As much as I love the Fall and everything it represents (the changing of the leaves, roasting marshmallows over a bonfire, picking apples at the orchard and baking fresh apple pie...) I'm always saddened by the waning of summer.
The days are getting shorter; the garden is looking tired. Earlier this week, I started seeing the first golden, crinkled leaves of autumn on my lawn.
Over the years, I've learned to pick flowers up to the last moment - virtually the last bloom. I know that with our Minnesota 6+ month winters, it will be a very long time before we see anything blooming again!
I appreciate every bloom, every branch, every leaf....
...like this white hosta bloom...
they have a lovely scent that reminds me of gardenias.
... one of my favorites this time of year: scallion blooms.... their dainty white flowers are a contradiction to their strong, heady scent.
Unusual and unexpected foliage can look beautiful in your bouquet... like this dogwood.
Today's bouquet consisted of: hosta, scallion, dogwood and lamb's ears. I don't think you would find a similar one at your local florist!
Using old, chipped containers (like this vintage teapot) adds charm and character.
I was pleasantly surprised to see that one of my rosebushes still had a few buds; which have been paired with clusters of sedum.
... hydrangeas which have naturally "dried" on the bush are always beautiful.
I hope you are enjoying your last few weeks/days of summer 2011.
I'm linking up to these great parties:
White Wednesday at Faded Charm
Show and Tell Friday @ Romantic Home
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Ooh So Pretty & Elegant! Hugs,Tee
Posted by: Tee | Saturday, 10 September 2011 at 09:03 AM
Gorgeous post! Great shots too. Love the romantic setting. Thanks for sharing.
Hope to see you on my blog:)
Posted by: Sanghamitra | Friday, 09 September 2011 at 10:21 AM
Absolutely beautiful!!!
Posted by: JoAnn | Thursday, 08 September 2011 at 04:38 PM