What a beautiful picturesque setting of your church. Looks beautiful with the sun peeking through. I don't give into decorating rights and wrongs. I think you are right to go with the silk flowers. They are so beautiful they look real. I love all your blue plates too. I am really starting to love blue.. I am going to try to incorporate it more into my home.
Love your view and your beautiful bouquet! I have silk flowers because it is truly too hot here to have beautiful gardens. I love the colors...they brighten up rooms and moods!
You are some lucky gal to have your own church! It must be so inspiring to work there. I was in an antique store in my home town that was originally a church and it felt so calm and serene. It was nice. I wished then that I had my own. The silk flowers are beautiful, and I use them, too, here in New England.
Hi El,How drop dead gorgeous your scenery is.And all the blue dishes are to die for.i love that blue cup and saucer displayed,the one with the daisies I believe.Just fab.Hugs Marie Antionette
I have a big silk flower arrangement that I keep out in early spring through summer. there are some very realistic fake flowers out there.. some of them quite expensive.. but worth having a beautiful lasting bouquet! Yours is gorgeous! your table seats 12? I can barely get 6 around mine!! have a sweet week!
Hi Ele, I was just here and suddenly everything disappeared. LOL!! I love seeing your church covered in snow. So pretty. Your blue plates are gorgeous and the table arrangement is beautiful which I am sure helps with the hopeful dreams of warmer weather. Today's gorgeous silks come so close to real, that I say~~ use them. Your home is lovely.
Stay warm~~ we are predicted to have ice. Last week was in the 80's
Beautiful phot of the church-very cool that it is your studio-lucky girl! Your house is gorgeous! I am glad we dont have snow like that here-you would think of us as wimps the way we get all twitterpated over a little snow! LoL! Hope you are having an awesome week~Smiles~Tam!
Ele thanks for your beautiful words on my blog, I hope you are well. The snow is just beautiful as are the piccy's of your home x
January 27, 2009 at 5:16 AM
Anonymous said...
Your church studio is breathtaking Ele!!! I don't know why designers say fake flowers are bad!! I think so many of them now days look extremely real! Plus, they last such a long time as real ones are quickly gone. I think your bouquet is gorgeous!!
Oh, Ele! I think one of these days you will go into your beautiful church building & find a naughty Kai-mouse living there. It looks so inviting to me! As for your flowers, seeded or silk, my dear friend, they look elegant. Funny, I am generally not a blue person in ANY sense of the word, but I love blueware, too. The plates look lovely displayed as you have them! Ele, you should have been a interior designer! You have such a touch!
Hi Ele! Just stopping by to check on you! Oh, my heart just skips a beat every time I see your church! I hear you are back in the PRH group, so I'm thrilled about that!
Hi Ele, I love silk flowers, although they might not have the wonderful scent of the real thing, at least they last much longer, and I can never get real flowers to sit in a vase nicely. Cheers and best wishes Linda
Nice blog. And how cool to have your studio in a restored church. Thanks for entering my giveaway. I am so enjoying getting to meet all you very creative bloggers.
Ele...I like you do many faux and dried flowers. Those nay sayers don't live in the cold like we do with spring not coming til mid-Apr/May! And being a bit partial to BLUE myself..I just might have to come up there and midnight rec those pretty blue plates you were showing! lol
I have been tagged by Sharon she says this is a wonderful way to get to know each other and pass the word around about our blogs. If you would like to participate, list seven things about yourself, weird or wonderful, serious or whimsical...and then tag seven other bloggers. Let them know you have included them, and post there blogs on your blog. How's that sound? like fun? I've chosen you! Get more details at my site.
January 29, 2009 at 7:56 PM
Anonymous said...
I liked your silk arrangements. I like it that you have it in spite of the 'decorators'. Frankly, I think you should go with your own tastes. Beautiful pictures!
Silk flowers are in all the design shows I've attended. They are being manufactured to resemble the real flowers so closely...sometimes I'll have to walk up and touch them just to make sure they're artificial. There's been times when my housekeeper has been tempted to water them. Everything looked beautiful, especially the floral arrangement. The picture of the church studio, is it yours?
Hello! This is my first visit to A Bit of Pink Heaven and it is lovely and very interesting. You write well and lay things out beautifully for us, not to mention how creative you are! I have to say that I love my "fake" flowers, but I chose to call them "silks." :) I use real ones from my yard when they are available. To me, silk flowers, paintings of flowers, floral fabrics, anything with flowers on it is special to me. I buy top quality silks and feel they are an investment as they don't wilt or die, can be rotated and with care last for years. Yours are beautiful and you should not feel bad about using them. Todays silks are made so realistically that one can almost not tell they are silk. I am so glad I found your lovely blog and I will return. Mona
Oh my goodness! Do you live in heaven? The photo is so beautiful and ethereal!
February 17, 2009 at 8:15 AM
Looking out my farm house kitchen window, this is what I see.
[Image] My vintage church studio building surrounded and covered with snow. It is looking pretty lonely as my visits this time of year are few. I am still cleaning, and organizing my house.
It is cold outside, but the sun shines brightly. The air is fresh and crisp. Despite the beauty of winter, it is this time of year that I begin to hold on to the promise of spring blooms. I am well aware of designers who are shouting, "get rid of the silk flowers", but I wonder.....do they live where I live? Do they KNOW that the upper mid west growing season is extremely short? Do they realize that some of us yearn for blooms. Dare I say....even fake? Every year, I promise myself that I will not succumb to traditional FAKE blossomry, but I do. Especially when I came upon this huge bouquet. [Image]My dining room table can seat 12 people, and this bouquet is a grand size. I was also pleased at how well it matched the upholstery on the chairs.
Fleurs en Blue.Flowers in Blue. [Image]Admiring the blue hydrangea flowers, I realized that I have a blue flower theme in my home.
[Image]
Blessings, Ele
posted by Ele at abitofpinkheaven at 4:55 PM on Jan 25, 2009
"Fleurs en Bleu"
46 Comments -
It's gorgeous, sweetpea. I've always loved that studio/church!!
Smooches,
Connie
January 25, 2009 at 6:36 PM
I say, who cares whether or not you have silk flowers or not. You have to create your own beauty in whatever way you can.
Love your blog, found you through "the partea planner's" site.
January 25, 2009 at 6:39 PM
what a beautiful view Ele...that view would make a lovely picture on a greeting card or post card...your blue flowers are so pretty!!!
January 25, 2009 at 6:39 PM
What a beautiful picturesque setting of your church. Looks beautiful with the sun peeking through. I don't give into decorating rights and wrongs. I think you are right to go with the silk flowers. They are so beautiful they look real. I love all your blue plates too. I am really starting to love blue.. I am going to try to incorporate it more into my home.
January 25, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Wht beautiful blues! The Fleurs are not bad, either! They are gorgeous, infact! :)
January 25, 2009 at 11:20 PM
What an amazing view, it's absolutely stunning.
January 26, 2009 at 2:06 AM
How wonderful to have a view like that, let alone be able to say its your studio.
Silk flowers are still popular over here in England. They are so lifelike these days, go with the flow and be a trend setter not a follower!
Take care
Alex X
January 26, 2009 at 2:58 AM
Love your view and your beautiful bouquet! I have silk flowers because it is truly too hot here to have beautiful gardens. I love the colors...they brighten up rooms and moods!
January 26, 2009 at 7:40 AM
It doesn't matter what anyone thinks about faux flowers as long as you like them! I think they look perfect on your table.
Karla
January 26, 2009 at 9:51 AM
You are some lucky gal to have your own church! It must be so inspiring to work there. I was in an antique store in my home town that was originally a church and it felt so calm and serene. It was nice. I wished then that I had my own. The silk flowers are beautiful, and I use them, too, here in New England.
January 26, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Hi El,How drop dead gorgeous your scenery is.And all the blue dishes are to die for.i love that blue cup and saucer displayed,the one with the daisies I believe.Just fab.Hugs Marie Antionette
January 26, 2009 at 5:54 PM
The picture of your church is chilly but beautiful- so peaceful. And why not go with some faux flowers- they sure brighten up the room!
January 26, 2009 at 5:57 PM
I have a big silk flower arrangement that I keep out in early spring through summer. there are some very realistic fake flowers out there.. some of them quite expensive.. but worth having a beautiful lasting bouquet! Yours is gorgeous! your table seats 12? I can barely get 6 around mine!!
have a sweet week!
January 26, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Your floral arrangement is gorgeous!
And I love all of the pretty blue floral china.
Kimberly :)
January 26, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Hi Ele, I was just here and suddenly everything disappeared. LOL!! I love seeing your church covered in snow. So pretty.
Your blue plates are gorgeous and the table arrangement is beautiful which I am sure helps with the hopeful dreams of warmer weather.
Today's gorgeous silks come so close to real, that I say~~ use them. Your home is lovely.
Stay warm~~ we are predicted to have ice. Last week was in the 80's
Hugs, Celestina Marie
January 26, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Beautiful phot of the church-very cool that it is your studio-lucky girl! Your house is gorgeous! I am glad we dont have snow like that here-you would think of us as wimps the way we get all twitterpated over a little snow! LoL! Hope you are having an awesome week~Smiles~Tam!
January 27, 2009 at 5:01 AM
Ele thanks for your beautiful words on my blog, I hope you are well.
The snow is just beautiful as are the piccy's of your home
x
January 27, 2009 at 5:16 AM
Your church studio is breathtaking Ele!!!
I don't know why designers say fake flowers are bad!! I think so many of them now days look extremely real! Plus, they last such a long time as real ones are quickly gone. I think your bouquet is gorgeous!!
xo
Dara
January 27, 2009 at 5:56 AM
I'm inspired just looking at the lovely picture of your studio!
:)
Cathy
January 27, 2009 at 7:41 AM
Ele, that is such a pretty pic of your studio/church. Even if it is covered in that white stuff! lol. Your dining room is pretty.
karen
January 27, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Breathtaking vintage in your photos! I especially love the floral arrangement on your dining table and your lovely blue floral dishes. So nostalgic!
January 27, 2009 at 2:31 PM
I must say that view looking out at your church studio is stunning. I leave in Texas, and we never see snow. It looks just like a picture.
I love your bouquet, at first I thought is was real. I think it looks great on your table.
Have a wonderful day - Nicole~
January 27, 2009 at 3:20 PM
Lots of snow there too, huh? :)Wanted to tell you - be sure and stop by my blog for your chance to win a free one year mag subscription!
Joy
xo
January 27, 2009 at 3:28 PM
Oh, Ele! I think one of these days you will go into your beautiful church building & find a naughty Kai-mouse living there. It looks so inviting to me! As for your flowers, seeded or silk, my dear friend, they look elegant. Funny, I am generally not a blue person in ANY sense of the word, but I love blueware, too. The plates look lovely displayed as you have them! Ele, you should have been a interior designer! You have such a touch!
January 27, 2009 at 5:04 PM
Are you kidding? A church studio? I am SO jealous!!!! Not to mention that you actually have a farm house kitchen window!
January 27, 2009 at 7:50 PM
Hi Ele! Just stopping by to check on you! Oh, my heart just skips a beat every time I see your church! I hear you are back in the PRH group, so I'm thrilled about that!
I left an award for you on my blog post today!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
January 27, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Wow, that studio looks divine !
You're so lucky but I'm sure it was a lot of work. Churches always have a feeling of peacefulness to them so it must be lovely to work in there.
Cheers,
Bre
http://chantillygrace.blogspot.com/
January 27, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Hi Ele,
I love silk flowers, although they might not have the wonderful scent of the real thing, at least they last much longer, and I can never get real flowers to sit in a vase nicely.
Cheers and best wishes
Linda
January 27, 2009 at 9:08 PM
It is so beautiful!! We are suppose to get snow here tonight...m.
January 27, 2009 at 9:18 PM
It's okay, artificial flowers still count for Feng Shui
January 28, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Nice blog. And how cool to have your studio in a restored church.
Thanks for entering my giveaway. I am so enjoying getting to meet all you very creative bloggers.
January 28, 2009 at 12:22 PM
I absolutely love your studio...what a dream!
January 28, 2009 at 5:28 PM
Even if you can't get to it, its a lovely view to have! Your flowers are lovely and I do love the tee-shirt! Rachaelxo
January 29, 2009 at 3:43 AM
What a beautiful view you have and that building is yours~you a lucky girl!!
Hugs~Kelly
January 29, 2009 at 9:40 AM
very pretty
January 29, 2009 at 10:50 AM
That blue cup on the top is just scrumptuous! The church is just beautiful in the snow!
Manuela
January 29, 2009 at 3:18 PM
That Church/Studio is just.....well.....heavenly :) You're a lucky gal!
January 29, 2009 at 4:54 PM
hey there sweets,
oooh i love your studio, so cool.
so many wonderful pics.
hope all is well.
xooxox,
jessi
January 29, 2009 at 5:02 PM
Ele...I like you do many faux and dried flowers. Those nay sayers don't live in the cold like we do with spring not coming til mid-Apr/May! And being a bit partial to BLUE myself..I just might have to come up there and midnight rec those pretty blue plates you were showing! lol
Love ya...Lorena
January 29, 2009 at 6:37 PM
I have been tagged by Sharon she says this is a wonderful way to get to know each other and pass the word around about our blogs. If you would like to participate, list seven things about yourself, weird or wonderful, serious or whimsical...and then tag seven other bloggers. Let them know you have included them, and post there blogs on your blog. How's that sound? like fun? I've chosen you! Get more details at my site.
January 29, 2009 at 7:56 PM
I liked your silk arrangements. I like it that you have it in spite of the 'decorators'. Frankly, I think you should go with your own tastes.
Beautiful pictures!
Suz in the Tules
January 30, 2009 at 11:10 AM
A beautiful view of the old building, looks like it should be on a greeting card.
The big bouquet is lovely even if it is silk, who cares.
February 3, 2009 at 12:17 AM
Silk flowers are in all the design shows I've attended. They are being manufactured to resemble the real flowers so closely...sometimes I'll have to walk up and touch them just to make sure they're artificial. There's been times when my housekeeper has been tempted to water them. Everything looked beautiful, especially the floral arrangement.
The picture of the church studio, is it yours?
Sweet Wishes,
Sara
February 3, 2009 at 9:17 PM
I love your blog! Your dishes and flowers are so pretty!
Laurie
February 7, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Hello! This is my first visit to A Bit of Pink Heaven and it is lovely and very interesting. You write well and lay things out beautifully for us, not to mention how creative you are!
I have to say that I love my "fake" flowers, but I chose to call them "silks." :) I use real ones from my yard when they are available. To me, silk flowers, paintings of flowers, floral fabrics, anything with flowers on it is special to me. I buy top quality silks and feel they are an investment as they don't wilt or die, can be rotated and with care last for years.
Yours are beautiful and you should not feel bad about using them. Todays silks are made so realistically that one can almost not tell they are silk. I am so glad I found your lovely blog and I will return.
Mona
February 7, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Oh my goodness! Do you live in heaven? The photo is so beautiful and ethereal!
February 17, 2009 at 8:15 AM