As the heart of winter smothers us with its grey skies and harsh cold winds, I long the warmth of summer. I long to see green grass and blooming gardens.
Have you heard of the Blue Monday Phenomenon? Apparently, there are scientific formulas that have determined Monday, January 24th to be the saddest day of the year and hence, Blue Monday (some say it was this past Monday, January 17th…did you feel sad?).
The formula is based on many factors, including: weather conditions, debt level (the difference between debt accumulated and our ability to pay), time since Christmas, time since failing our new year’s resolutions, low motivational levels and feeling the need to take action. Do you think there is such a thing? Are you feeling the winter blues? In case you need a little cheering up, I made these for you….
I have always loved the contrast between the vintage glass and the pinks of roses and peonies…so shabby.
It almost feels like summer…
…but alas, even the flowers, as they look out the
window, know that winter is here for a long time.
window, know that winter is here for a long time.
These are homemade faux vintage jars. I have been experimenting with different methods to get them just right, but it’s still a work in progress (Anna, they don’t compare to yours).
I thought of doing a tutorial of these flowers….
…but given there are a plethora of rosette tutorials out there, I decided to hold off for now.
But if you are interested, I would be more than happy to post a tutorial for you.
I hope you remain rosy and cozy on this cold winter day!
much love,
Lucy
This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL sweetie and I would LOVE a tutorial on your pretty roses “as I am SURE many others would appreciate it too”!!!! The jar method too if your up to it!! ;O) I love the color you came up with, very very pretty!!!
I too am having terrible winter blues, I am in Minnesota where it is freezing and far too much snow this year :O( I have found myself dreaming of my garden and living through the photos of people who live in warm climates…lol!!
Many hugs sweetie and TYFS such a lovely post!!!
It wasn’t until I read “I made these for you” that I realized the flowers weren’t real. Beautiful job and of course a tutorial would be appreciated. Thanks so much.
Yes, please, a tutorial! I thrice that! (as Conan O’Brien would say!). Sorry, I couldn’t help myself. Love your flowers and they do look real.
Your roses are stunning! And, the jars are such a beautiful color! You should definitely post tutorials on making both. PLEASE!
Those are beautiful! They look so real.Please do show how to make them.
Wow those look real! I would love a tutorial! These look a lot better than all the other tutorials I’ve seen 🙂
They are so beautiful I would love a tutorial. I felt like I could smell them that is how pefect they are.
Yes, please do a tutorial! These are dainty and life like…I would definitely make a bunch of them 🙂
Lucy, the flowers look absolutely real!!! They look so velvety:) I realllly realllyy want to know how you did those jars!!! That is extremely talented, and I know there are lots of people that would love to know how you did it! (including me)…You could do vases and stuff, too!
Absolutely beautiful and perfect for Valentine’s Day. ~ Sarah
These are beautiful and I would LOVE to know how to make them. I would also love to know how you are making your jars. Thanks for sharing some love today with your roses…
blessings…Amy
Hi Lucy, could you please do a tutorial on the flowers? They would be SO cute in my 8yr old daughter’s newly decorated shabby chic bedroom. They look beautiful in the blue glass bottles. I have a few vintage blue Ball jars and the flowers would look pretty in them on her shelf : )
Gorgeous.
And, yes I felt it. I’m so ready for Spring. Soon…soon…not soon enough.
Thank you for the flowers 🙂
I am impressed with your flowers. I too thought they were real until I read you made them. Of course when you put something this beautiful and real looking on your blog we all want to know how to make it for ourselves.:) So bring on the tutorial asap please. Pink and green are my favorite colors.I must have some of these for my bedroom and living room.
Tutorial, please! I would also love to know how you did those jars…
Me too! Flowers AND jars–both are lovely. Thanks. (Visiting from BNOP)
The flowers are beautiful, and the jars are just gorgeous. I need to find out how to make the faux vintage jars. Lovely!
I agree, I would love to know how to make those jars and the flowers. THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!!
I haven’t visited in a while, and oh how I’ve missed your beautiful blog! Puuuuuuuulease post a tutorial! If there are a million others out there, I have not seen them, and they wouldn’t be as good as yours anyway! 🙂
these are beautiful. are you going to post a tutorial? also did you make the vintage jars also? will you share how you got them that beautiful blue color? thanks for a wonderful blog!!!
your roses in the jars are beautiful. they look real. nice pictures
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I would love to see how the jars are done. This whole theme is playing in on my Valentine’s Day Plans so I am super excited I came across this!!
Gosh! Such beautiful pictures. I will have to make some of these!
Your Paper Roses are magnificent and so realistic looking… I would love to learn to make something this beautiful!
Dawn… The Bohemian
Hi. Did you ever post this rose or a peony tutorial? I really love your paper roses the best.
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