Years ago I bought this covered veggie dish and a platter in the Fruit Basket pattern by the English china manufacturer, Mason's. For a lark I went online last fall to see if one of those companies that carries old china patterns might have a piece. Indeed they had a few but they were asking more than I wanted to pay. Imagine my delight when I found this little covered jar only days later at a local antique shop at a much better price.
I decided it would make a great vase and not take up much room on the Thanksgiving table. At the rate we're going, I may be able to almost repeat this bouquet when Thanksgiving arrives.
The main item is an annual Hibiscus which has been living by the front door and still looks great. There are more than a few spikes of Agastache with color left on them, but that's the last bright Baneberry seedpod. Most of the Heucheras are still going strong though I doubt I will get another fat flower stalk like this one from a plant in a protected location. It was fun to think about the next big holiday coming up and what might be available to create a bouquet for the big feast.
Gardeners around the country and the world take part in this Monday meme. Visit host Cathy at Rambling in the Garden to see what they've created today.
Simply gorgeous♥
Posted by: Summer | Monday, October 31, 2016 at 03:10 AM
This is a beauty. Love the china.
Posted by: Lisa at Greenbow | Monday, October 31, 2016 at 06:13 AM
Masterful arrangement and use of your natural materials and beautiful china. Great happenstance to have found the china.
Posted by: Susie | Monday, October 31, 2016 at 07:10 AM
That jar was a great find and and what a varied mix of contents you have - is that fat pink spike really a heuchera?! Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Cathy | Monday, October 31, 2016 at 08:16 AM
Cathy - The pink and white spike is Heuchera but the solid pink is Baneberry.
Posted by: Linda from Each Little World | Monday, October 31, 2016 at 08:23 AM
How lucky to find what you were looking for locally. A very pretty arrangement, I hope you will be able to repeat it for Thenksgiving.
Posted by: Christina | Monday, October 31, 2016 at 08:36 AM
Excellent pairings with the china pattern, and that Hibiscus foliage, wow!
Posted by: Loree / danger garden | Monday, October 31, 2016 at 11:42 AM
I love it when the stars align and we find a wonder piece that we want - especially after we've researched and know what a good price we are getting it at. Your bouquet is lovely.
Posted by: Barbara H. | Monday, October 31, 2016 at 11:43 AM
It's wonderful when fate sees fit to reward a search like that. The china pieces are lovely together and you've selected just the right foliage and flowers to highlight them.
Posted by: Kris P | Monday, October 31, 2016 at 02:16 PM
Love the autumnal tapestry colors and the china as well. Nothing beats a good deal on something you already want!
Posted by: Amelia Grant | Monday, October 31, 2016 at 03:06 PM
Great arrangement and container pairing! Hurrah for a happy find! Happy Halloween!
Posted by: Peter/Outlaw | Monday, October 31, 2016 at 08:21 PM
Love the mix of colours of the foliage along with the flowers, and your vase is very pretty Linda!
Posted by: Cathy | Tuesday, November 01, 2016 at 03:12 PM