Right about now you must be thinking this isn't a craft blog anymore, it's only about flowers. O, but this is the one time of year I have anything in my garden to be proud of: lilacs, fence roses and peonies. Not that I have anything to do with these miracles. Like that little wren, they just appear, overnight, surprising me through the window, calling out...we made it, we're back again! And all I do is cut judiciously, sparingly from the back and bring the fragile blossoms into the house to make little bouquets. Tiny nosegay bouquets to fill tiny pots like this one for the hostess of the luncheon yesterday. It's so sweet it's almost too much, like a cake rose. Before it left the house though I took a bazillion pictures of it because...well, it's fun. And it's pretty and it won't ever look like that again.
And it will inspire me. Me with my messy scraps on a tray.
And my small collages made with what's left-
which is nothing at all compared to what's left here. xoC
Just lovely!!
Posted by: Barbara H. | June 04, 2007 at 05:50 PM
love the flowers...and love the new collage. both are beautiful! thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Kelley | June 04, 2007 at 06:10 PM
Hi Charlotte;
Love your new header, it is so fresh and clean. Wish I lived closer to register for Sliver Bella, will you ever have it in Arizona, we live there in the winter, and here in BC for the summer.
have a lovely week,
Dagmar
Posted by: Dagmar Leuenberger-Swift | June 04, 2007 at 08:35 PM
Hi Charlotte;
Love your new header, it is so fresh and clean. Wish I lived closer to register for Sliver Bella, will you ever have it in Arizona, we live there in the winter, and here in BC for the summer.
have a lovely week,
Dagmar
Posted by: Dagmar Leuenberger-Swift | June 04, 2007 at 08:38 PM
I'm hoping that in your Winter in the Forest class that i signed up for---some of your talent will somehow rub-off on me.... i WANT to make awesome small collages like you have shown here ...but how come when i try I end up feeling like they look undone...just lacking in a big way. So while we'll be making adorable trees in class...i will be trying to glean what ever else i can at the same time from you--I can't wait for Silver Bella!!!!
Posted by: Sarah | June 04, 2007 at 10:22 PM
I am loving all the flowers. We need to enjoy it while it is here. Clarice
Posted by: clarice | June 04, 2007 at 10:27 PM
The flowers... divine.
The tray... yes, so inspiring.
The collage... gorgeous.
LOVELY!
Posted by: gillian | June 05, 2007 at 12:41 AM
I love your new header too. I have that same lilac growing in my garden. It was a gift from my sister once upon a time and I really love it. I'm enjoying seeing your collages. It's such a great idea to play around with.
All of your flowers are beautiful and I know just how you're feeling about them. 'Tis the season....enjoy every minute of it!
Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | June 05, 2007 at 04:41 AM
Whether it's beautiful flowers or messy scraps on a tray, there is always something wonderful to see here at your blog... my eyes are always happy! ;-) LindaSonia
Posted by: LindaSonia | June 05, 2007 at 05:52 AM
I'm adoring the loveliness of your garden!
"We made it! We're back again!"....oh, I love that. I love the surprise each year of their return and their beauty...
Posted by: amanda | June 05, 2007 at 06:28 AM
what a beautiful flower collage!
Posted by: helenina | June 05, 2007 at 07:37 AM
Oh Charlotte, I just love your new banner! What a delightful way to enjoy lilacs all year long. Now, if you could just capture their scent.... (When is scratch-n-sniff coming to Blogland?!!!)
And I adore all of the flower photos you share. Never stop!
Posted by: DivaDeb | June 05, 2007 at 03:52 PM
That collage is just beautiful!
Posted by: Angie from ScrapScene | June 05, 2007 at 06:12 PM
I can see why you are so enamored with your flowers, they are absolutely beautiful! Making your bouquets satisfies another artistic side of you, I'm sure ~ xxoo, Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | June 05, 2007 at 08:54 PM
We always like to see flowers too!
Posted by: karla nathan | June 05, 2007 at 09:11 PM
A stunning photo of stunning flowers. Oh, how I wish I had a green thumb!
Posted by: Delaney Gates | June 06, 2007 at 01:35 AM
So much lovelienss! I know what you mean though, my own blog, which has a craft focus, has turn into a garden path at persent--LOL! This time of year is so fletting, and with so much beauty all about, we must drink it in while we can! Happy Days! :o)
Posted by: Tracy | June 06, 2007 at 07:45 AM
Dreeeeeemy. Yum.
Posted by: Alicia P. | June 12, 2007 at 12:24 PM
Your sweet little bouquet is perfect! It is a great surprise to see all the roses and other flowers peek up again each year, isn't it?
ps...I love the plant in your new banner. It's one of my favorites, so bright and green, and so unique.
Lidy
Posted by: frenchgardenhouse | June 13, 2007 at 02:45 AM
Everything is so beautiful--from your hands and your garden! Thanks for snapping the "bazillion" pictures to share! xo-Mel
Posted by: Melissa Lobdell | June 13, 2007 at 10:04 AM