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Floral Spotlight: Dusty Miller
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I’ve come to notice that the lovely little details are just that: they play a supporting role in the big day; the things that aren’t always noticed at first but are crucial in bringing your vision to life. Today’s Floral Spotlight focuses on one of my favorite unsung heroes in florals: the lovely Dusty Miller.

Dusty miller {otherwise known as Centaurea cineraria, the Velvet Centaurea} is the perfect accent to bring on a silvery-green color to your bouquet or centerpieces, and is readily available in Spring to fall in cold-winter regions and all year in warm-winter climates.  Long story short: your florist should have no problem finding it year-round {and for an affordable price}!

Here’s today’s roundup (rather photo-heavy because there are just so many inspirational pics to choose from!):

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This one is out. of. this. world!!  {succulents, ranunculus, billy buttons and dusty miller, oh my!}

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And I LOVE this one!!

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Peonies, baby roses and dusty miller?  Heaven.

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Wow.

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Love the yellow and gray combo

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And lets not forget my favorite detail: the boutonnières!

This one was on my inspiration board for our wedding!

Speaking of… here’s Pat’s bout:

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See what I mean?  They play the role in such a tiny detail, but when included, really make the other colors “pop” around them!

Happy Monday!

COMMENTS
  • Colores says on February 21, 2011 Reply

    these bouquets are delicate and unusual! it´s difficult for me to choose the nicest one! Gorgeous!

  • Kate/MagnoliaRouge says on February 21, 2011 Reply

    I love Dusty Miller… a bouquet is better off for having it in there. Great round up!

  • Kamie says on February 21, 2011 Reply

    Gorgeous!

  • Katherine says on February 21, 2011 Reply

    the texture is perfection! my favorites are the boutonnieres!

  • k... says on February 21, 2011 Reply

    I love the texture of dusty miller. You reminded me that I forgot to ask for them in my bouquet.

  • Maggie Eisenstat {I Do Love It} says on February 21, 2011 Reply

    Have you been reading my mind? I've noticed this popping up in a ton of beautiful bouquets and I've been wondering what its called. Great picks!

  • Lissa (The Wedding Bistro at Bellenza) says on February 21, 2011 Reply

    Wow, you have put together a fabulous tableau of Dusty Miller beauties! Thanks so much.

  • postcards and pretties says on February 21, 2011 Reply

    dusty miller adds such amazing texture to any bouquet

  • Diana says on February 21, 2011 Reply

    Every time I find a bouquet with dusty miller in it I fall in love but then I keep forgetting what it's called! Love all of these, esp the one with the lovely stripped ribbon and the one under that. Lovely finds. <3 Have a great Monday!

  • HiLLjO says on February 21, 2011 Reply

    I love that this plant is silver. Makes white Christmas wedding bouquets magical and by the look of your research you did for us-makes a lot of bouquets and boutonnieres magical!

  • Nicole says on February 21, 2011 Reply

    Just beautiful! I love the texture and the subtle elegance they add to floral arrangements!

  • Erin*Sparkle&Hay says on February 21, 2011 Reply

    one of my favorites! i never quite realized how versatile until now - great round up!!!

  • Erin*Sparkle&Hay says on February 21, 2011 Reply

    one of my favorites! i never quite realized how versatile until now - great round up!!!

  • Erin*Sparkle&Hay says on February 21, 2011 Reply

    one of my favorites! i never quite realized how versatile until now - great round up!!!

  • Erin*Sparkle&Hay says on February 21, 2011 Reply

    one of my favorites! i never quite realized how versatile until now - great round up!!!

  • Erin*Sparkle&Hay says on February 21, 2011 Reply

    one of my favorites! i never quite realized how versatile until now - great round up!!!

  • Kirby says on February 21, 2011 Reply

    I love flowers. they just make any day better

  • la petite coquine says on February 21, 2011 Reply

    How beautiful! That blush bouquet is heartbreakingly gorgeous!

  • Alison @ The Knotty Bride says on February 22, 2011 Reply

    Thanks for the heads up! LOVE this post, sweets! You know it! :) xoxo

  • Kristin says on February 22, 2011 Reply

    If I got a wedding redo, I would totally use grey and yellow as my color scheme!

  • The Demoiselle says on February 22, 2011 Reply

    Such an interesting bouquet addition. Unique!

  • Naomi Goodman says on February 22, 2011 Reply

    Love, love, love, Dusty Miller in every bouquet wedding or not! Great post xo!

  • Lace.and.Likes. says on February 22, 2011 Reply

    gorgeous florals!

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