Posts Tagged ‘flower arrangement’
gilt-y
seasonal bloom
i admit it.
i love me some gold spray paint!
not exclusively around holiday time either… and it runs in the family: my mom was recently overheard at a flower arranging party saying, “i just want to paint…something!” as she wielded a can of gold.
but really, gold is such a beautiful color and this time of year, when blossoms are hard to find, it makes things SO beautiful.
here are specimens that were used for this, but i really just love these photographs of the preparation.
forcing flowering branches
instant inspiration
> > > > it is not too hard.
most of them just need to be cut, brought inside to warmth, then you wait.
most of the time the branches will bloom in 2-4 weeks. occasionally, some will not flower, but that is nature for you.
these japanese magnolia branches were cut as part of a tree trim three weeks ago. they were placed in a pitcher on our kitchen table and enjoyed for what they were. then, last week, the buds started to open slowly. this week, they unfurled. slightly smaller blooms than they would be outside, they are nonetheless beautiful- to have a dose of spring-pink inside on a 30-degree day is a good pick-me-up.
other branches to consider are yellow forsythia, wintersweet, witch hazel, & pussy willow. there is something about coaxing them to bloom that is satisfying.
enjoy.
winter silhouettes
seasonal bloom
in winter, when flowers are sparse, seed heads and pods are sculptural elements that can stand on their own. bring them inside in autumn when they are fresh and let them dry. here, cardoon, false indigo, winged maple seeds, and small gourds co-mingle in my windowsill.
