If you have been a reader for a while you will recognize a term I use, “Poor Mans Roses”. My declaration originated many years ago when my daughter was about three years old. We went to the local market and stopped to get fresh flowers for the table. A beautiful bundle of pastel carnations caught my eye straight away. A woman was looking at the price of the roses and the price of the carnations and said, ” I’ll go cheap”. I said, “you won’t be disappointed, they last for weeks if you keep their water fresh.” Before I walked away I added, ” they are my favorites, I guess they are poor man’s roses”. Because carnations are one of my favorite flowers. My hubby knows that well and even though he would prefer to give me roses, he gives me what he knows will make me smile. Aren’t these pretty.I sure do love that man of mine.
Okay lets shine the light on a few of the many wonderful blog posts from last weeks Thursday Favorite Things blog hop.
Diy Polka Dot Garland shared by Pink Peppermint Design. I have bakers twine in the shop ( nudge nudge)
Valentine Table Setting shared by Maison de Cinq great new uses for old things too. She’s using an ice bucket as a vase I love it!
Winter Picnic Basket shared by Just Measuring Up. Hubby and I do this too but not quite as fancy 🙂
Valentine Tree shared by Simple Nature Decor. This is one of my favorite ways to use branches in decor.
It’s time to party my friends!
Please take the time to get to know your hostesses
Thanks so much for the party, Katie!
I’m a carnation fan and am always happy to get the. Happy to hear your Valentine’s Day was fun and thanks for another party.
Thanks for featuring our chair makeover, Katherine! :)) Have a great week!
Thank you for the party Katherine and wishing you a fabulous Thursday!
It’s always fun to see everyone’s favorite things.
Fun party as always, Katherine. Pinned
Thanks so much for the party!!
Hugs,
Debbie
I love carnations, too! They are just as pretty as roses. Although my favorite flowers are lilies….especially tiger lilies! But my husband knows that I would rather receive flowers on a random day than to have him spend tons of money on them at Valentine’s Day! But any flowers I receive my husband or my children are beautiful!
Shelbee
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Actually I feel so charmed by your blog, I’m going to follow you with joy !
X Dany
I’m here for the first time and I’m so grateful to you for hosting !
Wishing you a most wonderful remainder of your week
with utmost gratitude
X Daniela at – My little old world – (Dany)
I hope you had a fabulous Valentine’s Day!
I love carnations too – when I pick them up at the flower market sometimes they last up to TWO weeks! The roses… several days.
I got pink carnations for Valentine’s Day too! I couldn’t tell my hubby we call them ‘dead man’s roses’, as they are most common flowers people in my home country bring to funerals and cemeteries, lol. Hope your Valentine’s Day was exceptional! XOXO
Aw, beautiful carnations and just so happy to hear you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day. Hugs and thanks again for hosting!! xoxo <3