Pretty. I love a nice succulent, I have some Jade plants going that would survive a nuclear war I suspect. Nice wordless expression.
– Esmeralda Cloud
Let’s hope nobody decides to put that to the test.
I like seeing succulents used in floristry. I like their contrast in texture with the fresh and dried seed heads and the way they add harmony and subtleness to the colour palette.
So many contrasts — and a jubilant dianthus bud right in the middle of things? I love the slightly worn look of the outer rose petals — they look kind of like ancient parchment. A most interesting spectacle over all!
“I’m only a young bud, but I’m going to make an impression”? Trust you to notice that!
To continue the parchment comparison, it looks like someone has drawn in red pencil on the edge.
Yes, that red begins to hint that the parchment is something of an illustrated manuscript. As for the bud, it absolutely was out to make an impression! Bold little thing!
Such a beautiful design!
These are details from a large, C-shape design.
Lovely combination of colors and textures.
The succulent leaf tips have a nice echo of the colour of the rose.
A splendid pastel arrangement
Thanks, Derrick.
Very pretty. 😊
I liked the little dianthus with the pretty crimson detailing.
Absolutely lovely.
I imagine a lot of work went into it.
Ooh, those Dianthus are so pretty!
It was those that first caught my eye.
Gorgeous!
Thanks, Phao!
Beautiful … have to ask was the rose perfumed? 🙂
I’m sorry, Julie, I don’t remember sampling it so not enough to draw me in! I tend to assume cut roses are not fragrant, although of course some are.
Susan Rushton 
Pretty. I love a nice succulent, I have some Jade plants going that would survive a nuclear war I suspect. Nice wordless expression.
– Esmeralda Cloud
Let’s hope nobody decides to put that to the test.
I like seeing succulents used in floristry. I like their contrast in texture with the fresh and dried seed heads and the way they add harmony and subtleness to the colour palette.
So many contrasts — and a jubilant dianthus bud right in the middle of things? I love the slightly worn look of the outer rose petals — they look kind of like ancient parchment. A most interesting spectacle over all!
“I’m only a young bud, but I’m going to make an impression”? Trust you to notice that!
To continue the parchment comparison, it looks like someone has drawn in red pencil on the edge.
Yes, that red begins to hint that the parchment is something of an illustrated manuscript. As for the bud, it absolutely was out to make an impression! Bold little thing!
Such a beautiful design!
These are details from a large, C-shape design.
Lovely combination of colors and textures.
The succulent leaf tips have a nice echo of the colour of the rose.
A splendid pastel arrangement
Thanks, Derrick.
Very pretty. 😊
I liked the little dianthus with the pretty crimson detailing.
Absolutely lovely.
I imagine a lot of work went into it.
Ooh, those Dianthus are so pretty!
It was those that first caught my eye.
Gorgeous!
Thanks, Phao!
Beautiful … have to ask was the rose perfumed? 🙂
I’m sorry, Julie, I don’t remember sampling it so not enough to draw me in! I tend to assume cut roses are not fragrant, although of course some are.