Something new is going on around here.
Something that hasn't ever really happened before.
Inspired by another blogger who posted that peonies & roses are "cutting flowers." They aren't made to fall flat on their faces but rather to grace tables. (I wish I could remember which blogger ~ I was randomly stumbling around the Internet when I came across it.)
I've read that before & know many people who cut bouquets from their gardens ~ but this time, it resonated. Who knows why now?
David Austin roses were selected, clipped & arranged in a sweet little vase (a gift from my bestie this past Valentine's Day)
which in turn inspired a gathering. I mean, truly, could such a pretty little bouquet go unadmired? I think not. People (besides ourselves) needed to be called in to perform such accolades!
Peanut butter sandwich cookies were whipped together to lure them in:
iced tea was brewed, and viola, a garden tea party was born.
All because words were typed, a heart was open & the mind finally receptive.
'Abraham Darby'
Makes a person wonder why it took so long...
What we know for certain is that the clippers will be seeing a lot more action! :-)
Love cutting and bringing in roses, and gardenias (super right now) and anything else that strikes my fancy.
Those peanut butter cookies look tasty.
Posted by: Janet, The Queen of Seaford | June 03, 2012 at 11:11 AM
I like that philosophy. The are too luscious to observe from afar. And they smell so sweet and brighten up any room you put them in. Beautiful!
Posted by: PlantPostings | June 03, 2012 at 09:41 PM
Wish I lived closer... would love to stop by for a cookie and a chat. :)
Posted by: Alice Golden | June 05, 2012 at 05:33 AM
Hi Kathleen, I always love fresh flowers in the house. They are just such a great pick-me-up. Those roses are so pretty and the cookies look delicious! I bet they didn't last long. (I often make peanut butter cookies, but haven't ever thought to sandwich a treat in between.)
Posted by: Jennifer | June 06, 2012 at 07:43 AM
Sometimes stumbling around on blogs gives us the best ideas! I wish I could remember where I got some of mine.....
Posted by: Victoria | June 06, 2012 at 02:20 PM
Yummy cookies and yummy roses.
Posted by: Gail | June 07, 2012 at 12:37 PM
I have the hardest time cutting my flowers for indoor enjoyment! I usually do it for overnight guests, placing a few in the guest room. But why shouldn't I enjoy them myself? And I long for a garden party, but alas, no seating area yet. Some day!
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Posted by: Garden Centre Crewe | June 09, 2012 at 12:08 AM