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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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Silent Sunday

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Eliza Waters
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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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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Eliza Waters
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The Tuesday View August 16

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Eliza Waters

Things are slowing down, the exuberance is waning, as expected as we head towards summer’s end. At the center, the blue globe thistle (Echinops ritro) has been chopped down, the orange and red daylilies are gone, the lemon yellow daylilies (Hemerocallis ‘Hyperion’) are waning, and the spires of … 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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Silent Sunday

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Eliza Waters
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Weekly Garden Highlights – August 12

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Eliza Waters

It has been very hot and humid this week, so I’m laying low in terms of any vigorous gardening. Evenings seem to be the most tolerable time to weed and do a bit of trimming. Here are just a few of … Continue reading →

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River Wading

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Eliza Waters

When the days get hot, I like to take a cooling wade along the shady banks of the river behind our house. Some would call this a creek or stream, and with the lack of rain this summer, it’s lower … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Eliza Waters
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