"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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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.

April 14, 2023 at 5:31 AM

Dianna Wood said…

Hi "Unknown" thanks for taking the time to read and to comment. I so appreciate that.

April 14, 2023 at 6:56 AM

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