I woke up this morning feeling a little snippy. No, not that kind of snippy, but snippy in that I was very inclined to fetch my pruners and do some playful harvesting. I had spent the weekend catching up on much needed seasonal yard work; therefore, a little creative puttering time was well earned.
There’s quite a menagerie of things to choose from and decorate with at this time of year, perfect for segueing into autumn. I always enjoy making floral bouquets. This one is a combination of fresh cut flowers, shrub foliage stems, various floral seed pod stalks and succulent cuttings.
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Abelmoschus manihot seed pods make wonderful decorative jarred specimens…..
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….. and Crocosmia’s spent flower stalks make for September sprays of loveliness.
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Snipping and scavenging seem to go hand-in-hand for me; my favorite finds from the forest floor are feathers and pine cones.
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Did I mention that I woke up feeling somewhat squirrely, too? The simplicity of gathered acorns showcased in a vessel is a timeless look for any home’s style.
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Well, that’s enough snipping, scavenging and squirreling around for today.
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Now……. it’s time for a little cat nap.
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| ©Linda Nelson 2015 |
