Because the wet snow was blowing on Sunday afternoon, I didn't much feel like braving the elements to find contents for a vase. Fortunately, I'd gathered a few leaves earlier to make some of Nadezda's maple leaf roses to add to this bunch of dried flowers that live in a closet for eleven months a year. The Pampas grass plume in the back was an anonymous gift left on the lawn a few days ago by someone. The Iris foetidissima seed pods and allium seed heads are new as well. Twenty years ago on October 31 we moved to this house. Our former house hadn't yet sold and money would be tight for a while so what did I do? Bought this vase. Every year, I pull it out to remember that time. Someday, I'll pull everything out and start again but for now, just jamming more stuff into the crowded vessel makes me happy.
Many thanks to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden for hosting In a Vase on Monday, a delightful way to start the week. Click here to join the fun!
The darkest maple-leaf rose is left from last year. The lighter ones are new.
The Chinese Lantern (Physalis alkekengi) pods are from last year and aren't as vibrant as they once were.
Joining the vase are a pumpkin, some squash, and a couple of dragon fruit. I've never tried dragon fruit and these looked very beautiful at the store.
It's been interesting watching both snow and leaves falling at the same time. Keep warm all!
