IVOM: January flowers in a cold climate

A roundup of flowers in my house in cold weather.

It was a rare occurrence that I was able to bring Hellebore flowers from my garden into the house in December. All of my other indoor blooms were hot house flowers. I love Cyclamen for the intensity of their color and the fact that I can buy small plants that don't overwhelm a display.

Pomegranates are one of my go to items for display and not just at Christmas.  

I wanted this area to have a Christmas vibe but be able to work after the holiday as well. Thus I made the centerpiece a large glass box filled with warm toned textiles.

The box is holding a part of my collection of hats from India, Pakistan, Turkey and elsewhere. 

Quirky necklaces and an Indian carved figure are also in there. 

The hats are pieced and embroidered and many of them are as interesting on the inside as the outside with stitching or Russian cotton lining. The display on these tables will continue to look good through Valentine's Day.

Two friends stopped by with flowers for me when my sister died. 

As those flowers started to fade, I added the best ones to the bouquet I got for the dining room table. 

I added the rose and some tiny mums from one gift bouquet . . .

and lilies from the other gift flowers. 

I got a ridiculous amount of pleasure from re-arranging things, adding more evergreens from my garden and even a couple of big leaves of Arum italicum. 

As flowers continue to fade I removed them and reduced the bouquet. 

But I think it still looks good as the flowers mature and change. 

This little bouquet has been moving around the house since the fall when I clipped a stem of Coleus and one of Kale.

I added a couple of evergreens and moved it into my bathroom after the Hellebores died. I was surprised to see how well it fit in with this bowl of beads from the nearby antiques mall. 

The same items have a completely different feel when the white Hellebores and pale blue vases are replaced with this darker display. 

Comments

[Christine]

Well done! I always find it fascinating that interesting things look even more special when they are under glass.
You have such a great collection of vases and have inspired me to search for a few new ones this year. A good project to start off 2022!

[Kristin]

It's all so lovely. You are such a source of inspiration for me, Linda.

[Kris P]

Your vignettes are always so intriguing, Linda. Unlike most floral arrangements which warrant a glance or two, your thoughtfully compiled collections deserve focused scrutiny. I also love the way you've rearranged your gift bouquets as the flowers and other plant materials aged.

[Beth@PlantPostings]

Beautiful arrangements! And your hats and necklaces collection is awesome. Cyclamen is one of my favorite potted flowering plants, too. I had one for several years, and then it just gave up. Maybe I'll get another one one of these days. :)

[danger garden]

Lovely, everything! Your quote "I got a ridiculous amount of pleasure from re-arranging things" made me smile. I know exactly what you mean.

[Linda Brazill]

BETH — I haven't managed to keep a Cyclamen going and looking decent for more than a couple of years either. ​

[Linda Brazill]

KRIS P. — I think because i've looked at a lot of books about people's collection, I've really gotten into using things I have in every way I can think of. Otherwise they sit there and I don't really enjoy them to the degree that I would prefer.

[Linda Brazill]

KRISTIN — Thanks for those kind words. We're back to personal lockdown so I am really trying to find ways to make the indoors interesting since we are spending all our time here. Very cold today but a bit of a warming trend coming. 

[hb]

Your arrangements are gorgeous! You are really good at them. They look professionally done.

White and green is such a pure combination. It refreshes the eyes.