This arrangement was supposed to be about amaryllis. I tried, really, I did. It was even in the title of the design sponge post I made the flowers for. But whenever poppies are involved, it's a lost cause. Poppies will always win. They are the one bright spot on my winter horizon.
The kumquats in the arrangement once belonged to florist Sarah Winward and before that, they belonged to the fairy god mother of all florists, Ariella Chezar. They were given to me in a plastic bag over lunch with Sarah when she was in town for a master class with Ariella, where she used them in this arrangement. I love that they traveled from appreciator to appreciator, and that we both were able to make something beautiful with them.
It's wonderful, I love the colours
ReplyDeleteIt looks so beautiful and Autumn like. You're really very talented!
ReplyDeletestupendous arrangement...simply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
ReplyDeletestunning!! what a treat to work with beauty like this everyday.
ReplyDeleteI discovered your blog about an hour ago (via Posie Gets Cozy) and have been IMMERSED since! Stunning. Don't ever stop. The flowers, the light, the delicacy, the creativity...dazzling! Thank you ~ Leslie
ReplyDeleteI love poppies but they never last cut for me , what is your secret?
ReplyDeleteLove kumquats. I love the word kumquat. :) That is a lovely arrangement and the pictures are gorgeous. I can feel the softness of the poppies.
ReplyDeleteEXQUISITE beauty and you are one and the same. THANK you for brightening my winter day!
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ReplyDeleteThe apricot color of that poppy against the green background in the second photo makes me want to eat the flowers. This poppyrillis arrangement is beautiful. Im so glad those didn't go to waste, and that you were able to see my master taping and wiring skills :)
ReplyDeleteno matter how many different types of arrangements you post, i always think they are perfect...your style is unique. i'm so glad you express yourself through flowers! it works out so well. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat flowers together, and great colours !! WOW !
ReplyDeleteBest from Lilleba at Rusk og Rask
The combination of those colours is so beautiful. I love that dusky orangey pink - my favourite. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteAlthough it is ecologically questionable, sometimes I do envy you Americans who can get flowers all year round and make up bouquets and arrangements with the most impossible combinations - amaryllis and poppies, the mind boggles!!
Gorgeous, though...
beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this!!!! Even if I am just a spoiled American :)
ReplyDeleteHello Amy,
ReplyDeleteYour kumquat story warms my florist heart. As your simply outstanding arrangmensts. Love the structure, the colours and the choice of flowers.
Inspiring.
Love from Sweden
Susanna
p.s I shared your story at my place. Hope it is ok. Thank you. d.s
I absolutely love this arrangement! Beautiful colours.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is such a joy.
ReplyDeleteswoooon!
ReplyDeleteFunny, we can't buy poppies as a cut flower in the states any time other than winter.
ReplyDeleteThe type of poppy that lasts in a vase are "Icelandic", california poppies do not. Try cutting them at the full bud stage and then burning the ends. Then peel off the out layer of the bud. Should last for 4 or 5 days.
Glorious!
ReplyDeleteWow, so nice!
ReplyDeleteI have to say, that I don't look at your pictures, I DRINK them...
Thanks for sharing!
Iren
www.fairybread.com
Your arrangements always make me weak in the knees, Ms. Merrick. I wish I could fly to down to Canada to fill my apartment with your brilliant blooms. XoX
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Poppies, no wonder they make opium!
ReplyDeleteYou make them the opiate of the masses.
Legal but as intoxicating.
So, here's a question. Are all your arrangements fully fresh, or part fresh and part dried (wondering about the kumquats' time line), and do you ever add silk flowers in with fresh?
ReplyDeleteHere is a beautiful poem about poppies that happened to show up in my feed juxtaposed to your poppy pictures:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2012/01/05/poppies/
love the colours you have used...beautiful
ReplyDeleteShe is the fairy god-mother, you are so lucky to be so close to such talented designers. LOVE the dark amaryllis.
ReplyDeleteThe colours in your arrangement are glowing right out of the screen and warming my face! Stunning!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS colors!!
ReplyDeleteThose colors are so appealing as are the flowers. I love this time of year when Icelandic Poppies are planted in the landscape.
ReplyDeleteThese are the most amazing images.....c'est fantastique! I'll be visiting Amsterdam in April and splurging on beautiful blooms. Where should I go?
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos and that arrangement is just magnificent!
ReplyDeleteWhat is more darling than the story of HAND-ME-DOWN kumquats?
ReplyDeleteAnd, and, and, Sarah's work with Kinfolk has been some of my flavorite. She's such a babe!
extraordinary! what a beautiful blog. such treasures for the eyes!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is so nice, so inspiring. I love it. Thanks for sharing your pictures!
ReplyDeleteAlways fresh flowers, nothing else, ever.
ReplyDeleteI adore your blog....I'll be in Amsterdam in April this year...where should I go to see/buy some gorgeous blooms.
ReplyDeleteFor us here in Ireland most of these are mere house plants. Oh how the other half live! Loving the luscious plantings framing the window & the orchids hanging from the branches. Keep inspiring us with your imagery... Ena
ReplyDeleteIts look very beautiful and wonderful. I like so much this colourful image. All image is cool and fresh. You capture best photo.
ReplyDeleteyou have done fantastic post of beautiful flowers. I love flowers thanks for this beautiful and also colorful posts. Thanks for sharing this beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for writing such a good article, I stumbled onto your blog and read a few post. I like your style of writing... Portland Floral
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