Carnations

My favorite flowers are tulips, sunflowers and hydrangeas.  
Carnations are not a 'go to' for me.

But honestly when I was perusing 
Coastal Living

and saw the ways these were put together

I had to change my mind a bit.

These certainly are not the long stemmed red version we all got as teenagers. I adore these pink to saturated purple hues.

Cute, eh?

Do you do carnations?

all photos:  Jean Allsop
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18 comments:

  1. A Gift Wrapped LifeFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    I don't do carnations..............but I will now!.XO

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  2. Renée FinbergFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    not my favorite
    but i do love the way they smell.
    clean.
    the topiaries are adorable,
    and why didn't jane do that?

    love you

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  3. Kim@ChattafabulousFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Oh, I like carnations. They are inexpensive and they last a long time!

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  4. Dumbwit TellherFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I agree with Sande, I didn't but will thanks to your post Renae. Carnation growers across the country will be jumping for joy for that spread in Coastal Living. I do love the smell of them.

    Thank you Renae, I'm looking at carnations in a whole different light!

    Happy weekend my dear, xo xo from the girls in Houston

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  5. annechovieFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Like you, I hate red carnations, but some of the better colors are actually quite pretty and the best part is that they're so long-lasting. Have a great weekend, Sweet Friend! xo

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  6. Mona thompsonFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    I feel the same way! I have always hated carnations. But as you say these inventive tight arrangements are not the long stemmed versions we saw as teenagers. I massed red ones in antique gold olive jars during the holidays and they were wonderful.

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  7. Yehr-ahFebruary 19, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    Oh! I ever did not thought that carnations may be sooo beautiful. Awesome composition

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  8. OliveauxFebruary 19, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    These are pretty....certainly not what we are always used to seeing. Ax

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  9. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I love carnations. I think the white ones smell the best but the yellow ones are my favorite color.Really like your blog!

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  10. KarenaFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Hi Renae,
    Normally no, however these are beautiful...Eddie Ross style!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  11. Tamara StephensonFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    We can always count on you for creative ideas -- love all these floral inspirations -- the watermelon is so cool. Hope you are well...snow in NYC today. xo tamara

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  12. annechovieFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Hope you're having a good week, Sweetie! xx

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  13. red tickingFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    i have come to like them... and their fragrance is really fresh and clean... xoxo

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Very nice! It is great to see some flower arranging inspiration!
    I hope you are having a great week!
    Xo,
    E&J

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  15. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Why....would you just LOOK at those ole' carnations showin us what it IS!!

    I may have changed my mind too!

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  16. My Notting HillFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I do love carnations. Strangely enough their scent is my favorite part. In a week or so we'll be putting carnations into glasses of green food coloring in preparation for St Patricks's Day.

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  17. *Chic Provence*March 18, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    The humble carnation never looked so good! these are great! thanks for posting...

    xoxo

    Kit

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  18. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    I have always loved carnations. What's not to love? They have such a wonderful spicy clove scent, they last forever, they can be any color, and they're sweetly ruffled and just plain pretty --undeniably so! I guess it's because people perceive them as "common", but honestly that endears them to me all the more. Really, I think I identify with that dear dianthus!

    --Jennie

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