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All things Sunflowers

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: Aug 15, 2015 · Modified: Sep 15, 2019

According to “TeleFlora”, The sunflower is the 3rd wedding anniversary flower and the state flower of Kansas.. Sunflowers turn to follow the sun and their open faces symbolize the sun itself, conveying warmth and happiness, adoration and longevity! So, if the person you are buying them for is a cheerful, happy go lucky, “ray” of sunshine, the sunflower is a perfect gift and a thoughtful one as well!

Today, I am sharing all things Sunflowers.

All things Sunflowers

I absolutely adore sunflowers.  In fact, I like them all year round, not just for the fall season.

I thought I would share with you all the ways I have incorporated Sunflowers in our decor and home, per season.

Pretty much this is just a pretty post of pictures to brighten your day.

All the links are below the pictures to take you to the actual post or project.

Sunflowers and roosters

 Fall decorating in the kitchen

Van gogh knock off vase and sunflowers

These sunflowers were not even open yet.  This vase here is one of my

Gesso and rit dye creations.

Fall mantel with sunflowers and rustic decor

Fall mantel

sunflowers in pot

Fall on the porch

Diy decorative designer vases

Painted and stenciled vasessunflower-printableFree Sunflower printable here

rustic decor in family room

Rustic wreath

decorating the mantel with photos and old booksSummer mantel

I have a thing for owls too.  I just think they are adorable.

country kitchen

Summer kitchen

sweet-tea-recipe

Sweet tea recipe

The pitcher my Mom gave me one year for our Anniversary.  It goes with the platter above in our Summer kitchen.

Burlap no-sew valances in the kitchenBurlap no sew valances I once had:)

I can’t say I miss them much. I had them up for about 4 years.  And they were free!

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Diy kitchen art

Dollar-tree-fall-pumpkin-makoever

Dollar tree pumpkin makeover

Burlap multi-color rag wreathMulti color burlap rag wreath

burlap rag wreath in window

another burlap rag wreath for the kitchen with a sunflower.sunflower under cloche

Sunflower under cloche, I love how this looks.  I must go dig out my cloche and do this again.

sunflowers in the kitchenSunflowers and roosters Spring kitchen

P1180262-1024x768Did you know my roosters talk to me? Yes, they do:)

DIY stenciled lazy susan

card-table

Garden wedding

with an array of wild flowers and sunflowers in diy recycled cans and jars

Outdoor palletDiy rustic stenciled pallet.

I don’t think I realized just how much I have incorporated sunflowers in my decor.  I told ya I love them!

Foiled vase with mod podge and rit dye dollar tree vase #debbiedoos

Foiled vase with rit dye

Hostess gift idea give bakery because

Even in a gift giving basket for your  hostess.

Oh and I can’t forget my Mom’s garden.

SunflowerFairy gardens and ideas 

porch for Halloween decorWhat would Halloween be with out Sunflowers and black crows?

Halloween on the porch

I love Halloween. Well, at least I used to when the boys were small.  I will probably still decorate this year but not as much. I say that now until all the bins come out.  I have a ton of Halloween decor mostly all from the Dollar tree, of course.

Family room decorated for HalloweenHalloween mantel

Hope you enjoyed my All things Sunflower post.  A few more tidbits for you.

While they are stunningly beautiful, they also are rich in history and meaning.

Sunflowers originated in the Americas in 1,000 B.C., and were then cultivated as a valuable food source for centuries.  Sunflower was used in many ways throughout the various American Indian tribes. Seed was ground or pounded into flour for cakes, mush or bread. Some tribes mixed the meal with other vegetables such as beans, squash, and corn. The seed was also cracked and eaten for a snack. There are references of squeezing the oil from the seed and using the oil in making bread.

Sunflower Pallet sign

Always something new to learn.  Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope you have a bright sunshiny day.

sunflowers

If you are new here, I would love to see you back again.

I am taking a few days off to regroup and get our younger son ready to start High school! Big times in our house these days. One off to College and one starting High school.  Just wish they would stay little a tad longer.  Although, I probably didn’t think that when they were toddlers:) But it sure has gone by fast. Too fast for this Momma.

Check out my gallery of ideas while you here.  I have many, so grab a cup of coffee and stay a while.

XO

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Comments

  1. Shelia

    August 16, 2015 at 5:37 am

    HI Debbie Dear! Oh, I just love this post and it reminds me I need to dig out my sunflowers! I love all of your pretty displays and photography is so crisp and clear! Fall is just around the corner. Where did the summer go? 🙂
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

    Reply
  2. Kathy

    August 16, 2015 at 8:27 am

    I love Sunflowers. They are easy to grow. I have them planted all around the yard. And the birds love them!! It’s funny,Sunflowers bloom in the summer but ate used as a Fall decoration. Hope You are doing ok with your son away. Yes I also would like a ‘Pleasant” day with our sons as toddlers again.

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      August 16, 2015 at 9:07 am

      I am doing well Kathy! Although, last night he texted me that his clock fell off the wall and shattered. I used 3M and used the over and above weight limit. I am so thankful it did not fall on his head. Not a happy camper with 3M! I would not recommend using them.

      Reply
  3. Mari

    August 16, 2015 at 8:59 am

    Love the sunflowers! And I love your fireplace screen. May I ask where you got that and is it metal?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      August 16, 2015 at 9:05 am

      It is metal. We order it from I believe home decorators catalog years ago:) Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Dawn

    August 16, 2015 at 9:32 am

    My sunflowers are blooming right now and I can’t wait to do a little decorating with them, there such a happy flower 🙂

    Reply
  5. Ann

    August 16, 2015 at 9:50 am

    Fall would not be Fall without sunflowers. I saw them just yesterday at the grocery but did not pick up any. I’m for sure getting some the next time. Your projects are really amazing when you see them all in one place. Thank you!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      August 16, 2015 at 10:46 am

      Thanks Ann! That is so kind to say.

      Reply
  6. Angie

    August 16, 2015 at 9:50 am

    I love what you have done with the sunflowers! They are so happy!! had some growing for the first time this summer but the darned power company stomped on them 🙁 Ill have to pick up some plastic oonea from the dollar store!!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      August 16, 2015 at 10:46 am

      Of course you need too! You better get them quick though:)

      Reply
  7. carol bittner

    August 16, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    Happy Sunflower Sunday to you Debbie,
    Your sunflower decor is wonderful; so happy and bright. I love the sunflowers also; grow lots of em and save the seed heads for the birdies. I have some neat ideas for making pretty displays that also feed them. I’ve been looking at all your Fall deor from the years past; love em all. Your mantel is very nice (well I should have said “everything you have is very nice”)! I look forward to each new email from you; thank you.
    Have a wonderful Sunday and a great week.
    p.s. Hope Alex is doing well (I’m sure he is).

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      August 16, 2015 at 1:00 pm

      Thanks Carol! Alex is doing very well:) He has been busy since the moment he arrived. Thanks for your sweet visit as always. xo Happy Sunshiny Sunday to you too.

      Reply
  8. Christy m

    August 16, 2015 at 8:37 pm

    Love your sunflower ideas’. They are on of my favorite flowers.

    Reply
  9. cookie17

    August 16, 2015 at 9:34 pm

    I love Sunflower’s to I planted few this year ,first time ever planted them , learn that they love water lot’s lot’s water lol going try again next year ,You can use them anytime

    Reply
  10. Ann C

    August 17, 2015 at 10:21 am

    We are in the middle of August. The last few weeks of summer. I love fall but that also means winter is coming. So please forgive me for holding off til the middle of September before I start decorating for autumn. I do love sunflowers and pumpkins tho.

    Reply
  11. Shirley@housepitalitydesigns

    August 17, 2015 at 10:46 am

    I cannot wait to get some sunflowers after seeing this post….they do make you happy don’t they?…and I love the quote by the remarkable Helen Keller….

    Reply
  12. Donna Marie

    August 20, 2015 at 10:32 am

    I asked my husband to pick me some sunflowers and he said they had too many bugs!!! Guess I’ll have to go with the fake ones!!! Love them so much.

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      August 20, 2015 at 10:33 am

      Never saw a bug not even once lol!

      Reply
  13. Peggy dye

    January 26, 2017 at 8:47 am

    Sunflowers make me happy.Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  14. Cindy

    January 26, 2017 at 10:16 am

    I’m a fan of sunflowers they are happy flowers . You have a wonderful collection. Love the piece on the back of the cooktop

    Cindy

    Reply

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