This was such a lovely gift on our 28th wedding anniversary... a vase full of gardenias from our garden! While Pieter was working on a plastic addition to our greenhouse, I did make a round through the wood garden, taking some photos from all the maple trees in their best yellow coat. Just near the bridge I spotted several gardenia blossoms. I had to be quite acrobatic for getting them off, at that height, but I managed to pull the branches towards me by stepping inside the bush. It is huge. Amazing that when the leaves are falling, this fragrant gardenia is still blooming! But look at the presentation that I made with those flowers. Come, have a peak at it...
What do you say? Such a beauty of a Gardenia on November 10 and the Sugar Maple in the back ground, all yellow...
Not a pretty sight actually. Dead branches from the azalea shrub in the foreground and big fallen leaves hanging all over the gardenia shrub. But I did spot its gorgeous and highly fragrant blooms. I can easily make them look better...
Here is the newly enlarged and tiled patio. Pieter just finished it this week! He built the wall higher and let it gradually taper down. It is impossible to keep it free from leaves now as it is right under the huge live oak tree. But that adds only to the fall feeling.
The Folding Bistro Set in black all-weather woven resin wicker comes from Costco.
Photo taken from the entrance to the Rose Suite. Very nice view of the garden and the pond.
I am so proud of my husband Pieter for being able to do all this again after his open heart surgery last year in September!
God has truly blessed us.
Fig cake that I had saved in the freezer, from my bake in August before we went to Europe, just read {Enjoy some Fig Cake with Tea Jelly!}. Served on the Gardenia by Royal Albert China on a solid silver tray that we had made for us in Indonesia. Are those Gardenias not a dream?!
I put them in the milk jug and used the square pastry plates with the demitasse cups and saucers for some hot chocolate. The flatware is my Dutch Gero Zilmeta Menuet 528.
Below this post there are links that give more info about the china.
Even if some Gardenias already are turning yellowish, I found it so special for having them on November 10...
It had rained the day before and that is also bruising those petals...
A view across the lawn into the wood garden. You just can see our bridge across the creek, to the right of the top Gardenia leaf.
Our maple trees in their best color setting, in the back ground...
Glorious GARDENIA...
Related links:
{Gardenia by Royal Albert and our Garden Gardenias} | previous post by me
{Heavenly Gardenia Jasminoides 'Aimee Yoshioka'} | previous post by me
{May 22 Gardenia by Royal Albert and blooming Gardenias in Baccarat vase} | previous post by me
Beautiful pictures Mariette, I just love the fragrance of the Gardenia. Your coffee and cake looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteHi Mariette, happy belated anniversary. Love your beautiful Gardenias flower so much... wish to plant one down the back garden at my father in-law's. Not sure which verity for out door. I bought a few indoor type a few times but never had luck to keep the buds stay long to open. Have a happy weekend Mariette. Mei
ReplyDeletePS: I am having a break for blogging. Hope come back one day with a new blog about food and happy thoughts. :-)
Hi Mariette,
ReplyDeletewhat a post! Just right for my heart because I love Gardenias. Their heavy scent and the blooms are like roses, so beautiful. And the setting is gorgeous. I love those Gardenia china and it is perfect with the new chairs and table. You are a great gardener and the scrubs are thankful for your care. Take care of yourself and of Pieter.
Best greetings, Johanna
Mariette come sono dolci queste gardenie bianche!Questo post con fiori,dolce e cioccolato mi rilassa!Ammiro molto la bella coppia che siete tu e Peter!C'è tanto amore fra di voi,ed è molto bello.Tante benedizioni!baci,Rosetta
ReplyDeleteMooi hoor je Gardenia's...leuk zitje ook...geniet maar lekker met zijn twee......liefs van ons...xxx..
ReplyDeleteHave a happy anniversury.....i love your gardenoa's, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day.
Bianca xxx
Dear Mariette!
ReplyDeleteOh, how beautiful your gardenoas on your anniversary Oct. 10th♡♡♡
And I DO love the matching table seting with autumn atmosphere with leaves.
Haha, I wonder how you could find all these lovely flower designed vase and cups.
Hope your Sunday will be a blessed one, Orchid*
Happy Anniversary to you guys. The Gardenias are really beautiful. They seem like they are made of satin. Also you did a fabulous job with the arrangement. The dried up brush scene has it's own beauty. Cheers !
ReplyDeleteLife is always changing .. thank fully Pieter is in good health and able to enjoy the brilliance that Mother Nature continues to share. It is magical to have these beauties so late in November... Thanks for bringing a smile to my day... hugs, blessings, xo HHL
ReplyDeleteDear Mariette,
ReplyDeleteI've just returned from a week in Roswell with my son and his wife ... did NOT see any magnolias (MY all time favorite flower.) I'm considering a move to that area in the coming year ... a magnolia tree is a must-have in my yard!
Hi!
ReplyDeleteOh my! Do you really have flowers in your garden this time of year!! So lovely!
Hug Anna
Hoi Mariette,
ReplyDeleteJullie patio is prachtig geworden. Complimenten voor Pieter! Leuk om een extra zithoek te hebben. Wat een mooi uitzicht over de tuin. Wel heel bijzonder dat de Gardenia's nog bloeien.
Ik moest ontzettend lachen om je berichtje op mijn blog. De servetten heb ik ooit via Ebay besteld in de verondertelling dat ze antiek waren :-). Toen ik ze thuis bezorgd kreeg bleken ze weliswaar mooi, maar niet antiek te zijn!
Een gezellige nieuwe week!
Madselief x
Your little patio area is lovely. The perfect spot for a sweet treat. I remember when you made the fig cake. Yum! I'm in the mood to bake (and eat). But now it's time for bed. Tomorrow is another day. Best wishes, Tammy
ReplyDeleteOooh I just love Gardenias... and your china is so beautiful... xoxo Julie Marie
ReplyDeleteHai perfettamente ragione, è straordinario avere le Gardenie in fiore in questo periodo...ma che meraviglia!!! ...e quanto è bravo Pieter nonostante i problemi al cuore che ha avuto! Un caro abbraccio, Anna.
ReplyDeleteDear Mariette, the gardenias are beautiful, as beautiful are the cups and how great is the love between you and your husband ...
ReplyDeleteA happy week
Sesè
Beautiful photos Mariette, The magnolias were truly God's gift for you very special anniversary. I am so glad the Pieter is doing so well after his heart surgery. God is good.
ReplyDeleteLove to you, Ginger
Dear Mariette,
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely spot to enjoy your hot chocolate and cake out on the lovely new patio. Must be great to have Pieter doing all the work around the home.
The Gardenia's are beautiful and know how heavenly it must be sitting there admiring the fragrance. The china is very pretty.
Have a happy week
Hugs
Carolyn
The gardenias are a lovely gift so late in the year.
ReplyDeleteI am happy that your husband is doing so well.
Take care,
Carolyn
Hello Mariette,
ReplyDeleteYour gardenias are very lovely. They match so well the flowers on your gorgeous cups.
Beautiful photos. I especially like the ones with the trees in the background. It's such a calming view.
Dear Mariette,
ReplyDeletePieter did a wonderful job! Your patio looks great! The gardenias and your setting are very lovely.
Have a blessed week!
Love,
~Wendy
Gardenia's are a favorite of ours too.
ReplyDeleteEspecially my mother's.
These pictures are dreamy and belong in a book.
Your title Gardenias in November could be a movie title.
This post is perfect.
I love it!
Well done.
*hugs*
mo
ES MI FLOR PREFERIDA...
ReplyDeleteSIENTO SU AROMA...
QUE DELICIA,
SALUDITOS
Your white gardenias are so pretty, and they smell so good. Back where we used to live, we had a big bush of white gardenias that were near our pool. My husband would bring one in for me every now and then, and it had one of the prettiest smells ever. I'm glad there is someone who likes them as much as I do.
ReplyDelete~Sheri at Red Rose Alley