Wow Us Wednesdays 11 and My Fresh Cut Flowers

4.20.2011

Hello everyone and welcome to party #11. I can't wait to see what you have to wow us with this week, but before you do I want to show you a new flower vase I ordered a few days ago and how I filled it with flowers from my yard.


 This is the picture of the vase that I ordered on the website since I forgot to take a picture before I started filling it with flowers. Isn't this neat? It is actually a blogger that sells these. Mary Ann of Verbena Cottage has a shop on her blog now. I just discovered it the other day and when I saw this I  had to have it.


It just happens that the only flowers I have in my yard right now is verbena. How appropriate since the vase is from Verbena Cottage Shop.


I planted these flowers last August and they have gone crazy this year.






I just love how this vase looks old and worn on the metal and handles and it comes with the flower frog for easy arranging.






Now I want to see what you have to wow us with!

Post edit: it looks like that vase is sold out. I don't even see it on her site anymore and another blogger said she believes she purchased the last one. Farmhousewares.com on my sidebar has one like it that has three sections. Here is the link farmhousewares.com
Just found a vase just like mine at this website and it is cheaper, too. http://www.timeless-settings.com/home-decor/decorative-accents.html.


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  1. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made4/19/11, 8:09 PM

    Wow! I adore that vase! Going to have to head over and take a 'look-see'! The Verbena is gorgeous -- I've never planted it so I'm thinking I have to check it out and see if it will tolerate horrid Chicago winters! Thanks for hosting!

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  2. The Charm of Home4/19/11, 8:10 PM

    I love that vase. Useful and cute! Thanks for hosting and have a lovely Easter.
    Sherry

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  3. ~Lavender Dreamer~4/19/11, 8:11 PM

    Look at the color of those flowers...you know I LOVE them! The sweet vase is perfect, too! Hugs! ♥

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  4. Anonymous4/19/11, 8:11 PM

    I've been looking for something like this! I'll definitely pay her shop a visit.

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  5. Pam Kessler4/19/11, 8:12 PM

    Wonderful vase. You always find the coolest things. I'll stop on over to her shop.

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  6. Confessions of a Plate Addict4/19/11, 8:14 PM

    Love your new vase, Kim! What??? Your verbena is blooming? Mine is just happy to be alive! lol Happy week!...hugs...Debbie

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  7. Sue4/19/11, 8:15 PM

    Hi Kim
    That is a fun vase. The frog makes it so easy to arrange like a pro! Thanks for hosting once again. I always find some inspiration from your party goers!
    Happy Easter!
    Sue

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  8. Vivienne @ the V Spot4/19/11, 8:15 PM

    I have a friend who collects flower frogs. She would love this! thanks for hosting the party!

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  9. Sue4/19/11, 8:16 PM

    What pretty flowers from your garden! I've saw these types of vases in a showroom at market. So practical to have a built-in frog. :-)

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  10. Tanna4/19/11, 8:17 PM

    LOVE that vase, Kim!! I am going to have to check out the Verbena Cottage! Thank you so much! And, thank you for hosting this party! blessings ~ tanna

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  11. Kathy4/19/11, 8:19 PM

    Hello Kim,
    That's a fantastic vase - love the built-in flower frog - very cool patina too!
    Thank you for hosting this fun party,
    Kathy

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  12. Petie@inspirednesting.com4/19/11, 8:20 PM

    Such a cute vase. Thanks for sharing where to get one. Wishing we had flowers blooming to cut!!

    Thanks for hosting a fun party :)

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  13. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures4/19/11, 8:22 PM

    Love the flowers and vase. Thanks for hosting.

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  14. AntiqueChase4/19/11, 8:23 PM

    The flower frog sold me. I just ordered one!! Now we can be twins! LOL

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  15. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting4/19/11, 8:23 PM

    I love that vase Kim and the flowers are beautiful! Martina

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  16. Brandi4/19/11, 8:23 PM

    Your vase is beautiful Kim! It Looks so nice with the flowers from your yard. I'm still waiting on my seeds! LOL!!!

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  17. Debbiedoos4/19/11, 8:26 PM

    Pretty Kim! Love that vase. Thanks for hosting..

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  18. bj4/19/11, 8:28 PM

    That surely looks pretty, filled with fresh flowers...:)

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  19. Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage4/19/11, 8:35 PM

    What a great design! That vase looks so cool. Your verbena is very pretty in it. Thanks for coming by, Kim. And thanks for hosting!

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  20. Jane4/19/11, 8:36 PM

    That is a very cool vase and your flowers look very pretty! Happy Wednesday!
    Jane

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  21. Sarah4/19/11, 8:38 PM

    Kim, the verbena is a gorgeous color. Isn't it a good feeling to be able to go out to one's garden and snip a few blooms to bring into the house? That's a great idea for a vase. I have some vintage jars with flower frog lids that are similar. I'll check out Verbena Cottage. ~ Sarah

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  22. Anonymous4/19/11, 8:39 PM

    Hi Kim, I love your new vase, and your flowers look gorgeous.Thanks so much for hosting.

    Kathy

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  23. Olive4/19/11, 8:41 PM

    Kim, your purple verbena is gorgeous. Thanks for hosting. ♥O

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  24. Ricki Treleaven4/19/11, 8:42 PM

    I love the frog on top. Very cute vase (and functional). I love the way verbena smells, too :D

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  25. Pam - @diy Design Fanatic4/19/11, 8:46 PM

    The vase is so wonderful and the frog on top make for a beautiful bouquet! The verbena is so pretty!

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  26. Debra@CommonGround4/19/11, 8:47 PM

    Love how the frog is attached to the vase. I'm off to check it out, thanks, Kim, for a great party!!
    xo Debra

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  27. Unknown4/19/11, 8:48 PM

    The flower "vase" is sooo cute! I have to have one!

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  28. Designs on 47th Street4/19/11, 8:48 PM

    I LOVE this! Not only is that just the cutest little vase, those flowers seem to be the perfect style for it. I have tried growing verbena, but they don't seem to flow over like yours are. Are they a particular variety??

    Donna

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  29. Blondie's Journal4/19/11, 8:56 PM

    I love the vase and your flowers are SO pretty! Thanks for the link, Kim!

    XO,
    Jane

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  30. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.4/19/11, 9:05 PM

    I love the vase and the pretty flowers! Thanks so much for hosting!

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  31. Shelia4/19/11, 9:06 PM

    Hi Kimmie and I love that olden looking flower base with the built in frog! Looks wonderful and your verbenas are glorious!! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  32. Sissie's Shabby Cottage4/19/11, 9:07 PM

    Kim,
    This is an adorable flower arrangement holder. It looks so pretty holding your verbena.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  33. Nancy's Notes4/19/11, 9:10 PM

    Kim, what pretty flowers, love that purple! Great vase too!
    Thanks for hosting another great party!

    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  34. The French Hutch4/19/11, 9:16 PM

    Kim, I just adore your new vase, and your verbena is perfect for it. Verbena is one of my favorites, and I have purple in my flower bed too. The arrangement looks so pretty on your table, perfect for spring......
    Easter Blessings

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  35. Lorri4/19/11, 9:19 PM

    Love the vase! Looks beautiful with the purple! I just posted about you and your giveaway on my blog. Still can't believe I won! Thanks again!

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  36. NanaDiana4/19/11, 9:20 PM

    Really cute vase and wouldn't you know they would all be sold out? Love the splash of color the flowers make in your room. It is snowing here!!! 6or 7" so far and still snowing hard! I think this is probably going to set a record. Great and I have to tromp to work in it at 5:15 tomorrow morning~ UGH!!

    Wonderful party, as always! Diana

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  37. Jenny4/19/11, 9:32 PM

    I adore that vase! Such character, charm and FUNCTION! Gorgeous flowers too. :-) I'll bet you get a lot of use out of that one. Nothing to share this week, but I hope to have a great project to share next week! I'll enjoy the party as a spectator in the meantime. :-)

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  38. Donna@Conghaile Cottage4/19/11, 9:34 PM

    I LOVE that vase! It's so vintage looking also! I'm definitely going to go check out her goodies! Your flowers look so GORGEOUS in it! Thank you for hosting the fun party...
    Have a Happy Easter Week,
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  39. Anonymous4/19/11, 9:43 PM

    Kim the verbena is lovely,and the vase with it's on frog is too cool.
    Look forwrd to seeing all the beautiful flower arrangements.
    ~Jo
    Lazy on Loblolly

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  40. Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things4/19/11, 10:02 PM

    What a wonderful vase!! I love your verbena.
    xo
    Penny

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  41. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life4/19/11, 10:07 PM

    Your new vase is just wonderful. It looks like an antique and how great to have a frog in the top. Love your stunning flowers. Gorgeous. Thanks for hosting such a fun party. Hugs, Marty

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  42. Mary Ann Pickett4/19/11, 10:39 PM

    How pretty are your flowers!! Such a great vase, too.

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  43. Faye 4/19/11, 10:42 PM

    I like it a lot, no wonder she's sold out!!! Love those lavender/purple flowers.
    Thanks for hosting!
    Faye

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  44. Anonymous4/19/11, 10:42 PM

    Those flowers are gorgeous!Nothing like a flower to brighten a room! goobyecityhellosuburbs

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  45. Leo 4/19/11, 10:46 PM

    Wow - there are some great posts this week! I am going to be busy this weekend checking them all out. Love the flower vase. It is so different and your flowers looks fantastic. So vibrant.

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  46. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here4/19/11, 10:58 PM

    Kim, I also love the vase and your flowers are beautiful!
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  47. Shelia4/19/11, 11:00 PM

    Hi Kimmie, I hope it's okay that I hooked up with you again. I had another vignette to show.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  48. LBB4/19/11, 11:06 PM

    Love those purple flowers! & thank so much for hosting!! :)

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  49. An Oasis in the Desert4/19/11, 11:23 PM

    This is the coolest vase, Kim, & looks so vintage. Your flowers are amazing. I can't believe the intensity of the color. Thanks for hosting.
    CAS

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  50. deborah4/19/11, 11:29 PM

    Hi Kim!
    I just found your blog tonight. I am a fairly new blogger. I have only been blogging for not quite a year. I am so happy to have found your blog and become a follower, I even joined your linky party tonight. I guess I did it right! This is the first time I have joined a linky party! How fun!

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  51. Kerrie Lightfoot4/19/11, 11:40 PM

    Thanks for the invite! Looks like a great party!!! Can't wait to see everyone's.

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  52. Ana4/19/11, 11:44 PM

    Hi Kim,
    Beautiful flowers and awesome new vase...Neat! Thank you for the invitation to your party...Just couldn't miss it. Can't wait to see what everyone else is sharing today. Have a wonderful evening.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

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  53. Handy Man, Crafty Woman4/19/11, 11:45 PM

    such pretty flowers! thanks for hosting this blog party.

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  54. saltbox
    treasures    4/19/11, 11:57 PM

    Your vase is lovely! Thanks for hosting your weekly wow party!
    ~ Julie

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  55. Little Miss Penny Wenny4/20/11, 12:37 AM

    Thanks for hosting, Kim! Your party is fab as always. Want to make sure that you know you were the winner of my giveaway this week! Shoot me an email and I can get you in touch with Ali bug Bowtique. Thanks Kim!

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  56. Kathy4/20/11, 12:47 AM

    I can't believe you posted about verbena today...The Hubs just cut it all back to about 1/4" of an inch...he said it'll grow???? I hope so because I loved it and will be so dissapointed if it doesn't come back this year...so pretty..and looks fantastic in your jar...thanks for the shout out for the dil's cookies...bribe?? You know me too well!!! lol

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  57. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal4/20/11, 12:51 AM

    I love that vase! Looks great with the verbena in it. Really pretty. Maybe they will get more of them in stock. Thanks for hosting!

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  58. Bonnie@ The Hopeless Romantic4/20/11, 1:23 AM

    I am graciously thankful for the pleasure of attending ur wonderful weekly wowing party. What a lovely hostess u are........im sure to be wowed by all the linkies..........Have a wonderful evening Kim...........Bonnie

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  60. People Who Know Me Would Say:4/20/11, 5:45 AM

    You gotta love someone whose shop has 'crowns' as a category. Her wares are wonderful.

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  61. Homeroad4/20/11, 7:02 AM

    Hi Kim, I just want to say that I love that the link thumbnails for your party are so big! I can actually see the pictures and it makes me want to click on every one!
    Thanks so much for making them larger than anyone else!
    Susan @ homeroad

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  62. Erin4/20/11, 8:08 AM

    Thanks for hosting Kim, and thanks for having me:)

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  63. Karen thisoldhouse2.com4/20/11, 8:09 AM

    I love that vase, Kim! And girl, you sure know how to throw a party... look at all the RSVP's!

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  64. Unknown4/20/11, 8:10 AM

    Hello Kim, I thought you needed another follower so I am.
    Thanks for hosting.

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  65. Pamela4/20/11, 8:51 AM

    Love that lil vase Kim! I think your next purchase should be the French Conservatory!;) It would look fabulous on your property!

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  66. Curtains in My Tree4/20/11, 9:18 AM

    I like those vases with the flower frogs attached. I was at a friends house and she had a small version of that.

    They look great and modern

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  67. Diane4/20/11, 9:26 AM

    Your verbena is gorgeous! Perfect centerpiece for this little soiree. Thanks so much for hosting the fun!

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  68. Unknown4/20/11, 9:51 AM

    Oh my goodness. All these years I thought those were my purple garden phlox! Go figure - I had to double check by researching online and they really are Verbena! So I guess I had Verbena all these years and never knew it. That vase is so perfect for them, I need one!

    Michelle
    New England Style

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  69. Gold Shoe Girl4/20/11, 10:49 AM

    You find the cutest things. I love your style and wish I had time to do all the projects you do. Can't wait to see what you find next.

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  70. Simone @ Doberman's by the Sea4/20/11, 11:23 AM

    Wonderful display-I like the contrast of the clear vase and the pop of purple. Thanks for hosting and have a great Easter. Cheers

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  71. Amy Chalmers4/20/11, 11:33 AM

    Kim I love how verbena looks in a garden, never thought to use it as a cutting flower. Thanks for hosting this awesome party!!

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  72. Renée4/20/11, 12:01 PM

    Love your cute jar/vase. I'm off to check it out. Thanks so much for hosting! Happy Easter...

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  73. Andrea4/20/11, 12:07 PM

    I love your new vase. In fact, as I started reading, I thought that I'd order 2. One for myself, and one for my mom for Mother's Day. Bummer that they're sold out =(

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  74. My Dream Canvas4/20/11, 1:30 PM

    I absolutely adore your vase. Have been eyeing something very similar for a while :-)

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  75. Miss Char4/20/11, 2:55 PM

    That is a cute, cute, cute piece Kim and your flowers look fantastic in it. Thanks for hosting the party each week and for sharing your new flower vase/holder/frog.

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  76. Linda (Nina's Nest)4/20/11, 3:40 PM

    Wow Kim, you started an avalanche of demands for that vase. It is so unusual, antique-looking, and useful! Wish I could get one. They seem to be sold out in both places. Linda

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  77. Sue4/20/11, 3:43 PM

    I love your vase...it is perfect for any wildflowers that you might have growing. Your verbena color is so vibrant...gorgeous!

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  78. Michele Smith4/20/11, 4:26 PM

    You always find the cutest things! I just ordered one. I'm going to send a picture to my sister to see if she wants one. Her birthday is Monday.
    Thank you for hosting. I'm not linking up this week...busy!

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  79. Linda (Nina's Nest)4/20/11, 5:33 PM

    Hi Kim, craziest thing! I checked Timless-settings and they were "out of stock". For some reason, in checking around the same site, they came up with "add to cart", so I did. I ordered it, got a confirmation email, and a fedex saying it had been shipped from Athens, Ga and would be here TOMORROW - go figure! I am so excited - it's such a handy and charming piece - with flowers OR empty. The shipping is about $6, so the ebay price shipping would be better, but, hey, I'm just happy that the "out of stock" item suddenly became "in stock". Thanks for following up. Linda

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  80. Pamela4/20/11, 7:23 PM

    Oh this is my kind of vase Kim!!
    I love the frog style top which is great for keeping stems in place!

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  81. Sandy4/20/11, 7:35 PM

    Your verbena is the most beautiful color.... nice photos!
    Sandy

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  82. Calypso In The Country4/20/11, 7:36 PM

    Gorgeous flowers! Thanks for hosting!

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  83. At The Picket Fence4/20/11, 7:46 PM

    Hi Kim! Oh, I adore verbena! And they look perfect in your new vase. Thanks so much for hosting such a great party. I was getting so distracted by all of the great links that I almost forgot to link up myself! :-)
    Vanessa

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  84. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality4/20/11, 7:57 PM

    HI, Kim, that is beautiful piece for flowers. I love verbena too & had some in my yard.

    Now that I'm back in GA, I hope we can meet up sometime. I'm over in Marietta. I am planning a blogger's lunch out in the next couple of weeks, so would love for you to come!

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  85. Linda@Coastal Charm4/20/11, 8:52 PM

    Kim,
    Thanks for sharing this cute vase with all of us...great style!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  86. Town and Country House4/20/11, 9:12 PM

    Great party--it is so fun to find so many great ideas and new (to me) blogs! I love your verbena and your vase; I hope some day you'll do a post on how you store and organize all your decorating accessories.

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  87. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage4/20/11, 9:26 PM

    I love your vase and your gorgeous flowers Kim!! I can't wait for things to start blooming in my yard too! Thanks for hosting! :)

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  88. Erin4/20/11, 9:34 PM

    Hi Kim,
    What a lovely arrangement! Thanks for hosting the link party, I'm new to blogging and joined for the first time!

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  89. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces4/20/11, 10:51 PM

    I LOVE that vase, Kim, and your photos are beautiful!

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  90. Low Tide High Style4/20/11, 11:15 PM

    Love your photos and love that vase, thanks for the links!

    Kat :)

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  91. Something Nice and Pretty4/21/11, 7:19 AM

    I'm always drawn to purple flowers, I think because the color is so vibrant...looove that vase, just beautiful!

    Rondell

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  92. Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents4/22/11, 12:16 AM

    Wonderfu vase and gorgeous flowers!

    I'm late to the party, but I just linked up for my first time here! Hope to visit lots of this week's participants soon!!

    Have a blessed Easter!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  93. Lynn4/22/11, 2:54 PM

    Kim, I don't know if I'll find a vase or not, but I'm going to look for my mom. She has Alzheimer's but still loves to go find flowers and some weeds to make arrangements. I'll always remember her beautiful natural arrangements. Thanks for sharing!!!

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  94. Kathysue4/23/11, 1:40 AM

    Kim I love love that vase!!! The verbena is the prettiest color and boy is it growing beautifully in your yard. I bet that is a sight to behold in person. Have a wonderful Easter with your family and precious grand babies, xo Kathysue

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  95. SHERRY HART4/23/11, 6:34 AM

    Kim...what a cute vase and really never thought of picking verbena and putting it in a vase like that! Might have to try it. First I have to plant the verbena :)

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