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A gem to hold my geum

June 3, 2011 by Barb 18 Comments

My lovely, cheery little geum. I thought it would look marvelous in my authentic antique jar given to me by my mother-in-law. It’s a jar that once contained what is called ‘bluing’ used for laundry because it makes whites look whiter. The wording in the glass says ‘This bottle contains Mrs. Stewart’s Bluing’. What a little gem to hold my geum!

Check out the cute little site ‘Mrs. Stewart’s Bluing’ (since 1883). Looks like this product is still available!

Joining in the fun at Project Alicia’s Lazy days of Summer where the theme this Friday is ‘Flowers’. Ahh, flowers, I can do flowers . . .

Linking up to Flowers on Saturday at Blueberry Craft and Hobby Time

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  1. One says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    I’ve just gone through your posts. All your photos are amazingly beautiful! Am following. :)

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  2. EG Wow says

    June 3, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    The geum DOES look great in that jar! Very nice photo!

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  3. Ashley Sisk says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    What a lovely shot…and a lovely blog. Thanks so much for stopping by. I can’t wait to see more of your work!

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  4. Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says

    June 3, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    Beautiful photo, Barb! I love the angle.

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  5. Marissa ♥ says

    June 3, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    Beautiful shot! I use Mrs. Stewarts Bluing! It now comes in a little plastic blue bottle…but oh my, what a great bottle you have!

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  6. deb duty says

    June 3, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    This is beautiful. The vibrant colors are just stunning!

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  7. alicia says

    June 3, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    This is so sweet. Love the flowers, the vase, and the combo and title are perfect. Thanks so much for linkin up to crazy days of summer. Looking forward to seeing more from you.

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  8. ~ Noelle says

    June 3, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    this is a great picture!!
    love the flower in its little jar

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  9. Pieces of Sunshine says

    June 3, 2011 at 10:56 pm

    I love this. The colours, the angle and the lively flowers and buds look brilliant together.

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  10. Nadege, says

    June 4, 2011 at 2:35 am

    Magic shot, it has given me an idea for my own little green bottle. Thanx for that. :-)

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  11. Ty says

    June 4, 2011 at 3:04 am

    Beautiful shot, Barb. I love the color!

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  12. Tiffany says

    June 4, 2011 at 3:26 am

    The colors are so pretty together…and I love the bokeh on the lilacs!

    Tiffany

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  13. Nancy says

    June 4, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    I have one of those old bottles. Great idea to show off a few blossoms. :)

    Very pretty photo, Barb.

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  14. Tracey Ayton Photography says

    June 4, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    You have a wonderful eye for photography.

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  15. sandra @ french laundry 132 ♥ says

    June 5, 2011 at 2:48 am

    I’ve heard of that bluing laundry stuff, so lucky to have the bottle! I love to collect blue bottles.

    I’m so in love with your blog and your amazing photography skills, I could read it from the beginning to present, and I just might do that someday!

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  16. Henrietta says

    June 6, 2011 at 6:33 am

    These geums are my favorite and they spread really good. My mother gave me some few years ago and now I have almost everywhere. The color of this flower is so cheerful.
    Beautiful shot I think I have to copy this idea:)

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  17. Susan says

    June 6, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    Such pretty flowers and fun bottle. My grandmother used bluing for her wash for years. In fact one time a curious white cat fell into the tub while she was doing whites and it came out a beautiful shade of blue!

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  18. Ewa says

    June 9, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    they look pefect in that glass container !!!

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