The golden Indian summer we were enjoying seems to have been chased off by a fury of wind and rain that is lashing against the window panes as I write. As fast as you can say applecrumblewithcustard we have taken to lighting the woodburner as it turns dark and I am in the market for a new pair of wellies.
Which has all left me woefully unprepared for Jane's monthly flowers-in-the-house shindig. It is just too ghastly to contemplate cutting flowers in the rain and muddy flowerbeds while my sweetpeas and anemones from last week finally hit the compost heap at the weekend.
So my rather paltry offering this time, is the remaining jugful of white cosmos, not looking their perkiest after four days, but still a poignant little reminder of warmer days in the garden and that gorgeous summer sunshine that has finally said its goodbyes. A last little flowery image of summer....
I'm also sharing this post over at Flower Patch Farmgirl. Do you know her? She writes like a dream.
Which has all left me woefully unprepared for Jane's monthly flowers-in-the-house shindig. It is just too ghastly to contemplate cutting flowers in the rain and muddy flowerbeds while my sweetpeas and anemones from last week finally hit the compost heap at the weekend.
So my rather paltry offering this time, is the remaining jugful of white cosmos, not looking their perkiest after four days, but still a poignant little reminder of warmer days in the garden and that gorgeous summer sunshine that has finally said its goodbyes. A last little flowery image of summer....
I'm also sharing this post over at Flower Patch Farmgirl. Do you know her? She writes like a dream.
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They are just lovely - even after four days - and I love the white pitcher. Need to find some white vessels for my house! They set off the flowers better than all my glass.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well. xo
I have a mini love affair going with white cosmos so I can't imagine a nicer goodbye to the summer that wasn't.
ReplyDeleteStay cosy.
xo Jane
white cosmos...I think these might just be my favorite...your photos are just gorgeous!
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Our hostess didn't give us much notice, did she? No excuses are necessary for a little reminder of summer.
ReplyDeleteThe white on white is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cosmos!! I agree with Jane, what a lovely goodbye to summer. I have loved looking at your photos all summer.
ReplyDeleteI've only ever seen pink cosmos. I love the white ones so much more! Cosmos are always my go-to cut flower. They seem pretty forgiving! I lit the wood burner for the first time yesterday- a treat in contrast to enjoying all that late sunshine!
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing paltry about your beautiful cosmos. Pure Summer.
ReplyDeleteOh, Belinda! White cosmos are my favorite and your photos are beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI MUST remember to plant cosmos next summer. I think they are quite charming.
ReplyDeleteWhite cosmos are one of those classic flowers that are so elegant and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely, white cosmos are now on my seed list. See you on Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely, white cosmos are now on my seed list. See you on Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteWhite cosmos look simply stylish, whether in the garden or inside. One of my favourites x
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the white cosmos love ladies and gents! x
ReplyDeleteHi Belinda,
ReplyDeleteThose Cosmos are lovely, and how wonderful to have cut garden flowers in the house still.
Happy days!
See you next week,
Lizx
Stunning photos and a beautiful post. White cosmos are my favourite flowers
ReplyDeleteIt was quite a stormy Sunday! The weather has been been gorgeous lately, just like your photos ;)
ReplyDeleteFour day old beauties. I need new wellies too! Cant believe the change in the weather over the past two days - Autumn has definitely arrived.Sinead x
ReplyDeleteWe are in Indian summer mode here in Oregon--warm weather, sunny skies, and everything still blooming. Lots of tomatoes on vines as well!
ReplyDeleteWood~burning crumbler here too! Simplicity is often the salve for things - I like the white cosmos very much.
ReplyDeleteI am rooting around looking for the right sort of sweater...I fancy something neutral and cosy, hmm, something will suggest itself...
I am off to read Flower Patch Farmgirl as you recommend...
Batten down the hatches...
Sarah -x-
Simplicity often the best... they are beautiful - stunning photos as ever, Belinda. X
ReplyDeleteHi Belinda, yes I'm not terribly thrilled that the weather has 'flipped' either...although I do enjoy the Autumn colour and an episode or two of snow over christmas...I just don't feel that I had enough sun on my face this year...anyway there is lunch to look forward to next week and meeting you and some other lovely ladies for a chat..can't wait. Robx
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ReplyDeleteI'm quite enjoying this gentle run into autumn. There's something about the mild weather we get in early autumn that really lifts my spritis - especially after the odd weather we've had this year!
Can't wait till Tuesday!
Sarahx
Ooh, I love cosmos! Lordy, I love flowers. Every one. (Do you have a least favorite flower? Something to ponder...I believe I do not.)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sweet words, Sweets. You ALWAYS brighten my day.
I love these flowers, fresh and crisp.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Siân