Autumn has arrived, accompanied by still, chilly, misty mornings and golden sunshine. As I collected flowers this morning for my Monday vase I realised that fellow bloggers around the world will be doing the same at some stage today; a lovely thought, giving me that sense of connecting with like-minded people across the miles. 😀
This special vase* may or may not be Bohemian glass, but inspired me to try and create something romantic, gypsy-like, with a little wildness to it. I am not sure I succeeded, but the result is nonetheless pleasing!
I used Roses, Aster ‘Lutetia’, Scabiosa, Verbena, Cosmos, Helianthus, Golden Rod, Geranium, Anemone ‘Serenade’ and some sprigs of Sage, Miscanthus, Teucrium and various odds and ends of foliage.
I love this Aster, which is flowering extra long this year after all the rain we have had this summer.
Thanks go to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden for hosting this meme, where we are encouraged to create an arrangement from materials in our gardens. Do visit her to see what she and others have found this week to plonk/arrange carefully in a vase/suitable alternative receptacle, with or without props!
Happy Autumn!
(Or Spring if you are in the southern hemisphere! 🙂 )
*A gift from my neighbour‘s daughter, as a memento of her dear parents.
Words and Herbs 
Truly delightful! I love the pink and white together. It must be fragrant too with that sage! ❤
I am surprised just how much pink is around at thie time of year! 🙂
My goodness, this is gorgeous. You have so many blooms for your vase. Happy IAVOM.
Thanks Lisa! Yes, there is a lot of colour in the garden still! 🙂
Our heat and dryness have really put an end to most of the flowers in my garden. Nothing as lush as your bouquet. That is a beautiful aster; so delicate looking.
This year was quite different to many summers and regular showers kept the garden looking green for ages. I hope you have some rain to revive your garden soon Linda!
The sunny light looks gorgeous in your photographs today Cathy; isn’t it wonderful when the temperature drops enough so that we can enjoy the sun rather than hiding from it. your flowers look very summery today – maybe autumn will hold back for just a little while.
Oh yes, I actually sat in the sun for a while yesterday without fear of sunburn! Perfect for doing odd jobs outdoors too. 🙂 I am enjoying this season, whatever you call it…. Indian summer?
What a wonderful vase. So bright, so delightful. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure John. Glad you like it. 🙂
A Bohemian rhapsody, Cathy! Thanks for sharing
Thanks Cathy! 🙂
yes! We also have cool nights and hot days here along the coast of California. Everything in the garden is giving one last robust push before winter arrives. Your gorgeous vase captures all this exuberant glory perfectly!
Thanks so much Deb! Yes, that is the impression I get too – everything is trying to get my attention before it all fades away! 🙂
Wonderful, cheerful and bright like a lovely summer kiss❣️
Aah, now that IS romantic. Thank you Dina!
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Wild and blousy, like a gypsy queen! The sage is a nice touch, like a feather in her bonnet. 🙂 Very nice etched goblet, too.
The sage was a bit of an afterthought… not much pretty green or silvery foliage around at the moment. Making vases opens my eyes to what is missing in my garden! 😉
Very refreshing arrangment
Thank you – there is plenty of colour and lush growth despite the season. 🙂
I like the idea that we are all joining together too and it’s the sharing with appreciative people which makes is special. An elegant vase with very pretty contents, I’m sure it will last for days. It’s great that you still have so much flowering.
Thanks Alison! I am afraid my comment on your blog today wouldn’t work, but I did like the yellow roses, despite what the Language of Flowers says!
Cathy a beautiful vase with a beautiful assortment of flowers that makes me think that it is still Summer by the abundance of her garden in beautiful flowers. I love. It is a divine bouquet of flowers. Greetings from Margarita.
Late summer and early autumn rolled into one perhaps! 😉 Thanks Margarita!
What a beautiful gift the glass container…..and you succeeded with the flower choices….charming and lovely!
Thanks Donna. It is usually easier for me if I don’t have a fixed idea before putting my vases together! LOL!
What a delightful variety of colours. The vase is such a pretty colour.
I do like blue vases, so this gift was rather lovely, and has a good shape for arranging too. 🙂
What lovely bright colours. Yes it is fun to think we are all busily picking flowers on the same day and sharing them.
🙂 And we are all dealing with different temperatures, climates, even seasons. I find this meme so inspiring!
Such a lovely collection of flowers – really pretty.
Thank you Sam!
Nice thought, Cathy!Long live all the gardeners around the world!Great bouquet, as usual.
🙂 Thanks Anca!
Wow! This may be my favorite of all your many lovely arrangements. The vase is a nice memento and beautiful in its own right.
Thank you Susie. The crystal vase makes it different to my usual arrangements somehow. 🙂
It is indeed a lovely romantic vase! 🙂 I love it all, and especially the lacy effect of the scabiosa. A perfect tribute to autumn…
Thanks Amy. I love that Scabiosa too and do hope it will set seed or perhaps even come up again next year. I am hoping for an extremely mild winter this year! 😉
I think that you succeeded in your intent Cathy. As you say our vases join us together wherever we are in the world which is a heartwarming thought. Also it’s a brilliant way to discover new flowers. I’m off to find out more about aster ‘Lutetia’.
Thank you Anna. Lutetia loves a warm spot, and doesn’t spread much like some other asters. I especially like the large flowers visible clearly from a distance. 🙂
P.S. My comment on your vase post didn’t seem to go through just now, but I did love that gorgeous dahlia with the little snail! Great photo of him!
Lovely color combination and the Goldenrod gives a real touch of fall. Mine bloomed weeks agoand I am still waiting for fall!
Almost all my golden rod has gone over and I am cutting off fluffy seed heads to prevent more of it taking hold! 😉
Oddly enough, the Goldenrod is not very prolific here, I left the seedheads in the garden
Gorgeous flowers in a gorgeous vase. Happy Autumn, Cathy.
Thank you Alys! And Happy Autumn to you too…. nearly October, your favourite time of year?!
Yes! I was just thinking about you today, Cathy, and the dear little pumpkin you crocheted and sent my way. I can’t wait to get it out for display. xo
Such perfectly fresh flowers and not a single seedhead or autumnal leaf. I like it 😉
🙂 Maybe the seed heads will start creeping into the vases next month Frank!
I certainly like this arrangement, Cathy. I do like the carefree way the flowers create a composite bouquet that is almost spring-like, and this late in the season! The close-ups are particularly beautiful, my friend! I’m so glad you’re enjoying such lovely weather. 🙂
Thanks Debra! I am terribly late catching up with comments… in the meantime our lovely weather has faded away and we have had wind and rain and a temperature drop! We are hoping for a brief respite tomorrow before it gets chilly and wet again! 😉
Oh, I think your stated aim was accomplished, and then some.
Oh, thanks Ricki! You are too kind! 🙂
Magnificent!
Thank you Sheryl! 🙂