In a Vase on Monday: Cheer

Posted on December 4, 2017 by johnvic8

We are getting into the Christmas spirit around our house. The wreaths are hung, the candles are in the windows, the tree is trimmed, and a glass or two of Christmas cheer has been tasted. My Arranger surprised me by creating this arrangement of ‘Our Linda’ camellias and some recently planted purple pansies. In years past this sleigh might have held some Christmas candies or greenery, but she delightfully filled it with these flowers.

An overhead look:

Let me invite you to visit Cathy at Rambling in the Garden to see what she and so many others are sharing from their gardens this week. Perhaps you might also raise a glass of Christmas cheer in her honor.

About johnvic8

John Viccellio retired after 24 years in the U. S. Navy and began to dig into gardening when he could finally land in one place. He completed the Master Gardener course in 1992 and has since designed and constructed two of his own gardens. He wrote a monthly garden column for ten years and was a regular contributor to Carolina Gardener magazine. John published his first book, Guess What's in My Garden!, in 2014. He lives in a retirement community in Matthews, NC.
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12 Responses to In a Vase on Monday: Cheer

  1. Eliza Waters says:
    December 4, 2017 at 5:33 pm

    Cute sleigh! One type of vase I don’t have!

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  2. pbmgarden says:
    December 4, 2017 at 6:38 pm

    It’s always fun to start pulling out some dear favorites and begin decorating. None here yet but it could happen. The Arranger put together a splendid look for today.

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  3. arlene says:
    December 4, 2017 at 8:44 pm

    I really love your arrangement. Christmas is definitely in the air.

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  4. DailyMusings says:
    December 5, 2017 at 12:15 am

    so pretty- love the colors

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  5. Cathy says:
    December 5, 2017 at 2:53 am

    Now that vase really IS original! Lovely flowers John.

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  6. johnvic8 says:
    December 5, 2017 at 11:02 am

    Thank you, Cathy. Be careful in your snow and have a blessed Christmas.

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  7. Cathy says:
    December 5, 2017 at 12:18 pm

    The purple and pink make a luscious combination John; how kind of the Arranger to surprise you like this

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