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Handful of Sunshine

Posted on January 30, 2018 by

Sometimes you have to get your sunshine from a store, especially this time of year. A gift from my spouse, to help chase away the winter blues. Aren’t they lovely?

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2017 Highlights

Posted on December 31, 2017 by

A look back over 2017 and some of the beauty we shared. Thanks for being a part of it. Best wishes to all in the coming year!

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In A Vase On Monday – Autumn Poppies

Posted on November 19, 2017 by

Dried poppy seed pods make a simple arrangement along with a mini-pumpkin brushed in gold as a prop. Thursday is Thanksgiving Day here in the US, with pumpkin pie an essential part of the feast. Best wishes and gratitude to … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – 4th Anniversary

Posted on November 12, 2017 by

This week is the fourth anniversary for Cathy at Rambling In the Garden’s  meme to showcase arrangements created from our gardens. To celebrate, she has requested that we create an arrangement in an object not normally used for a vase. As you can … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Along the Trail

Posted on November 5, 2017 by

I gathered the makings of this arrangement while walking along our trail by the river. As you can see in the background, most of the foliage has fallen from the trees and the garden is heading towards dormancy. Though the … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Leftovers

Posted on October 22, 2017 by

This past week, frost finally put an end to my tender annuals and the long months of pleasure they gave. Every potential bud and flower of Dahlia ‘Voodoo’ and ‘Tiki Torch,’ as well as Zinnias ‘Sprite,’ ‘Cactus’ and Double Cherry Profusion’ … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – ‘Italian White’ & ‘Moonstruck’

Posted on October 15, 2017 by

Dahlia  ‘Moonstruck’ and Helianthus ‘Italian White’ are perfect in each others company in this week’s arrangement. Creamy-white with a touch of lemon, I placed them in a milk jug that once belonged to my grandmother. Three Abyssinian gladioli (Acidanthera murielae) were added for accent. … Continue reading →

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