Inspired by a lavender field we visited in Maui this past December while on vacation, I decided to add some lavender to our home, both inside and outside. I love the smell of lavender and it’s whimsical nature. It feels simple and classic, just how I like things! Here is how to use fresh and dried lavender as home decor.
Using Lavender in Pots
This is a Blue Spear Lavender perennial I picked up at Lowe’s for $7. It requires full sun. I decided to pot this lavender plant for the summer months and, because it is a perennial, I will plant it in the ground this fall. Perennials come back year after year. So, I’m kind of getting the best of both worlds here. Treat as an annual for the summer, and a perennial forever!
Next, I grabbed an accent plant called a Silver Helichrysum, an annual that likes morning sun. I thought this silvery color paired well with the lavender plant. It should also grow and mound for a whimsical look. This accent plant was only $3!
I’m keeping this on our outdoor coffee table, so I can look at it through my large kitchen window. It can easily be moved when we need the table for functional purposes. This area gets lots of direct morning light, which should be perfect for both plants. As the day progresses, it gets filtered light, so both should be fine here. I also read that lavender helps keep bugs away as they don’t like the smell! An added bonus!
I’ve had this pot for a few years. It’s classic with an old-world feel! I have linked some similar looking pots here.
How to Use Dried Lavender for Decor
A local gal I follow (go follow her, she has great style) posted about this striped vase and I knew I had to have it! It’s a very lightweight, paper mache-type material (sadly sold out now). Of course this is cute enough to leave empty on a shelf or table, but I wanted to add something dried to it. In the inspiration photo on the website, they added dry lavender. Perfect! I bought some on Amazon and I love it!
Because it’s dried, you don’t need to keep it alive with water. Dried stems are perfect for vessels like this that are more delicate. And I love the smell of the lavender! This pairing feels both classic and modern. And the more stripes the better!
Dried lavender can be a bit of a mess if it gets touched or moved around a lot, so beware of those little purple buds! You can literally stick dried lavender in any vase or vessel you have at home.
Inspiration is everywhere! I hope you enjoyed this post on how to use fresh and dried lavender as decor. Playing around with plants and stems makes me so happy. XO
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