Thursday, March 3, 2011

Pottery Barn Inspired Spring Blossom Branches

Spring is almost here and I don't know about you but I am so ready.  I love this time of year because everything starts to turn GREEN!  I have really had the springtime itch lately and decided I NEEDED to create some spring feeling in my house...
Garden Trellis Bench
Have you seen all the green in the new Pottery Barn catalog....LOVE...and it is just screaming out for me to sit on that bench and enjoy a warm spring day!
Faux Pear Blossom Branch
I was inspired by these faux pear blossom branches...but for $39.00...I decided to create something similar on my own.
I gathered a few sticks from the yard and spray painted them white.
I picked up some green hydrangeas stems from my local craft store.
Then I pulled off the flowers and hot glued them at each stub(I'm pretty sure that not the technical term...but you know where I mean...right?) on the branch where a normal flower bud would bloom.
And now they look like this...not an exact match...but still the perfect pop of spring in my dining room. 
 

I'm still working on the rest of my "spring" dining room vignette...but check back and I will show you soon!
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37 comments:

  1. KimMarch 3, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Very cute! I want to do something like that for my mantel next month. I love Pottery Barn's catalog, so many fun ideas to copy!

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  2. KateMarch 3, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Kara! I've been drooling over the latest issue of PB too! And I'm working on something very similar to what you created here. I love your spring branches -- so pretty!

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  3. Denise @ SpareChangeChicMarch 3, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    I love pottery barn knock offs. Great job and a terrific way to bring a little Spring indoors.

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  4. SaritaMarch 3, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    That's beautiful! What a great idea!

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  5. KelleyMarch 3, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Great job! I love the the white branches and the green buds...so spring!

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  6. Jaime CostiglioMarch 3, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    It's best to knock off everything from PB if you can, totally worth the savings. Job well done Kara, I'm on to the pink branches, hope they turn out as good as yours did.

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  7. tracylaf ツMarch 3, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    This is a GREAT idea!!!!! I love the PB catalogs too! I may just need to try this soon!

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  8. Jaimee @ Havenwood House of BoysMarch 3, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    I love your pear blossoms! That's exactly what I need on my mantel right now : )
    craft-interrupted.blogspot.com

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  9. RobynMarch 4, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    OHHH That's GREAT! I think it looks so pretty and springish! Thanks for sharing on Chic on a Shoestring! Newest follower~!

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  10. KellyMarch 4, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I love it! so springy! love those green hydrangeas:)

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  11. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    So cute! I love this idea. I will be hitting the dollar store asap to find some cheapo flowers to add to branches. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Grunged, Glittered n' BrandedMarch 4, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    That's fantastic!

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  13. Beautifully Forgiven, KortneyMarch 4, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Happy Friday!!! I've awarded you an award!!! Come over to www.kortneyskrazylife.com to pick it up and find the rules!!! See you soon!

    Congratulations and Happy Blogging!!
    ~Kortney~

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  14. Jerri at Simply Sweet HomeMarch 4, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Beautiful! Great job!

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  15. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I will try and do this instead of spending 50 bucks on floral branches!

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  16. Simone @ Doberman's by the SeaMarch 4, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    OMG-this is awesome. I might have to try that.

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  17. annies homeMarch 4, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I am so ready for spring always feels as if you are wakening up after a long period of sleep

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  18. Ann from On Sutton PlaceMarch 5, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    On my gosh this is brilliant! I too am amazed at the price of the PB flowers...who pays that much? Anyway, it's raining here so I'll have to wait to gather my sticks but as soon as I can I'm making some of these. I found you at Inspiration Friday and am a new follower. I love your blog...very fun. Come visit me if you have time...~Ann

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  19. RenéeMarch 5, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    G*E*N*I*U*S, girl! You are awesome...

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  20. P K GlitzMarch 7, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    This is just so fabulous! I love it and it makes me think of spring.

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  21. The House CreativeMarch 7, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    These look fabulous. Amazing how you can recreate something like branches right? great job. :-)

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  22. LyndaMarch 7, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    I'm so doing this thanks for the inspiration!

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  23. EllenMarch 8, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    What a great how to, it looks beautiful , great job!

    xoxo,
    Ellen

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  24. Megan @ {VintageHydrangeas}March 8, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    It looks so beautiful, you rock!

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  25. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I absolutely fell in love with these when I saw them in the PB catalogue and wanted to recreate it, but didn't know where to find the flowers...until now!!! Thanks! Great job!

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  26. Pearl MapleMarch 9, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Well done, nothing like a fresh new color to brighten up your space and so delightfully styled as well.

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  27. AshleyMarch 9, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    So clever and beautiful!

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  28. Stacy RisenmayMarch 9, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I love that! Very creative :) I am going to feature this tomorrow!

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  29. At The Picket FenceMarch 9, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Great job recreating this look! It's fabulous! Thank you for linking up to Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence!

    Heather @At The Picket Fence

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  30. Stacy'SweetsMarch 10, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I love it! The vase is beautiful too!

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  31. Bella @ Bella before and afterMarch 10, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this. It looks BEAUTIFUL,,, I HAVE to try this, I even have hydrangeas already,,, a ton,,, woo hoo!!!

    I'm featuring this on my facebook page, and if you want a chance to be features for a WHOLE week on my blog, come link up to my party girl. I'd LOVE to have you!!
    Come say hi sometime!! Bella Before and After , and if you want to win an Avocado Painting, come enter myGIVEAWAY HERE, I really appreciate the support.

    Hugs,
    Bella --- YOUR newest follower!!!

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  32. Lucydesignsart.comMarch 10, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Wow! I love this, may have to give it a go! saw you on Bella B & A

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  33. GretchenPMarch 11, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    i.
    love.
    nuff said :)
    no wait.. i'll also say i've been browsing for some blossoms to green up my house and have had zero luck.. these are perfect and gorgeous! great work!! :)

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  34. My Dream CanvasMarch 11, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Wow, thats lovely and you have a great blog. Hope to see you at My Dream Canvas too :-)

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  35. Bella @ Bella before and afterMarch 15, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Hey Kara, I knew the moment I saw this, that I loved it, and I really really do. It's just awesome.

    I loved it so much......
    I just HAD to FEATURE YOU, come grab a button and display it proudly!!
    Thanks for linking up to Bella Before and After , and if you are a sz8.5, and love cute shoes, come enter to win a pair of BCBGirls Hipster sandals ....GIVEAWAY HERE,I LOVE having you.
    Hugs,
    Bella :)

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  36. Rachael@Lovely Crafty HomeMarch 15, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    These are GORGEOUS!! I can't believe how realistic they are. I hope you'll stop by my linky party this weekend!

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  37. KimApril 22, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Lovin' your blog! I'm here from Kara's blog and I'm so glad I found you. Your style is amazing. I'm your newest follower. Stop by for a visit sometime!
    xoxo,
    Kim

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