Centerpiece of The Month
Years ago, my sister gave my mother a vase as a gift. Both of them passed away some time ago, and that vase has great meaning for me. I always try to fill it with flowers or some kind of greenery, and I feel a unique sense of grief and peace when I look at it.
I missed last month's Centerpiece Of The Month, hosted by Janelle at Talk Of Tomatoes. Here is my mother's vase, filled with love and flowers. You will see other centerpieces at Janelle's site, each one with a different story to tell.
Just gorgeous!
Posted by: Kalyn | June 30, 2007 at 07:34 PM
Pretty!
Posted by: Jenn | June 30, 2007 at 09:28 PM
The flowers took my breath away.
The story I understand only too well.
Flowers, vase and story, all have their beauty.
Posted by: MyKitchenInHalfCups | June 30, 2007 at 10:29 PM
that's so beautiful. it reminds me of the vase i have of my grandmother's that noone wanted because it was "ugly" (not that your's is ugly). but i love that vase. and now i found out it's a roseville worth at least $400. ugly, eh? :)
Posted by: candy | June 30, 2007 at 11:01 PM
So pretty! Love the flowers and love the vase as well. Sorry to hear of your sadness. It's so nice to have a momento like this to put out and share though. Good memories for sure.
Posted by: Joy T. | June 30, 2007 at 11:16 PM
the heartbreak of your grief has turned into an outpouring of love you share with our world.
thanks, sher, for allowing us a glimpse of your humanity.
the vase is as perfect a vessel for truth as the flowers are for beauty & love.
hmmmm, sounds like ingredients that add up to a life of spirit and graceful style -- like yours!
Posted by: whaleshaman | July 01, 2007 at 10:34 AM
Absolutely beautiful!!! I bet it means even more to you since it's your mother's vase too. (((HUGS)))
Posted by: Jennifer | July 01, 2007 at 02:37 PM
That's a beautiful vase and I lvoe the gorgeous bouquet in it. I can see why you like to look at it. It's very artistic, like you've said Antonia was.
Posted by: Glenna | July 01, 2007 at 10:06 PM
Beautiful vase full of flowers and memories.
Gorgeous blossoms!
Posted by: Katie | July 02, 2007 at 06:52 AM
I am so glad you found some beautiful flowers for your precious vase... A sentimental centerpiece!
Posted by: sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | July 06, 2007 at 05:47 PM
Ok I'm back today visiting all the Centerpieces for the month. I see your flowers are holding up nicely since you posted them. Ha. Man I'm funny. Still love the flowers and still love the vase!
Posted by: Joy T. | July 07, 2007 at 10:43 AM