Monday, July 30, 2012

Flowers In The Hot House: July 2012

First off, did everyone remember to plunge yesterday? Hmmmph.

Sundays are my favorite day of the week.  It is the only day GG and I have off together.

We tend to pack a lot into one day.

This Sunday started by turning off the airconditioning, opening all the doors and windows and icing down the espresso.

We baked our weekly granola ration and roasted eggplant, red onion and peppers for a delicious spread we seem to have eaten in its entirety. We made a  lemon syrup for our sparkling water and boiled some eggs for breakfast.


We ran out for Tahani and the Sunday NYT and liberated a begonia leaf for rooting.


We have a jar full of wandering jew ready to plant.


We pulled weeds, watered plants and picked flowers.
I filled a vintage robins egg blue vase with zinnias, rudbeckia, fennel stalks, black and blue sage, montbretia, painted fern and viburnum foliage.





And because I could, I filled a jar full of herbs and coleus.


A true " nose gay".  Its many scents make my nose very happy.
Of course there were dog walks and loads of laundry, v. ripe peach eating and time with the neighbors.

I believe we also found a moment to celebrate my 9 months smoke free ( it's a miracle, a freaking miracle) and there may have been a meet and greet between the lab and 2 kittens.

Did she say kittens?

xo Jane



Posted by flwrjane at Monday, July 30, 2012
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28 comments:

  1. Alisi's MummyJuly 30, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    Love the mixed herbs in a jar. I must remember that one!

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  2. Amanda (Small Acorns)July 30, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    That is one very productive day, but a lovely one I must say. All your doings sound so very summery. Love both your vases - the gorgeous bright summer flowers, and the 'nose gay' - I can see some of that amazing scented geranium in there that I just love - one of those fragrances that I could inhale all day long. So....my flowers in the house are not nearly as inspiring, dead of winter and all, and I'm a bit disorganized. But how can I resist FITH. Watch this space! I'll linky up soon.

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  3. SwimrayJuly 30, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    I could go for some of that great hydrangea. Mine was gone for the season weeks ago. Big plants make big statements and get heard.

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  4. helen tilstonJuly 30, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Hi Jane

    I love Sundays such as this. Lots of little jobs all performed at leisuse ere and with joy

    I love both arrangement

    Helen

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  5. AmeliaJuly 30, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Great day! I'm amazed you were able to shut off the air conditioning, we're still sweltering. Love your Summer in a vase, it's so vibrant. Now I've got to go make me a nosegay. Oh, and happy ninth month, birth to a new Jane!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    I expect a full kittens report tomorrow!!!!! Good of you to volunteer for community pruning...that begonia leaf is a winner.

    Really, the kitten tease is killing me!!!! xoxo

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  7. LPCJuly 30, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Love the begonia by the window. And a million congratulations on the smoke-free life.

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  8. the gardener's cottageJuly 30, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    love it all jane. will be back to comment properly but i'm running out the door to yoga. ttyl.

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  9. SusanJuly 30, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    That aqua vase is lovely-as are all the flowers.

    My wildflowers are my fave thing this year in the garden-so far.

    Waiting for my hyacinth bean to take off...fingers crossed our warm weather continues here in the PNW!

    Oh and goodonya re: stopping smoking.
    That's hard to do but SO worth it! Congrats!

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  10. JenJuly 30, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Kittens? You tease!
    Sounds like a perfect mid-summer Sunday. And have I ever stopped to think out the meaning of nosegay? Thank you for tate tidbit. Now I want your granola recipe, and tell me more about lemon syrup in sparkling water. Apparently you have become my domestic guru.

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    1. flwrjaneJuly 30, 2012 at 11:52 AM

      I will go back and link up, thanks for the suggestion. i also took the liberty of linking your post up to the Mr. Mr. Linky that is.

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  11. Raindrops and DaisiesJuly 30, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Greetings from Ireland

    Found the linkup through Jen's blog
    so decided to join up
    thank you for hosting.

    I love your flowers and especially the hydrangeas
    the herbs are great too.

    Have a good day

    Fiona

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  12. A Whole Lotta MagicJuly 30, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Sounds like the perfect Sunday to me (minus the laundry); hate laundry.

    Beautiful arrangement, painted fern is one of my all time favourites.

    Sue
    xo

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  13. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Did you say kittens, did you???!!! Eeeek, photos please! The flowers are gorgeous, but my head is now filled with kittens!

    And 9 months smoke free, you are a legend. Truly.

    Thanks for thinking of us this morning, so glad it is over! xx

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  14. webbJuly 30, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Whew! I'm exhausted from your day! Glad it was a good one - especially that it was cool enough to turn of the AC - It's a miracle. Not that cool here, altho today is better.

    Love the Wondering Jew against your tile. Thanks for hosting!

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  15. Bare Mtn FarmJuly 30, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Thanks for hosting Jane! Love seeing your flowers and flowers around the world. Have a nice and relaxed day!

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  16. webbJuly 30, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    I know, two comments are too much, but it was nice to see a couple of new links today. Always good ideas and nice places to just relax and enjoy. thanks.

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  17. Bare Mtn FarmJuly 30, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    Sorry I had enter the link twice, the first went to last month's flowers in the house. I think it works now, hopefully.

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  18. Denise | Chez DanisseJuly 30, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Kittens, a pretty jar full of herbs and coleus, and a house full of food. You are set, my friend. But above all, congratulations on your 9 months! Way to go, Jane!

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  19. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    I think zinnias are just the friendliest flower. (Kathleen Kennedy in "You've Got Mail" says daisies are, but I really believe its zinnia.) I love your begonia leaf. So good!!! Ah summer!
    Thank you Jane! :)

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  20. BonnieJuly 30, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    So pretty! I missed the post on plunging, but will go back and read it in full. It sounds like a good idea. I only wish there were flowers to cut and plunge....108 today. I may be the one needing to be plunged:) Have a wonderful week.

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    1. flwrjaneJuly 30, 2012 at 3:10 PM

      oh, 108, I remember those days. I should it was only a couple of weeks ago.

      Try and stay still, take extra showers and remember this too shall pass.

      xo Jane

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  21. rosekraftJuly 30, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Kittens, oh yes!

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  22. The Monkey Flower GroupJuly 30, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    So beautiful! I love everything, but especially your robin's egg blue vase arrangement- thank you for driving the point home that it is now the peak of summer! : ) I needed that wake up call!

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  23. paisleysummerJuly 30, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Love your arrangement in the white measuring jug. Casual and lovely.
    Congratulations on being smoke free for 9 months, well done!
    Penny x

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  24. rachelJuly 31, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    Kittens? KITTENS?????? Never mind all that flower stuff - what kittens are these? Answer required right now!

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  25. LPCAugust 1, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Just realized that I neglected to link up from my post! Aaargh! Have fixed that.

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  26. UrbanstemsAugust 8, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    I missed the flower party. But only because I was on the costa in Spain and internet free for 2 weeks. Stems and blooms fab as always. Sinead x

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