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Simple Lotus Arrangement...
« on: August 05, 2008, 07:12:50 AM »
For those who like simple, and sweet.
(I hate arranging flowers!)
This takes 1 minute from start to finish.  :)
My fresh flowers for the week on my desk here at work...my office air freshener too! 








 8)
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Re: Simple Lotus Arrangement...
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2008, 10:13:28 AM »
Very good idea!  Now to grow a lotus flower!

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Re: Simple Lotus Arrangement...
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2008, 05:17:08 PM »
very clever  ;)
My next female cat will be called "Whata Lily"!

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Re: Simple Lotus Arrangement...
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2008, 05:56:10 PM »
I like that.  It would be nice as table center piece.
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Re: Simple Lotus Arrangement...
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2008, 06:04:00 PM »
Thanks!  :)

This Friday, a friend is getting married and she will be using this same arrangement as her bridal bouquet. 8)
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Re: Simple Lotus Arrangement...
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2008, 06:20:46 PM »
I love that.  I had enuff of lotus to cut a few of mine this year but they didnt do good, seems they turned ugly almost the minute I cut them. :(

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Re: Simple Lotus Arrangement...
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2008, 06:58:20 PM »
Very ingenious. Thanks for sharing. :)
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Re: Simple Lotus Arrangement...
« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2008, 07:10:00 PM »
Very nice Joyce, Can you turn the fan to send the extra smell off of your big pond down our way?
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Re: Simple Lotus Arrangement...
« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2008, 04:59:01 AM »
Tinkster, ya' gotta get them in water within a minute or so.
Best to bring a pail of water with you...cut and drop into the bucket.
I'll admit, they don't last long, maybe a couple days.
That's OK with me, have an endless supply. :D

I didn't go to work yesterday because I had to volunteer down at the yachtclub for sailing lessons with Jamie.
We also had terrible lightning storms, even some hail, and I was afraid to turn on the computer.
(although I did look at the forum on a friends computer at the yachtclub)
But today when I get to work, I know this arrangement will be falling apart...flat.
Will simply cut more.  8)
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Re: Simple Lotus Arrangement...
« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2008, 07:38:57 AM »
It's very pretty, but I must admit I'm curious as to how your friend will use it as a bouquet with such small stems.  Sounds like a marvelous idea tho  :)

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Re: Simple Lotus Arrangement...
« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2008, 07:41:10 AM »
You can cut the stems any length you want!
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Re: Simple Lotus Arrangement...
« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2008, 08:32:56 AM »
Martha, you never cease to amaze me. ;) o(:-)

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Re: Simple Lotus Arrangement...
« Reply #12 on: August 07, 2008, 08:37:49 AM »
Don't call me Martha! {nono}  :P :boxing: &-) :whip: :-)~ :blowup: 

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Re: Simple Lotus Arrangement...
« Reply #13 on: August 07, 2008, 11:47:46 AM »
Ah.  Duh.  If it's different, share pics!  I'd love to see her bouquet.

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Re: Simple Lotus Arrangement...
« Reply #14 on: August 07, 2008, 06:14:24 PM »
I hope she take pix...I have to work!  ::)
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