Tag Archives: flower arrangement

In A Vase On Monday – Summer Sun

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Seeing Cathy’s (Words and Herbs) sunflower vase last week, I was reminded that I hadn’t used my sunflower pocket vase this year.  So, here it is, hand-painted in Ecuador by Artesa. The large flowers are, of course, sunflowers (Helianthus annuus). I … Continue reading →

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Flower Arranging 101

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Eliza Waters

“A joy that’s shared is a joy made double.”  ~ Chinese Proverb Today dawned clear and sunny, a beautiful day to share with good friends. Two of my neighbors came over this morning to pick flowers to make arrangements. The youngest you may recognize as my Violet Tea … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Two Vases

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Eliza Waters

I have two vases to share this week, as both are smaller than my usual arrangements. The first measures approximately 5″ wide x 8″ tall. To assist in arranging, I used a vintage glass frog from my mother-in-law’s collection. I was pleased to find … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Teatime

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Eliza Waters

This week’s arrangement uses a teapot I picked up at the Free Table at our transfer station, where all manner of goods find new owners and avoid going to the landfill. It is a great resource for the community and … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Summer Gold

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Eliza Waters

The garden is at its zenith and while we have some weeks ahead of us, I’m aware that the bonanza won’t last forever, which only serves to heighten my appreciation. I cleared my garden paths of the abundant tangle of flopping stems, … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Sweet Peas

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Eliza Waters

This week, I’m following the acronym K.I.S.S. – Keep It Simple Sweetie, or should that be Keep it simple, Sweetpea?  Two of my favorite subjects– cats and flowers – are featured on a slim pocket vase with a painting by C. Pradalie of a … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Seeing Red

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Things are pretty peaceful here on our quiet, seven-and-a-half acres, but this week I was ‘seeing red’ as my large patch of red bee balm (Monarda didyma), which is about 12′ in diameter out in the field, has come into glorious bloom, along with red sweet … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Ikebana

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Last week, Cathy issued a challenge to create an Ikebana arrangement for this week’s IAVOM post and though it has been decades since I tried my hand at it, I thought I would give it a go. Simplicity and asymmetry … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Red, White & Blue

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Eliza Waters

The Fourth of July is Independence Day here in the U.S. and as everyone is celebrating with fireworks and parades, my arrangement this week reflects the holiday spirit with the patriotic colors of red, white and blue. For the Stars … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Azure and Gold

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Eliza Waters

As highlighted in my last post, gold is predominant in my garden this week, so my vase features sundrops (Oenothera fruiticosa) and vertical spikes of Carolina lupine (Thermopsis caroliniana), along with contrasting azure globes of Allium azureum.  There are also gold stars of yellow … Continue reading →

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