Friday, June 3, 2011

I Wanna Come Over

I have mere minutes to write this.  GG is on her way back from the train station with her Papa.  Did I tell you we have another big party this weekend?  This is a reception for Tini and Nirmal's Indian wedding.  The fun never stops with this crew.

Today I did the flowers. A mid summer night's dream is the theme so everything looks very messy and magical   Overblown peonies, blowsy garden roses, masses of jasmine and passion vine, mint, love in the mist, and penny royal are some of the magical ingredients.  I hope to get some pictures tomorrow. They are sure to look lovelier on the tables than in the cooler.

But I wanted to get in a shout out for this Monday.  Flowers in the house anyone?  I've missed visiting you all and seeing what's blooming in your garden or what your farmers markets are selling.

I forgot to bring any flowers home tonight so I'll start us off with a big jug full of what's green and black in my yard.  Bronze fennel, elderberry foliage, false indigo pods and leaves, grapevine and sage.  Now this is messy.  But delicious smelling.



So shall we do it?  Who's up for a visit?  Don't bother to fuss, we're only after the flowers and a pithy comment or two.  You in?

xo Jane
Posted by flwrjane at Friday, June 03, 2011
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17 comments:

  1. Sherri B.June 3, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    I just put it on the calendar, thanks for the reminder. I think I missed it last time.

    Have a fun weekend!

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  2. BonnieJune 3, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    These are my favorites. Very organic!

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  3. Comeca JonesJune 4, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Wild and beautiful!

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  4. Jane and Lance HattattJune 4, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Hello:
    When we had a garden we used to enjoy planting dark leaved shrubs as accents in the borders. We found that this added drama to the overall planting scheme and highlighted other less significant flowers.

    And so, your arrangement today reminded us of our gardening days. The bronze leaved fennel and the dark leaved Sambucus really do make this come alive.

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  5. the fishermans cottageJune 4, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    Those messy but magical flowers sound lovely, hopefully you have photos to share with us? Your 'messy' herbs are lovely, can't beat a bunch of herbs I always think. See you Monday Jane, I'll raid my garden tomorrow :) x

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  6. UnknownJune 4, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Messy, wild flowers, its why I do it!

    Are you Puck??

    In. Of course. xx

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  7. GillJune 4, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    I'm in too

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  8. rachelJune 4, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Nothing much here; my potted pelargoniums are doing well though. I'll try to get some into a cat photo!

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  9. MiseJune 4, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Me, I hope! Mental note to self: act casual, pretend it's no big deal, lovely flowers all over the house here, o yes.

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  10. bowstreetflowersJune 4, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I'm in. Belinda asked the best question! Puck making magic in the kitchen, the garden, the house. I love this idea!

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  11. Semi ExpatJune 4, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    I'll be there! Your flowers for the reception sound amazing as ever... pics please soon! Have a great time.XX

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  12. webbJune 4, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Definitely in! Can't wait to see your magical flowers. Happy weekend and love to everyone. xoxo

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  13. A Whole Lotta MagicJune 4, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I'm in!

    S
    xo

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  14. UnknownJune 4, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    count me in! can't wait to see pictures from tini and nirmal's party!

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  15. Denise | Chez DanisseJune 4, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    A good excuse for some fresh blooms in here. Now to remember...

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  16. MadeliefJune 4, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Hi Jane,

    You have got some pretty foliage in your garden. I especially like the bronze coloured fennel.

    Enjoy your party tonight!

    Lieve groet, Madelief x

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  17. flowers on my tableJune 4, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Oh yes I'm in for "flowers on monday". Love your 40 shades of green arrangement. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and don't work too hard, love Linda x

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