The fun continues
This is part two of my previous post. As I was playing with flowers and watermelon I got carried away on a creative wave and started to make floral sculptures. In the end there were too many photos for one post so I decided to separate them. The last post set the scene and answered any questions as to how and why. This is the post where we get to have fun with a parade of weird and wacky arrangements, the likes of which you may not have seen before...
Salute to Geometry
add a few leaves and it becomes...
Flight of the Orange Pelican
When Paris met Cuba they tangoed till dawn
Still life with Watermelon
Great minds...
Passiflora wears a gum blossom wig
Wild Entanglement
Botanical Trophy for Best Watermelon
You can ring my bell!
Flowers for Mr Calder
Bottle brush blush
Bridging the gap
or Is the vase half empty or half full
I hope you've enjoyed this wild bunch of creations.
I have just one more photo left to share...
...the pretty mess that is created when playing with beautiful botanics. You can't go wrong with flowers, they always look good.
Ps. All the flowers were collected from the garden plus bits and pieces hanging over fences collected on my morning walk. It just goes to show what you can come up with when you have a few sprigs of foliage, a bloom or two and a wedge of watermelon.
42 Comments
PURE DELIGHT!!!!
ReplyDeleteI don't know what is more interesting- your crazy floral creations or your amazing collection of vases! Wild Entanglement is my favourite!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful creations!!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun! You have such a creative mind.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Rachael! I am not sure what I am in more awe of - your flower arranging prowess or your exquisite collection of vases!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the highlight in a day which has been very taxing. So many little things were thrown in my path today to overcome. Glad I am home, dinner done, homework done and now off to bed. I hope you have a great week.
So fun, dear Rachael! Your playing with flowers and watermelon are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Deborah
Who knew! That a watermelon could used in creating so much beautiful floral art. You are one clever girl!
ReplyDeleteso fun for a monday morning!
ReplyDeleteCalder is my favorite - so sculptural and cool. did you ever compete in arranging?
Your vase collection is absolutely stunning and amazing. wow!
You are so hilariously creative! I adore bridging the gap :) who knew fruit and flowers mix so well! Oh and the kiwi in the last post was just genius xx
ReplyDeleteI have missed reading your blog! Back to normalcy of life and first thing I find is this post! Love the bridge.. Love all of them.. You just freshened up my morning!
ReplyDeleteAnd of course you have added a large dose of delightful imagination. Beautiful combo!
ReplyDeleteSo creative! I am hopeless with a capital "H" when it comes to floral arrangements. So I love seeing what people can do with flowers.
ReplyDeleteSo funny and fun at the same time. I would never ever have thought of using a watermelon for art, but there you go, your creativity is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteSo whimsical! Love every one of them!
ReplyDeleteYou're too funny! And what beautiful creations -- just how much fun can one person have with a piece of watermelon???
ReplyDeleteThis post cracks me up! Very creative names for your creations.
ReplyDeleteSome wonderful ideas you have put forward there, Rachael. But I'm still stuck on my blue and white daisies and a slice of watermelon!
ReplyDeleteOMG, my first thought was 'I hope she is getting PAID of these' !! You should...they are brilliant :) as are you of course else how would they come about haha
ReplyDeleteWonderful whimsical creativity Rachael, I love your different vases, quite the collection you have.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what comes from you next.
They talk about boys and their toys, you are a case of girls and their flowers. What a fun way to spend some time. Your array of vases really add to the fun. What a great collection.
ReplyDeleteOh wow RAchael these ar absolutely stunning! Love them all
ReplyDeleteSeriously crazy, but in a really good way. I love the way your mind works, so creative. These photos are awesome.
ReplyDeleteSO, so fun!! Your imagination always cheers me. Thank you for the bright opening to my Monday morning.
ReplyDeleteSlurp....munch, crunch......oh! She looks up startled....one was not meant to eat the centrepiece.......my bad!!
ReplyDeleteDid you ever study the Japanese flower arranging, don't laugh....Ikibana.....because I have no idea how to spell it or if I have confused it with poetry. Your creations certainly put my plonking a bunch of plant bits in a water filled receptacle to shame...lol. Now anymore to eat here?
What fun! I have to say, though, my favorite photo is the last one. Your "mess" is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou are the vase queen! So much fun to see your flower play.:)
ReplyDeleteI reeally can't pick a favorite. They are all so imaginative and fun. Thanks for a colorful and delight start to my Monday.
ReplyDeleteI cant decide if the arrangements or the names for them are more creative. You are a wizard with color and design!
ReplyDeleteI have thoroughly enjoyed your floral parade. You have had a lot of fun playing.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers from your garden and surrounds are beautiful.
Great displays and arrangements!
Wow - these are all just amazing!! Your vases are as beautiful as the floral (and fruit!) arrangements in them. And all the flowers and greenery is from around you - lucky you!
ReplyDeleteFantastic!! Thanks for the giggle.
ReplyDeleteJust imagine what you would do with a bit of dirt and some sticks! You would probably build a cathedral. You are a wonder. You are a delight. You are a maker.
ReplyDeleteYou make me smile . Your willingness to play no matter what the medium is a gift which you share with us . Thankyou.
ReplyDeleteHi Rachael,love seeing what you get up too,love your imagination my friend xx
ReplyDeleteUna artista vera รจ una artista in tutti i campi!
ReplyDeleteCiao
Haha :D This is just fantastically fun! Too bad you're not around to help Devon & I get ready for her wedding. :D
ReplyDeleteRachael you've made my day even better with you wacky and wonderful arrangements !
ReplyDeleteFloristry and quilting must be the perfect occupations for you and your amazing creativity!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely mind-blowing! is there a plant sculpture book in your future? I hope so!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to tell you that having a house cleaning service didn't work out for my New Years resolution. While it was affordable and helpful, I was so stressed out those two months trying to keep things picked up and laundry done so the house would be "ready" on cleaning day. I worked harder and cleaned up more with the service than before. So I decided to edit my resolution and I am going to buy fresh flowers for the kitchen table every week! It's not quite the same as a clean kitchen, but the kids are loving it and the flowers make us happy! I never would have thought of it without all the great flower posts on your blog:)
ReplyDeleteHi Laurie - You're a no-reply commenter but I had to thank you for such a wonderful comment. As fun as it would be to make a book of flower sculptures there's no plans as yet, though I never say never, in the meantime I'll just keep playing around and sharing them here. :)
ReplyDeleteHonestly I do not know how I missed this one!!! too creative..
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for leaving me a comment. Your kind words encourage me to keep sharing my work and stories.