Flora Danica

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 I went to an estate sale last week with my partner in crime for the sole purpose of taking photos for you guys...


but I couldn't resist leaving without this wonderful wooden crate.
 

 I thought the words "Flora Danica" rang a bell.


I recalled something about a very expensive china pattern rendered with botanical flowers.


I've seen a lot of great wooden crates but nothing like this one before and with a price tag of one dollar it was impossible to leave behind!


I cleaned it up and placed inside it a couple of orchids I recently purchased at Trader Joe's and...

 

Voila!


A great start to a fabulous arrangement if I may say so myself! 



I think some moss and a whimsical touch or two and I'll have myself a lovely Spring  arrangement.


That was easy!


I'm linking up with Savvy City Farmer's
Thriftin on a Thursday

 

Comments

Allie said…
Hi Terri,
Awesome find for sure! Those orchids look so happy in their new home. Hope you and your family are well. -Al
February 29, 2012 at 10:59 AM
Laura @ 52 FLEA said…
Love your box!
In fact...I have one too...very similar...and did not know about the dish ware until a reader left me a comment on my post...
http://52flea.blogspot.com/2011/11/paperwhites.html
I love the way yours looks displayed in your beautiful home! :)
February 29, 2012 at 12:09 PM
Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home} said…
I love estate sales and it looks like you found the deal of the day! Good call!
February 29, 2012 at 12:11 PM
1 Funky Woman said…
What a bargain for a dollar! Looks wonderful with that Orchid! I love your new sconces too!

Hey just wanted you to know I will be in CA visiting my sister on Wednesday March 14th for a few days! We would love to see you and go treasure hunting with you! Hope it works for you!

Megan
March 1, 2012 at 5:02 AM
Acquired Objects said…
It's looks fabulous by your new sconce, I love those sconces! Your home really looks lovely Terri!

XX
Debra~
March 1, 2012 at 7:47 AM
Kathysue said…
I would have snagged that in a heartbeat. Dougie built me a wooden box that is 4 ft for arrangements and I love the look of a wooden box for flowers! Fun piece, Enjoy putting different kinds of flowers in it through out the year! xo Kathysue
March 1, 2012 at 8:35 AM
Rosemary@villabarnes said…
Love the crate, and your arrangement. I definitely would have gone after that beauty.
March 1, 2012 at 12:19 PM
At Rivercrest Cottage said…
love the way you styled your finds. I hopped over from Savvy City Farmer's Thrift'n On Thursday to see your blog.
March 2, 2012 at 1:27 PM
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