Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Orchids for Valentine's Day


For the lover of Chinoiserie, a beautiful bouquet of orchids or a potted orchid would make a lovely Valentine's Day gift. Orchids are graceful, elegant, sophisticated, and long-lasting. A perfect symbol of your love. Above, a stunning use of orchids by Celerie Kemble and make sure you notice my favorite loop chairs.

Michael Smith


Mathilde Agostinelli


Fabulously French-note the wonderful use of a champagne bucket as a cachepot.



A lovely bouquet of orchids.


29 comments:

  1. Beth, I just want to take a moment to thank you for all the hard work you do to bring these lovely blog posts to us each day. As I have my first cup of coffee in my office and prepare for my day, I am continually delighted and inspired by all that you share with us. I very much appreciate the effort that it takes to bring each one of these to fruition. Again, my heartfelt thanks! God bless!

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  2. Oh I so love orchids as well! I really like the Micheal Smith vignette and both the champagne bucket and red bouquet are so charming, thanks for sharing!

    Best,
    Jaime

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  3. I, too, love orchids but I am terrible at growing them. I've got a pot with one that lost its flower, has tons of stems and never flowers. Sigh.... I think I have a black thumb!

    I love the Celerie Kemble room....the chandelier is beautiful. Wonder who made it?

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  4. hello... hapi blogging... have a nice day! just visiting here....

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  5. I have an orchid on my bathroom windowsill that makes me smile every single day when I step out of the shower.

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  6. Lovely post. Orchids are wonderful.:)

    www.autumndiva.blogspot.com

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  7. Orchids rank high on my list of beautiful flowers in a home! I have several now and they make me smile daily.

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  8. Beth when I lived in San Diego I always had pots of orchids everywhere in my hoe, I seem to have misplaced my green thumb lately!!
    Karena

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  9. Orchids are so simplistic and elegant... thanks for sharing these wonderful photos...

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  10. Orchids are one of my favorite flowers! They are so delicate and beautiful.

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  11. Orchids are my favorite -- not only do they not bother my allergies, but they last for weeks.

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  12. Those blue and white tiles behind the yellow orchid are pretty fabulous too! Portuguese perhaps? Orchids do add classic beauty..great post!

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  13. I love orchids. Guys never think of them though. Why is that?

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  14. Orchids are also a favourite of mine but suspect that I maybe getting roses from the St Valentin fairy :-)

    Leeann x

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  15. Vickie-I can't tell you how much I appreciate your lovely comment. Thanks so much.

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  16. Jaime-Orchids add so much to any room.

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  17. Susie-Orchids are so cheap I wouldn't worry about throwing them out after blooming if they don't rebloom for you.

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  18. Hamptontoes-I think they belong in every elegant home.

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  19. Karena-Time to find your green thumb.

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  20. The Countrypolitan-Hope you got some ideas.

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  21. Appletree-A suggestion wouldn't hurt.

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