The Petal Pusher: Fall Harvest
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Happy October! Tina here with my monthly column, The Petal Pusher. As hard as it was for me to pack up the flip-flops, the tank tops and the shorts of the summer, I am loving this sweater weather. I find myself making a cup of tea and cozying up to my beloved couch any chance I get as soon as the sweltering temperature dropped. Autumn also is a time for harvest. I’m beginning to see lots of fall gourds, pumpkins, apples and squash at the farmer’s markets. My mouth is watering just thinking about all the roasted vegetables, pies, and squash soups of the season, isn’t this what autumn is all about?
Of course, this month’s arrangement is very much influenced by the season and by the moment. The NOW. There was plenty of what I call autumn hydrangeas that had flowers in a mix of pale greens to warm pinks. The warm tones give the illusion of the gentle fall sun beaming on the bundles. Also is a reminder this is the time of year when the fall foliages is at their peak.
I’ve paired the arrangements with some seeded eucalyptus, persimmon, and pomegranates. In the Chinese culture, the pomegranate fruit symbolizes abundance and fertility because of the amount of seeds that are in the fruit. It represents the fall harvest perfectly! To top it off, I added sprigs of divinely fragrant jasmine. I wish y’all could immerse in this beautiful perfume the jasmine permeates. I’ve certainly been seduced by the scent and instantly became one of its admirers.
I hope y’all are enjoying the bounty and what fall has to offer!
i love autumn, warm tone, warm weather. everything is just perfect for me, and so your arrangement. i’m waiting for the next post !