Aug 25, 2009

Sunflower Delight!

Sunflowers 1818 Vincent Van Gogh

I embrace the rich warm hues of autumn, which is fast approaching. If one is lucky there will be a long and beautiful Indian summer, before the quiet of winter settles in. Wandering around town I've been spotting The Flower Of The Sun aka, the perky sunflower, bobbing and swaying in all its fleeting glory. Savoring the moment, I am hooked on sunflowers, and collected a montage of great looks that would be easy to incorporate in a seasonal decorating scheme.


Pottery Barn

This trendy, hand painted pillow would bring some levity to a room. I love using fun accessories like this to add a bit of whimsy and pop of interest to a decor.


Traditional Home

Fresh sunflowers would be a small opulent indulgence, but worth the occasional splurge!


Country living

This clever combination of marigolds, sunflowers and peppers would make the perfect centerpiece for an autumn table.


Better Homes & Gardens

These tall, regal looking, monolithic stems are visually striking in this primitive setting.


Southern Living Kitchens

It doesn't get easier then this! Just pop a bunch of sunflowers in a simple vintage tin container.


Southern Living Kitchens

Such a pretty country french breakfast nook. The use of the tall colorful container to balance the height of the flowers is good, but the arrangment is not realistic for engaging in conversation at the table. Still a great romantic look!



This would be a fun and easy project to make for an entry door or garden gate.


Country Living

Great use of interesting textures in this relaxed setting.


Country Living

One last hurrah! Savoring the lingering bit of nice weather with the company of good friends.


Posted on: Susan's @ A Southern Daydreamer for, ~ ~ ~ ~ Outdoor Wednesday.
& Julia's @ Hooked On Houses for Hooked On Fridays. Melissa @ The Inspired Room for A Beautiful Life
. 5:45 PM

55 Comments. *Click to leave a comment*:

  1. I love this post... but mine is prettier in ...and I won't ever be able to say that again I'm sure. I just know I out did you this time.

    I love sunflowers.
    If I were a flower that's what I'd want to be.
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  2. Dear Friends,
    If you get the chance please visit Lee at Inspired Comblogulations, she posted the comment above this. Lee is a new blogger and has a wonderful post you should read.
    Cathy
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  3. Love that Southern Living kitchen! I do like that warm, golden yellow.
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  4. Such beautiful inspiration photos! I love sunflowers. I bought a big pot of them when we were on vacation in VT last week. I can't wait until a few more of them bloom, so I can cut a few for inside the house.

    Jane
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  5. What great inspiration photos. Sunflowers are a favorie of mine- especially at the end of summer heading into fall.

    Laura
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  6. I love sunflowers. Very nice post.
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  7. Cathy,

    I love all the gorgeous yellow sunflowers in your post! They are so cheery and add so much joy and energy to a room. I am inspired after reading your post!

    Have a lovely week!

    Best,
    Debbykay at Rose Cottage Gardens and Farm
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  8. Love it, but I just cannot wrap my brain around fall yet. Here in Canada we just had our first hot week... I know sad isn't it.
    Love Your Blog
    Happy OW
    Love Claudie
    xo
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  9. Pretty flower isn't it? Thanks for the great ideas.
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  10. What beautiful photos. I love sunflowers, they just look happy all the time. Love the outdoor setting with the hay bales for seats - scratchy, but fun! Happy Outdoor Wednesday. Kathy
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  11. I love sunflowers...real or silk. They are just great for late summer and early fall. Thanks for all the wonderful photos...
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  12. I love sunflowers too! So sunny and cheery looking. Let me know when it get closer to the time of the Country Living show what day you are going. Would love to cross paths with you!
    ~Patti
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  13. I too love sunflowers. Have some in a vase in my house this week! Thanks for sharing these photos. I love the hand painted pillow.

    Hope you'll stop by Hyacinth For The Soul for a visit.
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  14. each photo is just as beautiful as the last!!! great post today!
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  15. I think everyone loves sunflowers. Thank you for sharing the photos. Also thanks Cathy for following my blog. I am new at this, and enjoying it so much. Sandi
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  16. I loved the picture of the Pottery Barn room! I also love Van Gogh's sunflowers. Very cheery!
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  17. I love sunflowers, but I've never grown sunflowers myself.
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  18. The wreath is really pretty! great idea.
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  19. Love the sunflower wreath!
    Tis true, Autumn is coming.
    Trees have started to turn in Kansas.
    Hope, hope it is a long Indian Winter.
    blessings,
    d
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  20. Cathy--What a great collection of pictures! I have been admiring the PB pillow myself! I have always wished I had enough sun to grow my own sunflowers. I just think of them as "happy" flowers!
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  21. What a lovely post. Everyone loves sunflowers and you've given them to us in abundance. Your photos are lovely. Have a wonderful day.
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  22. Wow this is an amazing post! love it.
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  23. I love this post! It gets me so excited for Fall...

    If you get a chance, stop by my Blog for a visit and say hi!
    Have a great week,
    Aimee
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  24. Oooh lovely!

    Stop by and see mine -- :) great minds think alike :)

    TTFN~~Claudia ♥ ♥
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  25. This is sunflower happiness.
    Great post.

    Becky K.
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  26. I love the pictures. Sunflowers are so amazing!
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  27. Great photo inspiration! The last one from Country Living is my favorite.
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  28. Thanks for participating in the Knock Off party. I am pretty easy going about what fits.

    We are from the Kansas, Missouri area and the Sunflower is the Kansas state flower. People dry the middle part and then add "stuff and seeds for bird feeders in the winter.
    Cheri
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  29. What wonderful pictures, and great inspirations for decorating this fall. Love that kitchen!!
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  30. Saw you on Twitter, I adore Sunflowers and loved your pics and room designs! Lovely!
    http://www.twitter.com/izzyit
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  31. Cathy, loved this post. Sunflowers are just so HAPPY! You had some great photos for this. Loved the Pottery Barn Pillows. Happy Outdoor Wednesday.
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  32. Thank you, I love Sunflowers!! and I especially heart that wreath. I tried to "dehydrate" sunflowers in a dehydrater one time to perserve them for the next year. mmm I'll have to try again.
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  33. You just can't beat sunflowers for their downright cheeriness. These photos are all so lovely.
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  34. All these images are so gorgeous and inspiring! I love the sunflower wreath! I thought I recognized that coffee table from Pottery Barn. I am so looking forward to fall so I can add some of these touches. Thanks for the inspiration!
    Brenda
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  35. Cathy, I love all the sunflowers - so cheerful! Those are some beautiful rooms you showed in your photos. I really have been eyeing(sp?) the French wire candlestick holders from P.Barn. They are especially pretty! Linda
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  36. Beautiful sunflowers!!! They remind me that fall is on its way...hopefully soon!!! Gorgeous photos!!!

    Thank you so much for your warm welcome back!!!

    Have a wonderful day!!!
    XOXO
    Cathy
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  37. Hello, I had to leave a comment for you because you have such an incredible blog with an eye-catching and creative header shot! Beautiful pictures and writing; I've been really absorbed reading your posts. Thank you for sharing them and best wishes....
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  38. I love sunflowers and this post!

    xo,
    cristin
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  39. Oh, I looooove the sunflower wreath. :) Wonder if I could knock it off? ;) Great inspirational photos. Thanks so much for the visit! :)
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  40. Love the Sunflower painting. Is that oil paint?
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  41. Hi Cathy~ ~It's so nice to meet you and visit with you at your virtual home. Love the sunflower pics their golden yellow just sends me happy thoughts~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
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  42. Petergaye,
    Yes, the painting is oil on canvas. The Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh did a series of sunflowers, and many can be seen at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. When I lived overseas in Dubai I regularly flew thru Schiphol airport, and fell in love with the city.
    Cathy
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  43. LOVE sunflowers!!! They such uplifting flowers!
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  44. Love, love, love the wreath!! So fresh and fun!

    Sunflowers are so summertime....
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  45. Hi there Cathy,

    Thanks for stopping by! Not only do I have a thing for roosters, but I'm crazy about sunflowers too! These wonderful photos of sunflowers are filled with such great inspiration! Thanks!!

    Hugs,
    Sherri:)
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  46. sigh! these images are just so sunny & warm, makes me feel like I'm in an Italian countryside.
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  47. Just coming over for a visit. I have changed all of my buttons.
    I have the Knock Off Knock Out party on Mondays and we have a brand new party starting this week. It will be every Wed and featuring Holiday Decor and/or tasty treats. Come on by.

    Cheri
    Its So Very Cheri
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  48. I LOVE Sunflowers and your pictures are always SO inviting, Cathy!

    Jana
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  49. Sunflowers just make me feel warm! And they have such personality!

    I especially loved the table with the hay bales.
    -Angela
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  50. I love the look of sunflowers. I have had them in my kitchen all summer. I am going to get that pillow at Pottery Barn if it ever comes back in. They were sold out!
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  51. Now I am just itching to go out and buy some sunflowers! Beautiful post. laurie
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  52. The Flowers Always Gives More Life to Our Homes

    These Beautiful Images Give us a Good Example

    Good Article
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  53. Cathy,

    I love sunflowers! They just add happiness to every room. Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment for me the other day. I would love to shop and have lunch with you whenever you are in Colorado. We are moving to Colorado Springs. Just let me know when you come that way and we will have to get together! Have a wonderful weekend!

    Hugs to you friend,
    ~Victoria~
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  54. I love all the sunflowers ... they just make you feel good! Great blog... added you to my favorites.
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  55. Hi Cathy,

    Just stopping by to say hello! I've been missing you! I hope all is well with you and yours.

    Take care,

    Hugs, Sherri:)
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Thank you for visiting I appreciate your comments!
Cathy

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