A while ago I mentioned in this post about our houseboat in Amsterdam that I’d show you my new flower wall installation. Well, here it is. It’s been established for a while now, and evolves with newly deceased blooms, ferns, and whatever catches my eye when I wander…
It’s also become a bit of a sweet memories collection from friends – the peonies are from Kylie who sent a lovely bunch when I was ill last year, the gum nut branches and ferns are from dear Tracey Deep, and in the first photo at the very top right you can see a bloom made from paper by Natalie. Although these photos were taken for a shoot many months ago, the wall hasn’t changed much since then, but the books have been moved to a less precarious ‘baby safe’ place. Here’s another corner of my new home…
There are some great flower walls being created out there, I particularly love this one from rubi-jones , found on instagram. Have you tried creating one in your home? If so I’d love to see.
xx
It’s beautiful Pia!
July 31st, 2012 | #
Wow Pia, it looks so beautiful, and I love that it’s so full of memories. I love flowers and leaves at all their stages, and this is the perfect realisation of this.
Amanda x
July 31st, 2012 | #
That is just beautiful, Pia. Thank you for sharing these precious corners of your home! I love the light and shade you’ve captured in that last photo, in particular.
You’ve inspired me to try and create my own flower wall… would you mind telling me what sort of tape you use for adhesion?
Ronnie xo
July 31st, 2012 | #
Gorgeous Pia love it!
Carla x
July 31st, 2012 | #
Thanks for sharing Pia! I love that the flowers become a catalog of memories. xo
July 31st, 2012 | #
This is such a interesting and fabulous idea! In fact, it was the Instagram posts and mentions from you, Rubi, and Rebecca Beach of @adailysomething that moved me to visit your blog in the first place!! So glad they shared their inspiration.
August 1st, 2012 | #
Oh Pia, this is simply gorgeous! I’m so stealing this idea 🙂
August 2nd, 2012 | #
I really like this idea, so creative! I was just thinking about walls, displays and how to make them more interesting. This is definitely something to keep in mind. Love the simplicity and beauty of nature in your home.
August 2nd, 2012 | #
Just gorgeous Pia. I have all my dried flowers too- I can’t bear to throw them away! I will try and get round to take some pictures of them! Your home looks beautiful-of course! 🙂 Caroline
August 2nd, 2012 | #
Flowers and natural elements take on a different kind of beauty when they’re ‘deceased’ don’t they…love this look and have attempted my own little wall in Paris. Will email you.
August 5th, 2012 | #
oh yes please, i’d love to see! x
August 5th, 2012 | #
I’d love to see a pic of your dried flowers caroline,do share.
August 5th, 2012 | #
go for it :), would love to see what you create.
August 5th, 2012 | #
love these connections!
August 5th, 2012 | #
Hi An, hope you’re well, thanks for the lovely comment, love to you both xx
August 5th, 2012 | #
Oh so beautiful, and a wonderfully inspiring idea. Now to find a blank wall to try it on…..
August 6th, 2012 | #
Hi Pia, love this wall and all the memories it invokes. I constantly add flower heads to an heirloom bowl and they just seem to dry and look lovely. Bright initially, then as they dry they become soft and muted. I will send you an email:)
August 6th, 2012 | #
i love your new flower wall! this might sound super geeky but i’ve been reading your blog for years and it’s so weird to see me linked in one of your posts! thank you for the constant inspiration. : )
August 9th, 2012 | #
Hey,
This is so beautiful. I’m going to make one – I’ll send a picture.
S x
August 12th, 2012 | #
What a nice idea! Meaby to paint the plants in 1 color will also look great. I will try it. Thanks for this inspiration.
August 16th, 2012 | #
This is really gorgeous, what a beautiful idea!
August 22nd, 2012 | #
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