fresh flowers on a budget

Don't you love fresh flowers in the house?

I do too.

Ordering flowers from a florist is just something I don't splurge on,

but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy them anyway.

I bought this bouquet for $14.99 at Costco,

brought it home, and arranged it for my own purposes.

I started with this frog.

I heart vintage frogs and would love to collect them,

but for now this is my only one.

I've found they are scarce and pricey too when you do find one.

Often times, I like to use unconventional flower vases

like this vintage bowl picked up at an estate sale.

So here you have it!
Instant flower arrangement for more
or is it less than half the price of those pricey florists.

And if I do say so myself, it has a little more character than
if I'd ordered it from a florist.
Having "character" translated means "Not Perfect" LOL!

But that's not the end of the story.
When the bouquet starts wilting, but a few of the flowers are still fresh,
what do you do?
I can't bring myself to throw the whole thing away, can you?
So I pull the remaining fresh flowers out and make smaller arrangements.

Meet my refrigerator lady, given to me by a good friend.
She makes an ideal container for small clippings from the yard too.

I picked this little vase up in Sedona, AZ.

A local talented craftsman or craftswoman made this cute little vase.

It's wonderful for showing off little buds.
How's that for fresh flowers on a budget?!

1..2..3..no...4 arrangements for the price of one!

Wish I could deliver fresh flowers to your very door, but since I can't I'll have to settle for this and also directing you to related posts at Mosaic Monday, Met Monday, It's so very creative and DIY Day.