Tuesday, May 19, 2009

purple iris



Hi there friends! I just wanted to share this lovely vintage jar that my sweet sweet friend, Tara, sent to me over the weekend. She has got to be one of the sweetest gals I know. Last week, she gave me a little heads up about keeping my eyes peeled for something in the post. A box from San Clemente arrived late Saturday and when I opened...I discovered the most wonderful jar under the sweetest hand written card. (im very big fan of handwritten cards and notes)

I was delighted.


So, while out today...I stopped by the market for a couple of things and walked out with 2 bunches of purple iris and nothing else that was on my list. I think that I lost all thought when I spotted them and I knew exactly where they would be going! Into my vintage jar. I wish that you could see the blueish green color that the jar has without the water in it. It's so pretty.





(the lid is my favorite part...it has such a wonderful patina on it)


I filled the jar up with water, stuffed my iris in it and then wrapped some burlap string around the neck and dangled a little crystal drop off of the end.



Now really, how sweet is this little arrangement?

Almost as sweet as the girl who sent it!!

Thank you again, Tara!

I love my vintage gift.

She fits in perfectly in my home.

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ps...isn't this world of blogging the most wonderful way to meet and befriend other women?

I spend more time here than in my kitchen.

shhh...don't tell mr c!!

8 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh, they the iris look so pretty in the jar! And the crystal hanging from the twine is just devine! :)

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  2. Squeeling...your flowers look gorgeous in the jar!! Yeah!! I love how you arranged them, so perfect!! Rebecca, as you know, I have loved getting to know you, you are one of a kind and I am happy to be a part of your sisterhood!! Enjoy your arrangement..!! XO~

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  3. what a sweetheart!!
    i love the jar.
    xo

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  4. Oh, Tara is such a sweetie! They look lovely.

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  5. Who doesn't LOVE Tara!

    That is a beauty :)

    Iris's are the best too.

    I am going to do a new batch of jams and would love to send one to you in AZ.

    :)

    Christie

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  6. isn't that just the sweetest thing? looks so pretty!

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  7. It really is the cutest little arrangement. What agreat idea!

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  8. ok friend, i LOVE that idea...the burlap with the crystal...i'm so copying you. is that ok?
    you rock
    xo

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