It's in the 30's and sleeting and you want flowers? Not so simple. A trip to the grocery store - I know, I know. But it's close by and has a huge selection of flowers - just nothing I really wanted.
Then on to the florist. They also had a huge selection and several things that I loved, but have you seen the price of fresh flowers in January? I wanted the callas and was bound and determined to have protea, until my wallet said "ouch!" ... I got tulips - a lovely shade of dark purple.
Remember that tulips are one of my very favorite flowers - truly. It's just that I had really wanted to try my hand at "arranging" this month. With tulips, it's more my normal "plunk in a vase" situation.
The other flowers that I have today are leftover alstroemeria from last week. I love them and get a big bunch nearly every other weekend.
I have particularly enjoyed this little one. It had broken off the a main stalk, but this nifty little vase has a "frog" built in and lets me stand up individual blossoms. It's nice to have on the table next to my chair.
Hope you have been over to Small But Charming to see who else Jane is hosting this month. Our friends in the southern hemisphere should have lots of great stuff to chase away the winter blahs!
Beautiful flowers. It's so annoying when the purse won't oblige! You did well anyway. I particularly like the single Alstromeria, it looks very Japanese in that vase. Thanks for your visit and lovely comments, love Linda x
ReplyDeleteTulips are so reliably pretty and friendly (and long-lasting too). The last picture is lovely--perfect flower for that vase.
ReplyDeleteTulips just do it all. Budget friendly harbingers of Spring!
ReplyDeleteI love your tulips! I looked at them this weekend and I am now sorry I passed. Hope your week is off to a good start. Hugs! Bonnie
ReplyDeleteEven when it's yuck inside, it is wonderful to be able to get spring inside! Lovely tulips!
ReplyDeleteThe tulips just started showing up in our markets..I really like the plop in a vase look, that's just the way I 'arrange' them. xo
ReplyDeleteOh Webb! I'm sorry my comment didn't take. Blogger is being VERY annoying today.
ReplyDeleteTulips are lovely, especially that purple, but my favorite is the little bud in the charming vase.
Thanks for always joining in!
xoxo
Jane
Tulips are some of my favorites too :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's not 30's and sleeting at your house with all these lovely Spring blooms! Love the vibrant colors.
ReplyDeletePS-I tried this yesterday but Blogger was giving me one really hard time--ugh technology!!!!
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