Before Thanksgiving I always buy Paperwhite bulbs so they will
be blooming at Christmas. Traditionally you can find dozens of
Paperwhites scattered around our home. I love to put them in antique
urns and tie pretty ribbons around the stems when they can no longer
stand straight.
I even bought a rusty urn to put the bulbs in this year.
This year my search for the bulbs took me to every big box store and
plant nurseries in my dad's town.
Can you believe there was not a Paperwhite to be found?
I even had a funny experience at the local Home Depot store. I asked
a clerk if they carried Paperwhite bulbs and she looked at me rather
confused.
She picked up the phone and paged the electric department
saying a customer has a question on light bulbs! GEEZ
Okay, I know I am in Florida and the plant aisles are still full of palm trees
and blooming hibiscus, but you would think these little bulbs would not
be so hard to find.
I have been browsing for pictures of the elusive flowers....I may have to
make copies and post them throughout the house.
Below are some of my favorite photos.
Two Inspire Design
Southern Hospitality
Veranda Magazine
This Old House
BHG.com
BHG.com
Pinterest
Mrs Cooper Diary
Seattle Times
Pinterest
Pinterest
What's a girl to do?
I planted a palm tree in my new rusty urn! There are an abundance of palms
and they are inexpensive at $4.50 each.
The palm is currently sitting on dad's patio enjoying the Florida sunshine.
Next year I will be ordering
bulbs on-line... way before Thanksgiving
Did you get Paperwhites this year?
Happy Holidays.
xoxo,
Sherry
Partying at:
Coastal Charm
Savvy Southern Style
Common Ground