sometimes, I...

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bring work home with me...
a reminder,
spring is coming...
After looking and working with flowers all day, you might think that I will have had my fill. That is what I would have thought. But the reality is, that even after looking at them all day, I like to have a vase on my table... and maybe even a little mason jar for the living room.
Tulips definitely signal spring!
These tulips were a little droopy, so past their sell by date...but, they work perfectly in a little mason jar. Hopefully, the florist trick of adding a penny to the water will help them last a few days...

It's hard to believe it's the end of the month, it was down to the wire, but I managed to get my Pushing the Envelope Exchanges out...
More flowers to match the postage stamp...

February was international correspondence month, that was inspiration to get a few letters to pen pals out..

it's never too late to send a little love...
I am hoping March brings warm weather, flowers, mail, and a little more time to read blogs, and post a few times too!





Comments

  1. My name is Erika.February 28, 2018 at 4:04 PM

    I didn't know about adding a penny to make flowers last longer. Thanks for the tip. :) I think it would be hard to get tired of flowers. And getting mail is always fun, isn't it? Happy new month. :) Let's hope for a real spring this year-early too. hugs-Erika

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  2. KarenFebruary 28, 2018 at 7:01 PM

    Adding a penny is new to me as well, and I'll be trying it out this weekend. We have lots of entertaining to do, so flowers are in order. I once worked in a bakery, and lost all interest in desserts. I don't think the same thing would happen to me in a florist shop!

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  3. Bleubeard and ElizabethFebruary 28, 2018 at 10:05 PM

    My tulips aren't blooming yet, but I will remember the penny trick. I've always stuffed pipe cleaners in the stems to prop them up. Congrats, too, on completing your February challenge.

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  4. Valerie-JaelFebruary 28, 2018 at 10:17 PM

    Flowers do so much to brighten a room. Well done on getting your Feb challenges done. Hugs, Valerie

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  5. CJ KennedyMarch 1, 2018 at 5:15 AM

    Welcome back! I didn't know that trick with the penny. The Peruvian lilies The Eldest sent me when I got home from PA, finally passed. They lasted 1 month! i just changed the water every day and add a bit of the powder packet that was included.

    Your cards and envelopes are so Spring-y and cheery. Not looking forward to this weekend weather.

    Stay warm and dry!

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  6. Let's Art JournalMarch 1, 2018 at 10:04 AM

    What beautiful flowers! That's the kind of work that I would happily bring home too ...lol 😉. I'm loving all the spring cheer and your happy mail is amazing too! Wishing you much happiness today and always! J 😊 x

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  7. Divers and SundryMarch 1, 2018 at 1:23 PM

    I like cut flowers but don't have space outside to grow them. I'll have to try your penny idea. I agree with you in hoping March brings warm weather. I'm ready :)

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  8. HonoréMarch 11, 2018 at 1:33 PM

    So, your new gig is working at a flower shop?! How cool! I too didn't know the penny trick...have some alstroemeria I'll try that with. Like your 2018 word; definitely puts you in the driver's seat!
    Have a great week.
    Cheers~
    BTW: choose was my word several years ago...great minds and all that stuff..

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  9. Let's Art JournalMarch 13, 2018 at 6:04 AM

    Just wanted to thank you for your kind wishes on my blog 😁. Have a wonderful week! J 😊

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