Last December when we were in New York, I happened upon a cute little stand in Washington Square Park that was selling Christmas greens. This was the same place that I purchased the magnolia leaves that I carried all over the city just to bring home and add to my porch planters.
It was at that same stand where I saw dried hydrangea flowers that were sprayed gold and added to wreaths, garlands and greenery. I knew right then and there that I was going to file away the idea for this year.
So this past weekend after doing some yard work, I carefully cut my drying hydrangeas and put them aside. My mom came up with the brilliant idea of sticking them in the ground and spraying them that way. It was genius. The paint covered all angles of the flowers and they dried perfectly in the breeze. Now all I need to do is preserve them in my garage and pull them out when I do my front porch planters! Take a look…
The before picture…
And after…
My inspiration:
Now all I need is for Christmas to come soon! Enjoy! xo
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