Farmers Market

A couple of weekends ago, I went to our farmers market and bought lots and lots of flowers. Our farmers market is year round, and I have been too lazy to go. I decided that I should start going to at least buy flowers every week for the house. I've blogged before about how I think having cut flowers in the house is so good for your well being,and how much life it brings to your home. As of now, I have been just picking up bouquets at Whole Foods,where I shop, and not taking advantage of the wonderful farmers market that we have in our town. I didn't get to go this past Sunday, but this is what I got last week. They have faded since,but I had so much fun arranging them. The bachelor button flowers and sweet William flower arrangement was simple in this cute vase with a screw top metal grid of sorts. Instant dome with no fuss.
I love lavender and the scent always reminds me of freshly washed white linen. So, I bought three bunches,and decided to make a wreath out of them. I haven't made a wreath in many years, so I'm a bit rusty. I should have bought a fourth bunch to make this fuller, but it was still fun to make.
Start with making little bundles like the one above....
Then begin attaching them with the same wire. I always wrap the bundle, and then continue wrapping it on the form, with out making a cut in between.
Finished result. Like I said, it could be a bit fuller, but I love the smell and it is nice to have fresh lavender in the house.

As for my sewing, I've had a few distractions lately and I hope to get to it this week,and have something to show for it on here. Stay tuned.............