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Name This Flower

CasaSugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:15:00 -0800

A Sugar staffer asked me the name of the yellow flowers in this image from my Etsy Finds: Votive Holders post. So I thought I'd quiz you all and see if you know it. Just a hint: the ones shown are dried flowers and they are pretty bright yellow in daylight.

Name This Plant

CasaSugar — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:00:11 -0700

This handsome, finger-like, purple plant is native to Europe, western and central Asia, and northwestern Africa. It's often grown ornamentally in the US, though, due to its beautiful blooms. Although it may be a beauty queen, it's also a toxic plant that can potentially cause death, so beware! Can you name this plant?

I May Not Understand Flower Yet, But It Sure Is Pretty

GeekSugar — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:00:39 -0800

Even the PlayStation Blog is having a hard time explaining what exactly the game Flower is all about; luckily, they've provided a video of game play to show rather than tell. The game, which will be on the PlayStation network, has stunning graphics, and that, mixed with my gender-mandated love of flowers, makes me think hey, this release on February 12? Sounds like a nice play on a Valentine's Day gift, if you know what I'm sayin'.

Still confused about Flower? Check out its Wikipedia page.

Name This Flower

CasaSugar — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:30:42 -0800

The speckled pink, large-petaled flower in the foreground of this photo has a fabulous scent that will perfume your entire home. Can you tell me its name?

Do You Use Bud Vases?

CasaSugar — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:15:56 -0800

I love the way a single bloom can brighten a view, without taking up hardly any table space, which makes them perfect for centerpieces at big dinner parties. These Piccolo Vases ($18) won't break the bank, and they're so delicately proportioned they'll make even a single spring of mistletoe look stately.

Do You Decorate With Poinsettias?

CasaSugar — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:30:02 -0800

Poinsettias are a holiday favorite. Do you have any in your home?
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Name This Flower

CasaSugar — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:00:57 -0700

This flower grows on a vine and produces a similarly named fruit. Its leaves and roots have been used for medicinal purposes for hundreds of years.

Su Casa: Sunny Days and Beautiful Blooms

CasaSugar — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:15:41 -0700

Su Casa member Jessamae22 posted awe-inspiring photos of her sunflower garden. Even though we're bidding the warm weather goodbye, it's good to know that other gardeners are still enjoying their Summer flowers. The photos she took are absolutely stunning, and besides a green thumb, it seems as if Jessamae22 also possesses an artist's eye.

She says, "I have a special spot in my heart for sunflowers . . . they were the first flower that I ever grew from seed. Granted, they are considered pretty easy to grow, but it's still so cool to see just how quickly they sprout and turn into gorgeous blooms! This summer, since we now have a house (!!), I designated a little patch out back for my 'field of sunflowers.' I raked up the dirt, and sprinkled in three different varieties. Not much later, I had my own little sunny spot!"

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Etsy Find: Open Tulip Serving Platter

CasaSugar — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:30:59 -0700

Considering that it's August, the tulips in your garden have likely already come and gone. But that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy them! The Gleena Shop Open Tulip Serving Platter ($55) is just the thing to keep Spring eternal (you know how I love endless seasons). The asymmetrical platter is slip-cast porcelain, embellished with a delicate open tulip decal, and glazed on the inside only. It's food and dishwasher safe, but personally I'd just love to use it as wall décor. Ah! Botanicals get me every time.

Casa Quickie: Flower Votive Display

CasaSugar — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:00:39 -0700

I love this idea from Martha Stewart for making a floral display out of your votives. Rather than simply using your votives as lighting, you can use them as tabletop decorations by tying the stem of your favorite flower to each votive with a bit of raffia, some ribbon, or even a rubber band.
By placing the votive holder on top of a small, water-filled saucer, you'll keep the flowers fresh as long your party lasts. If you're having a dinner party, you can take this tabletop décor idea a step further by using a fabric marker to write the name of each guest onto the ribbon you use to tie each flower, using each votive holder as a place card as well. Or, if you use a thick rubber band, you can simply write each name with ballpoint pen. Talk about Summer style.

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