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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
July 26, 2007
6:28 AM Post #3780849
| Hello and Welcome to the flowerpot cafe'
. This is a friendly place to come and sit down,have a cuppa and relax amongst other flower lovers.
It's been great fun this week playing with flowers at the 'getting to know you' show, Thanks everyone.
I think it would be a good idea to keep that theme always open so our new friends can introduce themselves to us,
and if ever you want to 'tell us more' about yourself, please do!
I don't mind telling you that with all the flower arranging I've been doing my house is an absolute tip!
The washing basket is full,the cupboards are empty and the place hasn't been hoovered all week!
Having said all that, it was worth it!
How are we going to decide on our next show? We had lots of good suggestions for themes,
it's a matter of which one. What do you think? |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
July 26, 2007
8:23 AM Post #3781075
| Terri, I love your new cafe. I sense there will be a lot "brewing" here. Mmmm, it smells good in here. What a great hang-out! I agree with keeping the "get to know you" theme going.
Haha, that's too funny about your house! I felt the same way just doing two arrangements. I had bamboo everywhere. Too bad i don't have a panda for a pet. It wouldn't have gone to such waste. Guess I should start a compost bin or something.
As far as having another theme, I really like the tea cup idea from Seandor. What flowers I have left will definitely fit into a tea cup...and I can do more than one! But I'm open to more suggestions. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
July 26, 2007
9:07 AM Post #3781201
| Hi Karma, Well thanks, feel free to put the kettle on whenever you want, it will only be good if people help
out. Infact as a special introductory offer it's free drinks for all the floral artists who participate in our shows ok?
Compost bin! that reminds me I haven't been to my allotment all week either. I made a compost bin
just using pallets and tied them together with string!! My poor veggies have been neglected, I must go
and tend to them tomorrow.
Yes I like the tea cup idea, although I have never made anything in a container that small. I don't even own
a tea cup!! I will take a bunch of sweet peas to my neighbour (she loves them) and see if I can borrow one! I know she has lots. Lets wait and see what everyone else thinks. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
July 26, 2007
8:51 PM Post #3783649
| Hello df, I figure I'd move over here to continue our dialogue. Didn't want to be in the way of people bringing in their creations. Wishful thinking? I hope it isn't still raining in Springfield. Have you seen some of Seandor's arrangements in previous posts? They were really pretty...missing Seandor here as well. Her vases are so neat too. As for Bdale, hope the mrs. come home soon.
Thanks for viewing my arrangement. Hmm, am I getting too predictable with my style? Can't say the same for you, though. Always a nice surprise...one after another. Allotment? Will you tell me more about it? Do you buy or rent something like that?
Hopefully we can start the tea cup theme soon...but not until bdale makes his debut. Good thing your neighbor will lend you a tea cup (or two). You're from the UK, and no teacup?!?!?! Haha...sorry.
Slow day at the cafe today...hope tomorrow will be busier. Until then...I bid you good night (at least here in the US).
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
July 26, 2007
10:04 PM Post #3784005
| Hi df, thanks for coming back in. I was about to close up because someone ran out earlier saying their was a
cockroach in the loo.! hope we don't get shut down by the environmental
health..
Hey, I think your 'style' is charming,delicate, calm, and I admire it.
Floral artists can learn skills to impove their techniques,but your 'style' is developed by the more you do.
I'm glad you get a suprise when you look at mine, my 'style' can be quite creative but technically, I am still a novice.
speak about other stuff tomorrow, hope we get a few arrivals overnight!
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
July 26, 2007
11:10 PM Post #3784287
| BTW, we are not all like Mary Poppins over here, I don't even like tea with spoonful of sugar and all that!!!!!
so when I come in tomorrow, I trust you will have the COFFEE brewing and I like it without sugar and loads of milk.!!
thanks.gf |
BDale60
Warren, PA
(Zone 5a)
July 27, 2007
5:25 AM Post #3784744
| Hi folks,
I'm sipping my coffee and waiting for the latest news in the floral arranging world.
Terri, you are dashing all my illusions about Britain. I thought you all sat around all day in Victorian clothing (with the frilly hats and parasols), drinking tea, and saying things like "Cheerio, old chap." (grin).
Have a good morning,
BDale
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
July 27, 2007
8:36 AM Post #3785021
| Looks like bdale beat me to it. Good morning everyone. I'm glad to be off this weekend. Will have time to plant my new zinnias. I don't know if I'm any good at growing from seeds. My green envy zinnias have finally bloomed after 8 weeks (I think). They're the only ones that came up in my cut flower garden. Would like to try again with the fall garden though. This should be a good time?
I can't wait to use my green zinnias! The stems are really long, therefore, I would not want to use them in a tea cup arrangement. Perhaps a parallel arrangement would put it to better use. Anyway, let's revisit the different themes again and rearrange the order. We have about 10 weeks worth already!
1. Understated Elegance
2. Mini design (under 6") using very small flowers
3. Floral arrangment in a teacup.
4. A Study in Blues (or oranges or yellow or pinks, etc)
5. foliage only
6. Good enough to eat - using only edible flowers and veggies
7. Seasons
8. Zen
9. Tropicals
10. Summer vacation (we should do this one soon before summer's over)
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
July 27, 2007
11:31 AM Post #3785596
|
well, how do you say,...
HOWDY FOLKS!
BD, check out the up to date magazines we have in the cafe, over there!.
Karmaplace, I love your enthusiasm about our next show, it's wonderful for me to meet someone
who loves doing flowers as such as I do! I don't mind which one we do first / last , I just don't want
to be the one to decide! Must dash, the chimney sweep has arrived. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
July 27, 2007
1:47 PM Post #3786071
|
This place needs brightening up a bit, dont you think?
The tables look really bare Karma, how about making some simple elegant vases for us please? |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
July 27, 2007
3:32 PM Post #3786436
| Happy to oblige, my df. I'll make something for the lounge, if you will do something for the tables. Perhaps that will help get some traffic in here? 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
July 27, 2007
6:45 PM Post #3786987
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Lovely! the cup of coffee is a good idea too, it tells us we are in the cafe'
Yes please! make something for the lounge.
I don't know about ME doing the vases, I don't have your elegant touch.
I think drivenbonkers would do a much better job.
How about some 'Art' for the walls? I would love to have Lenjo's Tea pot arrangement up there,it would fit in
perfectly!
You never know, someone might call in one of these days and support our venture with some flowers!
Don't give up hope, it's early days.
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
July 28, 2007
10:35 AM Post #3788938
| Terri, I will be headed out for the beach today and won't be back until Tuesday. Please go on to the next theme without me. I hope there's internet access at the condo. I'll be sure to bring my laptop. Have a good weekend everyone. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
July 29, 2007
2:29 AM Post #3791573
| Karma, df, hope you have a lovely time at the beach.I'm so jealous I would absolutely love to come to the beach with you! Here it's just rain and more rain. My poor garden is comptetely windswept and battered down,it was looking nice with my Hollyhocks and sweet peas all flowering.Shame.
btw, make sure you look out for interesting stuff while your'e at the beach. A good opportunity to collect some beach / seaside 'junk' .I say junk because my kids say that to me.! I'm always bringing stuff home that I pick up. things
'that will come in handy for something oneday!!!
I'm going up tp Liverpool next week for a few days to visit my Mum and Dad. They live by a Nature reserve where the red squirrels live, in the pinewoods, it's really nice and relaxing up there. Gets us out of the 'smog' of london life for a
while. Last time I went I made a new flower bed for them in the front garden so I hope it looks ok!!! They don't have a
computer so you won't hear from me until I get back. but I will miss you!
So, if you get the time, please carry on with our plans to decorate the cafe and I'll be back to help, I promise. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
July 29, 2007
11:34 PM Post #3794949
| 'Flower Art' 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
July 30, 2007
8:45 AM Post #3795683
| Karma, I know you are making an arrangement for the lounge,and I'm looking forward to that one.
I have left some flowers 'conditioning' in water and flower food in containers, feel free to use any of them . Have fun.!
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
July 30, 2007
8:47 AM Post #3795690
| Chrysanths in water 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
July 30, 2007
8:51 AM Post #3795700
| One for the crossword table, gerbera,roses chrysanths 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
July 30, 2007
8:53 AM Post #3795707
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Oh, and if BDale comes in, ask him if he's read any of these.
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
July 31, 2007
8:12 PM Post #3802839
| I have so much to catch up on! What's the foliage in your flower art? Let's put your lilies in the lounge...let me off the hook on that one? Your checkered flower pot is so groovy and the arrangement is such a cutie. Your chys in the watering can looks so homey! And what an assortment of flower magazines. I'm just too frugal to indulge in those, but now I have you, floral design for free! Thanks so much! |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
July 31, 2007
8:30 PM Post #3802912
| How about a pic of Orange Beach, Alabama for the wall? Just a preview to my "summer vacation" arrangement. 
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
July 31, 2007
8:34 PM Post #3802930
| Okay, that one didn't blow up too well. Wish I know how to take pictures. Let's try another one. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
July 31, 2007
9:04 PM Post #3803037
| It looks great , and welcome back df. The foliage is the lily leaves, I enjoy just experimenting with stuff, one thing tends to lead to another.I like the colour scheme in your artworks, very calm!
While you were away,I was trying out cocktail ideas here's one I made for Poochella, it's called. . . . . ..
'Shy Dahlia'
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
July 31, 2007
11:12 PM Post #3803647
| 'Shy Dahlia' 
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Poochella
Issaquah, WA
(Zone 7a)
August 1, 2007
2:11 AM Post #3804029
| Oh, a dahlia! How lovely. I have been quickly reading and enjoying the new cafe. Between working long hours and watering the garden beds when not, I run out of time too often to visit DG as a proper lady should LOL.
Terriculture, where on earth do you come up with all these flowers? And I also want to ask you to tell more about an 'allotment.' In Seattle, our closest larger city, people can purchase parts of a "Pea Patch" (empty lots that then become city garden space. They only get the likes of 10x10 ft or such, but if one is in an apartment with no yard space even that small plot is a bonus.
I want to check out those magazines! So far I give the Cafe a big thumbs up! Keep the coffee hot... |
Illoquin
Indianapolis, IN
(Zone 5b)
August 1, 2007
3:37 AM Post #3804075
| Pooch, You took the question right out of my mouth.
The thing that's made me smile the most, tho, is thinking about what Terri's expression might be if she tasted some of that good ole Louisiana Chickory coffee of Karma's!! LOL!
[HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com]
Suzy |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
August 1, 2007
8:07 AM Post #3804322
| Welcome new guests of Terri's flowerpot cafe. Hope you enjoy every visit and come back for more. Illoquin, that's New Orleans famous Cafe du Monde coffee! Sorry no biegnets at this time. Perhaps Terri will make us some coffee from London today. |
BDale60
Warren, PA
(Zone 5a)
August 1, 2007
8:17 AM Post #3804356
| I love the mums in the yellow watering can, Terri (earlier in this thread) as well as your other arrangements. Nope, haven't read all those flower magazines.
As a kid growing up in Minnesota I remember coffee (plain, black, just from the metal grocery store "coffee can", no fancy stuff) brewing as part of every meal: breakfast, lunch (aka "dinner"), dinner (aka "supper") and probably a mid-morning and mid-afternoon batch as well. And yet, funny, Minnesotans have a reputation for being such good-natured folks in general... LOL
BDale
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 2, 2007
1:58 AM Post #3808381
| Wow Karma, I can see you've been rushed off your feet!. I forgot to say thanks for saying you liked the container displays.Sorry I haven't been around much to chat,I've been busy with 'real life' stuff.LoL!!
Welcome everyone!
Poochella darling! thanks for calling in, glad you like the flowerpot cafe' and the cocktail I prepared for you.
O.K. here goes...
'Where do you come up with all these flowers?' you asked. Well, the main reason we chose this location for our flowerport cafe' is because of the 'International cyber flower market ' next door ! It's great because quite a few of the stall holders pop in for a coffee and a chat. They tell us about the flowers that are going cheap and sometimes they give us flowers that are past their best, which we willing accept.
.Actually I buy them from the supermarket, I use my garden flowers, my neighbour shares her flowers with me, in return I make an 'arrangement'for her and when it's had it ,she gives me the container back.
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 2, 2007
2:19 AM Post #3808404
| Hi IIIoquin, Thanks for coming into our Cafe', I hope you will become a regular around here, and oh, tell your friends about us!!
Allotments, mine is a mess with all the rain we have had. I rent it and it costs £18 per year. I don' know the size exactly but it's quite long about 50ft. Although it's hard work it gets me out in the 'real' fresh air! I can't wait to taste one of my
homegrown tomatoes this year. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 2, 2007
2:45 AM Post #3808431
| BDale welcome back, it's always a pleasure to see you here. I would love to see a picture of those coffee cans you were talking about. Do you mean the ones that you see in the old black&white films? or movies as you guys say!
Karma, I don't understand the coffee jokes.. help!
I moved the lily vase from the lounge, I thought for the night time crowd we could make small displays with candles to
give it a bit more atmosphere, what do you think?
I made a new flower art! I used the petals from the last 3 arrangements, put them in a vase with water,added some
pearl pins and placed it on a fatsia leaf.
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 2, 2007
2:52 AM Post #3808441
| When my 'artwork' was completed, I added a lily and put it on the table, a good way to use up all the old petals don't you think? 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 2, 2007
2:55 AM Post #3808445
| the last gerbera! 
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
August 2, 2007
8:32 AM Post #3808807
| Terri, sorry for the coffee jokes. Besides hurricanes, I guess one of the things Louisiana is famous for is our coffee. I didn't realize that until Illoquin pointed it out. Cafe du Monde is an old coffee house that originated in the French Quarter (which New Orleans is famous for). They serve coffee and beignets which are our version of powdered donuts. The best thing about CDM is that they sell their ground coffee to people like me who are addicted but can't afford a brewed cup everyday!
Life here has been busy as well. As soon as my toddler starts daycare, I'll have a little more time to produce some new arrangements. In the meantime, I'll continue to enjoy watching the shows from here. The cafe looks great Terri and business may be picking up soon. |
Illoquin
Indianapolis, IN
(Zone 5b)
August 2, 2007
8:42 AM Post #3808833
| ...and I thought it would be funny because I figured Terri would #1 prefer tea, and #2 if she'd have a cuppa joe, would prefer real coffee, not the chickory laced New Orleans coffee.
...and Karma, I'm just teasing you. You know that the coffee is delicous as long as the beignets are hot and fresh!
Suzy |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
August 2, 2007
8:54 AM Post #3808874
| Haha Illoquin, guess the joke's on me! |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
August 2, 2007
8:55 AM Post #3808877
| Terri, glad I'm not the only american who assumed you like tea. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 2, 2007
12:25 PM Post #3809685
| I usually drink the ground nescafe' not very exiting I know! Thanks or explaining.
I love the sound of those sugary doughnuts.
toddlers like making flower things too mummy. Hope your not gonna leave me to do all the work
now Karma df.? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 2, 2007
8:11 PM Post #3811281
| Karma, I left a basket of flowers from my garden, use anything you like! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 2, 2007
8:15 PM Post #3811289
| garden flowers in wicker basket 
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Poochella
Issaquah, WA
(Zone 7a)
August 3, 2007
3:26 AM Post #3812385
| NEscafe! I am from the hometown of Starbucks and must say, even though I don't patronize their stores often, the thought of Nescafe makes me gag! You should switch to tea like a good Brit, Terriculture! I assumed the same: tea drinker. Shame on us.
TC for short, if I may, your work is stunning and creative. But that wicker basket full of common cottage garden blooms: now that is right up my alley and so nicely played out the entire depth of the basket. Perfect picnic wherever that basket goes...!
I hadn't heard of a beignet before ( google LOL) How do you pronounce it, and more importantly, are they good? |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
August 3, 2007
8:34 AM Post #3812684
| Poochella, nice of you to stop by. Don't know how the French would say it, but we New Orleanians pronounce beignet as benyay, rhymes with bengay, but tastes much better! Yes, they're delicious when served fresh and hot as Suzy had mentioned, but can get really messy if you're an amateur beignet eater, because of the powdered sugar. Thanks for asking!
Terri, I cannot touch any of those flowers that you have there in the basket. They're so beautifully arranged, why would I want to mess that up? Can you list all the flowers you used? I recognize the daisies, but that's about it. Great assortment of flowers you have there. I'm getting bummed about mine. Seems like I'm using the same flowers over and over again. I can't wait for next spring! I'm getting lots of ideas from DG...I'm all over the place...just lurking though. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 4, 2007
12:46 PM Post #3816980
| I hate tea, the smell of it, the taste and I don't even know how to make it! When my tea drinking
friends come around they prefer to make it themselves because I'm rubbish at it.LoL!
So, you alll need to educate me on which coffee I should try, I don't like it really strong,so what do you suggest?
I'm glad you liked the garden flower basket, thanks.
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 4, 2007
8:25 PM Post #3818247
| Karma, I'm working on the list, here's something I made for you
yellow roses with crocosmia
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
August 4, 2007
8:40 PM Post #3818297
| That's so sweet, thank you! Lovely roses at the base. I like the nest around the pot. You pay so much attention to detail. Will be back tomorrow with somethnig for you. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 4, 2007
10:42 PM Post #3818708
| Poochella, more garden style stuff for you! coffee pots 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 4, 2007
10:49 PM Post #3818728
| coffee pots with garden flowers in water 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 4, 2007
10:53 PM Post #3818734
| Garden flowers in vase of water 
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
August 5, 2007
12:35 AM Post #3819044
| Wowie, terri...you have way too much energy...I don't know if I can keep up. Okay, so I used some of your lilies that were in the lounge and a made a smaller arrangement for you. The older blooms are gone, but the buds have taken their place. Just snipped them and shoved them in a smaller vase. Nothing creative about it...just something simple because my brain is tired. Enjoy.
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Poochella
Issaquah, WA
(Zone 7a)
August 5, 2007
1:07 AM Post #3819115
| I get tired just viewing Terri's productions! Splendid and fabulous! I love the coffee pot offerings. Crocosmia is something I wish I'd have learned about years ago. People complain that it spreads, but I use all I can grow and find that I give it away enough that it never spreads fast enough!
Beautiful coffee brews TC. I would like to know what the light green, scantly yellow filler is to the lower right in the post entitled "coffee pots with garden flowers in water." Looks good.
Beautfiful lilies, Karma. Hope you can re-energize soon, ditto for me. Days get shorter every single week, I mean in apparent time, not in sunlight hours. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
August 5, 2007
8:47 AM Post #3819582
| Thanks Poochella, I just need my morning coffee fix here, and I'm good to go. I've never seen crocosmia until I saw Lenjo with it. That's a really nice flower and I love the leaves on them. Are they good container plants? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 5, 2007
9:24 AM Post #3819663
| Hi Karma, Thanks for the lilies. Crocosmia is so easy to grow and people do moan about how much it
spreads, as poochella said, but when you arrange flowers it's great thing to have and the leaves are easy to
manipulate, you can get fantastic colours too, I have a yellow one which has lighter foliage,it's not flowering yet, I also
had a red one but seem to have lost that! My yellow ones are in a container, which I can move about .
we could do with a few more people coming into the cafe'
with their donations of flowers! We need to enjoy the flowers while we have them flowering.
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Illoquin
Indianapolis, IN
(Zone 5b)
August 6, 2007
2:30 AM Post #3823143
| Terri, That is so funny that you don't drink tea. I have had visitors here from Ireland, N.I., New Zealand and Australia and they all b*tch and moan that the water isn't hot enough, the tea isn't "right", and that they haven't had a good cup of tea since they left home. LOL!
I *LOVE* your garden flower arrangements and I can honestly say I've seen a lot of summer arrangments thorugh the garden clubs and all, but I have never seen a maroon droopy thing better used in an arrangement. (I don't know the name, but it might be Amaranthus) From post Post #3818708, just above. Usually they sort of stick it in the bottom so it falls over front, but it never quite looks part of the arrangement!
Karma, Nice lilies! Love the arrangement, and the lilies have such good color...did you grow them yourself?
I am finding it difficult to cut my pretty flowers, isn't that silly?
Suzy
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BDale60
Warren, PA
(Zone 5a)
August 6, 2007
6:38 PM Post #3825890
| Here's some flowers to play around with for your arrangements. This was our dining room table at about 6:30 a.m. this morning. (Sorry about the dark lighting in the photo. We had a massive thunderstorm about the time of this photo).
Today was Entry Day at our local county fair. Most of these flowers found their way into various arrangements or individual floral entries for the fair. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 6, 2007
7:16 PM Post #3826001
| WOW! BDale those flowers are beautiful, and look in such perfect condition.I love the assortment of vases too. I don't have many of those flowers myself, but I'm sure someone
will be able to use them in an arrangement for our cafe'. Thankyou. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 6, 2007
10:02 PM Post #3826689
| IIIoquin, Thankyou, it is very nice of you to say lovely things about my arrangement. I have
been to a few of those clubs and demonstrations myself, but I find them all a bit stiff!! too many
rules.That plant you mentioned is Amaranthus like you said, I haven't used it before. I bought
one at the Hampton court flower show this year, so it is still quite small.
All I can say is, we all love our flowers and it would be a shame if you don't share.LoL!!
snip snip snip!
Karma, sorry I have been so long with the list of flowers I used in my basket arrangement,
I have made you a flower clock!
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
August 6, 2007
10:10 PM Post #3826712
| Illoquin, wish those lilies came from my garden *bows head down in shame*. But I did pick them out at the market all myself...thanks. Bdale, thanks for the flowers, I will see if I can use them in here. |
gessiegail
Taft, TX
(Zone 9a)
August 6, 2007
10:15 PM Post #3826735
| I just noticed the other thread for the first time...we need to get a lot more people involved...come on DGers...I know nothing about arranging but i do want to participate... |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 6, 2007
10:33 PM Post #3826811
| gessiegail, thanks for coming in the cafe' hope to see you as a regular! |
gessiegail
Taft, TX
(Zone 9a)
August 6, 2007
10:39 PM Post #3826837
| so happy you are doing this!!!!!!!!!!! and thanks for the invitation...
gail |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 6, 2007
10:40 PM Post #3826843
| Flower clock, to show what I used in my basket/vase arrangements.
1.sweetpeas
2.solidago
3 roses
4. amaranthus
5. conifer
6. daisys
7 red valarian
8. veronica
9. hollyhocks
10. rosemary
11. rose campion
12 crocosmia
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gessiegail
Taft, TX
(Zone 9a)
August 6, 2007
11:03 PM Post #3826932
| I love that terriculture...and I do believe I am reading more into this wonderful flower clock...than just a clock... |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
August 6, 2007
11:24 PM Post #3827011
| Thanks terri, a lot of hard work into your id. And a nice arrangement itself. That's the blue spiky flower...veronica...I couldn't remember what it was called. What's between the daisies and veronica? Love all the different flowers. I love amaranthus, although it looks scary at times when it is draping from an arrangement. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 6, 2007
11:40 PM Post #3827061
| Hi Karma, Glad to see you in the cafe' we haven't seen much of each other here lately!
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 7, 2007
1:55 AM Post #3827375
| I have left an arrangement for the lounge, garden flowers today in a vase of water. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 7, 2007
2:24 AM Post #3827409
| and some 'Flower Art' 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 8, 2007
11:17 PM Post #3835172
| Opps, I came in the wrong door, I meant to go to the flower market next door, someone said they
were having a sale on Cannas, I fancy getting one of those new one's that Yardqueen grows. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 10, 2007
6:20 PM Post #3841984
| Would you believe it, they are comptetely sold out of Canna's! I wish someone would bring some in. (hint hint) |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
August 11, 2007
10:46 AM Post #3844180
| Terri, my neighbor has lots of them blooming...wonder if she would lend me some...my own cannas just aren't as beautiful. |
BDale60
Warren, PA
(Zone 5a)
August 11, 2007
12:21 PM Post #3844489
| At Karma's request, here are a couple of "Dueil du Roi Albert" Dahlias in an Irish coffee glass. (Karma requested the Dahlias. The Irish coffee was my idea...)
BDale
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 11, 2007
3:01 PM Post #3844996
| Thankyou BDale ,they are beautiful, did you grow them from tubers? I started with 8 daliah's
this year and now only have 2 left the slugs love them here. How do you manage to keep them looking so good? We love to get any flowers in the cafe' so please pop in whenever you have
some to share! Oh and when you fancy a brew of course.LoL! |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
August 11, 2007
5:51 PM Post #3845579
| I agree- they're beautiful, although I would have loved to see more of the glass as well. So, I like chickory in my coffee, and Bdale, you like whiskey in yours. Terri likes Nestle in hers. The only nestle I'd like in my coffee is chocolate. Well, actually, I'd like chocolate anywhere!
Do tell about the dahlias...and please don't tell us to go to the dahlia forum. I've been there and it's kind of intimidating and overwhelming there. I grew some from tubers, but they're not looking so hot. I'm guessing it's because they're potted. The weather is too hot down here right now for me to work on making a bed for them. The bougainvilleas are loving it, but I'm hating it! Here's a pic I took this morning to show you how hot and humid it is down here. Note: The dreamy quality of the picture is from the "steam" that gathered on the lens as I took it, not from any editing (have no idea how to do that).
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 11, 2007
7:04 PM Post #3845827
| Lovely hot pots Karma! see, today now, things to look at. I like that!
Yes BDale, tell us about your Dahliah's please! I cannot get onto that forum to see the replies
and it's frustrating!
Karma whats that one with the yellow flower? (the big one) oh and I missed you! |
BDale60
Warren, PA
(Zone 5a)
August 12, 2007
5:32 AM Post #3847053
| Karma, LOL. 98% of the time I take my coffee black, without anything in it, whiskey or otherwise!!
This is our first year with Dahlias so I have no great expertise to impart. We purchased the tubers on line from a couple of the suppliers most highly ranked on the DG Garden Watchdog. The tubers were planted directly outside, as per the instructions we found in several places, but I now find that many experienced growers start them inside in pots and transplant for earlier blooms. We have about ten Dahlia plants in our garden this year. The tallest plant is nearly six feet at this stage and has produced multiple blooms, the shortest is about two-and-a-half feet and has a couple of good size buds but no blooms yet. All others are somewhere in between.
The most common response I've gotten from local gardeners in my area is "Oh, Dahlias are so beautiful but I don't want to have to dig up the tubers and store them at the end of the season." We won't be going through that process until several more weeks, so I guess I will find out then if it is really such a burden. The most commonly cited problem (which we did not experience this season) is tuber rot in the early stages if the area gets too much rain (or if the gardener over-waters) and the soil does not drain well.
I've found the Dahlia Forum intimidating only because of the high volume of gorgeous blooms, one after another, produced by some of the experienced growers but they have been extremely friendly and helpful to me so I would, in fact, recommend it. I've learned a lot over there and received much good advice and encouragement. There are also some "sticky" threads on that forum with some Dahlia basics: planting, tuber storage, etc. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
August 12, 2007
2:34 PM Post #3848440
| Thanks Terri, the yellow flowers belong to golden thryallis. It's supposed to look much fuller than that, but my thumb just isn't green enough to pull it off.
Bdale, thanks for the info. I had 3 or 4 that rotted on me because of the rain. Good to know for the next season...I'll be more serious and stop in to say hi instead of lurking around the dahlia forum. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
August 12, 2007
2:38 PM Post #3848455
| Terri, I haven't made anything for the cafe in a while...so I'm using a few zinnias from BDale's collection for this arrangement. You can set it anywhere you like! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 12, 2007
4:32 PM Post #3848867
| So delicate Karma, thankyou! what are those pink leaves from? and is that blue Hydranga?
Beautiful and mysterious pot lurking behind there!! I think your arrangement can go in the gift shop ok? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 12, 2007
4:59 PM Post #3848981
| Karma don't you think we should encourage Any arrangements here in here?, no themes!!!!! just whatever you like!
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
August 12, 2007
5:42 PM Post #3849132
| Of course...but do you mean in the cafe? I don't think anyone new will venture in here...so maybe take it outside? But I figure if anyone wants to show off their beautiful creations, they can always do so via new thread. You are a persistent one, aren't you and it did pay off! I do have a request Terri. Do you do wedding flowers? If you have, let's talk weddings! I've done about one wedding a year on the request of family and friends and I have one I haven't committed to at the end of this year. I'm looking for ideas to present to her, but she may have ideas of her own already. They're kind of stressful because you don't want anything to go wrong for the wedding. I would have nightmares prior to the event! Anyway, hope you have wedding pics to show off!
About my arrangement...blue plumbago IS pretty delicate. They don't hold up too well as a cut flower. It's no longer a light blue, but more of a purple you would find on agapanthus. Kind of neat. The label that came with the pink leaves said syngonium...looks like nephthytis, just pink. Gift shop? Since when? Guess I'd better go check it out! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 12, 2007
7:41 PM Post #3849570
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Well, as far as weddings go, I'm no expert but I have made a few things. I don't really enjoy that side of floristry (too
much wiring and fiddly stuff)! Also far too stressful with having to do everything perfect for the day.
I have made, a Victorian posy, semi wired bouquet, tablecentre with candles, buttonholes and corsages.
They are in my Diary under 'Floristry'.
Best to get as much info as possible from the clients and advise on which flowers will be best suited for their colour
scheme. before even thinking about designs.
Oh Plumbago, thats lovely, I had one once but it didn't survive the winter! I haven't heard of Syngonium,but it looks
like good foliage. Victorian posy, roses,lavender and lace, each individually wired.
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
August 12, 2007
8:44 PM Post #3849829
| Victorian posy...wow...you individually wired them? How long does that take and how long does it last without water? It's really pretty...looks like a labor of love! I guess I need to find out more from her before I sign up for it, huh? I will definitely check out your diary.
I guess I was thinking if you started a new thread, it would be more eye-catching, that's all. Didn't mean anything else...private club...huh? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 12, 2007
8:58 PM Post #3849876
| It took about 2 hrs to wire, tape (which holds some water) and assemble,it can be made the day before,also kept because they dry
quite well being small flowers.
Yes well, I will be interesed in any new threads! or old one's! I'm enjoying all of it! |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
August 12, 2007
9:40 PM Post #3850056
| Oooooh, Terri...your wedding flowers are beautiful. I especially liked the posy with yellow roses and yellow alstromerias. How do you get it to be so round and perfect?!?!?! I've never seen a cake top like that before. I usually just wrap it into a point and poke it into the cake! I've been lucky that the cakes didn't come apart due to the pressure. The stand you made is really neat! Well, thanks for pointing me into that direction, it was so much fun looking through your diary. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 13, 2007
5:29 PM Post #3853399
| Thanks df, glad you enjoyed looking at my Diary, I try to add new stuff every day or two.
The gift shop! In our Cafe' is by the door. We have a range of gift ideas,cards,bouquets,small arrangements,indoor
plants etc etc... People can ask for requests here anytime! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 13, 2007
11:08 PM Post #3854643
| Karma, I made us a 'green chair' 
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Illoquin
Indianapolis, IN
(Zone 5b)
August 14, 2007
12:59 AM Post #3854864
| Good Lord, Terri! That is sooo cool! How did you ever think of it?
Suzy |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 14, 2007
9:20 PM Post #3857842
| Thanks Suzy, it just happened, like most things I make! I tend to take some photo's of work in
progress, the ' chair ' is the background I made for my holiday carnival display to sit on. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 21, 2007
4:38 PM Post #3883062
| Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine down
in the most delightful way...by Mary Poppins! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 23, 2007
10:11 PM Post #3892820
| Hi Karma,
Just bringing in some Canna's for the cafe' garden, no flowers yet, but looking ok.
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
August 24, 2007
7:36 AM Post #3893921
| Terri, the foliage looks healthy and beautiful. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 24, 2007
10:02 PM Post #3897328
| Thanks Karma, they look like that every year and haven't ever flowered!!
Here's some more artwork to put up!
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
August 25, 2007
8:01 AM Post #3898193
| Very cool terri, you are really an artist. Terri, it's not hard to put in links here at DG. You just have to copy and paste the URL, and that's IT! I just open another window, find what I'm looking for, and copy the address at the top, then go back to posting my reply and paste. Hit preview to make sure the link is there. Very easy if you have a minute. Just thought I'd help you if you were interested. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
August 25, 2007
11:09 AM Post #3898686
| Thankyou, I didn't know how to do that for sookey on the other thead .
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
August 30, 2007
12:00 AM Post #3916642
| Flopping down in a chair with humidity drenched slowness, ahhh, it feels wonderful in here. I am new to the area and I heard you have the best Iced Mochas around. Any way I could order one? Wow, what a lovely little cafe. Did you do the artwork yourself. I would love to know who the artist is. And the green chairs are amazingly comfortable and have such a pleasant aroma. I am just going to flip through one of your magazines and cool off. I appreciate the hospitality and can not wait to find time to stop by again. By they way do you carry tea. No, not that kind. Good ole southern ice tea loaded down with sugar and lemons. Great, I'll order one next time I breeze by. Stay refreshed and can't wait to see ya'll again. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
September 1, 2007
12:57 PM Post #3925543
| Hi Pupil and Welcome! Come and hang out here anytime, sorry I don't think we have tea here!!!!!
Bring your flowers and creative works into our Cafe'
I am making another chair just for you, it's under construction as we speak.
I am very happy to hear you like our Cafe', I am hoping come winter this place will be buzzing with ideas!
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
September 3, 2007
8:04 AM Post #3930946
| Welcome Pupil. Terri, sorry I haven't been around much...will do better to support your cafe. What do you mean you don't have tea here??? Do you mean to tell me I will have to sneak my own sweet iced tea in here? You might just have to hire me to make ice tea for your perspiring guests.
Here is something for your wall Terri.
This zinnia...
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
September 3, 2007
8:09 AM Post #3930964
| Or this? 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
September 3, 2007
3:02 PM Post #3932470
| Hi Karma, I don't know how to make tea! Thanks for the lovely flower pictures, I'm putting up both.
You are officially the tea maker ok!!! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
September 3, 2007
6:52 PM Post #3933338
| Karma, if you need help with the tea, I mean real Southern tea like we love to drink in AL and LA, I will substitute any time. Not too sweet where your teeth rot immediately, but not bitter. No Sweet-n-Low here. And a good dose of lemon. Oh Terri, it is 98 degrees out here, could we have it as a summer specialty drink on the menu. Maybe regular sweet tea and Long Island?
Traci
BTW Karma, just noticed you are from NO. How did you fare during Katrina. I am an insurance adjuster (no don't shoot. I am a really nice one. I like to give money away). I drove down there during CAT duty and loaded my car down with everything imaginable to give to NO. I hope you and your loved ones made it ok. I have never seen devastation like that before in my life. Pictures do not capture it all. I know that we don't know each other, but one thing I learned is being neighborly. I knew several people who opened their houses to strangers. We didn't have one at the time. However, we do now, and God willing it doesn't happen again, you always have a place in Birmingham. I would have given anything to have been able to put someone up when it occured. I worked in the same building as the civic center and it was the most distressing thing I have ever seen. Families living in an arena, on cots, with everyone watching. There was one family with a little girl I wanted to grab a hold of and offer a place to stay. Unfortunately, we were in a one bed with a baby. Now we have a three bed with a fourth downstairs which has its own bath and den. I know this may sound crazy to some of ya'll out there, but Birmingham was one of the many places where people fled and doors swung wide open to any and all. It was amazing and if it happens again, mine will too.
Sincerely,
Traci |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
September 3, 2007
10:02 PM Post #3934258
| Ok, but not the kind mary poppins drinks!
Thanks for sharing your story Pupil, I'm sure many of us around the world cannot imagine just how bad it was for you, from the television coverage. Thankfully you've survived.
I just called in with a delicious cake for you, so enjoy!
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
September 4, 2007
10:35 AM Post #3935710
| Pupil, I'll have a glass of your sweet tea, but hold the lemons please. I see you have not forgotten about New Orleans...thank you for keeping us in your thoughts. We did not stay in NO to ride the storm, and were fortunate to escape the worst of it. We did lose the house and everything in it, but that's all replaceable...except for the pictures. An empty lot awaits our return...but not sure if we will. You'll be happy to know that our insurance adjuster for our flood policy was great. It just took forever to get anything processed. You sound like a very generous person. Lucky for those who had you for an adjuster! Thanks for asking.
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
September 4, 2007
12:33 PM Post #3936172
| A couple of new chairs for you!
Karma suggested we try to get 2oo post in a week, try out your ideas in here relaxing!
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
September 4, 2007
1:16 PM Post #3936298
| Oh my gosh...those chairs are soooooooooo cute! Love them!! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
September 4, 2007
3:36 PM Post #3936724
| Well thankyou karma!, I will be making quite a few variations of these I recon! I got them the other day,at a floristry
wharehouse, it was fabulous there,like a huge Aladin's cave full of cooooooooooooooooool stuff! They had lots of things made of wicker and moss and these chairs caught my eye.
I found this wicker thing, so I made a fushia tree!
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
September 6, 2007
9:29 PM Post #3945686
| Hi Guys, just bringing some fresh flowers in, help youself if you want to use them for anything! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
September 6, 2007
9:35 PM Post #3945731
| Hairy sunflowers! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
September 7, 2007
5:18 PM Post #3948476
| More! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
September 8, 2007
10:36 PM Post #3953031
| I've put the first lot in a vase. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
September 8, 2007
10:39 PM Post #3953044
| Here's the hairy sunflowers 
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
September 8, 2007
11:24 PM Post #3953171
| Just dropping in to grap a double expresso, mocha cappo. I need energy to finish the night up. I received multilple cuttings of coleus, hung the first of our lights for basement overwintering, dug up monkey grass and ivy to trade with another lady for her grass clippings, leaves and pine straw, came home and finished planting and now I have to transfer seeds from baggies to tray, as they have developed roots (my first try, yea!).
Terri, love the hairy flowers. I was up the night you were doing all the postings and would check back to see what was next. I love your creativity. My favorite pic was the second one with the pack opened and seeds scattered. I would hang that in a heartbeat.
As being new to the site, please let me know if I offended by evaluating your arrangements, yet not knowing how to do them myself. I just know when I like something and want to tell people so. I love the fact that you know each design basis but I bet anyone who would see a line of arrangements would pick yours out immediately. Not for being repetitious, but orginal. Like you said, you have to keep the frame, but anything else is in the eyes of the maker. Break the rules, make them see outside the box, be original. I love it. If I had met you 5 years ago, I would have flown you to AL to do our flowers. That is, if we had the money. LOL.
Please let me know if we are not suppose to 'critique' arrangements. Believe me, they will never be bad as I can't even get a single rose in a vase. Thanks for the Cappo. Got to plant some babies.
So exhausted,
Traci |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
September 9, 2007
10:11 AM Post #3954126
| Traci, don't go overdoing things, getting exhausted is not good for you. Slow down!!
I am not offended in the least, whatever you say is your opinion and you are entitled to it my dear!
Actually it's very good to get feedback, everyone sees something different and it's nice when someone notices
something that had just happened by accident and you decided to leave it in! hope that makes sense.
Thankyou for coming into the cafe, hope you enjoyed the coffee and come back soon! |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
September 9, 2007
10:43 PM Post #3956741
| Terri, here is another arrangement I made with the gerbers. We always talk about verticals, but what about horizontals??
Edit: Now that I've posted this pic, I realize one of my gerbers seems shy as she is not giving us any eye contact.
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
September 9, 2007
10:44 PM Post #3956747
| Or do you like this one better...less horizontal. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
September 9, 2007
11:01 PM Post #3956829
| I like the shy one! it's a bit quirky.
The 2nd one would cost a fortune at the florists, very pro! neat, good shape and balance. well done !
Thanks for posting your arrangements in here, did I say it was free drinks when you bring flowers or arkworks in here?
We could do with some nice lighting in here for the evening crowd, any ideas? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
September 11, 2007
12:36 AM Post #3961404
| Sweeties anyone? 
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
September 11, 2007
7:11 AM Post #3961698
| Life is like a box of chocolates...you never know what you gonna get. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
September 11, 2007
7:37 AM Post #3961779
| You are funny! Where's your lanterns or lampshades?!!! |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
September 11, 2007
7:51 AM Post #3961821
| You mean the one I posted on paper crafts? I'll post a pic of the final product when I make the real one for my son. They're celebrating the Moon Festival Friday. All the kids will have a lantern, made or store-bought. They will have a procession or parade with their lanterns, but it's in the morning, so no point in putting a light source inside. The real festival is held in the evening and lots of kids will bring their lit lanterns. It's a pretty sight and a wonderful cultural experience. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
September 11, 2007
8:10 AM Post #3961877
| maybe you could take some photos of the lantern festival, that sounds like fun. we don't have that here! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
September 11, 2007
12:07 PM Post #3962702
| Just wondering, do you have a special sushi day at the cafe. I love it, and could go for some. I will definitely follow with a piece of a sweet. How much for a box?
Karma,what is a latern festival? Sounds interesting and, like Terri, I would love to see picture.
Gotta run. Let me know if there is a sushi day and I will come by to grab a bite.
Oh, a piece of sweet before I good. Delish!!
Thanks for the candy fix,
Traci |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
September 11, 2007
7:14 PM Post #3964103
| Well, my fake sweeties gave them all a bit of energy ! Maybe they remind you of Sushi!!!
Sorry Traci, but this is a vegetarian cafe, no sushi allowed. There's a fish and chips shop on the other side of the road!! Have your sushi over there and come back here for coffee and cakes.haha! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
September 11, 2007
8:59 PM Post #3964509
| Darn, I figured you would have the loveliest sushi in town. Not even vegatarian sushi? Cucumbers, cream cheese, apple and such? Oh, well, I will take a box of chocolates, the last ones didn't last long :^0, and an expresso. It is going to be a long night! |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
September 11, 2007
9:12 PM Post #3964577
| The moon festival is an asian tradition that goes by several names. Mid-autumn festival, moon festival, lantern festival. It occurs on the 15th day of the 8th month on the lunar calendar. We have a big asian population here in New Orleans and every year around this time (it's different every year because they go by the lunar calendar), a festival is held mainly for the kids to spend time with family and friends. Many of the kids dress in colorful traditional clothes and show up with lanterns of all shapes and designs. It's on the 25th of this month, but not sure when the festival will be held. Will take lots of pictures of kids and their lanterns.
I'm disappointed too Pupil. I love sushi myself. The cucumber and cream cheese is so crisp and fresh. Long night Traci? Working on your garden again? Good luck and have a great night. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
September 11, 2007
9:50 PM Post #3964775
| I love N.O for its colorfulness. It is one of my favorite cities to visit. I have had the pleasure of coming there about 10 times. I came to Mardi Gras once, but that is not for me. I like the off season, when you can stroll the streets, walk the Garden District, explore the fantastic antique shops and enjoy the wonderful food. I know the French Quarter is touristy, but I still love it. The performers, artists, fortune tellers are all great. And you have that fantastic outdoors market right down the road. I was truly devastated by what happened to ya'll. What a sad day!
I can't wait to see the pics, I bet they are adorable.
Karma, sneak around to the phone area and I will sneak some sushi in! |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
September 11, 2007
10:27 PM Post #3964952
| I'm glad to hear you enjoyed NO. It's nice to hear good things, esp when the politics is so awful. I really do take the city for granted. My favorite part is the architecture and the beautiful container gardens on balconies and patios, but I can't afford to live in the French Quarter or the Garden District. I hardly visit these places anymore...too busy being a mom I guess. Now you have me wanting to spend a day in the French Quarter or on Magazine Street. There is a flower shop there I've always wanted to visit.
Well, thanks for the sushi, I'm calling it a night. Green tea?
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
September 12, 2007
7:23 AM Post #3965584
| Morning...back here for some coffee. Have nothing planned outside of work. How's everyone doing today?
Terri, forgot to say thank you for the comments on my arrangement. I think I made 4 different ones with the same pink gerbers. It was really fun and inexpensive! Thanks for the suggestions. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
September 12, 2007
7:40 AM Post #3965625
| I try to ignore the politics of N.O. Birmingham is not much better. Ya'll just had the spotline shining on your town. B'ham is about to have mayorial elections and the race issue is front and foremost. I get so fed up with all the posturing but no resolution. Don't even get me started on Fed Gov.
Anyway, being a construction buff, the architecture is what draws me to the city. What I would give to go into some of those homes and the rooftop gardens are amazing. I forgot Magazine St.
I understand about prices and mothering. We saved for 4 years before we could afford a home and it is very modest. The great thing is it has a wonderful yard and our little "Teensy" has somewhere to play. But children do take up your time. I am always saying I want to go see this or do that, but never get around to it because of no time and she is only 2 1/2. I really don't look forward to ballet, baseball or whatever she can get into. I see parents whose lives are completed taken by become taxis.
Gotta hit the road. Do they serve Red Bull in here, because I need energy and would like to add to the double expresso before I spend all day drive.
Caio,
Traci |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
September 12, 2007
8:24 AM Post #3965746
| Hi, Something fishy going on in here.! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
September 12, 2007
8:53 AM Post #3965925
| I wish, but no sushi in here. Just discussing the finer point of New Orleans. Have you ever been to America, Terri? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
September 12, 2007
9:15 AM Post #3966050
| Hi Traci,
I have been to America twice. The first time was when I was 16,we went to Disney world Florida with my brothers and
Mum and Dad.We stayed at the contemporary resort hotel, and it had a monorail going through it. I had never seen anything like it! I had a fantastic time there and always wish that I could afford to take my own children there one day.
The second time we went the following year, to San Fransisco and hired a car and stayed in the holiday inns all the way to Los Angeles? ( sp.) Stopping at santa everything! monica, Barbara etc.
We went to Beverly hills and Universal studios, queen mary, all the usual tourist places I guess.
Have you ever been to England? It's cold! and it rains alot. They drink tea all the time.
Are you going to do something creative for the cafe? We always welcome flowers, artworks, things for our gift shop,table arrangements, even garden features for our patio area.
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
September 13, 2007
8:34 AM Post #3969932
| Terri, what you said about you stopping at santa everything in California is too funny! England has got to be better than being cold and rainy! What is your favorite thing about England besides the tea (haha)? |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
September 13, 2007
4:22 PM Post #3971515
| Where's everyone today...I'm bored out of my mind! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
September 13, 2007
8:04 PM Post #3972297
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