How to Use Thrift Store Finds with Garden Flowers

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  • @kathywinstead7460
    @kathywinstead7460 2 роки тому +17

    Linda, I have read about gifts of the Spirit and I truly feel that your gift is hospitality! Love your channel as you generously share your gifts with us.

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  2 роки тому +1

      Kathy, you made my morning🙏

  • @virginiagallegos1379
    @virginiagallegos1379 2 роки тому +21

    I love, love that cute linen dress. color looks spectacular on you as most things do anyway
    great informative program today. we used to make May Day baskets in school ( mid 50's ) out of construction paper. Some times woven , other time shaped into a cone , then in the way home from school, Violets. Dandelions ,Daffodils whatever was in bloom would go inside. I don't think the neighbors ever would mind, it was just the thing to do on May Day. Then find that special neighbor on the way home attach it to the door then run. Miss that so much , so what a happy video pertaining to this. I live way out in the country so no neighbors , so I'll hop in my car & make the rounds.
    thanks to help us older people reminisce.

  • @suzannebiehle5672
    @suzannebiehle5672 2 роки тому +16

    I love the thrifted items you put to good(and attractive) use! I just about fell off my chair when you mentioned the knock and run flower delivery! I’ve never known anyone else who did that! My late sister and I did that for our favorite neighbors, we would pick whatever pretty blooms we could find and wrap them in ribbon and then ring the doorbell after placing the flowers someplace obvious and then hide so we could see their reaction. Such a wonderful memory of my sister each May Day..
    🌿💐🌱🌷🌿🌹🪴💐

    • @gaillam9574
      @gaillam9574 2 роки тому +1

      I love doing this, but it’s not as fun with the Ring doorbell.

    • @suzannebiehle5672
      @suzannebiehle5672 2 роки тому

      @@gaillam9574 Lol so true!!

  • @julielorusso4410
    @julielorusso4410 2 роки тому +1

    I wish I was your Neighbor/friend - what a beautiful gesture for May Day

  • @kristinbrown8683
    @kristinbrown8683 2 роки тому +34

    Love the mini Bolga Basket with the leather wrapped handle from Northern Ghana. I also love thrifting for garden art and for special floral arrangements! It's amazing what you can find and re-purpose. I recently found a pair of wrought iron children's garden chairs that are now repainted and placed within my garden as plant stands for my potted plants. Thank you Linda for the ideas! Love this!

    • @youbetcha108
      @youbetcha108 2 роки тому +6

      I found a dolls wood high chair curbside painted it white and put it in my garden with a plant on top. Fun thing to do! But the wrought iron is more durable.

    • @kathyfrench4051
      @kathyfrench4051 2 роки тому +1

      I got the same basket in Burkina Faso ❤

  • @lisaawild
    @lisaawild 2 роки тому +4

    Linda, you made me smile when you said "maybe leave this on the doorknob and ring the doorbell and run." So sweet.

    • @lisalundstrom1591
      @lisalundstrom1591 2 роки тому +2

      That’s funny. I was thinking I would probably end up hurting myself trying to get away.!😂

  • @QueenAnnesLace13
    @QueenAnnesLace13 2 роки тому +12

    Linda, I love the child in you, dandelions in a small pitcher to gift, love it! This time of year, I cut off any branch I can get my hands on and put it in a vase, the newly emerging leaves and the structure of the branches are just beautiful!

  • @robertalaprade5612
    @robertalaprade5612 2 роки тому +10

    I just cut a small bouquet of Lilacs for my neighbor for May Day! Love your thrift store find videos!

  • @cathytalaske6255
    @cathytalaske6255 2 роки тому +14

    Really enjoyed this episode, because thrifting and gardening are my two favorite things. I love the Africa bolga basket. I bought an assortment of $1 pots of spring bulbs, little purple iris, mini yellow daffodils and grape hyacinths. They would look amazing tucked in it. Thank you both for the wonderful videos you make!

  • @edstud1
    @edstud1 2 роки тому +8

    I love Linda's ideas about being thrifty!

  • @sarahtaylor9230
    @sarahtaylor9230 2 роки тому

    What beautiful ideas! I love both gardening and thrifting. My 76th birthday is this week, and my family and friends are giving me two separate parties. I am now inspired to make gifts like this for each person for MY birthday! Can't think of many things more joyful than sharing and giving. Thank you!

  • @choctaw5050
    @choctaw5050 2 роки тому +3

    Nobody can make a little “house dress” look so good. Absolutely gorgeous. I used to dress that way but got out of the habit. So much better than pjs all day. Thanks Linda.

  • @annierampersad3982
    @annierampersad3982 2 роки тому +3

    Those May day planters filled with beautiful flowers will definitely be something to cherish. You are a rare gem Linda. Have a blessed evening.

  • @tumbleweed57
    @tumbleweed57 2 роки тому +1

    I garden in my backyard in my gown or pjs quite often. It is very private and I love doing that!

  • @alicedent8864
    @alicedent8864 2 роки тому +3

    My beautiful mother loved wearing house dresses. I miss her.❤️ All your flower arrangements’ are exquisite. HAPPY MAY DAY.🌞💐

  • @doloresleonard2227
    @doloresleonard2227 2 роки тому +15

    I love May Day gifts, particularly for friends who are dealing with troubles and need an unexpected pick-me-up. My favorite way to create these is to buy pretty and inexpensive floral teacups and matching saucers (if available) in thrift stores and fill them with pansies or violets or other small spring flowers. I have also bought college mugs and put a small plant (maybe a succulent) in its plastic pot inside - a fun gift for a college student or the proud parent or grandparent thereof!

  • @mariemcgrath8681
    @mariemcgrath8681 2 роки тому +2

    You're a really very caring person, so special, thinking of others. It inspires me to look for things
    myself & give cuttings/flowers to others. When anyone admires something in my garden I also
    give a cutting, but it would be nicer to present it in something unique.

  • @RootyToot123
    @RootyToot123 2 роки тому

    The color of your outfit looks great on you and perfect for it doesn’t distract from your beautiful garden.

  • @LitlPoot
    @LitlPoot 2 роки тому +3

    love our thrift stores - always an adventure, always a treasure hunt !!!

  • @jameswilliamson6665
    @jameswilliamson6665 2 роки тому

    I loved that you did an arrangement for your neighbor to put a smile on her face. 😊

  • @debjanibhowmick5870
    @debjanibhowmick5870 2 роки тому

    My fav. Is the cute lil basket….all of them r very cute ideas. Happy Mother’s Day to u and all of the mothers out there. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @susanschellberg4509
    @susanschellberg4509 2 роки тому +6

    Loved all your ideas but my favorites are the metal box and the sea grass basket. I have several similar things lying around and think I will go out and cut some flowers and foliage. Love the idea of using new growth clippings and volunteer seedlings.

  • @AJones-xo3jg
    @AJones-xo3jg 2 роки тому +4

    I love this type of video.

  • @brendabryant6347
    @brendabryant6347 2 роки тому +3

    These are so pretty. Love these ideas. I have boo koos of ferns in my yard. A friend gave me a start years ago. They have spread like wild fire, but I love them. I will probably use cuttings from these to make an arrangement for my mom. Thanks for the ideas.

  • @chrisharvey2374
    @chrisharvey2374 2 роки тому

    Love your gifting ideas. Love putting anonymous little arrangements on tables in nearby parks with a small encouraging note.

  • @diasporagardens4874
    @diasporagardens4874 2 роки тому

    A really beautiful collection. I’m loving the baskets and gift ideas. We can do so much with flowers. Inspiring!

  • @judyandrews1605
    @judyandrews1605 2 роки тому +4

    All the arrangements are beautiful!!! You make it look so easy. Love the thrifted containers. Thanks for the great ideas.

  • @tonihasson9418
    @tonihasson9418 2 роки тому

    You make me happy!!! I was feeling a little 'down' this morning until i watched this video, thank you so much! Happy Mother's Day!

  • @kathrynmettelka7216
    @kathrynmettelka7216 2 роки тому +1

    Love thrift finds for gifts. The inexpensive containers make it less costly to cheer your friends.

  • @carmengholipour426
    @carmengholipour426 2 роки тому

    DEAR LINDA YOUR FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE SO FRESH A PRETTY, THAT YOU ENCOURAGE US TO DO
    SOMETHING NICE WITH FLOWERS. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SHOWS, I AM YOUR FAN # 1.

  • @gardener5158
    @gardener5158 2 роки тому +7

    I so love these thrifting videos! It's so funny but whenever I go to goodwill I'll look at certain items & think "I wonder how Linda would use this" 😄

  • @Scrabble8393
    @Scrabble8393 2 роки тому

    What lovely and thoughtful ideas to celebrate your friends! I loved so many of these creative ideas. To give a gift of flowers from your own garden is such a sweet gift. Happy May Day!

  • @garymcdade4446
    @garymcdade4446 2 роки тому +1

    Sheila McDade in Chattanooga, TN here . . . I loved all your arrangements! I entertain 8 guests every Sunday after morning worship and go all out decorating my table; you have given me some wonderful ideas! As for THE QUESTION OF THE DAY . . . I like to give an arrangement of cuttings from my Golden Acuba bush in large containers. The cuttings will last months and months if water is kept in the vase and they will root and can be planted in your garden. You are tireless; always involved in another project . . . take care of yourself, you look like you are losing weight and you don't have any to lose!

  • @kathysundberg8366
    @kathysundberg8366 2 роки тому

    Love the stock and the way you add the woody plants from your garden with the flowers

  • @rongoertzen6342
    @rongoertzen6342 2 роки тому

    a Nebraska linda. I appreciate how the low basket changes the mood of that huge pot. It moves it to "informal" I have a low basket that is a lazy susan and I've put an old metal kettle in it with 4 begonia's; I can spin it to change the amount of sun each flower is getting through the filtering tree leaves! These videos help me shop my own house and brain storm. Thanks.

  • @shirleygermain5707
    @shirleygermain5707 2 роки тому +13

    I use Lilly of the valley flowers in my small vases and put them in my bathroom. Also, house dresses need a comeback. I love them. My mother wore them all the time, and she looked so pretty.

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  2 роки тому

      I agree!

    • @lisalundstrom1591
      @lisalundstrom1591 2 роки тому

      That’s a great one for her bathroom counter. They smell so nice

    • @pamhuber6661
      @pamhuber6661 2 роки тому +2

      The stores are full of house dress style garments right now. I’ve even seen them at Walmart and Target, its called cottage core look I believe. Just look around. Aprons are in that mix also.

    • @shirleygermain5707
      @shirleygermain5707 2 роки тому

      @@pamhuber6661 Thanks for letting me know.

    • @lisamessina5952
      @lisamessina5952 2 роки тому

      @@pamhuber6661 old navy has a bunch too!

  • @bobbinoethlich3035
    @bobbinoethlich3035 2 роки тому +1

    I love your garden! All the topiaries in terra cotta pots make me happy 😃

  • @susanwelch2237
    @susanwelch2237 8 місяців тому

    Your garden is beautiful! Would love for you to talk about your azaleas. Glad you took time to do a Wednesday walk about with us! Thank you so much.
    Enjoy all your videos.

  • @Holly_at_gypsyhollergardens
    @Holly_at_gypsyhollergardens 2 роки тому +1

    Oh this was so much fun ! You are just the sweetest !

  • @juliabinford6500
    @juliabinford6500 2 роки тому +2

    I have a case of Columbine envy…
    Pretty dress and apron ensemble. I’m going to put together an arrangement for Mother’s Day, now that you’ve inspired me!

  • @crazyflowerlady1060
    @crazyflowerlady1060 2 роки тому

    I like the little basket with the lid. I can picture it filled with pansies.

  • @kfetter9046
    @kfetter9046 2 роки тому

    I absolutely love the carnation arrangements, although that last arrangement in the basket is gorgeous. I love the idea of May Day, and YES - bring back the "house dress!" 🥰

  • @kathysundberg8366
    @kathysundberg8366 2 роки тому

    The little basket with the hanging lid - my fav

  • @maryeliason1504
    @maryeliason1504 2 роки тому

    You are so creative. Thank you for sharing. Hi Stewart.🥰🙏 Love that soft color on you.

  • @puplover6265
    @puplover6265 2 роки тому +2

    I love all the items you found. That clear cylinder with the wire gave me an idea of making my own with some weathered chicken wire I have out in the yard. I can't wait to do it tomorrow. Happy May Day and thanks for sharing.

  • @peggyawald2749
    @peggyawald2749 2 роки тому +1

    zinnias bloom and bloom and make great boquest in goodwill vases

  • @eleanorbertuch135
    @eleanorbertuch135 2 роки тому

    Absolutely charming program💐💐💐💐💐

  • @KayeCarterTV
    @KayeCarterTV 2 роки тому

    🌸💗Missed your Live. Will try to see the next one. 💐Sending hugs prayers and kindness. Love your channel. 💐🌸💗

  • @janeschmidt9611
    @janeschmidt9611 2 роки тому

    I love thrifting planters, mugs, creamers, etc. to fill with my succulents and gift to family and friends. I also take them to my office to decorate the lobby and give to clients. 🥰

  • @vickithornley5056
    @vickithornley5056 2 роки тому

    Loving these ideas! Beautiful yard and flowers. So glad I just came across your channel. So refreshing! Thank you! 🌷😊🌻

  • @lindagreiss4093
    @lindagreiss4093 2 роки тому +1

    Such a fun & wonderful video! I love your thrifting ones. You gave me ideas for using some fun baskets I already own. I also love using little pitchers for arrangements. I loved all your flower arrangements but the one in the metal box is my favorite. It showed off the beautiful carnations & greenery so well!

  • @sahabshraddha8453
    @sahabshraddha8453 2 роки тому

    Happy may day ❤️
    Love ur thrifing vid it's always treasure 🥰 love every finds for vibrant nd charming 💐 flowers arrangments ❣️🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @jcpendleton992
    @jcpendleton992 2 роки тому +1

    Exceptional video! I don't know if it was the light or a combination of that and you in that beautiful green color. Also, great ideas.🌺🌺🌺

  • @kathysundberg8366
    @kathysundberg8366 2 роки тому

    Love the basket with the lid attached - my fav

  • @suzetteccc
    @suzetteccc 2 роки тому

    I've always loved how the Italian women wear easy, relatively modest dresses during the day. Of course it's much warmer there! They are hard to find, for some reason.

  • @donnawright5749
    @donnawright5749 2 роки тому

    I dug some of my calla lily bulbs and put them in a pottery piece with rosemary and parsley for a friend.. she loved it..

  • @nancymccarthy4297
    @nancymccarthy4297 2 роки тому +1

    What lovely gift ideas! I really like your thrifting videos. So pretty!!!

  • @evam4536
    @evam4536 2 роки тому +3

    You look lovely today Linda! I cut some branches of lilac that is just coming into bloom and arranged them in a tall vase and also found a small jar and made a posy with shasta daisies, some honeysuckle and a few green branches from my front yard hedge (lonicera nitida) for my disabled hubs 🌿💐🌸

  • @creative227
    @creative227 2 роки тому +1

    I paused the video, grabbed a sweet, small, crystal vase and a pair of scissors and steeped outside into my flower garden and snippet off a few red roses, some greenery, and a few deep purple Japanese irises in that crystal vase and it it on my kitchen island! Thanks for the inspiration Linda!

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  2 роки тому +1

      I love you for doing that!

  • @jeanniecollier6763
    @jeanniecollier6763 2 роки тому

    I would put my red & pink ever-blooming roses into the many extra vases I have around my home to gift. Love the little basket with the handle attached.

  • @barbarasimmons7637
    @barbarasimmons7637 2 роки тому

    I love all the fun ideas with thrifted things. My favorite was the little basket with the lid.

  • @terirachelsims8928
    @terirachelsims8928 2 роки тому +1

    I just love the variety of your videos - but of course the garden emphasis!

  • @jackiemartin9737
    @jackiemartin9737 2 роки тому +1

    I don’t know if it was the morning light Linda but the dress and it’s shade of green enhances your skin and the colour of your hair, just lovely. Maybe green is just a great colour for you! I loved the arrangement of stocks the best also.

  • @sherylcoley8586
    @sherylcoley8586 2 роки тому +2

    I would select a small pottery vase and put clippings from my white creeping phlox. It is so fragrant and beautiful.

  • @alice_rabbit8345
    @alice_rabbit8345 2 роки тому

    I was born in 1959, I definitely remember my mom wearing house dresses!!

  • @judymiddleswart9350
    @judymiddleswart9350 2 роки тому

    Love them all such great ideas which I will make for a longtime friend next week when go to lunch!! Thanks for your inspired video!!! 😍👏👏👍👍

  • @Amy-bn7hn
    @Amy-bn7hn 2 роки тому

    I 'luv' your outfit!! Pretty greens contrasting too.

  • @terrimathis9197
    @terrimathis9197 2 роки тому

    I love tiny baskets and small pitchers. Currently, I would just use greenery like cuttings from my boxwoods and evergreens. I don’t seem to have that many flowers blooming this spring yet. Definitely would give to my neighbors.

  • @veganadventure5282
    @veganadventure5282 2 роки тому

    light green is your color babe! wow took my breath away on the opening clip!

  • @RuthMTuff
    @RuthMTuff 2 роки тому

    Love your thrift store finds and foliage arrangements. I've been a thrifter forever, my mentor was my mom who had to raise five children by herself after my father was killed in an accident when I was a child. She could find anything. I think I have inherited her eye. For your QOTD, I am in PNW with plants just beginning their growth cycle. My go-to year round is the blue spruce in front of my house, the privacy border arborvitae with its more delicate foliage, and a little nandina with their pops of red berries. Plus whatever evergreens I can scrounge on the ground of different varieties that are on my walks. They always look natural and fresh. As you always say, Use what you have.

  • @lyndahardy8168
    @lyndahardy8168 2 роки тому

    Love the little green pitcher with daisies

  • @marybeth4002
    @marybeth4002 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful arrangements - my favorite is the last basket with the purple flowers. Stay hydrated - 5 sips per drink :) as it sounds like you might have a cold.

    • @bourisranches
      @bourisranches 2 роки тому

      I do that 5 sips, since Linda told us about that.

  • @janfontana2530
    @janfontana2530 2 роки тому

    What a beautiful video🌹Loved the basket with the top, and the little green pitcher🌿 And the metal box💕All just stunning 🌺

  • @kandyharris2195
    @kandyharris2195 2 роки тому

    The little green pitcher /vase is adorable, I would put fresh cut herbs in it and keep it on my kitchen island🌿☘

  • @rosannadell2613
    @rosannadell2613 2 роки тому

    I like to save glass spice jars and my daughter and I use them for mini May Day bouquets each year, they are small enough that even if flowers are still scarce in the garden, we can manage to fill them with violets and things. We tie jute twine around the tops so they can hang from a doorknob if no one is home. I always enjoy your thrifting videos!

  • @jacquelinebalderas4204
    @jacquelinebalderas4204 2 роки тому +1

    I love your thrifty videos! They are the best. Keep them coming. Thank you

  • @GetonMylevel132
    @GetonMylevel132 2 роки тому

    Love love this so much! Love the thrift store finds and new purpose for them. And I absolutely love your flower arranging skill, such beautiful bouquets in your home. Another great video, thank you!

  • @magsadams20
    @magsadams20 2 роки тому

    I love the Bolga basket and the little green vase. I would fill the vase with English bluebells and bleeding hearts from my garden. Love the house dress 🌸

  • @juanitaleblanc2940
    @juanitaleblanc2940 2 роки тому

    I personally love the thrifting for the garden ideas! Thank you

  • @Pampnaylor
    @Pampnaylor 2 роки тому

    Loved the added “ outfit d’jour”! Such a great idea. I wear these baggy shorts and T-shirts and a house dress would be so much more appropriate if someone were to stop by or if someone were to walk by and wave at me and they wouldn’t see me in my shorts, T-shirt and a pair of knee socks! 🤭😲😱

  • @dignit1620
    @dignit1620 2 роки тому

    I still have daffodils in my garden, will gift to future daughter-in-law

  • @marywhitfield7553
    @marywhitfield7553 2 роки тому

    Oh Linda those are beautiful flowers and containers. You are so giving and thoughtful. You definitely know how to find beautiful thrifted items and use them elegantly. Could not pick out a favorite container. Love how you use clippings from shrubs in your yard with the flower stems. Have a house dress my Mom use to wear, and days when it is extremely hot (summer in NCZ8A), will come in, shower and put the dress on. ❤️

  • @audreyhensley8043
    @audreyhensley8043 2 роки тому

    Great video! I love thrifting! And you found some cute containers with great ideas! I love giving & receiving plants that I can replant!

  • @micholbarney6258
    @micholbarney6258 2 роки тому

    I just adore all the ideas that you presented in this video 💐.
    Thank you!

  • @soniewhitten4844
    @soniewhitten4844 2 роки тому

    loved the video and the flowers were so beautiful. i enjoy your video's so much !!! keep them coming. until next time be safe.

  • @natasharuth3304
    @natasharuth3304 2 роки тому

    I love the African basket also popular in East Africa called kiondoo ❤️❤️❤️

  • @rosavargas539
    @rosavargas539 2 роки тому

    Roses in the little pitcher 😍

  • @marybethlaratta7242
    @marybethlaratta7242 2 роки тому

    Love the green vase

  • @tracyslone66
    @tracyslone66 2 роки тому

    This time of year, I love to use clippings of my pink Sonic Boom Weigela. They spill over the edge of any container beautifully. I take from the back so I don’t leave a hole in the shrub. Love all your ideas but that little green pitcher was my standout. Adorable!🥰

  • @rhus36
    @rhus36 2 роки тому +1

    We still have lots of kids doing May Day baskets here in my area of Nebraska. Usually May 1st seems to fall right after the bulbs have finished and right before the perennials have started so usually kids will fill baskets with candy, popcorn, or homemade sweets. I have a bumper crop of dandelions and henbit I could pick. :) I don’t think my other specialty, wild violets, would last long in a vase.

  • @KayeCarterTV
    @KayeCarterTV 2 роки тому

    Great idea’s. 💕my gift would be in a cute little basket with Rosemary, basil, & Mint. It would be great to sit on a table on a porch or a veranda. Sending hugs prayers and kindness with lots of smiles 🌸💗💐

  • @beverlyasleson3321
    @beverlyasleson3321 2 роки тому

    You are so good with your bouquet all of them are beautiful with your goodwill finds. I don’t have anything to gift but will keep my eyes open in the future. I hope you video your book signing day so we can see from SoCal.

  • @pamelacallaway3922
    @pamelacallaway3922 2 роки тому

    You find the coolest things! Thanks for all of the great ideas. Your Columbine is gorgeous!

  • @debedwards6488
    @debedwards6488 2 роки тому

    Just found you and love your video, your voice, your ideas, your descriptions, all of it. I could smell that wonderful purple stock ! I will for sure be following you ! Thank you !

  • @tootsietootsisson9795
    @tootsietootsisson9795 2 роки тому

    Who decides to dislike a video like this? -Just move on, if it does not suit your taste. Luckily, a vast majority of us appreciate your likeableness! I am a new subscriber, and I have indulged myself in your catalogue.

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  2 роки тому +1

      Lol! Yup. I agree. Just move on. Some people are just unhappy and want to share their misery🤣

  • @RevAcres01
    @RevAcres01 2 роки тому

    I always enjoy your thifting my favorite would be the sweet grass basket. Lilacs are my go to Zone 4 Minnesota also brings a smile to my husband reminds him of his childhood.
    sband always puts a smile on his face.

  • @susanmcbridewright6241
    @susanmcbridewright6241 2 роки тому

    Lilly of the Valley in a vase my grandmother put it in and this year my wisteria only has 2 sprigs of blooms so I am bringing it into my kitchen to enjoy. Your book is fabulous. And the photographs are reach out and touch.

  • @nancyevans822
    @nancyevans822 2 роки тому

    Very nice presentation! Love all your container finds. Can’t wait to see your milk glass collection!

  • @maryjomathews4749
    @maryjomathews4749 2 роки тому

    I wear pull over cotton knit sun dresses all summer. They are calf length and great for gardening. My kids call them my moo moo's.

  • @robertamenconi6596
    @robertamenconi6596 2 роки тому

    Here in zone 5 the only thing I have right now is daffodils. But I love them. I put a few in really small milk glass vases. Also, I wear cotton dresses nonstop from June- August!