02 April 2012

Easy Breezy Leaves

I'm often drawn to photos of rooms that feature massive leaves.  The give a room an easy breezy, relaxed feel (that's often tropical, depending upon the leaves.)



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An arrangement of massive leaves is one of the easiest to make & it has a huge impact on a space.


I have a big suppliy of hosta leaves in my yard & so they end up in my photographed spaces fairly often...



I grouped them together in demijohns on this workspace in my client's living room:




Another great source for oversized leaves is the potted plants section of Home Depot/ Lowe's.    Sadly, I'm a plant killer (they die slow dry deaths at my house) but I don't feel as bad when I cut up the plant for arrangements like this one I did in a client's living room on the ottoman:


I wish I could squeeze this post packed with photos of gorgeous rooms that feature big cut leaves, but I have to run for the day!!  Have a good one!!


xoxo, Lauren

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20 comments:

  1. A fave of mine too. I grab new ones from the yard every week. Have machete=have fresh big tropical leaves!

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  2. I agree, such a fresh, pleasant feel. thanks for the ideas : )

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  3. Greenery is essential to adding warmth and grounding a room, I agree! Have a great week Lauren...take it easy!
    Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

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  4. Totally agree! Plants or just leaves, bring life to our homes! I often bring cuttings in from my outdoor plants and put them in simple vases for a quick change. Flowers fade alot quicker.... :)

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  5. Fresh greens are a must for me in a room ... whether they are from the leaves of my tulips or simple oversize leaves like these. The green makes the room come to life. Happy Monday!

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  6. I love the tropical look of oversized leaves (split philos or elephant ear) - a touch of modern chic even in the most tradional decors. Let me know if you ever need some more "permanent" ones - we have a batch to choose from! Cheers, Cynthia

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  7. lovely....smiles

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  8. A few great pictures is inspiration enough, loved the first one you shared and the great idea!

    Jenna

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  9. I, too, kill house plants. This is a super idea that I can handle. Thanks.

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  10. Lauren,

    What a great idea...never thought of using hostas. Sadly I cannot keep a house plant either, jast last week I bought one to give it another try and not even a week later the poor thing is on its last legs. I do not understand what I did wrong.

    Beautiful images!

    Elizabeth

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  11. Even a pretty dish with green grass can add so much to a space....pretty images Lauren - hope you are feeling well.
    pve

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  12. I Love big leaves....definitely completes a room. Thanks for the inspiration...I have leaves like the last photo that I will now bring in the house :-)

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  13. you have magic in those fingers! beautiful, graphic and effective.....simply.
    happy easter lauren!
    xo
    debra

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  14. It adds extra joy in every home. Plants are wonderful elements.
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  15. Hosta and Philodendron leaves are fantastic!!! I also love fern clippings!

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  16. Saw the new Wisteria catalogue and thought of you! They have some great fern prints featured.

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  17. I like this fresh, natural style, it gives a real feeling of quietness.

    Willy
    http://www.limeandearth.com/blog.html

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  18. Those leaves need a good vase like the ones here http://www.dekornation.com/interior-designer/vases.html

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