CONTINUITY AND CHANGE IN A FLOWER ARRANGEMENT

Only the green parts, the rhododendron leaves and the spider-like stems, remain from last week's arrangement. The flowers wilted, shed petals and dried up. That being the case, I removed everything that was spend and went to the corner flower stall for replacements.

Replication of last week's flowers wasn't my intention. I wanted something different.

In this arrangement, mass is supplied with the rhododendron leaves. The fine traceries of green stems add interest, provide volume and create depth--as they did last week. The emergence of the tiny leaves is the compelling part now.

The green and black color combination, with highlights provided by the white chrysanthemums, is a big change from last week's color. I like the starkness, the simplicity.

The flowers fade, the leaves come out and the wheel goes round. This is flowers as presence.

Note: When I first attempted to post this blog, weeks ago now, I discovered I had been graced with "upgrades" I didn't know how to use. For some people, this would be sweet news. Not me, however!