I've lived my entire life under the Mason-Dixon line in western Maryland, but have always wondered if it is south enough on a map to consider myself southern. I feel like I usually get mixed answers.
Even though I have only visited a handful of southern states (Tenneseee, Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia, Alabama), I have had this strange affinity for the deep south.
I love the culture, the tradition, the food, and above all, the style. To kick off my newest feature, Southern Belle, I want to share with you my favorite sign of spring in the south, the hydrangea flower. This is one of my favorite blooms in all the land and I often am jealous that the south grows them so extraordinarily well. It is with no surprise that they are a staple at most spring weddings in the south, as well.
Aren't they gorgeous?
![](http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/29824571/DIY_hydrangea.jpg)
![](http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/diy-rose-hydrangea-centerpiece.jpg)
![](http://i.ehow.co.uk/images/a06/dt/ah/diy-hydrangea-wedding-invitations-800X800.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqwcDvlF2Z_oRQHzvhxowgaeLzhk30Ij2-2ZgKy7xbTDfg5FBDtezVUJult71kmQwFoc82jNMZ7PXkUc8rCNegge2Zad1xMLIdwnsOn0qe7mJeRlNcfsIY1WDq8AXUyWZktaPQVcybMpA/s640/IMG_1209e.jpg)
![](http://www.objectsplendor.com/final%20photos/table%20images/navy%20green%20hydrangea%20wedding%20centerpiece-2002.jpg)
![](http://www.floweringflowers.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/hydrangea-2.jpg)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/86/Hydrangea_arborescens_%27annabelle%271.jpg)
One of my favorite thing to do once it's a steady temperature outside, is host gatherings in our backyard. For living downtown, we have a pretty large yard and two large oak trees that provide a lot of shading. Depending on the event, I like to get crafty and hang lights and other decor from the trees.
I found this cute DIY that was meant for a wedding, using tissue paper to make pomanders that resemble hydrangeas! I already have them in mind for a backyard party this spring!
Thank you, Project Wedding!
Oh my goodness those cupcakes look amazing!
ReplyDeleteI honestly don't know if I could bring myself to eat one less I destroy the beauty of it all.
:-P
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