In a Vase on Monday: Symbolic


My offering this week for Cathy's 'In a Vase on Monday' is based on symbolism. The colours, vase, backdrop and even the dead, spoiled flowers on the red base hold meaning. Any ideas? * * * I picked these flowers on Sunday afternoon in a brief period between showers. I wanted to offer an additional... Continue Reading →

In a Vase on Monday: Natural


For this week's 'In a Vase on Monday, ' the freesias I'd planned to use were still not in bloom. Stumped for ideas, I looked around for a theme inspiration. Bees. Bees are attracted to certain plants. Next, I needed a receptacle. I spotted a Portuguese terracotta shot mug and a log. Thought. Purple, yellow... Continue Reading →

In a Vase on Monday: Dodging the Showers and Indecision


Rain, glorious rain, but not when you are tasked with producing a display for the In a Vase on Monday member organised by Rambling in the Garden. This morning, during a brief respite, I dashed into the garden and grabbed a handful of foliage, some Bermuda buttercups, three dead succulent flowers, and some bottle brush.... Continue Reading →

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