Flowers from the grocery market or corner florist are the default Mothers Day gift...
every mother knows that.
[sorry, gang, it's not a secret.]
If you are grabbing a bouquet or potted plant on the way to brunch with Mom,
If you are grabbing a bouquet or potted plant on the way to brunch with Mom,
here's a way to make those flowers look like ANYTHING but 'last minute'...
Hit up a vintage fashion boutique or thrift shop
or TJ Maxx, Ross, or Marshalls if you want something new.
or TJ Maxx, Ross, or Marshalls if you want something new.
Grab a cute, colorful PURSE or HANDBAG or TOTE BAG.
Put the grocery store flowers into the purse!
[for extra brownie points from Mom, add a matching scarf]
[for extra brownie points from Mom, add a matching scarf]
it's GIFT and GIFTWRAP all in one!
Shown here, a simple and inexpensive grocery store bouquet of tulips
placed in a double-layer plastic bag 'vase' is tucked inside a vintage beaded evening bag.
placed in a double-layer plastic bag 'vase' is tucked inside a vintage beaded evening bag.
A pair of lacy gloves are the perfect finishing touch...
Potted plants from the hardware store are slipped into a plastic grocery bag,
then nestled inside a bright, colorful spring purse.
a canvas beach tote or woven market bag would work just as well!
a canvas beach tote or woven market bag would work just as well!
Now sit back and wait for the compliments [and glares of jealousy from siblings]
when you present YOUR flowers to Mom! ;)
psssst.... these would also be PERFECT table centerpieces
for a Mother's Day brunch, luncheon, or tea!
psssst.... these would also be PERFECT table centerpieces
for a Mother's Day brunch, luncheon, or tea!
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