You may have heard of the Blaschkas» work before; they are the creators of the well - known Ware Collection
of glass flowers at Harvard University, a celebrated display of phenomenal jewel - like flora.
Indeed, the refrain of a great new film by Camille Henrot is «In the beginning...» These early stages are also filled with animals and evocations of the natural world: Eliot Porter's exquisite 1950s photos of birds in flight, Christopher Williams» forensic photos of Harvard's collection
of glass flowers (1989).
Steve: One of the great things is the world famous collection at Harvard
of the glass flowers; I [a] s you know there are about 600 species I think maybe
of the glass flowers represented at the Harvard museum those all count as one genus in your artificial plant collection.
Not exact matches
Adream, we'll kneel in pews there:
flowers of stained
glass above us & censers swinging by, a choir advertising wind tearing over our steeples higher & higher.
If they could only have cast their minds further back, perhaps they might have recalled a lost paradise: green and yellow meadows stirred by tender winds, umbrageous forests and emerald groves,
glass - blue mountain peaks melting into azure skies, glittering bays whose diamond waters break in jade and turquoise surges on sands like powdered alabaster — where the rain falls gently, and is transformed by the setting sun into shimmering curtains
of gold — where, beyond verdant valleys and limestone caves, lies a palace filled with every delight the senses can endure, enclosing garden courtyards where crystal fountains splash in porphyry basins, intoxicating perfumes hang upon the breezes, undying
flowers of every hue shine out amid the greenery's blue shadows...
While one type
of flower in a vase is very nice, the bouquet only gets better if you add a few other
flowers to the mix, with some greenery and baby's breath, and a nice
glass vase.
You could pick a specifically stout ton
of flowers or you could position an appealing
glass dish in the center
of each table and pack it utilizing floating candle lights and attractive blooms.
The experience
of actually creating a deliciously cheesy bunny, or looking at a
flower, a bug or herbs through a magnifying
glass might get a kid thinking about the bigger picture.
The picture
of the
flowers is just beautiful (along with the shot
of the
glass of rose)!
Pour 1 ounce
of gin into each
glass, top each cocktail with 3 ounces
of the lemon
flower sparkling beverage.
Hallmark aromatics immediately emanate from the
glass with aromas
of delicate sweet peas and little white
flowers.
Place a wild hibiscus
flower in the bottom
of each
glass.
With an open kitchen, a few tiny booths, and fresh
flowers, the all - white dining room is a tranquil spot to enjoy a cup
of tea and a treat from the fika case (currant scones, brioche rolls, tea cakes...) or a
glass of wine with one
of her more composed desserts like Murray's black pepper cheesecakes.
The celebration begins with a
glass of champagne and a
flower for all moms.
For the Newcastle game we are without Ramsey, Walcott, Arteta, Momreal, Koscielny, Ozil, Wilshere and Chambers (suspended) That's 7 yes 7
of our first team squad injured, that's pathetic, this is why we will never ever win the title because our squad are made
of f*cking
glass, they're a bunch
of f*cking delicate
flowers and it makes this team look a joke and a bloody disgrace.
For this bracelet i have crammed it full with bright vintage plastic
flowers in shades
of reds, orange, white, pale blue, green and lemon and handwired them to a thick copper toned curb chain and added ceramic,
glass and plastic beads, lovely fruity colours to brighten up any day, not for the faint hearted!!!
Charm bracelet made using plastic vintage
flowers,
glass, plastic beads in a range
of shapes, colours and sizes
Instead
of placing your
flowers in a bland
glass vase, make yourself a spectacular lace vase that looks just as beautiful as the
flowers.
We can demonstrate capillary action and transpiration by placing a
flower in a
glass of coloured water, after a few hours the petals should turn the same colour as the water, this is because the coloured water has been transported up the stem and into the petals.
Possibilities include broken bits
of pottery, marbles, small toys, tiles or dice from board games, dried
flowers or plant matter, sea
glass, sparkles, etc..
And I will fill this room with little white milk
glass vases full
of those
flowers.
I have seen some vintage dish and plate
flowers on Pinterest and thought making my own from some inexpensive Dollar Tree glassware and
glass paint would add a pop
of pizazz to my yard this Spring.
Actually, my daughter took them to school the day before, with 10 new
glass vases and three bouquets
of flowers to decorate the room.
Seen from the front, parts
of the cat vanish as it sits in the cavity or pokes its head inside, while the scene behind — a field
of flowers, with a butterfly flitting between them — can be seen through the
glass (see figure below and video at bottom).
«Their power
of observation was very acute, and they were really well educated,» says Susan Rossi - Wilcox, former curator
of Harvard University's Blaschka
glass flower collection (a later body
of work for which the Blaschkas are now most renowned).
Due to the energetic nature
of flower essences, it is important to not let the
glass dropper touch anything other than the
flower essence itself in order to keep the essence as potent as possible.
A bunch
of Protea
flowers, a
glass jewellery box from H&M Home, Byredo's Gypsy Water, Mecca Cosmetica Body Oil, A Lumira candle in Sirocco, Gold statement earrings from Mango and H&M, a Larson & Jennings watch, a beautiful big antique round mirror from Thailand, a tray from H&M Home, pendant necklaces from HunterxHunter.
Our cheerful
glass cloche decor pieces hold three different Easter scenes, each with a laser - cut wood bunny and a bright spring
flower on a bed
of grass.
You know...
flowers, candle lit dinners, chocolates and a nice
glass of wine?
We collected lot's
of little vintage
glass bottles and ended up borrowing some from Pyrus too as well as getting more
flowers from them to make sure that we had enough on the big day.
DETAILS YOU»LL APPRECIATE Made
of iron with
glass flower accents.
«I love simple
flowers for the centre
of wedding tables and we collected various vases, candle holders,
glass containers and much more, which we used for this.
When the sun shines in the English countryside, it's unbeatable — full
of charm, bright
flowers, and refreshing
glasses of Pimms.
We planned to DIY a lot
of things from the start such as recycling
glass jars decorating them with burlap and lace for candle holders and
flower vases.
The
flowers — anemones, ranunculuses, tea roses, red and viburnum berries, a lush navy or royal purple invitation, a dark chocolate cake topped with sugared cranberries, spiced liquor to toast and a cool
glass of raspberry tea after plenty
of dancing.
1 / For your father / Black Slate Cheese Board / For entertaining work guests 2 / For your roommate /
Glass Milk Carton / To go with his favorite coffee 3 / For your boyfriend / Himalayan Salt Shot
Glasses / Along with fancy tequila 4 / For your best friend / Illusian Flower Vase / With her favorite
flowers 5 / For your brother / Mason Jar Amplifier / So he can rock out like a hipster 6 / For your momma / Caterpillar Vase / Full
of fresh
flowers and lots
of love
DETAILS YOU»LL APPRECIATE Made
of iron with handmade
glass flowers.
So for spring this year I used a collection
of milk
glass goblets & vases and filled them with fresh
flowers from our local grocery store.
Once an old and rundown shed, this renovated, window - covered adobe shed houses gorgeous pieces like
glass chandeliers, a cozy couch, and
of course tons
of fresh
flowers and plenty
of plants.
A crate full
of glass bottles offers a foolproof way to arrange
flowers.
Pink Flower Murano
Glass Charm: This bead will charm you into stopping to appreciate the sheer beauty
of nature with its pink
flowers in both light and dark hues.
Pop
of Green by theradiantcherie Burberry white cashmere sweater / Valentino pink pleated skirt / Prada pumps / Chloé grey suede purse / Le Specs acetate
glasses, 260 BGN / Dolce Gabbana
flower fragrance, 80 BGN
I was wondering where you purchased the painting by your stairs
of the
flowers in the
glass jar?
I've also seen in recent years that
glass lockets have come back into style again, though often they don't contain pictures
of loved ones, and instead hold pressed
flowers, charms or other pretty tokens.
Miriam Haskell elaborate, hand made necklace
of milk
glass bell
flower and round beads.
Personal or Handmade Touches - Handmade invitations (made by ourselves)- Handmade place settings (made by ourselves)- Handmade Guest Book (drop frame — guests signed a wooden heart, and dropped them into a frame)(made by ourselves)- Framed pictures for table names (made by ourselves, and named after cars from Harry's favourite film)- Personalised cake topper and cupcake decoration (cake topper from Ebay, and cake made by my Aunt)- Handmade bridesmaid's posies (made by my mum)- Personalised and hand painted wedding shoes (for Bride)(done by Beautiful Moments)- Personalised champagne
glasses for Bride and Groom to use for toast (bought as a present by my sister and her family)- Ushers were bought cufflinks to wear that reflected their personal interests - Bridesmaids were given personalised flat shoes to wear in the evening (personalised by me)- Handmade bridesmaids dresses -
Flowers and buttonholes, and bouquet all made unique, with my bouquet including charms with pictures
of my grandfathers on them.
A mix
of milk
glass and jadeite establishes the pretty pastel palette, while
flowers, wooden chargers, and burlap bunny - ear napkin rings from Target's dollar section add a natural element.
Table One was classic Valentines with a pink / red and white plaque placed in front
of a mercury
glass vase filled with pink
flowers.
With the addition
of glass hurricanes filled with green apples, fresh Fall
flowers in an ironstone tureen, votive candles and velvet pumpkins, our Autumn tablescape is done!
As a new generation discovers the wonder
of this versatile
glass container, we now see and are reminded that Mason jars can serve as food storage (short term or long term), drinking
glasses, travel mugs, cocktail shakers, soap pumps, candle holders,
flower vases, piggy banks, fermentation / pickling containers, organizational tools, crafts / home decor, and so much more!