Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Camellias

 A washing up bowl might seem a strange place for a bunch of my garden  Camellias.


 


It was a way of preparing these beauties for an occasion. They are at their best now, and so unusual with a random white stripe on the pink petals.


They are to go on a memorial table for the daughter of a dear friend.
Yes, a sad occasion, but these lovely flowers are a comfort.




With a few sprigs of my pink Rosemary tucked in, I think they will be a little arrangement reminiscent of the Spring season to be.

16 comments:

Frugally challenged said...

I remember such lovely camellias in Cornwall. Beautiful

Carolien said...

So lovely!

Love Carolien

๐Ÿ‚ Debby/From My Shasta Home said...

Very pretty

Angela said...

Beautiful. And I love the pink rosemary, symbolising remembrance. May those who mourn be comforted ❤️

ellen b. said...

Beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Your Camellias are so lovely and make a pretty arrangement with the Rosemary. GM

Lorrie said...

Oh, how pretty your arrangement is, Barbara. Surely it will add a bit of beauty to a sad occasion.

Connie said...

They're beautiful and you certainly have a talent for arranging flowers. I'm sure that they will brighten the mood of your sweet friend's daughter. Every little bit of cheeriness helps. I feel like we can use what we live through in our grief to comfort others. We know how it feels. You are in my prayers.

Catherine said...

My Camรฉlias are going to bloom and rhododendrons as well yours has a very nice colour . such a sad event.

Kay G. said...

So beautiful, I am certain they will bring comfort.

Anonymous said...

That is beautiful Barbara! I’ve not seen the pink Rosemary.

Deanna Rabe

Alex said...

Beautifully done, Barbara - they were well prepared!

elizabeth said...

So beautiful ๐Ÿ˜ I know how deeply beauty is needed comforting in times of sorrow ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ™ Also healing ๐Ÿ’– to be able to offer beauty like these lovely flowers ๐Ÿ’ ๐Ÿ’• ๐Ÿ™

Pom Pom said...

How sweet and thoughtful. I wish we had flowers, but not yet. Sending love your way.

Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice said...

What a lovely gesture for your friend, I'm so sorry for her loss! This will bring a smile to her face!

Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful Life said...

Oh, such a lovely arrangement with rosemary for this sad occasion. Flowers are that special something that add joy to our hearts even when they are sad. xo

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