Say it with flowers

Clever idea, a chandelier made with test tubes, filled with fresh flowers

I don’t think I have ever met anyone who doesn’t like flowers. Bringing nature into your home is a hugely satisfying and beautiful thing to do. It doesn’t have to be done with pre-made fabrics and wallpapers – with just a little imagination you can create something amazing.

Hanging jugs with flowers make a gorgeous display

Although this is a beautiful way to display flowers, you don’t have to have a tree trunk or even a pillar in your home to create this look. Just hang various vintage jugs on a wall and fill with fresh summer blooms.

A corner decorated with hand drawn flowers

For a more permanent look, get a pencil out and draw some florals freehand, or if you are no artist trace them and transfer onto a wall. Finish in a matt varnish and you have a unique and stylish mural.

3D plaster flowers, branches and a cute little bird

I have done this in my home and it is easy peasy. Just use a stencil and fill the holes with Polyfilla instead of paint. I think the 3D bird may be a little more difficult but it’s worth a try!

The possibilities are endless

This clever idea could actually be used in the home too. Cover an umbrella with dried flowers and hang it upside down over a ceiling light fitting. How cool would that look?

Make a dramatic statement with this huge Claire Basler lamp

If you’d prefer to buy your flowers than make them, I recommend a piece by Claire Basler – I have been a fan of hers forever. She uses her distinctive hand painted florals on all sorts of media with great effect. This huge lamp is one of my favourites.

Fabulous floral sofa

This floral sofa has been covered in one of Claire Basler’s fabrics.

Huge pots decorated with hand painted flowers

She also paints the most amazing huge pots in all shapes and sizes. They’re so pretty they don’t even need to be filled with flowers.

Claire Basler's disntinctive hand painted florals

Throws, wall panels, artificial flowers dotted around one wall, go on and try this floral look. It’s a versatile style that will suit any home.