Dress Me Up Hurricane

My Hawthorne Hurricane was sitting in the window as naked as could be and looking a little chilled. I suppose since it is still January I could have dressed him like his brother at the Winter White party in Birmingham…

Instead I took my inspiration from Mississippi Mud Eclectic Designs and decided to dress my hurricane in a lovely white sweater. I found the perfect sweater for $3.99 at Savers. It was a soft white with interesting detail and blends perfectly with all my other Winter White Home Decor.

I pulled the sleeve of the sweater up over the bottom of the hurricane. I was lucky enough to have a perfectly snug fit around the bottom. Then I pull it up and snipped it leaving plenty of room to stuff down into the hurricane. Nothing permanent for me, as you know!

These sticks with pearly beads seemed to be the perfect filler for the vase.

I concealed another glass vessel down inside so the sticks would arrange themselves perfectly. Shhh – don’t tell anyone.

I think the sweater is a perfect touch for now and looking forward to spring. I imagine forcing quince or forsythia branches in this vase. I also think it would be adorable filled with tulips. This all makes me think of that perfect little sweater over that spring dress!

This look all seemed very romantic so I decided to accessorize accordingly for the upcoming holiday for now.

The bonus is I got a lovely new pillow cover as well.

I think it adds just the right amount of cozy to this chilly, winter window! What do you think?

Don’t forget to jump over and let me know what you would do with the Hawthorne Hurricane for a chance to win a magazine subscription. The giveaway closes tonight! Hope you are staying cozy and warm like my little hurricane!

~Southern Fried Gal

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11 Comments
  • Bridget
    January 20, 2011

    Very cute! Great idea with the sweater….I think I need that hurricane!

  • Green Door Girl
    January 20, 2011

    pretty – I love the sweater idea! it looks so cozy and I love the idea of the extra cup inside, which you can do since you have the sweater on it! :)

  • Southern Lady
    January 20, 2011

    I love the sweater idea. Why didn’t I think of that?? Carla

  • Jennifer
    January 20, 2011

    What a clever idea! Love your creativity and style.

  • Sarita
    January 20, 2011

    That turned out awesome! Thanks so much for linking up! xoxo Sarah

  • Amanda @ Serenity Now
    January 21, 2011

    That is so fun!!! Love how you made your hurricane all cozy. ;)

  • Southern Fried Gal
    January 21, 2011

    Thank you, gals! Y’all are always so encouraging! It keeps me going!!!

  • FrouFrouBritches
    January 21, 2011

    That is a super cute idea!!! I love how it turned out. Genius! Love the conversation hearts in the little vase too. Cute!

  • abeachcottage
    January 21, 2011

    Loving the sweater! you did a great job dressing it up. It looks so cozy.

  • Vanessa@Southern In My Heart
    January 21, 2011

    That is so clever! I NEVER would have thought of that but I just love how cozy and cute it looks. Great job and thanks so much for linking this up to my Inspiration Friday party this week! :-)
    Vanessa

  • baby gifts
    January 12, 2013

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful blog with us!!

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