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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, September 12, 2016

In A Vase On Monday

In a Vase on Monday is hosted by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden.  Click over to her site to see what creative floral flourish she's created to share this week.

Sunday was my birthday and my coworkers celebrated with me on Friday and it's been a whirlwind of a weekend.  At work roses from the Tom and a happy yellow floral arrangement from my eldest sister arrived.  I'd already decided to cheat and use these as my IAVOM offerings.  On Sunday, the church choir began again for the academic year and after the service, I was given the colorful flowers which had decorated the altar.  These usually are taken to an elderly or ill member of the congregation.  Do you suppose I got the flowers because I now qualify for the senior citizen discount at some establishments?

With such an embarrassment of floral riches, I couldn't imagine cutting anything more so once again, I'm cheating.   However, I did play with the arrangements a bit.  First up, the roses.  Flowers had never graced this vase in the many years I've had it.  Fortunately, the vase in which the roses came fit nicely inside..

The roses came with the simple message, "Go, Lovely Rose."  (If you don't know the poem, look here.)  The photograph is nearly thirty years old as you may be able to tell from my permed mullet. Time flies!

The colorful flowers from church worked well with  this glass vase made by Dehanna Jones of Totally Blown Glassworks.

It seemed fitting to use my mother's bible and her reading glasses with these.  Although she seldom darkened the door of a church, her quiet faith was an inspiration.

Finally, the happy yellow arrangement from my eldest sister that ended up in the bathroom where I'll see it first thing every morning. 

Of course it needed some fun props.


Keep calm and poop on air freshener, Filthy Whore Soap "Just because you're dead on the inside doesn't mean you have to smell like it on the outside,"  and  Wash Your Sins Away hand cleanser."For Liars, Cheaters & Wrong-Doers.  Reduces Guilt by 98.9%."  Everyone has these things lying around their bathrooms, right?

You may have noticed the new header.  It's one of two cross stitch Outlaw Gardener creations made by the brother of Kim, one of my coworkers.  Wasn't that thoughtful of her?  The image doesn't do the piece justice as it's really much  more lovely in person. Happy new week all!

16 comments:

  1. The smiley face vase is so cool! It sounded like you had a wonderful birthday weekend Peter!

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  2. The needlework header is beautiful though it does suggest a very different person than your other header! Happy belated birthday. I have lots of friends whose bathrooms are filled with quirky items to amuse visitors to that room. One of my sisters-in-law always checks out my bathroom because she knows I always put flowers and props in there.

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  3. Permed mullet for the win! Followed closely by the gorgeous flowers and the whore soap :) Miss working with you!

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  4. Oh my! So much here to love and comment on. That photo of you and Tom however, priceless.

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  5. The outer vase for the roses is beautiful - it has a look of Lalique about it... You were certainly well blessed with blooms afor your birthday and clearly had a happy celebratory weekend. Love all your props too - always something to smile at in your posts! Thanks for sharing

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  6. Lovely flowers, i'm glad you decided to share them with us, I don't think Cathy will consider it cheating if they were a gift.

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  7. A belated happy birthday, Peter! It seems you were well feted. I think you must have as extensive a collection of vases - and props - as Cathy. I love (and no doubt need) the hand cleanser.

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  8. Happy Belated Birthday, Peter! Sounds like you had a great birthday weekend. I love your rose vase and esp. the bathroom soap! ;)

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  9. You always have the best props to go with your vases for IAVOM. The church flowers are a perfect match for that beautiful glass vase. I noticed the needlework header right away, what a nice gift!

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  10. Ha, the props are the best! Happy belated birthday! As always, your arrangements are perfectly appropriate and matched with your vases. And the mullet brings back many memories of friends and family members with similar coifs. ;-)

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  11. You are afloat in flowers, and I love them all. Props to you, too. :-)

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  12. When I first logged in I thought I entered the wrong post. It's a beautiful embroidery and a very thoughtful gift. I never realize bathroom props were a 'thing'; they are absolutely hilarious. I have friends that may appreciate such a gift. It sounds like you had a wonderful birthday; I add my warm wishes to the heap.

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  13. I am very upset. The permed mullet pic is not loading.

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  14. It's fun posts like this that make me a spectator to the Monday Vase meme. How can we compete? (Although I think I have some 80's hairdo photos that beat your permed mullet...)

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