Friday, August 8, 2014

Friday Fun Stuff..The Power of Flowers En Masse


Remember  when we used to spend hours arranging a single bouquet? I find I bring flowers in from the garden much more  often now that I can just cut a huge bunch and drop them in a simple container.
How pretty are these simple white tulips?

tulips-white on this gorgeous black table. This shows how stunning black and white are together.
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From my own garden Graham Thomas, Golden Celebration, & Molyneux Roses
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Hydrangeas make some of the easiest single species bouquets because they are so large.
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Is there anything prettier  than a big ole bunch of Gorgeous Peonies?
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Hydrangeas from my garden
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Carolyn Roehm is a master at arranging simple bouquets in beautiful vessels.
Spring Daffodil Centerpiece in a Chinese vase, bright and fresh with added bowls of lemons. |  Carolyne Roehm
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My fall coffee table Sunflowers en masse
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It is nearly impossible to grow pretty lilacs here so I am always drawn to anything lilac…
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These gorgeous white dahlias hold center stage here…
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Spring Coffee Table Peonies En Masse
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Gorgeous Dahlias by Carolyn Roehm
Bold and beautiful - Back home in Weatherstone to see my dahlias and to work on my gardening book before I head out to Omaha Neb. to give a speech.
On on my coffee table right now…
Even simple groundcover roses look beautiful when displayed en masse
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How do you feel about single species bouquets? Do you love them as much as I do?












18 comments:

  1. YES I DO!! I love your flowers...I even like any type of greenery brought in. That is one cute pig in the last photo!

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  2. Definitely! Other than my lack of talent at flower arranging, the simplicity of one kind of bloom in a vase just makes me happy!

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  3. Absolutely, I even buy the faux and arrange them the same way. Your flowers are gorgeous.

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    1. Hi Marty
      Those sunflowers are faux! I was wondering if anyone would notice!!

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  4. I'm the biggest fan - love bringing home a bunch of any type of flowers from the farmer's market or grocery store - so easy to put in a vase and they look wonderful!

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  5. I love masses of the same flower in vases. I am not at all a fan of "mixed" bouquets, or anything still and arranged-looking. You see, great minds think alike. Great post !!

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  6. Thanks for hosting! I am looking forward to checking out all the wonderful coffee table Sunflowers!
    Relaxing Garden Ideas

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  7. Absolutely Cindy, they make a great statement and the beauty, delicacy, and details of the single specimen truly stands out!
    Thanks for so many lovelies!

    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena

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  8. YES!I love them too!YOUR flowers are just beautiful......I have a few of the same roses you do!Graham Thomas etc..

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    1. I find Golden Celebration is the hardiest of all in my garden!

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  9. I do! Great collection here Cindy and yours are lovely....just the right height. Can one every have enough flowers in a house? I think not! I have recently discovered another purpose for my small Moroccan tea glasses...I have six and use them to make up small bouquets from the garden for the dinner table and around the house. Just loving them.. xxx

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    1. Jeanne I love doing small bouquets down the center of my table in different small vessels...so pretty!!

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  10. Cindy...your images of your own floral arrangements are beautiful....

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  11. Beautiful images! Bouquets with a single type of flower are my favorite - I especially love hydrangeas, roses, and peonies. Your rose bouquets are just stunning!

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  12. Love small bouquets using one flower or similar colors en masse.
    pve

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  13. Definitely a fan of single species arrangements. Keeping it simple and less expensive for photo shoots as well :)

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  14. Honestly, I think they are my absolute favorites! What a gorgeous collection you have put together here.
    xx

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