July 13, 2009

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.............

9 comments:

  1. the bouquet (love the shape and colors) and lavender wreath look wonderful!

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  2. The wreath is lovely. I can almost smell it from here.

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  3. Hi Elizabeth! Sorry I've been mia lately, but I've had so much FUN catching up. :) Lovely photos, your fresh flowers are gorgeous and I truly enjoyed your travel photos. Very. very nice! xo

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  4. Elizabeth, love your flower arrangement. And that lavender is wonderful in a wreath.

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  5. I love having fresh flowers too! I love your happy vase, it just puts you in a whole different mood when you get to see and smell fresh flowers inthe house. I am crazy about lavendar. My husband and I have a sachet and rub it on our pillows at night before going to bed, it just puts you in dream land. You did a great job on your wreath, I bet it smells heavenly! Watch out, you'll probably start getting request from people that will want one!

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  6. i rather like the way the wreath turned out, kind of wispy and delicate. it must smell heavenly!

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  7. I love that bouquet, and the wreath.
    Do you find that the fresh lavendar makes a mess as it dries?

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  8. Thanks for all the lovely comments on the flowers!
    Kelly, I only find that if it is knocked, then it kind of makes a mess. But what I did was make the wreath when the lavender was still fresh and bendable. Then as it dries, I try not to mess with it much.

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  9. those are gorgeous
    i was thinking about making a lavender wreath myself. i've never done a wreath

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