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Modernistic …Floral Friday

Posted on February 28, 2020 by

It’s good to feel an affinity to contemporary styles and standards because it enhances mindfulness of the present. This does not necessarily mean one must conform to fads or standards of modern times. In terms of creativity, a modernistic mindset … Continue reading →

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Two-Handled Oldies …Floral Friday

Posted on February 21, 2020 by

It’s about time to feature a grouping of projects based on what originally inspired my interest in floral design, which, in turn, led to featuring Floral Fridays on the blog. Vintage porcelain vases have long fascinated me. Those from the early 20th century … Continue reading →

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Just For Fun …Floral Friday

Posted on February 14, 2020 by

I was in a particularly happy mood before I assembled this week’s projects. This was “bonus” happiness, because usually whenever I put together arrangements, I arrive at a better mood during the assembly process. My glee certainly influenced the choice … Continue reading →

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Cylindrical …Floral Friday

Posted on February 7, 2020 by

Today’s projects are large, medium, and small variations of cylinders. In addition to the variations in size, they are constructed from different materials. The big, vintage traditional Japanese vase was made by fusing two cylinders together to create an object … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts About Freedom

Posted on February 1, 2020 by

“If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.”–George Washington I sometimes ponder the concept of freedom after hearing about or reading about yet another person imprisoned or … Continue reading →

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Ultraviolet

Posted on January 22, 2020 by

I came across my old portable black light in a desk drawer this week. I cleaned the corroded battery contacts then put in some fresh AA batteries. The gadget worked like new. It emitted the desired level of ultraviolet light. … Continue reading →

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Filler …Floral Friday

Posted on January 17, 2020 by

When using clear glass vases, I sometimes like to add fill material to take the arrangements to a new level, because bare stems don’t always enhance the vases’ designs. Two different fillers are shown in today’s three projects. The folded … Continue reading →

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