There’s nothing quite like a big handful of summer flowers, especially when cut from your own backyard. I like to play around and add little surprises to my bouquets. In the summer I think you throw the rules out and just have fun.
I always love a vase full of roses, but look, I added a few raspberries just for fun. I love the colors together.
Here are more roses and raspberries in a more dramatic arrangement. The vase is an old battery case which I think adds interest. I love the glass stamped ‘Made in USA’. The raspberries will last several days in water, unless they get eaten.
Nasturtiums and Basil go together so well; in fact that’s how I planted my big pots this year. I guess anyone would be welcome to pinch off a leaf or two and add them to their salad, as both are edible.
Roses and Hydrangeas are always great long lasting bloomers, from late spring through the summer. I like to keep them almost as picked without too much arranging, so they look right from the garden.
Summertime is a great time for informal arrangements, if you can even call them an arrangement. Try adding grasses, and ferns for that little bit of flair. The beauty of a handful of garden or wildflowers is a great way to bring a bit of summer into your home.
You can’t go wrong with flowers.
These are just beautiful Janet! I especially love the roses and raspberries in the vintage battery jar - the light is gorgeous. And nasturtiums are always one of my favorites. Lovely!
Posted by: jm | 07/25/2013 at 08:29 PM
Beautiful arrangements, Janet! They look so casual and yet very pretty. Your house must feel like summer right now!
Posted by: Sunday Taylor | 07/26/2013 at 02:29 PM