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31 Days of Orange: Day 31 Read All 31 Posts Here

 My 31 Days of Orange series is finally over, I mean complete! 31 days straight of posting nothing but orange.  

I'm so grateful for the ladies over at The Inspired Room and The Nesting Place, who encouraged me and tons of others to join this 31 Day Challenge. Over 700 bloggers participated!

Here's what surprised me:

• I was never bored out of my skull. I thought I would be.
• There are so many wonderful images of orange flowers and stuff.
• I could actually come up with a variety of topics to post on.
• Many people actually read my posts and commented on them.
• There are so many incredible blogs being written by creative and inspiring woman.
• I had enough time to visit lots of blogs and leave comments to encourage them.

I'm very tempted to say that I didn't think I could post for 31 days straight. But that would be a lie. 

When I decide to take on a challenge. I reallly take on that challenge. And there is no turning back! 

Like when I decided to walk 12 miles per week for 52 weeks. Through extreme cold, rain, snow, sleet, well actually there was never any sleet, I walked. I was committed to doing it and I did. It may have been the best birthday gift I ever gave myself, because now it's a habit!

So without further ado here are:

The 31 Days of Orange Posts (except for this one you're reading)

Day 30:  Dessert Table Decor 

Day 29:  Hanging Lanterns

Day 28:  Hanging Calla Lily Centerpiece

Day 27:  Top 5 October Flower Arrangements

Day 26:  Orange Tablescape

Day 25:  Orange Room Done Right

Day 24:  The Glamorous Callas

Day 23:  Pincushion Protea Arrangement

Day 22:  Dahlias and Tulips

Day 21:  Rose Centerpiece

Day 20:  Top 5 October Centerpieces

Day 19:  Simple Rose Centerpiece

Day 18:  Wreaths

Day 17:  Wedding Cakes

Day 16:  The Gift of Flowers

Day 15:  Pumpkin Display Ideas

Day 14:  Orange Tablescape

Day 13:  Wedding Bouquets

Day 12:  Multiple Vase Centerpiece

Day 11:  Orange Pincushion Flower Arrangement

Day 10:  Calla Lily Centerpiece

Day 9:    Orange and Purple Flower Arrangement

Day 8:    Autumn Leaf Pumpkin Centerpiece

Day 7:    Fall Home Decorating Idea

Day 6:    Top 5 Orange Event Decor

Day 5:    Try Some Interesting Vases

Day 4:    Sunset Orange

Day 3:    Create Orange/Red Arrangement

Day 2:    Orange and White Party Decor

Day 1:    Welcome to 31 Days of Orange

I can't wait for the challenge of writing more in-depth posts again!

What have you challenged yourself to do lately and how did it turn out? 

Mimi

 

Image:  The Great Pumpkin Sail

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31 Days of Orange: Day 30 Dessert Table Decor

 

Orange Dessert Table Decor

Love those orange paper fans! Look like pumpkins, but more sophisticated.

 

How else could these paper fans be used in a tablescape?

Mimi

Image:   Amy Atlas Events

31 Days of Orange: Day 29 Orange Hanging Lanterns

 Orange lanterns can be a nice addition to an indoor or outdoor event. 

 

Image:   Elle Music & Events

 

Image:Instyle-Empire Entertainment 

 

Image: Via Wedology

Image: Erica Lipper

Image: zaijianvillanova

 

Image: Via Wedding Bee

 

What, if anything, do you think hanging lanterns add to an event?

Mimi  

 

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31 Days of Orange: Day 28 Hanging Calla Lily Centerpiece

 

 

Orange Centerpiece

The unusual orange flower arrangement pictured above is seated upon a clear rectangular vase. So it gives the impression that its floating. Love the lush look of the roses. Not sure I would have included the hanging calla lilies though.

Where would you put this arrangement if you had it at an event?  On the floor? On top of a table? Somewhere else entirely?

Mimi

 

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Image:   Bellasignature design

31 Days of Orange: Day 27 Top 5 October Flower Arrangements

 

1)   Image:   Flornice

 

2)   Image:   Madison

3)   Image:   Via Wedding Bee

 

4)   Image:   Preston Bailey
 

 

 

5)   Image:   Beautifulbeginningsevents

 

Which of these orange flower arrangements would you like to have delivered to your door?

Mimi

 

P.S. Found this really cool tutorial for making roses out of autumn leaves over at Design Sponge.  

 

 

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31 Days of Orange: Day 26 Orange Tablescape

 
Orange Tablescape

The orange pillar candles in this tablescape really bring drama to each place setting.  Do you realize how often lime green is paired with orange? The two colors work well together. 

 

What other color would you pair with orange?

Mimi

 

Image:    David Tutera

 

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31 Days of Orange: Day 25 Orange Room Done Right

 

A space for true orange lovers!

Image:   Daniel Romuladez via This Is Glamorous

 

Would you be able to live in this space or is it too much orange for you?

Mimi

 

 

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31 Days of Orange: Day 24 The Glamorous Callas

 

Now this is what I call a truly glamorous flower arrangement.

Perfect for a Hollywood Glam inspired wedding!

Image:   Colin Cowie

 

What do you think?

Mimi

 

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31 Days of Orange: Day 23 Pincushion Protea Arrangement

 

Pincushion Protea Arrangement

Though pincushion protea is an unusual flower,  we sell quite a bit of it at Fly Me to The Moon Florists.

I've been seeing more and more floral designers using these striking flowers alone in flower arrangements.

We use them in mixed arrangements with roses, callas, chrysanthemums and other flowers.

But I'd love to start making pincushion flower arrangements. I'd have to have just the right customer though.

Here's a link that illustrates the different varieties of pincushion protea available.

What do you think of these pincushion flower arrangements?

Mimi

 

Image:   Colin Cowie

 

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31 Days of Orange: Day 22 Dahlias and Tulips

 

I often make little flower displays like these in our shop. You can make them yourself and add a touch of beauty, joy and nature to your home.  No special occasion necessary! 

 

"But I think beautiful is simple and elegant, like a ballad with a simple harmony."  John Foggerty

 

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