In a Vase on Monday: A Walk on the Wild Side


I missed the vase on a Monday last week as it rained most of the day and was blowing a hoolie. Let’s just say it was one of those days you just wanted to snuggle up in front of the log fire with a good book and shut out the world.

As rain was forecast again today, I cheated and picked the flowers on Sunday. I confess they are not from my garden but from a deserted building plot nearby, where nature has worked its magic and carpeted the area with a fascinating array of wildflowers. Walking amongst the flowers on rough terrain, I was slightly (very) nervous that I did not disturb any sleeping snakes or other nasties.

Once home, I quickly got to work as the light was fading. I found a yellow ceramic jug that I thought would complement the colours of the wildflowers. The yellow pom pom flowers are from a Mimosa tree.

Once I was more-or-less happy with the wild informal arrangement I took photographs in various locations.

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I like the idea of having a floral display on one of the outside tables. What do you think?

Do check out other ‘Vase on Monday’ arrangements over at Cathy’s blog.

28 thoughts on “In a Vase on Monday: A Walk on the Wild Side

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  1. My comment disappeared in cyberspace. Trying again. I rarely have vases of flowers, but you inspire! I love mimosa, all the flowering trees is colouring the nature yellow now, I know they are invasive but I like it. The one in your vase is the most fragrant, right?

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    1. Thanks for trying again, Anna. WP is driving me crazy at the moment. I rarely buy cut flowers or grow them so this challenge is proving a challenge, but fun. I confess I never smelt it. Now I’m curious.

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  2. This is a great bit of foraging, Carole – what a lovely assortment of material you have found, and placing it on that table by the pool brings a sense of warmth to this cold grey day in the UK. Is the plot likely to be built on any time soon?

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