My Mother’s Bouquet


My Mother's Bouquet

 

The artistic way of living. 

Flowers from the garden in an enamelware pitcher.

My mother is a natural at creating beauty, making art out of the everyday. 

Celebrating whatever comes her way, morning, noon and night.

 

 

 

My Mother's Bouquet

 

Today's artistic touch was going to adorn a table at the blood bank, "…just to greet the donors." my Mom said, "Oh by the way, can you take it to the blood bank hall for me? And be sure to put a cloth underneath it to look pretty."

 

My Mom is generous with her creativity and artful expression, I have known people to bring their packages over for my Mother to wrap for special occasions. 

 

 

My Mother's Bouquet

 

 

 

My Mother's Bouquet

 

 

With a carefree touch, a flower here, a ribbon there, 

My Mother weave's her love without fanfare, without drawing attention back to herself. She is a do-er, a giver, someone who works behind the scene. If someone offers to help her they will often tease that my mother expects perfection. My Mother doesn't do anything unless it is done with grace, nothing "half-ass" as I have heard her say. It doesn't matter the event, big or small, no matter what she does she does it whole heartily, and she rarely says no.

 

 

 

My Mother's Bouquet

 

 

 

My Mother's Bouquet

 

My Mother's home is a haven, simply cosy, rustic charm, where no corner is left untouched.



Comments

13 responses to “My Mother’s Bouquet”

  1. Diogenes

    Your mom is so talented, and I think she is where you got your design eye.

  2. nancy w

    It becomes obvious, if not already so, where her children learned their generosity of spirit. A positive force so needed especially in these times. Thank You.

  3. nancy w

    It becomes obvious, if not already so, where her children learned their generosity of spirit. A positive force so needed especially in these times. Thank You.

  4. Your Mom is a smart talented lady
    I like her styling ideas on the flowers in the old enamelware pitcher
    Also love that she wears bracelets

  5. I love her. Salt of the earth. The girl can accessorize too!!

  6. Will she adopt me?

  7. Jacklynn Lantry

    Ok, so we have 2 choices, tell your mom I’m happy either way. She can come to Massachusetts and “mother” me or I can zip out there and just move right in…
    Oh Miss C, We’ll be sisters:) lol!

  8. From all you’ve told us through the years about your mother and family and I know you are a great mom, too, Corey…it seems like the world would be a better place if everyone was raised like you have been raised. I feel that way about my Aunt and cousin also. Some people just have that special talent of knowing how to make life better for those around them and don’t mind the extra effort…it’s all about LOVE!

  9. Lovely tribute to your mother Corey…..
    Ali

  10. I love all of your postings.
    Thanks for all you share.
    Love Jeanne
    X0X0

  11. Kristin

    Beautifully written..another fine story of the grace, beauty, heart and strong nature of a lovely woman. What a treasure to be able to know her, see her talents and feel her love as you write, take photos and share with us. Thank you for bringing more of her into my life today.

  12. des mots precieux, plein d´amour et l ´affection,
    deux femmes-artistes,belles, adorables et généreuse….
    mille amitiés
    Tina;-)

  13. Your mom is like mine Corey. She used to say ” If you’re going to do it half-assed, don’t do it at all”!

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