In a few weeks time, when the only flowers to be found will be strident and bright, assembling bouquets will require nerves of steel or a stiff drink, or possibly both. But for now there is still some gentleness to be found. Pinks merging with greens, whites fading gently. Roses may tinged by an overnight rain ... no matter there is still beauty in them.
Here is what I found this morning: my climbing hydrangea that is
offering its very last petals, the last pierre de ronsard roses, a
little sedum, white cosmos, pinky green hydrangea and best of all my
all time favourite dahlia - huge, creamy white tinged with the slightest
hint of pale pale salmon. How I wish I had planted more of this one!
Hope you enjoy, my gift to you to brighten your Tuesday!
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Your flower combination is subtle and beautiful and your blog is a joy. I look forward to perusing past blog posts. i found you through Stacey. Hi to them too if they're still there.
ReplyDeleteStill gorgeous. You always have an amazing way with flowers.
ReplyDeleteYour lovely bouquet would brighten up everybodies day. I too have just wandered around the garden cutting a flower here & there to put in my holiday home awaiting the arrival of the our guests. Your bouquet brightened my day. Thank you
ReplyDeleteThe variety of flowers in your French garden is truly awe inspiring Sharon - and no two bouquets are ever the same!! I would LOVE to transport your cuttings garden to Hill House in England. To be able to fill my home with such a choice of fresh, hand picked bouquets on a weekly basis would be an absolute joy!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Paula xxx
Amazing! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Such a beautiful bouquet. Just last weekend, I was picked my own flowers and lamenting I hadn't planted more
ReplyDeletedahlias. My garden is in upstate New York so it's funny to think we have the same last blooms.
How beautiful your flowers are! And so romantic.
ReplyDeleteHere on the other side of the world, we've just begun to enjoy the spring. In our national capital we're still having cold nights but in the sunny days the roses are sending out their first shoots. We love our Pierre de Ronsards too and we're also looking forward to Albertine along the back fence and to the lovely Mmes Afred Carriere and Gregoire Staechlin which always mingle together along one side of the house, looking like coconut ice at their peak of flowering. At the moment we have camellias, daphne and hyacinths in flower. So lovely after the winter. Best wishes, Pamela
Such a gift, Sharon. And my day is a little brighter. Thanks for this beautiful bouquet - makes me appreciate every lovely flower I'll see today, knowing we should enjoy them while we last. XO
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful combination. The tones are so romantic and elegant.
ReplyDeleteSharon, You make the BEST arrangements!
ReplyDeleteYEs... beautiful.. and I am loving your dahlias mixed with the hydrangeas... xv
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful. You are so lucky to be able to create a lovely bouquet like this from your own garden!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bouquet, so bright and cheery...it has brightened my day. :)
ReplyDeletesharon, it's gorgeous. thank you for so much lovely.
ReplyDeletemichele
Absolutely stunning!!! Thanks for brightening my day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bridge from late summer to autumn!
ReplyDeleteHello Sharon, what a beautiful flower arrangement! I would be glad to have this in my home! Really a dream! Have a nice evening!
ReplyDeleteOh my, who can look at that lovely bouquet and not smile, and say a little prayer of thanks for the giver of such beauty. Thank you for a lovely gift Sharon! Simply wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as always! I love the more subtle colors of late summer - so soft and pretty. Your bouquets are inspiring us as we put together our new Spring/Summer 2013 collection which we are calling "Country Couture". This one is definetly going on the cork board! Cheers, Cynthia
ReplyDeleteSharon you have MADE my day - thank you for such a generous gift. Beautiful. Beautiful. beautiful. F x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bouquet and super nice colors together!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, and just right for September - late summer, not quite autumn.
ReplyDeleteIf you ever stop blogging...surely you could be a florist! What a beautiful arrangement:)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful bouquet! You've created the perfect fall arrangement. Stunning!
ReplyDeleteBonjour,votre bouquet est magnifique MERCI pour ce cadeau.
ReplyDeleteBelle journée.
Barbara
Thank you. You a master flower arranger, always an eclectic mix of goodies from your garden. I adore the dahlias and would love to know the name of them if you know it. Thanks for brightening up my day :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a splendid gift from you + HP. Bless you this Wednesday. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Sharon!
ReplyDeleteThese exotic flowers combinations are simply beautiful. Oh Sharon!!! Thanks for sharing.
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