08 May 2009

Branching out

In my continuing search for the perfect housewarming gift I was hit with an idea during my daily walks with the pups. I know that Lauren loves to bring the outdoors in and I’ve never seen someone get so excited to see Forsythia’s branches so I figured why not try to find a gift will keep on giving year in and out, she can use it to decorate, and add a touch of girly color.

Enter my latest idea:

A small quince tree that she can plant in her yard:

I love the way the branches look with the pops of pink throughout the brown branches. Maybe these little branches were inspiration for the whole pink plus brown trend!

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Close up shot of flower:

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Don’t you already see Lauren out there snipping away at the branches and making some amazing arrangements inside her Treehouse?

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Apparently there is a special way for you to force your branches to bloom. Click here for a little how-to from Martha of course!

Hope you all enjoy your weekend! I’ll be back on Monday with some more ideas, which I’m sure will end up being PINK!

xoxo

Camila

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10 comments:

  1. Naples ModernMay 8, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    When I see beautiful photos of forsythia, oh how I wish I lived in a zone where it grows!! Gorgeous!

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  2. yvonneMay 8, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    How pretty! I would love to have a few of these trees growing in my yard.

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  3. MichelleMay 8, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    what a great gift!!! love branches inside!!

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  4. LindsBMay 8, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    What a great gift, I'm sure she will love it.

    Also, if you have a Forsythia bush I think there is a way to start a new bush from a clipping- maybe you could start that and give her a piece of yours. I'm pretty sure my parents got all the Forsythia they have from my grandparents bush. Anyway, it might be worth it to look into it.

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  5. Maria KillamMay 8, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    I loved doing that for about 6 weeks before spring!

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  6. from the right bankMay 8, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    Great gift idea! I'm sure she'd love it.

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  7. aliceMay 11, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Lovely and thoughtful gift idea!
    I'm headed over to check out Martha's tips right now!

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  8. MichelleMay 13, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    I miss you in the Blogosphere :) Are you busy in your "real life?"

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  9. joanieMay 14, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    Love your idea of giving a tree as a gift. The quince is a lovely choice. Whatever the tree, it is a gift that will give pleasure for years to come.

    Joanie

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  10. Brabourne FarmMay 15, 2009 at 1:35 AM

    Wonderful idea! A friend gave me a daphne plant for my birthday many years ago - it always flowers on my birthday and is such a beautiful and fragrant reminder of our friendship.

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