...bloom on...

...flowers are the instant mood booster!  Don't they just make you smile?!?!  I'm just starting on a pattern series inspired by my favorite blooms- succulents, poppies, ranunculus, peonies, & protea. 

These inspirational images I've dug up have me grinning from ear to ear.  Painterly blooms with linear overlays are in the works!  I'll keep you posted as the project evolves....

{images via here, here, here, here, here, & here} x mvg

...make it- painted terracotta planter

...I've been wanting to share this project for a while now, but up to this point the weather has been pretty crummy here in France- not planting flowers weather!  This is kind of a spin off the market basket project I shared a couple months ago- but with ceramics & a patterned edge. 

You'll need a paintbrush, ceramic paint (your local craft or art store should carry it- but you can also find it here,  a terra-cotta pot (from your local garden shop- un-ridged would be best ), & flowers!  Just make sure the pot is clean & dry before you start- 2 coats should do the trick & don't be afraid to get creative!  I used a pretty metallic silver paint to spice up my pots but any color would work great.  Another variation of this project would be just to do a straight edge color block- in which case you could just use masking tape to create the straight edge all the way around the pot.  This project was pretty quick & super fun.  Hope you enjoy! x mvg

...how lovely are these?!?!

...I love the idea of pairing prickly cacti with dainty tea cups...such a fun contrast & blooming cacti are one of my faves...we've got a shop up the road that has loads of mini blooming ones- I'm planning on 

swooping up a bunch real soon...cheers to Friday! x mvg