Tag Archives: flower arrangement

In A Vase On Monday – Mid-September

Posted on September 16, 2018 by

Mid-September and the choices in my garden are growing fewer by the day. Dahlia ‘Lillehammer’ still is putting forth blooms, but like the rest, it loses vigor as summer wanes. Making up the rest of the arrangement are white Flowering Tobacco (Nicotiana alata), pink … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Whites

Posted on September 9, 2018 by

Dahlia ‘Lillehammer’ dominates this week’s IAVOM arrangement, along with Flowering Tobacco (Nicotiana alata), Spider Flower (Cleome hassleriana), Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum) and wild Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima). The pitcher is vintage ironstone that once belonged to my grandmother. I’m joining Cathy at Rambling In the … Continue reading →

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Summer Bouquet

Posted on August 25, 2018 by

It’s been a while since I posted one of my arrangements. I haven’t been making as many this summer, as my new kitten, Bunny, gets into all sorts of things and there are only a few places where a vase … Continue reading →

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Floral Treats

Posted on June 28, 2018 by

While this bouquet is a fragrant memory, I wanted to share it with you. Luscious peonies (Paeonia), Coral Bells (Heuchera ‘Lime Rickey’) and Catmint (Nepeta mussinii) racemes and the very last Bearded Iris bud scented the room while it lasted. More … Continue reading →

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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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