Camillias

The camillia bushes in our yard are all in full bloom right now and they are gorgeous.  It seems like there are more flowers this year than ever before ~ there are literally hundreds of flowers in all different colors and shades...reds, pinks, white, variegated.

It's hard to decorate with camillias because they aren't really vase flowers, but I was determined to bring some inside to enjoy.  I started going through my cupboards to find things I could use to display them ~ here are a few pictures.

I took the photos outside because I really liked the contrast against the green grass.

Here are a few photos in a couple of different martini glasses.

One of the flowers I managed to cut with a small stem and put that in a champagne glass.  Here's a couple of photos of the displays all together.

If anyone has any other ideas I would love to hear them ~ I think I'm going to spend a little more time over the next few days trying to find more ways to decorate with them. 

Comments

[Kim Strickland]

You have some beautiful Camellias! I have dipped them in paraffin before to preserve the bloom. It keeps them looking fresh for 1-2 weeks. The paraffin has to be at a low temperature and it is a messy process, but totally worth it.

[Natasha Burns]

I love camellias, yours are gorgeous! They're the only thing that seem to flower in my garden, I have a few bushes, one of these bushes has so many varieties of colour on it :)
I often "float" camellias in footed dishes or bowls. I love how you have used the glasses!

[jessi nagy]

hey sweets,
oohh these are beautiful.
it is 36 degrees here and rainy. yucky
2 weeks till cali. can't wait.
oxoxoxo,
jessi

[Maija Lepore]

Your photos are beautiful!!!!!

[april]

These are beautiful! I love them! I was just noticing I don't have any blooms on mine. Do you feed yours? Miss you!!

[Joy at Cupids Charm]

Hi Kathy! GORGEOUS!!! Just beautiful photos! There is real perfection is Mother Nature! Thanks for sharing ~ xo Joy

[Lori]

oh my!!! those look so pretty!!! the colors of the flowers and your pictures are just stunning:)

[karin@creativechaos]

I love camillias! The way you have them displayed is wonderful...

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