In a vase on Monday: Old friends

My orchid qualifies more as "in a pot" rather than a vase, but it's alive and growing! I inherited a group of orchids from my late gardening friend, Judy Schwaemle. This one has consistently re-bloomed for me in the three years it's been in residence at my house. It's a touch of Spring and nice reminder of Judy.

I created a little vignette based on the greenish color of the orchid pot. It includes a jade medallion with a tassel, hanging from the Buddha's hand. Alas the opening is not quite large enough to go over my wrist which would let me wear it as a bracelet. The tea pot is by Illinois artist Delores Fortuna. On a visit to her studio, she let me pick the material for the handle and I opted for the barbed wire. Love that contrast of materials. It usually sits on a kitchen shelf with other artists' tea pots. Again, it's a lovely memento of a fun visit and one of my favorite potters. The tiny green vase is one of my trio of pots by Heath Ceramics and has been holding the same Heuchera leaf and dried Sedum since October. 

I love the subtle but odd color combination of this orchid and thought it nicely picked up the same tone in the painting behind t.

At the opposite end of the room are a couple of primroses. Their flowers are long gone and they are getting rather root-bound but again, it is so nice to have something green and growing even if they no longer make much of a statement. The pot was made by a my best friend from college and I use it often.

To see what gardeners around the world have put into a vase today, visit Cathy at Rambling in the Garden who hosts this meme.

Comments

[Lisa at Greenbow]

A nice collection of objects. The orchid looks sweet all abloom and yes it looks good with the painting. Happy Monday.

[Linda from Each Little World]

Happy Monday to you, too, Lisa! Just waiting for spring to make it perfect!

[Donna@Gardens Eye View]

What a special vase and vignette....I love it and the fact the orchid is so special from a dear friend. And that teapot is a wonderful work of art.

[Noelle]

The whole arrangement exudes love, thoughtfulness, calmness and is beautiful on the eye.

[Cathy]

I was drawn immediately to your miniatures, especially that gorgeous little teapot - and your friend's vase looks most intriguing. The orchid is really pretty too! I have kept one going since Mothers Day last year although it hasn't flowered again yet...

[Loree / danger garden]

Oh that teapot! The handle is just magnificent. The orchid is obviously happy with you.

[Amelia]

I love that teapot! and the Orchid. I have caused the demise of every Orchid that entered my house. Now I have them in the garden and they live happily outside.

[Kris P]

You always have such wonderful vignettes, Linda! If I ever visited you I imagine I'd be wandering your house for hours with my mouth agape - well, except for asking questions, of course.

[Linda from Each Little World]

Thanks for all your comments. Let me just say that i usually don't have much luck with orchids so I assume I must be channeling the spirit of their former owner. I try to mostly ignore them. And I could not resist the delicacy of the teapot with that killer handle!

[Beth @ PlantPostings]

You've arranged your plants and decorations so artfully. I haven't had an orchid for a few years, and I need to get one again. They're so graceful and add character to any display.

[Linda from Each Little World]

Kris — You are welcome to visit and I will admit some folks are a little taken aback at all of our unusual decor.

[Linda from Each Little World]

Amelia — ​I usually put the orchids in the garden in the summer. I leave them out until it's fairly chilly as it is the cold temps that cause the buds to form; at least that's what I remember reading.