Hello Dear Readers! I am back!
I hope you had a joyous Easter.
So what better way to make my return,
than to join my wonderful Bloom Friends, Lidy, Mary and Pam
for Monday Morning Blooms. So happy to be back!
The links to my Flower Friends are
below their beautiful images at the bottom of this post.
Today, it’s Tea and Blooms in the Sunroom.
If you follow me on Instagram,
you will know that I took a little hiatus
to devote taking care of my mom.
She is back home in Florida and continues
to be her 95 years young, happy self.
Here she is after she created some
origami cranes.
In honor of my mom,
I thought I would create a happy arrangement
in a vase made in her native country of Japan.
Also, to place the arrangement in the room
I call my “Happy Place.”
When shopping for flowers,
I knew that they had to be happy flowers…like my mom.
So I chose:
Variegated yellow and pink tulips
Pink, white, and orange ranunculus
Hot pink and light pink gerbera daisies.
All to create a most happy arrangement.
I started creating this arrangement
with the ranunculus as they draped over the edge.
Then the tallest of stems, the gerbera daisies
and filled in with the tulips. …. Happy!
The day prior to making the arrangement,
I sprayed the flowers with Crowning Glory
flower preservative spray.
Having a cup of green tea
was in the daily routine when my mom was here.
The cup of tea sits upon a most beautiful
book by Victoria Magazine,
The Art of Tea, Recipes and Rituals.
The pretty tea set was purchased in Japan
when I traveled there with my mom.
A trip of a lifetime.
You may have noticed that I did some
major rearranging and re-styling in the sunroom.
A small bookcase was added and
the secretary was relocated to another room.
(That reveal will be coming soon).
I purchased some cabinets
from my former next door neighbor
and that created a domino effect in 4 rooms!
It required hiring movers.
The furniture in the sunroom
danced to the Furniture Shuffle.
Plants and flowers thrive in this room
due to its wonderful light.
Did I mention that this room was my Happy Place?
And did I mention that I am so happy to be back?
Hope you enjoyed the happy flowers in my Happy Place.
My mom loved sitting in this room too.
Now it is time to visit my flower passionate friends!
Their links are below their beautiful images!
Pam of Everyday Living
Lidy of FrenchGardenHouse
Mary of Home Is Where The Boat Is
And ME! of Housepitality Designs
I would like to announce
that we are having a special Monday Morning Blooms
next Monday, April 12th that will feature
a fabulous giveaway…so stay tuned!!
Have a most beautiful day!!
Good Morning Shirley, I can see why your sunroom is your happy place! Such wonderful light and pretty furnishings! I love your pretty arrangement with your bright ranunculus, tulips and gerberas. Your blue and white vase makes such a pretty vessel in contrast to the orange and pinks of your flowers. Love the photo of your sweet mom with her origami crane. I know she enjoyed her visit with you. So happy to have you back with us again and I look forward to more ‘furniture shuffle’ 🙂 ♥
Good Morning Shirley, I can see why your sunroom is your happy place! Such wonderful light and pretty furnishings! I love your pretty arrangement with your bright ranunculus, tulips and gerberas. Your blue and white Japanese vase is such a pretty contrast to the orange and pinks of your flowers. Love the photo of your sweet mom with her origami crane. I know she enjoyed her visit with you. So happy to have you back with us again and I look forward to more ‘furniture shuffle’. ♥
P. S. I lost my first comment so it duplicates, please delete 🙂
Dear Shirley, How beautiful your Happy Place is. So lovely. Your flower arrangement is spectacular in colors, flowers chosen and design and your mama is so sweet. Her smile speaks volumes.
I am so glad you are back, Shirley! You have been missed!
Your Mom is darling and I am so glad you had a great visit.
Shirley, you select the most beautiful flowers and arrange them so well. I adore all the colors you have used together. Truly a talented eye you have for all the design elements. And you have the most gorgeous settings to show them off.
I love your happy arrangement and your happy room. Both so beautiful.
Shirley, I’m happy to see your return, and am glad you had a good time taking care of your mother. She looks so happy, and not anywhere near her near century age! Your sunroom is so well appointed with natural light, I can imagine the peace and calm it brings you or anyone who spends time there. The floral arrangement you made for MMB is beautiful, organically arranged and in such a pretty vessel. I’m looking forward to seeing your furniture shuffle. How fun!
Shirley, I love your beautiful choice of happy flowers in honor of your precious mom! Ranunculus is a favorite flower of mine and they look so gorgeous with the Gerber daisies and tulips. I am loving the color mix of your arrangement. The sweet tea set along with the beautiful Art of Tea book would definitely bring smiles to your mom. The sunroom is stunning and would definitely be my favorite place to sit.
It is so wonderful to have you back and always a pleasure to share Monday Morning Blooms with you!
Yeah! You’re back!! Your flower arrangement is looking very happy! I love your sunroom.
So glad you are back and your mom is doing better. Beautiful arrangement in a beautiful room.
Shirley, I can definitely see why this room is your happy place. It is such a gorgeous space! Your floral arrangement looks so beautiful with the orange and pink color palette. I’m so happy that your dear mother was able to come for a visit. I know you both must of had a wonderful time. I’m also thrilled that you are back to blogging. You have been missed so much! I was rearranging furniture in the living room last Friday, and it made me think of you. I was wishing you lived next door and could come over and offer me advice with my “furniture shuffle.” Your beautiful home always inspires me. Wishing you a most blessed week!
Shirley, your Happy Place room is gorgeous! It is so beautiful and filled with light…no wonder you love it. Your flowers are lovely as well.
Oh Shirley, it’s so beautiful! It is going to be my next painting! I love the colors and the flowers you chose…I’m so happy that you got to spend time with your sweet mom, and this arrangement in her honor is such a special tribute! I’m so glad you’re back and certainly can understand why this beautiful room is your happy place, so lovely!
Love All your flowers and arrangements in your gorgeous room!! Where did you get the very pretty holder for your candle???—friend of French Garden House and Lidy!! Best Regards– Bette Jean Herrmann
What a BEAUTIFUL and happy arrangement, Where can I ourchase Crowning Glory? Your happy room would be mine as well, does it face south? The flowers you chose are gorgeous and I love that vase!!! The tea set is beautiful as well. I know you loved having your sweet Mom and I am sure she LOVED being with you. Love seeing pics of her. Have a beautiful week.
Your mom is so beautiful, how wonderful she got to visit and enjoy your beautiful new home! Thank you for sharing your wonderful floral arrangement! I delight in seeing every detail of your gorgeous home! Many blessings!
Your mom is a beaYOUtiful, smiling happy woman! Love your style, so similar to my Chinoiserie taste too.
I can see why you love your sunroom. It is so bright and cheerful. And that arrangement is indeed happy. Your mom looks terrific….so glad you had a good long visit. Enjoy your day! 😉
Good Morning sweet friend. Your Monday morning blooms are gorgeous and I am so happy to hear your mom is doing so well. I know she loved her visit with you in your pretty home. How fun she can make origami cranes. Beautiful. Have a great week Shirley. xoxo
Shirley, it is good to have you back! I didn’t know where you had gone, but am so happy you were with your mom. I love your sun room…its light and beauty. Have a great week! Kathryn
Your mom is just an absolute doll! How wonderful that you were able to see each other!
Everything looks lovey and the floral arrangement is a beauty!
Love and light, Shannon