Bucket & Bouquet 10/04/2009
Don't you think it's simplest at times, to let things just 'be' as they are...without alot of fanfare, falderol and frou-frou? Some things just shouldn't be tampered with...really can't be tampered with...or improved upon in any way...as in Fall flowers. Their beauty and magnificence truly lies in just letting them be what they already are...beautiful and magnificent. So the first very simple step in achieving a bucket and bouquet is to find some Fall flowers. We found these scrumptious beauties in Mr. Clukey's Garden. Find Some Flowers Once you've found your beauties, grab a bucket, fill it with water, and go cut as many flowers as you can possibly cram into your bucket. Think color...think height...think volume. Just when you think you have enough...go cut 10x more...at least. The children are great for this...just keep sending them out for more. There's always space for more flowers in a bucket. Cram...then cram some more! Cut and Cram The next very simple step for a bucket and bouquet...is to admire it. Of course!! The unfortunate part of Fall flowers is that they are...alas!...oh so fleeting. You can always dry them, stash the petals and press them, but the best preservation of your precious bucket and bouquet is to get out that camera and... Click Away And I do hope I've inspired you to go capture your very own bucket of beauty! Fall flowers are so fleeting! xxx Commentsmom Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:28:46 How absolutely SPECTACULAR!!! What a treasure trove you had to turn the children loose in to gather your bucketful of beauty! And what a lovely experience for the girls. So glad you can capture the colors & the experience for posterity! Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:02:19 What lovely photos! I keep going back to look and look. They are a feast for the eyes. Your children must have loved gathering them. Leave a Reply |

















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