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A Splash Of Orange …Floral Friday

Posted on October 19, 2018 by

My friend Jorge is a thoughtful, spur-of-the-moment kind of guy. This week, he brought a batch of orange miniature roses as a surprise, for no special reason at all. He knows I’m somewhat partial to the color orange and I … Continue reading →

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Collectable Planters …Floral Friday

Posted on October 12, 2018 by

Some mainstays of floral work are ceramic planters and pots. The shape, color, and age of the container help set the mood for each particular arrangement. Today, I have three different types of planter containers that influenced the projects. Small … Continue reading →

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Unconventional …Floral Friday

Posted on October 5, 2018 by

Floral Friday arrangements are usually unusual but not because of a deliberate attempt to be unconventional. Today is an exception to that rule of thumb. I actually set out to create projects that are just a little bit off base. … Continue reading →

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Succulent Pairings …Floral Friday

Posted on September 28, 2018 by

It’s sometimes fun to pair items to create impromptu, mini still-life compositions. That’s what I have in mind for today’s floral offerings. I assembled succulent plant arrangements and display them with complimentary or contrasting things. The California Pottery fire-orange planter … Continue reading →

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Beer …Floral Friday

Posted on September 21, 2018 by

I found out that the Great American Beer Festival began yesterday in Denver, so that was the inspiration for today’s theme. The event focuses on home brewing of the beverage. I’m not a home brewer, but once in awhile, I … Continue reading →

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Fun With Closeups

Posted on September 17, 2018 by

A couple of weeks ago, Northeast Nebraskans celebrated Labor Day weekend under overcast, rainy conditions. This largely put the kibosh on fun, outdoor activities. I leaned back in the easy chair in the living room after grabbing my camera to … Continue reading →

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Improvisation Today …Floral Friday

Posted on September 14, 2018 by

Although I had just listened to some jazz improv , I switched off the radio in order to create today’s offerings in silence. Evidently, the music still inspired the three projects. A sturdy, tall, multicolored vase provides the necessary weight needed … Continue reading →

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