Artistic Flower Arrangements

It’s hard to believe that this is the very last time ever that anything will be published for 2008. It has been a busy year for me. Between my websites and a short stay in the hospital, but luckily all has gone well. Here’s hoping 2009 will fair better. Hopefully the weather in Tennessee will do much better this year too. We have had quite a bit of rain these past few months (which has been very much needed). Maybe 2009 will not see a draught in any of the Tennessee areas. The farmers could use a break this coming year that’s for sure. Here’s wishing everyone a Happy New Year. Take time out to enjoy your surroundings and family, nothing is more important. God Bless.

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Weather’s been quiet this week. Hopefully 2009 will start with a bright sunny day. My mom always told me that whatever you do on New’s Years day is what you will be doing all year long. So what I’m hoping for is to win the lottery. (lol) With that said here’s wishing each and everyone a very Happy and Prosperous 2009!

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Flowers are Beautiful in All Kinds of Containers, Not Just Vases

The best arrangements are unique arrangements, and the best way to create a one-of-a-kind flower arrangement is to not only get creative with the flowers, but to get imaginative with the containers. Vases, although classic, are not the only things you can use. Look around your house for any open container. Bowls, glasses, ceramics, teapots, bottles, baskets, decorative boxes, or anything imaginative that you can get your hands on are great for holding flowers. Don’t worry if the container you choose doesn’t hold water. You can always place a smaller vase, bottle, or container inside of it where it is hidden.

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I can’t believe that Christmas is now behind me. The day turned out to be a wonderful one for my husband and me, but alas no snow showed up. Slept in late Christmas morning. Enjoyed a quiet breakfast together, opened a few presents and relaxed the rest of the afternoon. Later in the early evening walked next door to my sisters house for Christmas dinner with her and her hubby. Opened a few more gifts, watched some TV together and headed back to our house. A totally relaxing day. I hope that everyone all over enjoyed their holiday celebrations. Here’s to the the coming New Year. I wish everyone the best for 2009!

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Been having some really chilly weather so far. May get some snow by the 25th, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed. Made some homemade suet for my birds. Really easy, just took a pine cone, some Crisco shortening, mixed in some bird seed, some fat drippings (optional), put it all in the pine cone and hung it outside. The birds just love it. Chopped nuts can be used too or pieces of fruit, it’s a lot cheaper than the store bought variety. So now as I’m waiting for the snow to arrive I can watch the birds enjoy their new food supply.

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Sometimes Flower Scents are not a Good Thing

Always keep in mind that your flowers do have a scent. There’s nothing worse than making a flower arrangement that does not appeal to the sense of smell. Many times, the scent of your flower arrangement is too powerful for a small room or dinner table. Often, flower scents are too strong or unpleasant for some people and can cause them to get sick. For example, strong scented gardenias or lilies are probably not good options for small or hot rooms or dinner tables. Some flowers are what we call “stinkers.” They just don’t smell good or don’t smell good to some people. If the flower doesn’t smell that good in a flower shop, it definitely will not smell good when it is placed in a small area.

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Recently I wrote an article on the History of flower arrangements

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Where did the year go so quickly. Seems like only yesterday we were ringing in 2008 and now it will be 2009 in just 12 more days. I can hardly believe it. Right now as I’m sitting here typing its been raining for the last week or so (something we have really needed in the area for a long time), but for now it’s a dismal gray day outside. All the snow is gone, but hopefully we will have a bit by Christmas Day.

After that I don’t mind if it leaves again, I just like to have some snow on Christmas Day. The birds are enjoying their meal on the feeders out on the porch and every once and a while the squirrels come by and steal some of the food too. Anyway, just wanted to wish everyone the Merriest Christmas and the Happiest New Year.

Enjoy the holidays, eat, drink (but not too much), laugh (a lot) and just enjoy yourself.

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