What a wild mix of colors in these Glorious Fall Blooms, freshly picked from my garden.
Blooms that started out in softer Summer hues have aged to the deeper, richer colors of Autumn.
My hydrangeas, which first bloomed pale blue have changed to a deeper blue, green, and even purple in tone.
The Seedum ‘Autumn Joy’ from light pink to a deep, rich burgandy.
Last Spring, when we took our trip to the Long Beach Peninsula, I found this weathered carpenter’s box while out junking. I replaced the handle with a piece of gnarled driftwood that I picked up on the beach, and I’ve been waiting for the perfect time to use it in an arrangement on my kitchen counter.
You can still see the word “tools” that the builder of this box nailed into it’s side. It makes me wonder at the history. Just like the flowers, the weathered wood and the imperfections make it more interesting than something that is brand new.
The colors of my flowers are more intense this year than in years past. Our long, dry summer contributed to the difference.
This arrangement isn’t in the usual oranges and browns of Fall but I actually prefer the cooler tones for my living space.
Like little jewels, they make me feel so happy.
Though my flower’s first blooms were clear in color, absent of spots or discoloration, I think they’ve become more beautiful with the imperfections of age. We talk of faded blooms but there is nothing faded about these beauties! My friend Yvonne over at Stone Gable inspired me with pictures of her hydrangeas in the post, PATINA . . . Becoming More Beautiful With Age. She writes about our narrow definition of beauty and how we could learn from the flowers to wear the patina of age gloriously. I really want to learn to do that, and to do it well. If you’ve never visited Yvonne I hope you will. Her posts are always so inspiring and her blog is one of the most beautiful I’ve seen.
This week, my prayer for you is that you’d enjoy and embrace your own season of life. They are all a gift from God.
Blessings,
CarrieThisHome
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Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
October 9, 2013 at 3:19 pmThis is beautiful, Patti! I love when hydrangeas get to this point. Their aged color looks so beautiful and fits right in with this time of year.
Tina @ What We Keep says
October 9, 2013 at 7:06 pmNothing better than hydrangeas weathered wood. It’s beautiful, Patti.
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
October 9, 2013 at 8:03 pmJust stunning! The flowers really are thing of great fall beauty!
Van says
October 10, 2013 at 6:57 amI adore hydrangeas and love this mix you have going on here. Inspires me to get some more plant life into the house.:)
Deb Hrabik says
October 13, 2013 at 10:03 amI think I’ll go out and look for some driftwood now! Great idea,
Deb
Patti says
October 13, 2013 at 4:41 pmPatti, this is such a beautiful post! The drift wood handle is so beautiful and unique.
Love it!
Hugs,
Patti
Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com says
October 14, 2013 at 10:21 amPatti, what a gorgeous color scheme! And I just love that tool box. With the driftwood handle, it is so unique and charming. Hope you’re sharing it tomorrow at We Call It Olde, looks like you’re planning too 🙂 Take care – Dawn
Melinda@The Refeathered Roost says
October 14, 2013 at 7:33 pmSo so much to love here, Patti. The tool box is endearing to me and almost seems to tell a story all by itself. I love the handle on it. Your hydrangeas and autumn joy are gorgeous. Together it all is just fabulous.
Andrea @ Cloud Nine Chic says
October 15, 2013 at 4:26 pmHi Patti! I go weak in the knees for hydrangeas! Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful flowers with us… I can’t get over that “handle” either! So cool… 🙂
JaneEllen says
October 15, 2013 at 8:58 pmI am loving your flowers, so gorgeous, the colors are so pretty, jewel like. Also love your tool box and the handle especially, it’s one of a kind. Great post, Fall colors are what you love in your home. I noticed some of the gals on blog land are using black and white, it looks great also.
” What ever floats your boat” as my oldest son always liked to tell me. That was when I was trying to tell him to do something. By the time he was16 he was 6’3″ tall and would look down at me when I’d talk to him
You’re really lucky to have such gorgeous hydrangeas and other flowers. We have very dry alkali soil so it’s hard to grow things in it. I’m not much of a gardener anyway. I get allergies from all pollen.
Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door says
October 15, 2013 at 9:19 pmHi, Patti! These blooms are gorgeous. I love Hydrangeas as they dry. I think I love them as much dried as the gorgeous live blooms like yours here. 🙂 And they’re beautiful in your old tool box. The perfect setting.
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
October 16, 2013 at 8:24 amOh so pretty and your toolbox is fabulous too. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Cathy says
October 17, 2013 at 5:42 amPatti, I love the flowers – there deep hues against the worn tool box…. beautiful… I have also been reminded of late that it is important to embrace the season of our lives and accept where we are with joy. Sometimes a difficult thing to do but, with God’s help so doable… thanks for the inspiration… Cathy
Rachel Uchizono says
October 17, 2013 at 11:32 amLove the Fall colors!
Amanda says
October 17, 2013 at 1:04 pmHi Patti! I thought I would stop by to say hello and see what you’ve been sharing! Your autumn flowers are so lovely and displayed just perfectly in that fabulous tool box! I love how you replaced the handle with a piece of driftwood! Clever!
Best Wishes and Blessings,
Amanda
Katie @ The Casual Craftlete says
October 18, 2013 at 5:29 pmThe flowers are absoultly gorgeous, Patti! I LOVE the carpenter box too. This will be one of my features from the Blog Hop. Make sure to grab your ‘featured’ button on Sunday night! Thanks SO much for sharing at the Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop! Have a great weekend!
Katie
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
October 18, 2013 at 6:32 pmJust gorgeous Patti!
Dawn @ We Call It Junkin says
October 19, 2013 at 9:34 amI just wanted to come back over to say thank you so much for sharing this at my We Call It Olde Link-Up. Another party starts on Tuesday, hope to see you there again. Take care – Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com
JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose says
October 19, 2013 at 5:21 pmYou had me at ‘carpenter’s box’ – I love the tool boxes filled with different items – your blooms are lovely!
Nita@ModVintageLife says
October 21, 2013 at 9:47 amI featured this today on Mod Mix Monday at Mod Vintage Life!
Jann Olson says
October 21, 2013 at 8:58 pmGorgeous Patti! The subdued shades of the Autumn colors are absolutely stunning. I too agree that we need to see the beauty that comes with age. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Sherry says
October 22, 2013 at 9:03 amThis is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Sherry
Jann Olson says
October 23, 2013 at 10:44 amHi Patti, just hopping by to let you know that I will be featuring you at SYC this week.
hugs,
Jann
Kathy says
October 23, 2013 at 1:12 pmHello Patti, the color of these blooms are definitely glorious – love your carpenter’s box!
I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Bernideen's Tea Time Blog says
October 23, 2013 at 6:09 pmThis is really pretty – lovely flowers from your garden!
Amy @ Homey Oh My! says
October 27, 2013 at 2:12 pmGorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. Wow.
LOVE Stone Gable and I agree it’s one of the most beautiful sites I’ve seen. Yours is beautiful too!!!
exeter carpenters says
November 22, 2013 at 11:40 amI want to move to Canada to do an apprenticeship in Carpentry.
Any help?
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March 10, 2014 at 4:34 amI seriously love your website.. Great colors & theme.
Did you create this site yourself? Please reply
back as I’m planning to create my own personal website and would love to learn
where you got this from or just what the theme is named.
Thank you!