DESIGNWALI: Bring in some spring

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

So how do you bring some spring indoors? Tulips. That's right...next time you go grocery shopping just pick up some tulips (or any other flower that suits your fancy) and bam! Instant happy. That's exactly what I did on my recent shopping trip and there are so many lovely colours to pick from. Cheap too which makes it feel even better. Affordable design fix. K picked the colour...pink, of course. Its amazing how a simple flower can brighten grey days like today. Don't believe me? Just look at the rooms below.

Kitchen table tulips. The black pot was from the grocery store too (hopefully hubby won't notice and will assume I had it all along). Now, let's hope I don't kill these. Images via me.

Sunny yellow. Modern living room design by New York interior designer Amy Lau Design

Going right with white. Modern spaces design by San Francisco architect Mark English Architects, AIA

Living Room Chic contemporary living room

The more the better. Contemporary living room design by dallas interior designer Abbe Fenimore Studio Ten 25

How gorgeous are these? See, spring in a vase. Image via Cobi Style.

A rainbow of tulips! Modern dining room design by New York interior designer Lea Frank Design

20 comments:

modern jane said... [Reply to comment]: Such pretty images! I totally agree. I've have some around since Valentine's.. I replace them each time I get groceries!; March 22, 2011 at 6:53 AM
laxsupermom said... [Reply to comment]: Your pink tulips are so pretty! They look windswept. I love the orange ones - one of my favorite color combos. Thanks for sharing.; March 22, 2011 at 7:32 AM
LINDA from OEKE said... [Reply to comment]: I missed your birthday. Happy Happy Birthday. Glad you had fun.
Tulips are THE most stylish flower going I think - I always hunt down the yellow.
Oh, and that previous post with the paisley. Perfection. That bedroom (2nd shot) looks so relaxing. I remember I had paisley pants (truly, it sounds bad - but there were really cool) when I was a teenager and have loved paisely ever since.

Have a great week (-:; March 22, 2011 at 7:42 AM
sarah.wandering. said... [Reply to comment]: Love the Amy Lau space. Tulips are my favourite flower, especially in orange. I can't get enough of them this time of year.; March 22, 2011 at 8:16 AM
amy walters said... [Reply to comment]: Great images....especially Studio Ten 25 and Cobi Style. Love the pops of tourquoise ;); March 22, 2011 at 8:59 AM
Reshma said... [Reply to comment]: So refreshing! The first picture that you have taken was super popping!; March 22, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Carissa @ the Fabulous Design File said... [Reply to comment]: LOVE tulips. That last pic is so fabulous. Also the big bunch of yellow ones in the Studio Ten 25 shot. Great post!; March 22, 2011 at 2:02 PM
Wendy said... [Reply to comment]: love tulips! 3 bunches for 9.99 at the nearby grocery store - i always grab a 3! happy!!; March 22, 2011 at 4:41 PM
Design Elements said... [Reply to comment]: love tulips. yours are simply beautiful!; March 22, 2011 at 6:32 PM
Calmly Chaotic said... [Reply to comment]: Definitely agree! I have been picking up bunches of tulips for a few weeks now and they definitely help me to think that spring is on its way!; March 22, 2011 at 7:13 PM
Maggie @ Okay, now what? said... [Reply to comment]: I LOVE tulips. Only problem is they never last long enough.; March 22, 2011 at 7:34 PM
Debbie said... [Reply to comment]: I love the color of your tulips! Beautiful.; March 22, 2011 at 7:38 PM
Kimia Kline said... [Reply to comment]: so true. tulips always remind me instantly of spring.; March 22, 2011 at 8:30 PM
style'n said... [Reply to comment]: so pretty and I love having tulips in the home. Last week I got some and I actually managed to kill them....somehow they ran out of water..but believe it or not they came back to life. They are so resilient!; March 22, 2011 at 9:46 PM
designchic said... [Reply to comment]: I totally agree - went to the grocery store today and bought the most gorgeous bright pink tulips...love them!!; March 22, 2011 at 10:32 PM
tina.b - Half Of What I Say said... [Reply to comment]: Thanks so much for visiting my blog! I too love tulips, they are the perfect combination of casual and modern.; March 22, 2011 at 11:21 PM
elizabeth / sophisticated pie said... [Reply to comment]: beautiful! i think everyone is ready for spring, and tulips can certainly get our spaces in the swing of it!; March 23, 2011 at 3:17 AM
the cinnamon post said... [Reply to comment]: should have done that yesterday...walked right by them! so springy:); March 23, 2011 at 5:51 AM
Meera @ firstsense said... [Reply to comment]: Agree! Instant happy! I've been buying them with each grocery shop too.; March 23, 2011 at 6:52 AM
DomesticJenny said... [Reply to comment]: Tulips are my FAVORITE!; April 12, 2011 at 10:59 AM