I just wanted to do a quick post today and show you how I utilized my hydrangeas last year. I have about five big bushes with loads of blooms on them every year.
My family grumbles about me saving old decorating/gardening magazines but I always find inspiration from them. I saw a picture in one magazine (don't remember which magazine) but I believe the name of the article was The Flower Whisperer and the gardener used hydrangeas in many of her floral designs.
Soo.... Here is my take on her creations. I used the dark purple kale/cabbage plant that you see this time of year, Sweet Annie, cut hydrangea from my bushes (when they were the shade of lime green/white/peach), dried orange Chinese lanterns, and dried grapevine wreath twigs. It may seem weird but if you just stick the flowers in moist soil the hydrangeas will stay that color for a couple of weeks As they dry out everything turns to a warm tan with different textures I keep it through Thanksgiving Day for my family gathering and that night when everyone leaves... out it comes! I wanted to post this early enough in case you were interested as your blooms change color in different parts of the region.
Cathy
I will be linking up with At The Picket Fence http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/08/its-inspiration-friday-no-77welcome.html
Very pretty!! Well done!
ReplyDeletePam
So pretty, Cathy! You are lucky to have many hydrangea blooms. My bushes produced 1 bloom each this year...ugh!
ReplyDeleteLove this! I bought some freshly dried hydrangea bouquets wrapped in sewing pattern tissue from someone a couple weeks ago and they sold in the shop quickly!! Everyone said theirs don't dry as well. What is your secret? Can you share?
ReplyDeleteMarykay
What a beautiful window box, I love how you used the hydrangeas. Thanks for popping and asking if you can pin my daisies, please feel free, I'm happy to share. Laura
ReplyDeleteLove hydrangeas and your windowing Cathy! What a beautiful arrangement for the outside...fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I really like how you mixed in the kale/cabbage with it. I don't have window boxes, but I have a tool caddy that I like to decorate for fall.
ReplyDeleteI really need to link my two Google logins some day. That was me commenting right above this.
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing this last weekend at Inspiration Friday! :-)
ReplyDeleteVanessa
This is so pretty! I love window boxes...They're pretty on the outside and the inside, too!
ReplyDeleteBlessings and thanks for your visits to my blog and your thoughtful comments!
Carolynn xo
Your flower boxes are gorgeous! I love the combination of the hydrangeas and the lanterns.
ReplyDeleteYour flower boxes are AMAZING! I thought it was a magazine picture when I first saw your blog! Thanks so much for inspiring me today!
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karianne
That looks wonderful! So pretty for fall :)
ReplyDeletewow! gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh this is so, so pretty. I love all the different flowers together. I just cut some hydrangeas today that were dried on the bushes. I had enough only for 2 pitchers. Can't believe your windowbox lasts until Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteYour hydrangeas are gorgeous. Your beautiful arrangement in the window box is such a nice way to carry you through the fall.
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Hi there Cathy,
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog. I enjoy receiving comments!Your flower boxes are looking wonderful. Perfect for fall too.
I love hydrangeas also. Have a great rest of your week.
xxx Liz
They are just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMary
Oh how pretty and so creative!!!! I love the colors you chose!
ReplyDeleteCATHY, where in ohio are you from? how close to Jeromesville are you, i see you've been all around me yet, we haven't met :) go to my blog. i'm thinking of having a "fall gathering" show Gio
ReplyDeleteHi Cathy, First time stopping by:) I love you hydrangea window boxes! Ours have gone bonkers this summer and I are huge. I've enjoyed making arrangements for my home and would like to display them outdoors in a window box. Very pretty!
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