Thursday, September 15, 2011

Come Inside



For me, part of the pleasure of having a garden is bringing flowers indoors. A sweet smelling rose in a handcrafted pottery vase makes me happy.


This golden glow brightens up the living room.


As the evening wears on, I like the silhouettes against the backdrop of lace curtains.



Ahhh, hydrangeas! They are perfect for picking at this time of year.


They get plunked in a pitcher, no water required, and they dry beautifully. One bouquet is for me to keep. A second one, below, will go to a lovely friend.









I'm thinking about trying to make a project with hydrangeas and an old grapevine wreath. Has anyone done this? All tips will be gratefully accepted!

Meanwhile, this post is being linked with Tracie at Fishtail Cottage for "Cottage Flora Thursday"

Thank you for visiting. I'm always thrilled to read your comments!

Warm wishes,
Karen


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12 comments:

  1. poppilinnstudiosThursday, September 15, 2011 at 8:48:00 AM EDT

    Hi Karen,
    It's so nice to have fresh flowers around the house. Always brightens my day! Your photos are beautiful!
    -Lynn

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  2. Patty MarkerThursday, September 15, 2011 at 8:52:00 AM EDT

    Gorgeous flowers. I know your friend will love her bouquet!

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  3. The Country NestThursday, September 15, 2011 at 9:35:00 AM EDT

    Karen,
    I love how green your hydrangeas are, just beautiful. Check this out. I have made many wreaths out of mine. We use them in a fall sale my garden club has each year. http://thecountrynest.blogspot.com/2009/10/wreath.html
    We use a straw base, cheap ay Michaels and then grab a 40% coupon and it is almost nothing. U pins and work with the flowers green or cut and put in plastic trash bags. They are beautiful and last a long time. I made a blue on last week.
    hugs,
    Donna

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  4. Grandma Barb's This and ThatThursday, September 15, 2011 at 10:17:00 AM EDT

    Your green hydrangeas are beautiful. Thanks for stopping by our blog today and commenting on mine. They would make a beautiful wreath. Maybe I'll have to try making one too.
    Warm wishes.
    Barb

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  5. Kentish Keg-MegThursday, September 15, 2011 at 11:51:00 AM EDT

    Always great to bring the garden indoors.

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  6. OlgaThursday, September 15, 2011 at 1:32:00 PM EDT

    It must be a delicate joy to be able to cut some flowers in your own gardens, and then enjoy them in a vase :)

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  7. LarryThursday, September 15, 2011 at 11:27:00 PM EDT

    Thanks for visiting my site... interesting when reading your post that I realized how seldom my wife and I bring garden flowers inside... perhaps because we spend so much of the season in the gardens! Larry

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  8. UnknownFriday, September 16, 2011 at 12:23:00 AM EDT

    Beautiful hydrangeas, I never realized I didn't need water in the pot!!! Ah well, learn something new everyday. Thank you.

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  9. RebeccaFriday, September 16, 2011 at 2:02:00 AM EDT

    I love the hydrangeas! Beautiful blooms and photos :)

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  10. LindyLouMacFriday, September 16, 2011 at 12:09:00 PM EDT

    What beautiful floral vignettes you shared today. My favourite I think is the shadows against the curtains.

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  11. Lavender CottageFriday, September 16, 2011 at 10:38:00 PM EDT

    Hi Karen
    Your flowers look nice in the vases. I don't bring my flowers in often enough but I do plan to dry some of my Limelight hydrangea blooms this year.
    Judith

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  12. Brenda PruittSaturday, September 17, 2011 at 4:01:00 PM EDT

    I've never had luck with hydrangeas here. And I just love them. Perhaps I'll have more luck in OK.
    Brenda

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