| Author | Content |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 11, 2007
3:02 PM Post #4182456
| Hello and Welcome to The FLOWERPOT Cafe' III
This is a friendly place to come and sit down,have a cuppa and relax amongst other flower lovers.
It's been great fun playing with flowers at the 'getting to know you' show. Please keep posting on that thread so our new friends can introduce themselves to us, and if ever you want to 'tell us more about yourself, please do!
We are very pleased with the patronage at The FLOWERPOT Cafe and due to so many wanting to have a refresher, we thought is was time to open up a new store. Please excuse the bare walls and tables. Feel free to contribute arrangements, artwork, magazines, drinks, and any other decorating tidbits for our new Cafe'. This is an environment to nurture ideas and share advice, where no one is an amateur, just an arranger in training!
Hope you enjoy your visit and come back any time. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 11, 2007
3:16 PM Post #4182490
| Thanks Traci, Wecome in everyone!
I've just made a fresh pot of tea for you!
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 11, 2007
3:22 PM Post #4182509
| coool, terri...ummmmmmmm, good too! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 11, 2007
3:26 PM Post #4182516
| Enjoy our table arrangements while you relax. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 11, 2007
3:28 PM Post #4182524
| This one is for Traci's table! 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 11, 2007
3:31 PM Post #4182532
| There is a lot of tables in here guys!! 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 11, 2007
3:34 PM Post #4182545
| A little one made with sticks! 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 11, 2007
3:38 PM Post #4182556
| I like filling clear glass vases! 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 11, 2007
3:41 PM Post #4182565
| petals in clear vase 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2007
3:50 PM Post #4182589
| Tropicana rose for the wall. More autumn colors to come. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2007
3:50 PM Post #4182592
| Autumn arrangement. . .pumpkin pie in the oven 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2007
3:50 PM Post #4182593
| Twigs and berries 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2007
3:51 PM Post #4182595
| Summer garden flowers that last through fall. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2007
3:53 PM Post #4182601
| Naughty chair. . .oops it's taken 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2007
3:56 PM Post #4182606
| Okay I'm done. . .sitting down now. . .coffee for one. . .in a selfish mood right now. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 11, 2007
4:00 PM Post #4182617
| One more for the Ornamental grasses area! I'll be back later with some more things to brighten up our cafe'
Thanks Sharr! we try to make a good brew here! Now that we are on another thread, I hope everyone will join in with all our forthcoming attractions and make this cafe fun!
I wonder what we have on the menu today? That cake Karma made the other day was superb, I hope we have more stuff like that , everyone loves it.
Has Belle closed the shop? I haven't seen any activity in there for a while! Hey Traci, why don't you spread the word about Belles, maybe people will come in and order birthday flowers or bouquets or make requests.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2007
4:06 PM Post #4182636
| One last arrangement for fall. A parallel reminder for you know who. . . 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2007
4:09 PM Post #4182644
| Terri, the white roses in a vase is one of my favorites. . .as well as the green one with carnations and grass. . .also the one with sticks. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 11, 2007
4:10 PM Post #4182648
| I did my parallels, I am late for my DD BITHDAY because of ya'll. I am coming home and playing with flowers for the rest of the day!! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 11, 2007
4:11 PM Post #4182649
| Well Karma, you deserve that coffee! you have been busy
. I think the pumpkin pie is fantastic, thanks for such for making that, I'm sure that will do very well on the menu. It's looking very colourful in here already, what a great start.
I love that naughty chair, it's so funny!!!! thankyou, Dechamp's Urinal eh Sharr?
This message was edited Nov 13, 2007 5:40 AM |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 11, 2007
4:11 PM Post #4182651
| Oh, and I got the fav arrangement, Karma. :^P |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 11, 2007
4:18 PM Post #4182680
| Oh Hi Traci, we love you!
Karma, did you notice with all those ideas for parallels, WHERE was the FLOWER one? ...hahahaha!
Adding to the menu... Sweet pea cocktail
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2007
4:22 PM Post #4182695
| Terri, I don't think I've seen this one. Gorgeous colors. What are the blue flowers? Beautiful Terri, this one's mine. . . hands off Traci. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2007
4:22 PM Post #4182697
| Something for the library 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2007
4:25 PM Post #4182703
| Asian lunch 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2007
4:27 PM Post #4182712
| British colonial table 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 8a)
November 11, 2007
4:40 PM Post #4182746
| Brrrr..did someone say "Asian Lunch"? What a beautiful spread, Lana. I had been looking through the window...dahlin' it's cold outside!
Such a beautiful place, the ambience...(flicking finger on mantel), so clean...Ah...the aroma...I smell cinnamon in someone's hot cider.
Should have come in sooner! Is that chair in the corner taken?
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 11, 2007
4:43 PM Post #4182757
| Please see the flowers in the photo. I have got to go. lol. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 11, 2007
4:44 PM Post #4182761
| ORCHID!! 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 11, 2007
4:45 PM Post #4182764
| Greenery - and brugs, Karma. :^P 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2007
4:52 PM Post #4182800
| Hello Heavenscape. Glad you made it over here. Here's some cafe du monde for you, dear. Hope it'll warm you up. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 11, 2007
5:00 PM Post #4182823
| Karma, those blue flowers are from my garden and they are called 'Veronica'
Thanks for the magazines, great idea! I'll bring some more in later too. The Asian lunch could be a hit in here!
Welcome heavenscape! Thanks for coming in, hope you like our flowerpot cafe, please call in anytime!
Thankyou Traci for the explanation! Ok if you say so, they do have flowers! Your ideas are more for our conceptual art gallery than our flower arranging club, so we will put them in the gallery along with the other wacky ideas from terriculture and Sharren and Karmas naughty chair! |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2007
5:05 PM Post #4182831
| Conceptual art gallery. . .LOL. . . great idea for Traci's parallels. But wait, the brugs aren't blooming. . .so no flowers. Will shut up now or this will go on forever. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 11, 2007
5:07 PM Post #4182836
| Twigs and berries, Karma...hmmmm? Flowers? Ornamental grass...flowers? Isn't greenery part of arranging? Oh, crap, now you are going to think I am mad. I am just playing with you!! |
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 8a)
November 11, 2007
5:07 PM Post #4182837
| Thank you Terri.
Karma, you spoil me. Hmmm...that rich chicory scent! I hope y'all don't mind my constant companion coming in too.
Lola says Mama should put those daisies in a glass, like Auntie Karma did, and not on her back! :(
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 8a)
November 11, 2007
5:09 PM Post #4182839
| Not just any twigs Pupil...they are "understated" ones :-D |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 11, 2007
5:10 PM Post #4182843
| Heaven, I am just picking on Karma and she know it. You should see our D-mail thread. I think it has over 60 posts. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2007
5:15 PM Post #4182858
| OMG Heaven, Lola is too cute. . .nothing like the taco bell chi. Traci, you said "see the flowers in the photo". . .that's where I was coming from. . .so there!!!!! |
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 8a)
November 11, 2007
5:16 PM Post #4182862
| Have to hold Lola back, Pupil. Glad you cleared that up! Lola loves all of you...so y'all play nice :-D |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 11, 2007
5:25 PM Post #4182895
| The vase has a "flower" on it. lol. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 11, 2007
7:16 PM Post #4183274
| OKay, I'm calling TRUCE. . .you win again Traci. When is Teensi's birthday party? A BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY to TEENSY! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 11, 2007
7:47 PM Post #4183414
| Hi everyone!
Sharren, we even have a Damien Hurst over there!
Sweet peas! (you all are)
This message was edited Nov 12, 2007 4:12 AM
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 11, 2007
7:50 PM Post #4183425
| don't see the Hurst...where????
How could I miss it????? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 11, 2007
7:56 PM Post #4183455
|
Not in here dear!!!
This message was edited Nov 12, 2007 4:13 AM
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 11, 2007
8:46 PM Post #4183631
| Bringing in some yellow roses... 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 11, 2007
8:48 PM Post #4183639
| and another hanging basket for outside. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 12, 2007
6:00 AM Post #4184581
| Lovely pics terri. Who's Damien Hurst? |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 12, 2007
11:24 AM Post #4185282
| terri, I know Damien Hirst's work...I think. It reflects contemporary issues???? Not sure, since I know the old Masters better than most contemporary ones.
How about a Lucien Freud...isn't he from your neck of the woods??
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 12, 2007
12:02 PM Post #4185432
| Hi Sharran,
. Do you like Gaugain? I love it when you call in here!
Would you bring your chairs into this thread please Sharr?
This message was edited Nov 13, 2007 5:32 AM
This message was edited Nov 13, 2007 5:36 AM
This message was edited Nov 20, 2007 4:18 AM |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 12, 2007
12:04 PM Post #4185443
| WHAT!!??!! Parallels, fall arrangement, and the chairs are due by the end of the week? I think I will have to ask for an extension Task master...I mean teacher.
Off to FINISH my arrangement started at...oh...12 last night. All I have are ideas. Will finish today.
Ta! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 12, 2007
12:12 PM Post #4185473
| Don't panic Traci, The Autumn and parallel arrangements can wait!
We WANT chairs!!!! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 12, 2007
12:20 PM Post #4185501
| Oh, and some need BOOSTERS! 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 12, 2007
12:23 PM Post #4185505
| gritting my teeth
I have flower for the first two. What to do? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 12, 2007
12:26 PM Post #4185513
| Ok make them, take the photo's and re-use the flowers for the chairs!
no problem. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 12, 2007
1:50 PM Post #4185715
| Do you have any idea what my poor flowers look like by the time I am through, trying to manipulate them into made up floral foam called "paper towels", changing them around...on never mind...end of the week, huh? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 12, 2007
2:07 PM Post #4185748
| Paper towels!!!!!
Ok you're excused from chair making!
Flower arranging is supposed to be calm and relaxing, chill out!
Have a coffee, I made 3 fresh pots!
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 12, 2007
7:52 PM Post #4186711
| I just got an order for a mango cocktail, has anyone got anything suitable? please! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 12, 2007
7:55 PM Post #4186724
| Oh, did I mention we now do deliveries? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 12, 2007
8:39 PM Post #4186875
| I'm bringing in the arrangement I made with the flowers you liked at Belles Karma ,you've seen it before, but not in the cafe'
Where shall we put this one?
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 12, 2007
8:43 PM Post #4186885
| That was one of your traditional arrangements. You FIBBED when you said it didn't require many flowers. That is a gazillion flowers in there!!!! Really pretty and full. You're running out of space in here. . .I'm taking it home to free up some space! |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 12, 2007
8:54 PM Post #4186920
| Did someone say mango cocktail. . .oopsie. . .yummie to my tummie
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 12, 2007
9:36 PM Post #4187152
| cutie, we love kids in here, thanks for bringing him in today! when he needs a nap we have a cafe pram!
Do you have the ingredients to make a mango cocktail?
Yes that one had loads of flowers, but you can make that shape with less flowers.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 12, 2007
10:08 PM Post #4187269
| Has Peyton gone asleep already? |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 12, 2007
10:09 PM Post #4187271
| I think the mango cocktail was spiked. Peyton is in lalaland. . .need to bring him home and tuck him in. . .before someone alerts social services! Can I borrow the pram? Thanks and Goodnight. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 12, 2007
10:12 PM Post #4187285
| Sure! Goodnight Karma and Peyton. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 12, 2007
10:31 PM Post #4187363
| I am sooo tired I can barely type. Lovely all and Karma, I won't call the "Services" if
you------{--@
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 12, 2007
10:45 PM Post #4187411
| If I what?!?!?!?! Peyton is sound asleep. . .I'm giving myself 15 minutes to enjoy a cup of tea if anyone is still around. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 12, 2007
10:48 PM Post #4187424
| Caffine is bad...if you want to sleep! |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 12, 2007
10:55 PM Post #4187448
| Not this one, Terri 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 12, 2007
10:56 PM Post #4187452
| Its a flower!!----{--@ |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 12, 2007
10:58 PM Post #4187462
| Pretty flower type, Traci. . .but how do I flower? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 12, 2007
11:05 PM Post #4187485
| Have a cookie with that Karma.
Wish I could draw flowers like that Traci.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 12, 2007
11:09 PM Post #4187496
| Thanks for the cookie. . .but for some unknown reason, I'm in the mood for sunflower seeds. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 12, 2007
11:13 PM Post #4187518
| Here you are, sunflower seeds! 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 12, 2007
11:15 PM Post #4187527
| You aim to please, don't ya? Hmmmm. . .now I want some pine nuts. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 12, 2007
11:17 PM Post #4187530
| Ideas for you Traci, when all your 1000s of bulbs come up in the spring. Sorry for the blurry pic. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 12, 2007
11:18 PM Post #4187534
| To tired to laugh, but funny. Going to bed after I start a new thread at the other cafe'. Night all! Also to tired to be witty. I will address the flower comment tomorrow. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 12, 2007
11:18 PM Post #4187536
| This is my Arty installation. goodnight you two! 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 12, 2007
11:27 PM Post #4187565
| Goodnight already??? I WIN tonight. Happy Veterans Day. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 12, 2007
11:34 PM Post #4187583
| Traci, I thought you were wittiest when you're delirious, I mean tired. Why don't y'all see if Dave will create a whole forum called the FlowerPot Cafe?
Okay I'm out of here. . .past my bedtime. Nite. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 13, 2007
6:25 PM Post #4189962
| Helllllllllllooooooooo???? Where's everyone today? Do I need to check the artisan's cafe? Off I go. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 13, 2007
9:52 PM Post #4190623
| I am here to take a shot of espresso, then back down to the garage I go! I have been trying to clean it up and organize it all day. Lost cause, really, if I have my say! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 15, 2007
8:08 PM Post #4197558
| Alrighty, I have made two petites for the tables. I hate my camera and these were done around 3 in the morning after being up for two days. Here ya go... 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 15, 2007
8:10 PM Post #4197566
| And the second. The only think in the photos I had to buy were the flowers. They did not come with any greenery. Can you believe that? 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 15, 2007
8:33 PM Post #4197677
| Thanks Taci, they are both lovely and add colour to the cafe'. Are the trays hand painted?
I'm so glad you found your camera cord!
I haven't seen Karma or Sharran have you? |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 15, 2007
9:03 PM Post #4197799
| Nope I haven't. I got those from E-bay. There are five of them and sooo cute. I love Eastern Art. They aren't hand painted. Thanks for the compliment. I have a vase full of flowers and couldn't think of a thing to do, as I have no foam or wire. I have to get some!!! So this was all you get right now. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 15, 2007
9:42 PM Post #4197986
| I'm here I'm here. Cute arrangements Traci! Isn't it wonderful to use things from your own garden? The yellowish green leaves look like euonymus. Don't worry about the foam or wire. Plop it in one of your pretty vases from your big collection of vases and let me seeeeee! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 15, 2007
11:47 PM Post #4198497
| I'd like to see that collection too! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 16, 2007
1:15 AM Post #4198722
| Ok, but both of the little bitties I did are not even vases. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 16, 2007
1:25 AM Post #4198748
| One looks like a glass, what is the other one? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 16, 2007
1:34 AM Post #4198752
|
This message was edited Nov 16, 2007 6:53 AM |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 16, 2007
2:20 AM Post #4198788
| It is a taper candle holder. lol. It is only 2" tall. That was a bugger. Also the first was a shot glass and you can see the blue rubber band holding it together. Too funny. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 16, 2007
3:04 PM Post #4200456
| I 've got to hand it to you Traci, you are creative and inventive, welldone!!!
Flower people... we need more flowers in here!!!!!!! don't we?
This message was edited Nov 16, 2007 11:03 PM
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 16, 2007
5:08 PM Post #4200854
| I am trying to muster up the energy to do an arrangement with my remainders. See you a couple of hours. Dragging myself to the vases and flowers |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 18, 2007
9:18 AM Post #4206096
| Dying here. I have bought so many flowers and don't know WHAT to do. Still cleaning. Rundown of what I have
9 gerbers - 3 hot pink, 3 light pink, 3 white.
Spring bouquet flowers - Colors for Teensy's birthday.
2 fall bouquets
Fall upstairs, spring downstairs. Any size vase, lots of arrangements, on large with spring, HELP!!!!!! |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 18, 2007
9:30 AM Post #4206123
| Hi Traci! Should have known it was you here in the early hours. These are the flowers that have been in your fridge all this time? Girl, you really went all out, didn't you? I'm so cheap at the moment. Every time I'm at the market, I hover over the flowers for a long time, and then decide, I could save my money on plants that will last longer than a week. Don't know what has gotten into me lately. I'm going to hang out here and see what Terri will come up for you. I'm going through flower arranger's block right now. . .actually for a while now. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 18, 2007
10:09 AM Post #4206210
| HI Traci, rustle up a quick parallel with your gerbs, make a spring basket, it's hard to suggest without seeing your containers and you haven't got time to do that, so put the others in your huge vase! panic over, enjoy the party. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 18, 2007
10:38 AM Post #4206327
| Just pulled my back out. Going to do the Karma 9. Try a several small vases. and one large. Was most important, but now I CAN'T MOVE!! |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 18, 2007
10:47 AM Post #4206398
| Traci, you are going a mile a minute. I'm worried about you. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 18, 2007
11:04 AM Post #4206491
| Yes, chill out, slow down!!! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 18, 2007
2:42 PM Post #4207097
| Sat down for the first time. Back is better, but won't be later. Sucking down a Red Bull, jumping in the shower, party is about to start and thinking about whacking mother over the head with a really big flower. I am ok guys, after this weekend-----------REST!!!!!! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 19, 2007
8:07 PM Post #4211589
| Hi all. Madness is OVER!! It has been a past two weeks from H@%. I madly threw these together, but am please with how they turned out. I even did the little bows. ME, who can't tie my shoes correctly. This one took the longest. Does it count as parallels? This was taken 4 hours later, so it is a little droopy. lol. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 19, 2007
8:10 PM Post #4211605
| The stupid flowers did not come with hardly any greenery. This one has some monkey grass, which was all that it came with. These flowers aren't the same ones I bought. I went crazy the other night and bought many more, plus I got oasis, floral ribbon, picks, and clay. I lost my mind that night. lol.
The monkey grass doesn't show up well. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 19, 2007
8:12 PM Post #4211615
| This one was on one of the tables. Do you think they will be ok in the cafe'? We could have an amateur area. lol. I had some ting ting, so I used it since no greenery. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 19, 2007
8:14 PM Post #4211629
| Lastly, these are from my rose bush. I didn't realize when I took the pics that the top rose has revolved a bit and must have been moved, because it was lower than the purple "stuff". It was facing front more and not nearly as open. I had this is the downstairs bath. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 19, 2007
8:16 PM Post #4211638
| This is Teensy and "her boys" All of our neighbors have boys, no girls. This was exactly the way I grew up. She is going to be a tomboy. lol. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 19, 2007
8:18 PM Post #4211653
| Teensy in her 3 point stance to play some football...American style. lol. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 19, 2007
8:20 PM Post #4211663
| Finally, I have to brag on my nephew. He is 14. He shot up over the summer as he was shorter than me at the beginning. I am 5'3". He is sooo hansome and an all around fantastic kid. Oh, that's me beside him. lol. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 19, 2007
8:22 PM Post #4211675
| One more thing. These are the left overs. I am going to play with them soon, I hope. They have the ones I bought earlier in the week. Looking puny, but something to work with. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 19, 2007
8:23 PM Post #4211681
| I will try to get a pic of my containers so ya'll can give me some suggestions. Hint Hint. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 19, 2007
9:17 PM Post #4211883
| Woooohoooo Traci. . .great arrangements! Thanks for sharing all those pics. Love the gerber arrangement with the cute bows. . .perfect for Teensy. The bouquet with the tiing ting looks professional. Great form and proportion. But of course my favorite is the rose one. First because I love roses and 2nd, it's so simple and elegant. Blue and yellow go together beautifully. Awesome job Traci. Do you know the name of your rose? I want that one. So now, you are going to rest? Some reason, I find that very hard to believe.
Off topic Traci, since I'm here, the larkspur seeds I have for you are not blue. They're a mixture of pinks and purples. Do you still want them? Sorry to get you excited, I didn't know you were looking specifically for blue. If I run into them, I will get them for you. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 19, 2007
9:48 PM Post #4211994
| I would love any larkspur. They are beautiful flowers. Pinks and purples are great. I really appreciate you sending them.
Wow, thanks for the comments on the arrangements. I wanted to do sooo much more with them, but ran out of time completely. I am going to HOPEFULLY have some time to play around a bit.
Where's Terri today? |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 19, 2007
9:52 PM Post #4212012
| No big deal with the larkspur Traci. That is the least I could do. What seeds would you die over? I'll see if I have any.
Have no idea where Terri is. Exploring DG? |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 19, 2007
10:02 PM Post #4212049
| Seeds to die over? I am so new, I really don't know. I will have to think on that. The main one is the Blue Delphinium. Because it is so elusive, I want more. lol. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 19, 2007
10:04 PM Post #4212066
| You know, I think I saw belladonna delphinium at kmart. Will check for you. . .going there tomorrow anyway. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 19, 2007
10:24 PM Post #4212142
| That would be fantastic. I thought of others too. ALL OF YOURS!! Hahaha. I can't wait to finally get to meet at the RU. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 21, 2007
2:44 PM Post #4217735
| Hi Karma and Traci,
What a lovely suprise to see your arrangements Traci, well done!!
They are perfect for the occasion, lovely bright colours for a kids party.
LOVE the yellow roses and with the complementary colour purple, it looks beautiful.
Handsome nephew indeed. I imagined you blonde, like Jerri Hall!!! I got the long hair correct at least!
I've been busy with work and haven't had a chance to go 'flower shopping'
this week, maybe tomorrow I will get time.
Football tonight, so I'm out again soon, but will check back later,
Enjoy the wine, one is alcohol free for you Karma!..
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 25, 2007
10:38 AM Post #4227338
| Hi everyone, I found sushi cartons around the back of the cafe, anyone know how they got there? stray cats have made a real mess with them!!
Hope you all had a good time at thanksgiving?
Traci, I wish I had your flowers to do something today! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 25, 2007
2:50 PM Post #4228181
| I am NOT guilty of the sushi. Must of been Karma!! She is a sneaky one. I will try to find time today to do something with my sad little flowers. Here, have a cup of unknow flower coffee. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 25, 2007
2:52 PM Post #4228190
| and some flower cookies... 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 26, 2007
11:40 PM Post #4233575
| Those cookies were delicious, thanks!
Try our new blackcurrant freesia thingy...
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 27, 2007
5:45 PM Post #4236497
| Hello! just bringing in some little vases for the tables. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 28, 2007
3:03 PM Post #4239674
| I got some flowers today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! tra la la, ...skipping to make something, back later! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 28, 2007
9:54 PM Post #4241292
| Yipee!!! Can't wait! |
MarciaGeiger
south central, WI
(Zone 5a)
November 30, 2007
2:03 AM Post #4245744
| Just popping in again, hope to visit more often. The weather found me behind as usual, but with snowstorm coming and several nights of low 20s' ; Mother Nature caught up for me.
I wanted to share photos-more for the idea of using 2 out of 3 plants for arrangements.
The Red Dragon (will edit with species name) grew about 3 foot tall-heavy, jointed burgunday stems-stayed looking good over a week. I didn't cut the long stems-will next season-should be stunning. It is a fall bloomer, with delicate little white flower clusters. The 2nd plant is the Arum Italicum. I think the leaves that I have in the vase are entering their 4th week of being cut. They are active in early spring and late fall-can handle some heavy frosts.
3rd plant-crested Japanese fern-Not good for arranging.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
MarciaGeiger
south central, WI
(Zone 5a)
November 30, 2007
2:08 AM Post #4245748
| The leaves attatched to the white (Baby's Breath) type flowers is the
Persicaria "Red Dragon" I cut one tall stem to dry-it keeps its' color and the "hinging" of the stem sections becomes accentuated. Photo of leaves
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
December 2, 2007
7:08 PM Post #4254869
| Traci, love the asian inspired teacup of flowers. Great set up too. . .very luxurious. Terri, lovely vases with gorgeous roses. Marcia, very nice foliage arrangement. I esp. like the Arum Italicum. . .he is very handsome. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
December 2, 2007
8:10 PM Post #4255082
| Thanks Karma.
Good to see you. I was a bit worried, as I haven't seen you in Midsouth, but I figured you had your hands full.
Marcia, I am thankful for the foliage imput. Being sooo new, I don't know what works and doesn't. |
MarciaGeiger
south central, WI
(Zone 5a)
December 3, 2007
1:34 AM Post #4256241
| You are welcome. I was So happy about the arum, I cut it on a -it may freeze tonight whim. Will be planting more next year (if I can find for trade).
I have curly willow and the odd branch during the warmer season (Bishops weed, thalictrum, astilbe), but had little except the horsetail and a bit of variegated bamboo for later on. ( and I am not sure the bamboo will make it through in its' new place...XXXX-me keeping fingers crossed.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
December 7, 2007
1:34 AM Post #4270362
| Hi Marcia, Thanks for bringing your plants in, we never have enough house plants in the cafe, so these are lovely to see.
I'm just bringing in some chairs.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
December 7, 2007
1:38 AM Post #4270367
| Tea or cocktail? 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
December 7, 2007
1:42 AM Post #4270370
| A little gathering... 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
December 7, 2007
1:48 AM Post #4270381
| Hi, guys...
Have missed you, but things have kept me busy, busy!
Just checking in, hoping all is well with all of you.
finished my veggie paintings and they are on their way to Maryland, so I might have some free time now.
In any case, Happy Holidays to all.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
December 7, 2007
2:25 AM Post #4270428
| Hi Sharran!
Lovely to see you again. Are you going to show us your veggie paintings?
I have a contribution for our edible Art gallery.. Parsnip Art!
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
December 7, 2007
2:31 AM Post #4270434
| I saw the Lot thread...I love the parsnips. I can't believe you got them in December, though.
Sure, I will take some veggie painting photos, will send tomorrow...don't let me forget!!
Hope all is well with all of you. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
December 7, 2007
3:02 AM Post #4270457
| Karma is busy with wedding flowers and Traci is busy with life. I'm sure they will catch up when they have time to!
Tomorrow I will bring in my other crops!
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
MarciaGeiger
south central, WI
(Zone 5a)
December 7, 2007
2:04 PM Post #4271738
| Hi terriculture. The plants are hardy perennials to zone 5 (this is first winter for the Red Dragon-so hope that it holds true. We have 12" of white mulch of which the first 5" is totally easy for my gnome body to walk on. We should have thaw of that by...June?
Currently enjoying a deep pink Thanksgiving/Christmas cactus from my sister and a red/white amaryllis from my neighbor (first time for both). Have bloom stalks on 2 phal orchids-one in bud-should be in full bloom for Valentines day. The other is just peeking through.
It is cold here. Was minus ten night before last. The lake is still open and the swans and geese are still here. So lovely to hear the swans murmur at night.
May get to the swag today and will post photos.
Happy Friday. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
December 7, 2007
2:26 PM Post #4271780
| Hi Marcia,
Poor you, in those awful weather conditions!
I can't complain then, it's about 8 degrees today. Rain and gales are forcast for the weekend.I don't think I will be going back to my allotment over the next few days!!!
Keep warm! Terri
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
December 7, 2007
2:57 PM Post #4271888
| Weather update in London... Gusts 80 mph on the way. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
December 9, 2007
1:48 AM Post #4276559
| Just popping in with a table arrangement of dried flowers. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
December 9, 2007
6:59 AM Post #4276723
| Hi ladies. Sharran, we missed you. Terri, more cute stuff from you, thanks. Marcia, wow, you are freezing up there. Feels like 80 here.
Wedding is coming along. I have all my supplies and vases ready. Flowers should be here Wednesday. I have ordered tons of roses, hydrangeas, ranunculus, dahlias, hypericum berries, amaranthus, and lots of cool greens. Can't wait to get started. Wish me good luck. Hope I will have some time to post some pics as I go along. Talk to you gals later. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
December 9, 2007
5:01 PM Post #4278068
| Hi Karma, the flowers you ordered sound wonderful. I wish I could get my hands on them!!!!
I can't wait to see what you make with them. I hope you get time to take some photos while you are making things.
Good luck! and I'm sure you will do a great job!
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
December 9, 2007
5:18 PM Post #4278112
| Ummmmmmmm, terri, looks good enough to eat. what is th little green thing in the middle? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
December 9, 2007
5:43 PM Post #4278180
| Hi Sharran, Thankyou!
Funny you should ask, very observant of you! The thing in the middle is the flower head cut sideways like a cucumber!
I was thinking we should decorate the cafe with our christmas trees and festive arrangements, have you got any decorations you could bring in for us?
Karma, have you got time to bring in your wonderful tree?
A cup of tea for you!
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
December 9, 2007
5:46 PM Post #4278185
| a tree for you, coming right up...it is 10 feet tall, is that OK?? 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
December 9, 2007
5:48 PM Post #4278188
| And another view, same tree, different room... 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
December 9, 2007
5:56 PM Post #4278208
| More than ok Shar, that is fabulous! and so tastefully decorated. Thankyou and please, keep bringing things in, it's like opening the advent calendar and seeing something new everyday!!!
I love those arty greens on the top shelf, did you construct that? |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
December 9, 2007
6:29 PM Post #4278312
| with all the brick in my house, arches, entrance floor, etc, I have lots of the rosewood color including carpet. finally I found the proper color poinsettias to use on my trees.
yes, whatever is on the shelf that you see I did construct...but it is just old somethings in a cranberry colored glass, and the little painting is also an old something that I painted to fill in a spot on the shelf.
Glad you liked the tree... |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
December 9, 2007
8:43 PM Post #4278726
| Sharran, your tree is beautiful. I love the red brick it is sitting against.
Terri, I'm going to try to squeeze mine in here as you requested.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
December 9, 2007
8:46 PM Post #4278744
| Found this great berry garland for $3! 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
December 9, 2007
8:49 PM Post #4278757
| Thankyou Karma, yours is so tastefully decorated too! We have loads of room in here, and don't forget we have the gallery to decorate too!
This is our advent calender, it has little pockets to fill.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
December 9, 2007
9:09 PM Post #4278827
| Ah, Karma...we do think alike. I love your tree... so similar, though yours is more red than mine.
I have the little berry thingies, you just can't see it very well in the picture, and my garland is kind of a brick colored feathery thing, again it is not very visible in the photo.
Great Christmas photos...love them.
Hi, Traci...thinking about you, hope you have a great week... |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
December 13, 2007
6:46 PM Post #4291956
| My wedding flowers came in today!!! They are absolutely gorgeous. I brought them here, so take a look everyone.
cymbidium orchid-green with burgundy throat and antique hydrangeas
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
December 13, 2007
6:48 PM Post #4291967
| More antique hydrangeas 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
December 13, 2007
6:52 PM Post #4291971
| Lovely ranunculus 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
December 13, 2007
6:55 PM Post #4291977
| seeded eucalyptus and amaranthus 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
December 13, 2007
7:29 PM Post #4292034
| Thanks for showing us the wedding flowers Karma. I can't wait to see what you make with that wonderful selection.
Is the wedding at the weekend? Best of luck, I'm sure you will make lovely things! Are you making corsages and buttonholes too? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
December 13, 2007
9:56 PM Post #4292578
| I went flower shopping too! 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
December 13, 2007
9:58 PM Post #4292589
| Roses and Chrysanths 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
December 13, 2007
10:02 PM Post #4292598
| The purple Alstromeria were a bargain at 50p a bunch (5 stems) 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
December 13, 2007
10:06 PM Post #4292612
| A nice collection I thought! 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
|
| terriculture |
