Monday, July 5, 2010

Simple Centerpiece

Hi everyone!
Well, it wasn't easy... but I managed to come up with some red, white and blue flowers from the yard for my little centerpiece!
We need rain badly here in Philly! Ma gave me a clump of the little daisies years ago, I really enjoy them and they do last in the yard for quite a long time, especially for perennials. Bachelor buttons seem to offer the closest "true" blue of any flower, and a few geranium clippings round out the red, white and blue!

I'll be joining the following parties, please stop over to see what everyone else is talking about!
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37 comments:

  1. OliveJuly 5, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    Well done and lovely. ~olive

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  2. lunaJuly 5, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    Happy BM!

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  3. eileeninmdJuly 5, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    A beautiful bouguet! The colors are lovely! Happy Blue Monday!

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  4. LeslieJuly 5, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    beautiful

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  5. SmilingSallyJuly 5, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    I'm thanking God for the rains too, Lynn, after the drought we've gone through. Your centerpiece is "spot on."

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  6. SarahJuly 5, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    Your centerpiece is sweet. Only blue blooming in our yard is the plumbago. I need to plant some bachelor buttons. Like you say, it's the perfect color! My geraniums aren't blooming much at the moment. They don't like the heat. Happy Blue Monday! ~ Sarah

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  7. RenéeJuly 5, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    Love your cute arrangement. I use lots of daisies too and geranium...no buttons. I wonder if they grow in my area, are they hardy? They are so pretty.

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  8. The Quintessential MagpieJuly 5, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Those bachelor buttons are the absolute cutest flowers. I wish I could grow them here. I just love them, and I really love your whole arrangement. I prefer arrangements from the yard, and you did a super job with that. Hope you had a great Fourth!

    Happy Blue Monday!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  9. Mary BergfeldJuly 5, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    The centerpiece is really lovely and I love the touch of blue you've added to it. Quite patriotic. I hope you've had a wonderful holiday. Blessings...Mary

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  10. Carol at SerendipityJuly 5, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    Lynn,
    Just lovely. very patriotic. Hope you had a great holiday.

    Carol

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  11. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaJuly 5, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    Very pretty my friend...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  12. Sonny GJuly 5, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    beautiful arrangement.. hope your holiday was a good one..

    hugs
    Sonny

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  13. LVJuly 5, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    We have finally been blessed with rain. Things so fresh and green looking. You may need rain, but it did not hurt you lovely flowers. Your holiday arrangement is great.

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  14. UnknownJuly 5, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    Great arrangement, very bight and cheerful, makes you happy looking at it. Thanks for sharing.
    Sandy

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  15. CandyJuly 5, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    Thanks for stopping by today. Love your flowers.
    Monday Blessings ;-)

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  16. Kim, USAJuly 5, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    Beautiful flower arrangement. Happy Monday!

    BM~Peacock

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  17. Kirsty GirlJuly 5, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Very pretty. I like that this isn't as over-the-top as some settings. Especially considering i'm Australian so I guess I just don't get the whole American patriot thing. haha

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  18. AnonymousJuly 5, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    Just such a pretty floral arrangement and perfect for the 4th! Hope yours was good.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  19. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJuly 5, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    Oh I love all of your pretty flowers. They are perfect for the red, white and blue. So pretty. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  20. joyh82July 5, 2010 at 11:24 PM

    Beautiful and very patriotic centerpiece.
    Have a great week and Happy Blue Monday!

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  21. vignette designJuly 6, 2010 at 1:14 AM

    Perfect 4th of July arrangement!

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  22. DarlaJuly 6, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    very festive

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  23. TracyJuly 6, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    Great combination and love the vase that they're in. Just perfect for the holiday!

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  24. AnonymousJuly 6, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    What a gorgeous centerpiece! :)

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  25. Jacalyn @ rmebathproducts.comJuly 6, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Absolutely lovely! There's nothing like going out to your own garden to pick fresh flowers!

    Hugs,
    Jacalyn

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  26. PicketJuly 6, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    Morning girl...love the flowers especially the bachelor buttons...I haven't seen those in years...when I was a little girl we lived next door to the sweetest little lady...she was like a grandmother to me and she had flowers everywhere in her yard but right outside her hedge fence was a huge clump of bachelor buttons that grew in the ditch..ohhhh I loved her and those flowers!!!! Thanks for bringing back that sweet memory....hope you have a great week! ~Picket~

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  27. LonaJuly 6, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    What a beautiful holiday arrangement.
    The red is so vibrant. Love it!

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  28. Becca's DirtJuly 6, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    Great job on your centerpiece.

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  29. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesJuly 6, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    What a delightful little bouquet! I love it! The vase is so pretty too! I smile everytime I see the name of your blog! So darned cute!
    Love it!!
    Mona

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  30. Joy @ Joy Of DessertsJuly 6, 2010 at 2:49 PM

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  31. Joy @ Joy Of DessertsJuly 6, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    I like everything about it, including the vase and tablecloth. It all goes well together, and it's so perfectly patriotic.

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  32. Diana LaMarreJuly 6, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    Beautiful patrionic bouquet!

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  33. JeanJuly 6, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    Very festive bouquet! Nice vibriant color. Jean

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  34. Deborah Kay at The Paint SplashJuly 6, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    Great job on the flowers. Everything looks beautiful.I love company so come by for a visit when you get the time. Debbie

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  35. Corner Gardener SueJuly 6, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    That is a nice patriotic arrangement. I love that vase!

    Thanks for your comment on my back yard post. I got a couple of those chairs when our next door neighbors moved out of the country over 20 years ago. I'm glad I did. One of them broke a few years ago, and my husband had it by the trash, but I drug it over to my compost area.

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  36. Dorese @ Dorese's PiecesJuly 6, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    Thanks so much for stopping by and introducing yourself and your adorable blog! LOVE the title :) Your recipes look delicious! New follower :)

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  37. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJuly 7, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    Hello!! What a lovely centerpiece!! I am just getting a chance to make my rounds!
    It was almost 100 here in northeast Pa. I HATE the heat!!!

    Debbie

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