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"If Fairies made Flower Arrangements"

 


While photographing all the lovely "weeds" in our "Bee Lawn" this year, I realized that I had a miniature Floral Shop, of my very own at my feet; and, not only that, but every single flower was free--and, there were a lot of them!  At the very same time, I also realized that I could make all the miniature flower arrangements that I wanted to--and I wanted to!

Now, I realize that that probably sounds very strange to most of you.  But, it makes a great deal of sense to anyone who knows me well.  

They know: #1 - Never, ever send me cut flowers!  I hate watching something so beautiful and expensive slowly die; and, #2 - I love the art of flower arranging especially Ikebana.

So, here I was with a lovely morning and tons of miniature flowers of all different kinds (even little tiny "mock Strawberries)!

As I was cutting them, I was thinking about what I could use as vases and initially thought that thimbles would work; but I only had two and they were actually too tiny.  That was how I landed on spools of thread.  There they were staring at me while I was looking for thimbles.


I hope you enjoy these little sweet miniature flower arrangements and maybe even decide to make some of your very own.  I also hope you consider cultivating a bee lawn instead of killing all the clover, dandelion, and other flowering plants that our honey bees need. 



























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Comments

Unknown said…
Your talents are endless and beautiful in all ways. These are awesome and such a joy to look at. Patience
And imagination are certainly on your side. Thank you for sharing.
Dianna Wood said…
Hi "Unknown" thanks for taking the time to read and to comment. I so appreciate that.

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