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(Not) in a vase on Monday!

The challenge this week, set by Cathy at https://ramblinginthegarden.wordpress.com to celebrate five years of In a Vase on Monday, was to offer (Not) in a vase on Monday!  So here is my interpretation of that idea with one of my Plant Belles, which I tend to use for things I find and enjoy.  I weave bits and pieces through the metal ribs and keep them until they fall apart, or something even better turns up!  Lichen covered twigs, branches of larch with tiny cones, seed heads, twisted heather stems, anything and everything that has form and beauty.

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  1. sally evers12 November 2018 at 09:14

    Like this very much xx

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  2. Susie12 November 2018 at 13:19

    Clever and creative. Happy IAVOM.

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  3. Kris Peterson12 November 2018 at 20:05

    This is wonderful, Amanda! I hope it gives you a long while to enjoy it.

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    1. the running wave12 November 2018 at 20:35

      Thanks Kris! It has been a fun challenge this week! I've enjoyed it! Hope you have too. I am going to jump over to your blog now and see what you have been up to! Best wishes, Amanda

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  4. The Shrub Queen12 November 2018 at 22:05

    Very cool, love the seasonal seedheads. Hopefully they will hang around for a while on your Plant Belle!

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  5. Eliza Waters12 November 2018 at 22:09

    Lovely and creative!

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  6. Donna@GardensEyeView12 November 2018 at 22:18

    Oh bravo this is wonderful....very artistic and perfect for fall!

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  7. A coastal plot13 November 2018 at 15:37

    That's very cool! Love the use of unusual material.

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