re-repurposing flower arrangments

Remember the blog post from September 20th where I showed the results of repurposing flowers from my husband’s birthday party arrangements?

Well, I wanted to give you a quick update – they are still going! I cleaned out the two repurposed arrangements and consolidated the freshest looking items in a single vase (and eliminated that pesky residual floral foam!).

The succulents were an inspired choice and I’m so thankful to Kat at Emily Joubert Home & Garden for suggesting them; we’re at 50+ days and I couldn’t be happier to have stretched my splurge this far. And although we’re getting ready to decorate for Halloween, I can’t let go of my attachment to the luscious green represented here (green is my all-time favorite color).

Has anyone experienced something similar? I’m always looking for tips to get the most out of my home decor budget!