French Beaded Flowers

These antique French beaded flower bouquets are one of my prized possessions.

I bought them many years, despite the fact that they were not in my traditional color palette.  :-) They reminded me of some that had belonged to my grandmother - ones that I used to admire through the glass doors of her china cabinet when I was a child.

The flowers are so delicate and lovely. I love how the wire stems are wrapped in strips of simple linen.

 

And the detail and craftsmanship is incredible. Each flower head is only about a half an inch wide.

I wish I could find more to add to my collection, but I have never again come across anything quite like them.

Well, I am venturing out today for the first time in over a week!  Can't wait to get some fresh air - even if that air is freezing!  Off to target to find something fabulous for tomorrow...

Comments

[Amy S.]

Oh my goodnes...those are so beautiful! What a treasure. Have fun with some target therapy,lol.

[Jeanne]

I have some of these that my aunt made years ago - I think they are so sweet!
xo
jeanne

[Heidi Gordon]

so so pretty!

[jenny holiday]

Hello there sweet thing!!

I too LOOOOVE beaded flowers!! I have a few prized pieces displayed around our home. they are so hard to find.

You have some amazing pieces!!

As always...amazing eye candy!!!

Love from the Jersey Shore!
xoxo Jenny

[Alice W.]

Beautiful! Such attention to detail...

Good luck with your next Target finds! Can't wait to see what they are!

[laurie - magpie ethel]

I love beaded flowers. I collect them and have them displayed in my bathroom. Amazing how much work went into those little gems. Looking forward to Target Tuesday.

[fleurs de perles]

I doubt I'd be able to create something as delicate as these, but I'm going to try and make some. They are gorgeous!