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Although this could very well be a picture of me finding a new treasure at a favorite nursery, it's actually an illustration by David Catrow for a children's book called Plantzilla.

Monday, January 8, 2018

In a Vase on Monday - Hot and Cold

A rather wet Sunday meant that I foraged inside the house for  contents for a vase today.  Fortunately, there  were some painted allium seed heads brought in from the garden this summer.



These got put in the Christopher Hoppin vase that was a gift from my neighbor and friend, Sandy.  Here's the blue/lavender side.

The red side. 

That was the warm side of winter.  For the cold side, a face-vase purchased years ago in Vermont was chosen. 

These sparkly twigs aren't from my garden.  

 Joining the vase is this glass paperweight from the Glass Eye Studio sale.
Only 71 more days of winter.  Keep warm out there, especially those of you experiencing record cold days!

In a Vase on Monday is hosted each week by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden.  Click here to join the floral fiesta!
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16 comments:

  1. LINDA from Each Little WorldJanuary 8, 2018 at 6:35 AM

    Love your colorful explosions. Did you spray the alliums yourself? Any tips on the best way to do that?

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    1. outlawgardenerJanuary 8, 2018 at 6:48 AM

      I did spray the alliums and did so wearing gloves in front of a box with plastic on the ground.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2018 at 6:57 AM

    Oh the alliums are most effective - I did make sure I kept ack some of mine with the intention of spraying tehm but, alas, had not got round to it ;) Oh and I do love to see your face vases!

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  3. chavlinessJanuary 8, 2018 at 8:53 AM

    Fireworks arrangement for the New Year. Very appropriate.
    Forget the chill of Winter, Peter! Here is a (heart) warming thought for you: the NW Flower and Garden show is next month!!!

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  4. danger gardenJanuary 8, 2018 at 9:12 AM

    Love the Allium fireworks! Xera Plants is reopening for a the gardening season On January 20th. As far as I'm concerned that will be the end of winter in these parts.

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  5. Donna@GardensEyeViewJanuary 8, 2018 at 10:57 AM

    As always I love your dramatic vases....like New Year's fireworks!

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  6. Kris PetersonJanuary 8, 2018 at 11:30 AM

    I love the fireworks and the second vase is just wonderful. You have the most fabulous taste in vases.

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  7. AlisonCJanuary 8, 2018 at 12:02 PM

    The alliums are so effective when coloured. Such an explosion and I love the frosty hair. 71 sounds like a lot of days!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2018 at 12:07 PM

    I can never get enough of alliums. Mine never seem to last long enough to even think of bringing them to this stage. Lovely vases.

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  9. Hoover BooJanuary 8, 2018 at 12:32 PM

    Only 71 more days of winter? Yikes!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2018 at 1:57 PM

    71 more days sounds so incredibly long, but then it is only ten weeks! Your firework arrangement is quite cheerful and sparkly, and the paperweight too.

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  11. Eliza WatersJanuary 8, 2018 at 3:33 PM

    Love the sparkles and fireworks - a New Year's celebration! The face vase is very cool and the paperweight encapsulates the snowy beauty of winter. Glad to think about being on the downside of winter, it really won't be too long!

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  12. Linda ReederJanuary 8, 2018 at 3:34 PM

    Your allium arrangement looks like New Years Eve at the Needle!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 8, 2018 at 4:58 PM

    Ooooh!....Aaaah!

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  14. Lisa at GreenbowJanuary 9, 2018 at 2:32 AM

    Fun arrangements for this time of year. I love the face-vase. Happy IAVOM.

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  15. Karen (Back Road Journal)January 9, 2018 at 12:28 PM

    They remind me of fireworks on New Year's Eve...love them.

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