the restrained bouquet

by Sharon Santoni
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[blank]Although I love to put together big fluffy flower arrangements, sometimes the blooms are just so perfect that they prefer to be alone. [blank]
[blank]Among my rather large collection of vases, pitchers and flower bowls, I have a couple of quirky, odd shaped holders, that seem to work well when I want to showcase a small posy of perfect blooms like these.[blank]
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[blank]All that is here are four Pierre de Ronsard  roses and a small posy of wild sweet pea (the sort that grows very easily, but unfortunately has no perfume – it’s always the way , you just can’t have it all!)[blank]

[blank] I just love the way the light catches on the petals, and the contrasting shapes and shades of pink.[blank]

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[blank] I hope you bring a little pink inside today!  :)[blank]

36 comments

farmlifecitylife July 13, 2012 - 2:06 pm

You always have beautiful flowers (and photos). We are so dry here at the moment (cornbelt USA) our garden is struggling – it is not a good time for flowers. The only bright spot of pink in our garden is the crepe myrtle.
Enjoy the rest of your day! Nicole

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Pamela RG July 13, 2012 - 2:21 pm

Such a lovely flower arrangement. I hope I can have it for my room? But I will just settle for a pink roses bouquet inspiration for now from you. Thank you for this wonderful pink roses inspiration. Have a lovely weekend.

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oh-my-home July 13, 2012 - 3:00 pm

It lokks like paint! Awesome photos! Connection of raw pot and delicate flowers is really romantic. I would like to have wild sweet pea in my home!I didn' t suppose that light pink and violet fit so good!
Best wishes marta
ohmyhome.pl

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Katherine July 13, 2012 - 3:25 pm

You are so incredibly talented! Your bouquets are always elegant and graceful, thankfully you know how to appreciate the beauty of your garden.

Lovely!

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Passionedeco...perchè le case hanno un'anima July 13, 2012 - 3:28 pm

You have an inborn sense of beauty Sharon!
Yes, I have some pink inside: my hydrangeas, I posted about that this very morning!
Fra

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Our French Inspired Home July 13, 2012 - 3:36 pm

Even when you are restrained your bouquet always outshines my best. Looks beautiful as always.

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Mrs. Sutton July 13, 2012 - 3:55 pm

So pretty – you make it all seem so beautifully effortless Sharon!
Paula x

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Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest July 13, 2012 - 4:09 pm

Absolutely breathtaking.

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White Ironstone Cottage July 13, 2012 - 5:00 pm

Simply Stunning and the pic's are perfect
xxoo
Pam

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I Dream Of July 13, 2012 - 5:13 pm

How lovely, Sharon. So simple and pretty. I've never seen wild sweet peas like that before. You've inspired me to go clip some pink hydrangeas from my garden.
Happy Weekend! XO

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hostess of the humble bungalow July 13, 2012 - 5:16 pm

I love the colour pink with greys and that vessel is perfect as a compliment to those lovely blooms.
You've created such a cheery display.
I've got some pink Constance Spry roses in an icy Finnish vase beside my bed.
Have a fabulous weekend Sharon.

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Linda Carswell July 13, 2012 - 5:21 pm

Is there any prettier rose??…..a stunning arrangement!!

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Amy Kinser July 13, 2012 - 5:22 pm

Such a gorgeous bouquet of flowers. Such lovely photos.

So nice visiting you this morning.

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Delaine July 13, 2012 - 5:45 pm

Wow! I can't help but covet these lovely flowers. I, also, have very little blooming here in the MS Delta(USA) but crepe myrtles, and maybe a daylily here and there! These are truly breathtaking! Thanks again for sharing the beauty that surrounds you! Have a wonderful weekend!

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Mumzie July 13, 2012 - 5:58 pm

Gorgeous! I can almost smell these flowers they look so real. Love your blog. Horses, flowers, farms and beautiful photos. Yvonne

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Amy July 13, 2012 - 6:09 pm

It's perfect! Those sweet peas are heartbreakingly lovely.

My garden is in that "in-between" stage right now – spring flowers are done, lilies have bloomed and the late summer blossoms aren't ready. It's a sea of green out there – which hasn't stopped me from making a hosta-leaf bouquet in the past!

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kabayoz July 13, 2012 - 6:21 pm

A perfectly gorgeous bouquet. Simplicity can be just as beautiful as full and abundant. To me, the vase is just the perfect vessel for the beautiful roses and sweet peas.

Thank you Sharon! XO

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Lorrie July 13, 2012 - 6:21 pm

The grey vase complements your perfect pink roses. So beautiful. I brought a little blue inside my house today.

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Mem July 13, 2012 - 6:46 pm

Gorgeous! I adore Sweet Peas, preferably the ones with a scent, too.

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Suman July 13, 2012 - 7:20 pm

This is prettiness personified, absolutely! I love the rustic appeal of the vase.

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Lost in Provence July 13, 2012 - 7:44 pm

I so needed this dose of pure pretty today, Sharon. This is the most lovely bouquet I've seen in ages…

Bon Weekend!

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The enchanted home July 13, 2012 - 8:22 pm

MAGNIFIQUE!!!!!!! OMG they almost look fake they are so perfect and I can almost smell them from here..yum!

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Judy at GoldCountryCottage July 13, 2012 - 9:51 pm

Sharon: That is so beautiful and simple although elegant. The container suits it very well. We have those little sweet peas growing all over the place and I love to see them added to the beautiful roses..Happy Friday..Judy

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Janet July 13, 2012 - 10:43 pm

Double roses, nothing prettier then double roses. I love the swirl of the rose on the left. Mother Nature is a pure artist.

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Magnolia Verandah July 14, 2012 - 12:22 am

Perfect blooms indeed – what is their name?

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Pamela Terry and Edward July 14, 2012 - 12:28 am

Oh Sharon, that is total perfection.

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Jane, Naples, Florida July 14, 2012 - 12:47 am

How amazingly beautiful!

Jane
Flora Doora

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Sarah July 14, 2012 - 4:36 am

Simplicity can be exquisite. It certainly is here. ~ Sarah

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Anonymous July 14, 2012 - 5:53 am

BEAUTIFUL! I also love the container you have the arrangement in. Where did you get it?

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Nib's End July 14, 2012 - 6:30 am

Oh, sweet peas…I remember growing up beside a wealth of wild sweet peas on the hillsides near my home, free to anyone with a hankering for them. Yours look like a cluster of country maidens peeping admiringly at the ball dresses of the roses. Sweet is the right word for them.

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The Snowdrop Project July 14, 2012 - 9:45 am

A beautiful combination.
I can smell the scent from here!
Have a lovely day,
Lizx

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FlowerLady July 14, 2012 - 12:42 pm

Beautiful and I love the vase they are in. A wonderful contrast.

FlowerLady

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Debra July 14, 2012 - 4:49 pm

Sharon, your photos are stunning! I would love a print – have you thought of that?

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peggy braswell July 14, 2012 - 8:02 pm

Roses + sweet-peas(no smell)could there be anything more lovely. Have a grand weekend. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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lugarandcompany July 16, 2012 - 11:21 am

Hi Sharon,
The florals have begun my week, beautifully! The Sweet Peas steal mu heart! Please keep sharing!

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Anonymous June 14, 2013 - 7:41 pm

Very beautiful

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