and this one was no different. I just got one of those green floral foams and stuck my flowers in it! Voila! Done! And it looks so beautiful! 

I started a full on makeover on my master bedroom over a year ago, and with this simple little project, it's almost complete! Almost! But is any room really ever truly finished?

The supplies: my Jadeite canister, floral foam, and some pretty pink peonies. I cut the peony stems down and removed the leaves.

I put the floral foam in the bottom of the canister.

And stuck the flowers in the foam. Remember to measure the flower stems in regards to your vessel so they are not too short or too tall.

Filled in with the remaining flowers...

I simply added the leaves in wherever there were open spots between the flowers. 

All done in about five minutes or less! And it looks classy and professional!

I needed something pretty on my nightstand!

They are so gorgeous!

I think Marilyn approves!

Love, Sweet Home Indiana Style

Oh, Valentine's Day! How much do I love you? Let me count the ways!

Today I will be sharing the little ways that I add a lot of love to my home for the month of February.

I think it's pretty safe to say that we all know how much I love to decorate for the holidays. Any holiday! Especially Valentine's Day! Pink and red color combos are the way to my heart and one would think that I have a ton of "V-Day" decor, but I really don't! Like everything in life, it's a work in progress! I slowly add a bit to my collection year after year. It is constantly growing and changing!

Adding little pops here and there are all you really need to decorate your home for Valentine's Day. That way, it doesn't look like love threw up all over your house. Although, I'd probably be okay with that!

This is what Valentine's Day looks like at my home this year!

Lights, camera, action! I am obsessed with string lights and these little heart lights add a wonderfully cozy glow to my living room.

Like the great Neil Diamond says, "turn on your heart light!"

Gel clings are a must on my front door windows for every holiday! I love the way they look when the sunlight shines through the window!

These heart ornaments are everywhere right now! I lucked out at Christmastime and got some at IKEA and am re-purposing them for Valentine's! I simply hung them on my chandelier with some grey yarn I had lying around!

Peek a boo!

I even switch out my oven mitts and pot holders for every season! Walmart usually has plenty of cute, festive, and cheap ones for every season! Like I always say, it's the little things that make a house a home!

My love-ly hand towels in my guest bathroom. Does anyone else put out fancy towels and then not really want anyone to use them or am I the only crazy one? I mean, yes obviously I want people to wash their hands, but you know. My husband says I am crazy.

No holiday would be complete without a wreath on the door! Or in my case, a wreath on every door! I made this Argyle Heart Wreath last Valentine's Day (here's the tutorial) and this year it is hanging on the inside of my back door.

Doesn't this make my entry way more welcoming? This really wasn't meant to be a Valentine's Day wreath, but it is very romantic looking. And the colors are spot on! 

My most recent Valentine's Day wreath is proudly displayed on the front door to welcome everyone to my home!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day Hydrangea Wreath!

It's February! And that means it's time for all things Valentine's! As you know I love decorating for holidays and Valentine's Day is no exception! I love pink and red color combos, I love hearts, and I most definitely love flowers! I guess I just love Valentine's Day!

Wreaths are always an important and favorite part of my home decor and Valentine's Day is no different. Last year I made an Argyle Heart Wreath for Valentine's Day and I love it. But I've gotten so used to having a wreath on the outside and inside of every door of my house, so I had to make another one! Plus, it's really just so much fun!

 My hydrangea wreaths are among my best sellers at craft shows, so I decided to make one in the colors of love ~ pink, red, and off-white! This wreath can really go for any time of the year, but it's extra perfect for Valentine's Day! I also upped the ante and added a burlap bow for something different. You gotta mix it up sometimes.

Keep an eye out! A wreath just like this may end up at one of my craft shows! I was actually going to make a DIY tutorial for this wreath, but I figured why give out my secrets?!? Buy the book! Or in this case, buy the wreath!

This is how it all starts out!

And this is the end result! I really love this wreath! It's easy to see why they are so popular!

Happy Valentine's Day!