Remember when I shared my first-of-the-year flowers a little while back as a sweet monthly gift from my husband? Those blooms had a bit of New Year’s sparkle thanks to a cake stand full of silver ornaments, and a few weeks later I remixed them with a less-holiday look since we were well into January.
Those inexpensive grocery-store flowers lasted most of January, but February slipped by and before I knew it it was almost March and we still hadn’t picked up any February blooms. On the last weekend of the month, while grocery shopping, I made sure a bouquet went into the cart.
We got a lot for very little this time — just $4.99 for a bunch that yielded five different arrangements. I was drawn to a bunch of pretty pink carnations that went a long way; I’m starting to think they might be my favorite flower. They’re known for lasting a long time, so I expected weeks of enjoyment. Here’s the first bouquet of pink carnations brightening my desk by the window:
I made three smaller bouquets from the same bunch and placed them on the kitchen window ledge in a few inexpensive Ikea bud vases I already had. They look just as lovely in simple white bud vases as they do in the pink vase on my desk.
I also made a little bonus bouquet from the shorter stems and trimmings I’d snipped off for the other arrangements. Determined not to waste any blooms, I grouped them in a small glass candle holder in the half bath. They should open up even more in a few days.
All five bouquets cost less than a dollar each and add a cheerful spring vibe to three different rooms. It’s wonderful to have little splashes of pink in the spots I pass every day. We often fall behind on our monthly bouquets, but every time I pick one up I’m reminded how big an impact an inexpensive bouquet can make in any space.
What are you drawn to these days when it comes to flowers or indoor plants? Are you bringing home potted tulips or daffodils yet? Still into roses after Valentine’s Day? I’d love to hear what you’re enjoying.
Want to see our first grocery-store bouquet from last January, or check out the bouquets from February, March, April, May, June, July, August, and September? Follow those posts for more ideas for pretty, budget-friendly (and sometimes free) bouquets.