Monday, January 4, 2010

Blue Monday - And Something Blue

It's Blue Monday! To participate: just click here for BLUE MONDAY INSTRUCTIONS or check out the instructions in my sidebar.

Visit other Blue participants by clicking on their links.
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We had a family wedding yesterday, and I bought the bride her bouquet. She wanted tropical flowers in a tight bunch. Here are some shots of the finished product. Please notice the touches of blue.


The large green orchids were flown in from Holland.





Here's one tiny shot showing the groom's boutonniere.




Happy Blue Monday!


Blue Monday Participants
1. Lana G!
2. ellen b -
3. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove
4. LaVoice
5. Fifi Flowers
6. Sherri@lavenderfields
7. JohnC
8. Rose, WV
9. Sarah @ Hyacinths for the Soul
10. Anne Fannie
11. Boogieboard Cottage
12. Mary@OnePerfectBite
13. Rinkly Rimes
14. Christine
15. bj @SWEET NOTHINGS
16. Maggie B
17. JLS Hall (Joysweb)
18. Maria, Sweden
19. dhemz
20. Clara
21. Yira-Glass Beach, Cuba		22. Grey Like Snuffie
23. barbara jean
24. Irene Photography, Norway
25. gengen
26. Karen @Elsie Eleanor Designs
27. A Vintage Cottage Home
28. LUNA
29. Anne S
30. shirl
31. Becky K.
32. Linderhof
33. Baba's Special babies
34. cindy
35. Maria Berg, Sweden
36. Kvasthilda, Sweden
37. Jeanne,backyard neighbor
38. ...Molly,
39. Jean Stockdale
40. Dayle - 1st time blue
41. DeniseMarie
42. mizhelle		43. hapzydeco
44. Helen
45. Tricia at Altered Schoolmarm
46. Kathy
47. Joy- Books and Life
48. Mary
49. kristina
50. Yoli ~ Apron Senorita
51. Lindy MacDuff
52. storyteller at Small Reflections
53. Katt
54. Maria
55. Shy@Milestones
56. Hagemor-Norway-Fotosafari
57. Hagermor-Norway
58. Carrie - Carola Nativity Gallery
59. arrie @ Cottage Cozy
60. Carrie @ Cottage Cozy
61. Martha
62. carolynUSA

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72 comments:

  1. Lana G!January 4, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    That is so pretty! Love the touches of blue!! Happy Twenty Ten Sally!

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  2. ellen bJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:02 AM

    What a beautiful bouquet Sally. Love the little splash of blue...
    Happy New Year to you and yours!!

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  3. Diann @ The Thrifty GrooveJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:09 AM

    Absolutely beautiful flowers!

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  4. Fifi FlowersJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    GORGEOUS flowers!!!

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  5. Sherri@lavenderfieldsJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:22 AM

    Beautiful flowers Sally! all the best to you in 2010! Happy New Year! Sherri : )

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  6. EJJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:32 AM

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  7. EJJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:34 AM

    I love the touch of blue in that bouquet!

    My Blue Monday post. Have a blessed 2010!

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  8. SarahJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:45 AM

    Stunning! ~ Sarah

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  9. Chubskulit RoseJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:50 AM

    Lovely bouquet, good luck and best wishes to the newly weds!


    Sharing how we Welcome 2010. Have a great week!

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  10. Anne FannieJanuary 4, 2010 at 1:00 AM

    Hi Sally,
    What a beautiful bouquet, I love the flowers and color combinations!

    Happy New Years and Happy Blue Monday!
    Hugs, Ann

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  11. Boogieboard CottageJanuary 4, 2010 at 1:01 AM

    What a beautiful bouquet! Happy Blue Monday and happy new Year to you, Mary

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  12. xinexJanuary 4, 2010 at 1:47 AM

    Beautiful bouquet, beautiful flowers! I love the colors, Sally....Christine

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  13. bjJanuary 4, 2010 at 2:17 AM

    What a beautiful bouquet..
    Thanks so much for hosting this wonderful day for us,Sally. You are known throughout Blogland, far and wide, as Smiling Sally's Blue Monday. ;)
    love, bj

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  14. JLS HallJanuary 4, 2010 at 2:41 AM

    Lovely mix of colors. And I love the blue touches, but that red rose is really spectacular.

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  15. MariaJanuary 4, 2010 at 2:45 AM

    Beautiful bouquet.

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  16. DhemzJanuary 4, 2010 at 3:02 AM

    oh my! that is too pretty Sally...very thoughtful of you!

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  17. terieJanuary 4, 2010 at 4:03 AM

    Beautiful flowers and nice touch of blue!

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  18. pamJanuary 4, 2010 at 4:11 AM

    Beautiful flowers....hope you have a grand week!

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  19. Barbara JeanJanuary 4, 2010 at 4:16 AM

    Sally,
    Thanks for hosting each week

    blessings

    barbara jean

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  20. CJJanuary 4, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    I loved the bright colors of the bouquet. Happy blue Monday!

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  21. GloJanuary 4, 2010 at 6:23 AM

    Beautiful! Love the colors!

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  22. Coralie Cederna JohnsonJanuary 4, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    The flowers are lovely! The bright orange brings out those beautiful touches of blue! Happy Blue Monday! Coralie

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  23. LunaJanuary 4, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    Love the touches of blue!!
    Beautiful Blue Monday, Sally!
    Smile...Luna

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  24. gengenJanuary 4, 2010 at 6:47 AM

    It is very pretty flowers. Happy blue Monday. Mine is up also...

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  25. ShirlJanuary 4, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    Hello Sally, Happy Blue Monday. What a beautiful combination of flowers. I love this. I always loved to add a touch of blue when I was working as a flower designer. Love it!
    Have a great week!
    Shirl
    Shirls Rose Cottage

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  26. Becky K.January 4, 2010 at 6:51 AM

    Very clever of you...the flowers are lovely!

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  27. BabaJanuary 4, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    Hi Sally, a beautiful wedding to start the new year ...the flowers are gorgeous..thanks for sharing ...
    Have a good day... hugs, Baba

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  28. CindyJanuary 4, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    How beautiful! Love flowers.
    cindy

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  29. DarleneJanuary 4, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    What a beautiful bouquet!! Happy 2010 Sally!♥

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  30. artis1111January 4, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    Sally, these flowers are beautiful!!Kathy

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  31. KvasthildaJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    Beautiful flowers!! Just lovely :-)

    I am short of time and short of breath but have added a mixed and hurried theme to my blog :-)

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  32. jeanneJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    Hi Sally, the brides bouquet is gorgeous. I love that it is so different from the average brides bouquet. The grooms matching boutonniere is just perfect. What a beautiful wedding gift for the bride and groom. Congratulations to the happy couple.

    Hugs, Jeanne

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    What a beautiful bouquet, love the colors together.And a great way to begin the new year, going to a wedding.

    Hugs,
    Chris

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  34. saraJanuary 4, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    oh my gosh, that was a gorgeous bouquet!!!

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  35. MaggieJanuary 4, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    Such beautiful flowers, bringing a much needed touch of spring. O.K. Just wishful thinking!
    Maggie

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  36. Denise MarieJanuary 4, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    what a refreshing bouquet.

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  37. Barbara H.January 4, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    That's a gorgeous bouquet! On my screen the blue flowers look purple. But they're still gorgeous!

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  38. Marjorie (Molly) SmithJanuary 4, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    Very lovely, Happy Blue Monday to you.
    Molly

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  39. DixieJanuary 4, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    Happy Blue Monday Sally! What a beautiful bouquet!... and that's about the fanciest boutonniere I've ever seen...

    Stay warm down there... Dixie

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  40. NannaJanuary 4, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    what pretty flowers, & weddings are always nice!Happy Blue Moday Salley!

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  41. Diane at Crafty PassionsJanuary 4, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    Its very pretty, love the little blue touch in it !
    Have a great week.
    Diane

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  42. LVJanuary 4, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    That is truly a beautiful bouquet. I have no doubt the bride was elated over it. You did a very kind and thoughtful deed.

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  43. TriciaJanuary 4, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    What beautiful flowers! They truly are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing and continuing to sponsor Blue Monday!

    Blessings and Happy New Year!
    Tricia

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  44. The MuseJanuary 4, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    sometimes...just a wee bit, can be a giant blessing...!

    and those little peeks of blue are glorious!

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  45. ♥ KathyJanuary 4, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    Those are beautiful Sally! Happy Blue Monday ♥

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    Gor-juss flowers! I adore green flowers of any kind: roses, spider mums, orchids.... What a lucky bride to have such a special bouquet and the groom's butoniere is just a smaller version. I would so love to order flowers from Holland ;) Lovely!
    Happy Blue Monday and 2010 :D

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  47. MariceJanuary 4, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    love the flowers! so beautiful :)


    u may view mine here

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  48. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    Wow! Sally the flowers are absolutely beautiful! What a wonderful gift. I hope you are getting settled into your new home.

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  49. KattJanuary 4, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    The flowers are absolutely beautiful!! I can only imagine what the rest of the wedding looked like...
    Happy New Year to you!!

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  50. Lindsay-annJanuary 4, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    Love the tropical flowers, so pretty and so wonderful that you bought them for the happy couple.
    Happy new Year in your new home.
    Lindsay
    x

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  51. LindyJanuary 4, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    I love all the colors in the bouquet and boutonniere, but I think the blue is what really clinches it! I'm wondering...did they smell as beautiful as they look?

    Thanks for visiting my post. =)

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  52. shyJanuary 4, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    What a lovely bouquet! The tropical flowers are very pretty. I love the red rose and the blue flowers that inserted in the bunches of flowers. Best wishes to the newly wed.

    Your header is nice. Happy Blue Monday Smiling Sally.

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  53. The Quintessential MagpieJanuary 4, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    Oh, Sally! They are lovely! I know they must have been thrilled. Thanks for sharing...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  54. Mary BergfeldJanuary 4, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    Sally, the bouquet is really lovely. I didn't know that this was a talent of yours. I sure do now. Have a great Blue Monday.

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  55. CarrieJanuary 4, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    Beautiful flowers!
    Happy first blue Monday of 2010,
    Carrie

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  56. Carrie @ Cottage CozyJanuary 4, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    Looking forward to visiting all the "blues"!

    Stay Cozy, Carrie

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  57. MarthaJanuary 4, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    Beautiful. I joined in today for the first time!

    I love the sandhill cranes in your header. We just moved from FL, and I loved our neighborhood families. I was never able to catch them when the babies were young. So cute!

    My MYM, BM,RT and MWB

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  58. Jean StockdaleJanuary 4, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    Love your pictures. Thanks for stopping by. I agree that is one hat that will never be worn!! Blessings in 2010,

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  59. UnknownJanuary 4, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    Bet that was a beautiful wedding! Love the flowers!

    Happy New Year!

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  60. RuthieJanuary 4, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    Well, I didn't post anything blue - but I am happy that I actually got back to posting again. I want to do more China stories and be more regular in my blogging again. (Been a busy summer and fall...and I got way behind on blogging.)
    Good to catch up on your blog. :)
    Blessings for 2010.

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  61. Scooterblu's Whimsy~RhondaJanuary 4, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    Hi Sally, The tropical flowers are gorgeous!!! I bet the bride loved her bouquet! ...very pretty indeed!

    Wishing you many blessings for 2010, dear friend! ~hugs, Rhonda :)

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  62. Cottage RoseJanuary 4, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    Hi Sally; What a beautiful floral bouquet. How sweet of you to gift it to her, love all the beautiful colors...
    Have a great week.

    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  63. SueJanuary 4, 2010 at 10:22 PM

    Hi sally,
    WOW! What beautiful flowers, I haven't seen a bouquet like that in a while. You have excellent taste. How blessed the bride was to have something this beautiful to have on such a special day.

    I would so love to participate in Blue Monday,(now don't laugh). I have very few blue to share. lol. I just don't know why, I love blue but just don't have that much. go figure. lol Now if you would have green Tueday I would have lots of stuff to show.
    LOL
    Blessings,
    Sue

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  64. Betsy Banks AdamsJanuary 4, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    Beautiful bouquet, Sally.. And YES---I do see the BLUE for Blue Monday.

    Love your header also.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  65. Barbara JeanJanuary 5, 2010 at 3:17 AM

    Sorry to hear your husband is sick.

    Hope he will be better real quick!!

    Thanks for coming by

    blessings

    barbara jean

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  66. JennsmereJanuary 5, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    Hi Sally! What a beautiful bouquet and how precious a thing for you to do for the bride! Those roses are my daughter's favorite, and I love the mix that you chose.

    Be blessed and Happy New Year!
    Susan

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  67. CandyJanuary 5, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    Still as fresh and lovely on this Tuesday.
    I'm a bit late in posting my BLUE...trying my darnedest to get back into a blogging routine.
    Cheers! ;-)

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  68. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)January 5, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    Oh Sally, those colors really pop together. It must of been a beautiful wedding!

    You have yourself a fantastic day in the Lord!!!

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  69. Sara's Sweet SurpriseJanuary 5, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    Hello Sally~ These flowers are beautiful. We've come a long way in wedding bouquets. These jewel tone colors are so vibrant in your photos. I also like the subtle touches of blue.

    Sweet wishes,
    Sara

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  70. CarlyJanuary 5, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    I love your cute header!

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  71. IreneJanuary 6, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    Beautiful bouquet! I'm a bit late to say happy blue monday, so happy blue week :o)

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  72. Bargain Decorating with LaurieJanuary 8, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    Beautiful. How nice of you to do that for the bride. I know she was thrilled with the results. laurie

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Sally