This year, I am happy to report that we are not buried under snow here in southern Wisconsin; something that's pretty much been the case the last few years. That doesn't mean, however, that there are flowers blooming outdoors in the garden — except for a few hardy streamers of Witch Hazel and errant Hellebore buds. But we are not without flowers for the monthly celebration of Garden Blogger's Bloom Day as this arrangement of all the silvery, glittery, girly items massed on my bathroom vanity demonstrates!
The Art Nourveau silver mirror, hair brushes etc. belonged to my maternal grandmother, then my mother and now they've come to me.
To see what's blooming indoors and out, in gardens near and far, visit Carol at May Dreams Gardens who hosts this monthly botanical adventure.
A lovely display! Your heirlooms are too beautiful.
Happy GBBD :)
Posted by: Christine @ The Gardening Blog | Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 11:54 PM
Thanks for showing us this shimmery display. It must make you happy just walking into the room.
Posted by: Altoon | Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 05:43 AM
Gosh, that's beautiful (and a very creative GBBD, which I completely forgot about ... again.)
I'm thrilled with the lack of snow, although I know several people who really want a white Christmas. I know the snow will come eventually and I'm in no hurry for that to happen (although I have to say the larger implications for such a dramatic weather shift have me a bit concerned). I do sort of wish it would stop raining though!
Posted by: Erin @ The Impatient Gardener | Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Perennial flowers - ones that last generations! So lovely!
Posted by: Holley | Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 11:41 AM
How very christmasy of you with all that glitter. Doesn't that glitter brighten up these overcast winter days? Love it. Happy GBBD.
Posted by: Lisa at Greenbow | Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 12:35 PM
What a creative Bloom Day post. Just lovely.
Posted by: Dorothy/Gardening with Nature | Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 04:46 PM
You must take your blooms where they are found. Happy GBBD!
Posted by: Les | Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 07:55 PM
What a wonderful arrangement! So no snow yet? I never minded it until about mid-January. My uncle actually mentioned you when I was back in Madison this October. I think you might have known my parents :)
Posted by: Megan | Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 07:57 PM
Lovely black and white photography. The flower theme and the "holiday" silver were just right for a December post.
Posted by: AM | Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 08:14 PM
Thanks for all your nice comments. Once it is winter here, I admit that Mark and I really try hard to come up with a Bloom Day post that is floral but a bit unexpected!
Posted by: LINDA from EACH LITTLE WORLD | Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 08:47 PM
A lovely look inside with sparkle and glitz. The antique bath items are beautiful, such detailed work that you rarely see now a days. I like how you made the photos B&W, it makes the items period-like.
Posted by: Donna | Friday, December 16, 2011 at 07:28 AM
Well, well. Think this is my favorite post yet! Yes: my neighbor pointed out a fall-blooming witchhazel in the median in front of Northwestern's Administrative bldgs.
Posted by: Julie Siegel | Monday, December 19, 2011 at 06:36 PM
I was shocked after researching for weeks, trying to gather information on one of my brushes. I must say, your collection is very beautiful! The brush you show, with the lady on the bottom, is my exact brush as well. I would be honored if you could tell me a little more about that brush. I have searched EVERYWHERE, to find the lady (on the bottom) with the EXACT designs. Would you please help me? Thankyou for sharing this, most deeply. Carolyn
Posted by: Carolyn Garofalo | Thursday, February 02, 2012 at 03:10 PM