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Here I would love to share with you our travels and adventures as international mushroom consultants. MEMOIRS about husband Pieter Vedder, who was a SCIENTIFIC PIONEER in Mushroom Cultivation Education. His practical handbook is in 9 languages and is called the MUSHROOM BIBLE: https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2020/08/modern-mushroom-growing-2020-harvesting.html

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

{Gardenias and Roses as Hostess Gift}

Sometimes a self made gift is the best for a certain occasion. And such was the case when both of us were invited to dinner at a Church friend's home. We happened to have perfect blooming Gardenias and Roses in our garden. Both white colored and great for making two lovely nosegays in a recycled marmalade jar, tied with some twine. Judge for yourself and tell me if you like them too. Sorry but the heavenly fragrance I cannot reproduce here...
Before carrying them off to their new destination, I had to photograph them on top of our Miele 
Cooktop.
These are the roses... 
By using some natural twine, instead of any synthetics it sure made for a 'Green' bouquet.
Our Aimee Yoshioka Gardenias...
I followed the concept: KISS = Keeping it Sweet and Simple
Going Green & Learn from Mariette
Wishing you a Happy New Week!

33 comments:

  1. if i were the hostess, i would have been extremely pleased with these (as i'm sure she was!)

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  2. Mariette, you have the most exquisite flowers and plants. I love gardenias, and I have tried to keep a plant alive, but without much success. Their scent is so lovely. xo

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  3. Dearest Mariette,
    You having a wonderful the roses.
    I enjoyed you made to happy smile and happy day to you as well,
    My dear friends.
    Love to you!
    Michiko

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  4. Mariette,

    I would love these gorgeous flowers as a hostess gift! What a great idea to us the sweet container and ribbon. Very pretty!

    Enjoy your week!

    leslie

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  5. Dearest Mariette,

    lovely Gardenias and Roses in White! A wonderful gift, made with so much Love!

    Have a happy new week!
    Love and hugs,
    Claudia

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  6. Preciosos tarros y las flores, ¡maravillosas!!!!!! Saludos desde España.

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  7. Liebe Mriette,

    ich wünsche dir einen frohen Tag.

    In Liebe

    Elisabeth

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  8. Liebe Mriette,

    ich wünsche dir einen frohen Tag.

    In Liebe

    Elisabeth

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  9. Beautiful! I much prefer this type of sweet bouquet rather than some big frou-frou one from a florist. Around here, the florists are catering to folks who think big and gaudy is better. When I go to the florist in our area with old jars I've cleaned and ask him to place simple white flowers in them, he thinks I'm crazy! :) Have a great week. Tammy

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  10. Liebe Mariette,
    die Reinheit und strahlende Schönheit dieser Blüten hast du toll in Szene gesetzt. Dein Blumengeschenk war sicher hoch willkommen. Wunderschön.
    Liebe Grüße, Johanna

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  11. che belle bianche!Hanno il loro fascino!Ti volevo ringraziare per i tuoi auguri per il mio anniversario!Baci e buon lunedì,Rosetta

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  12. Hej Mariëtte
    Mooi die bloemen in de glazen potjes en het staat feestelijk.
    Fijne week, lieve groet

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  13. Liebe Mariette!
    Herrlich!
    Die selbstgemachten Geschenke sind doch immer die allerschönsten.
    Liebe Grüße!

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  14. Zo mooi !!...en ze ruiken zo lekker....liefs Ria...fijne week.....xxx..

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  15. Lovely gifts, I just love them. Have a great monday.

    Hugs
    Elna

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  16. che meraviglia!!!!!!!! buona settimana e un bacione Lory

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  17. che meraviglia!!!!!!!! buona settimana e un bacione Lory

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  18. Very very lovely, I like it simple too :-))The beauty of flowers speak for themselves! Have a wonderful week!

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  19. heel mooi !!! Inderdaad zo eenvoudig en toch heel stylevol....Een prachtige combinatie !!!!De gastvrouwe was hier vast héél blij mee..
    ik wens je een fijne week met vele zonnestralen en een lieve groet...ELLY.

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  20. heel mooi !!! Inderdaad zo eenvoudig en toch heel stylevol....Een prachtige combinatie !!!!De gastvrouwe was hier vast héél blij mee..
    ik wens je een fijne week met vele zonnestralen en een lieve groet...ELLY.

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  21. heel mooi !!! Inderdaad zo eenvoudig en toch heel stylevol....Een prachtige combinatie !!!!De gastvrouwe was hier vast héél blij mee..
    ik wens je een fijne week met vele zonnestralen en een lieve groet...ELLY.

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  22. heel mooi !!! Inderdaad zo eenvoudig en toch heel stylevol....Een prachtige combinatie !!!!De gastvrouwe was hier vast héél blij mee..
    ik wens je een fijne week met vele zonnestralen en een lieve groet...ELLY.

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  23. Ohh,Sorry hoor voor deze foute toets van mij...ik dacht hier gaat iets mis..Elly

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  24. Mariette, they are very lovely!! Your friend is so lucky to have such wonderful present! Flowers are beautiful and I love the twine you did, too. I wish I could smell their scent... :-)
    What a nice concept - KISS. Your present is really sweet!

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  25. My dear friend Mariette,
    Definitely your good taste and elegance make of something very simple, look extremely amazing.
    Your friend must be very pleased with such a wonderful and sweet present.
    Lots of love to you too my friend.
    Con cariño,
    Laura :0)

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  26. Dearest Mariette, I like your interpretation of K.I.S.S. better than the other one I heard.
    The nosegays are so lovely. Such a sweet and thoughtful gift. Flowers are always the perfect gift especially when you grew them yourself.
    Lovely,
    Ginger

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  27. Dearest Mariette,
    Beautiful present which we cannot ask better one♡♡♡
    Hope your new week is a marvelous one!!!

    Sending you Love from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  28. Wat een prachtige bloemen. De gardenia is ook erg mooi hè? Hij lijkt een beetje op een roos, maar de blaadjes zijn dikker hè? En de kleur is prachtig. Ja wat zal dat lekker ruiken.

    Groeten Janny

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  29. What a terrific idea for a hostess gift Mariette! Beautiful!
    xo Catherine

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  30. These are sweet and truly the perfect gift for a hostess. I'm certain your hostess was most pleased with your thoughtfulness and creativity! There is nothing better than something put together from Mother Nature with a dear friends own hands. Wishing you a fabulous week! xo C. (HHL)

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  31. Gardenias zijn hele mooie bloemen! prachtig die fotos. Mariette ik snap niet goed die cirkle vragen of zoiets van jou. Ik heb er geen verstand van..(!!) hartelijke groeten van mij, ben net terug van Sanssoucie Potsdam en Worlitzpark en Magdenburg enz... druk druk.. mieke

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  32. Prachtig toch! Zo mag je ook bij mij op bezoek komen hoor...hi hi
    Waarom moet het altijd een duur boeket zijn, dit is toch zeker net zo mooi!
    Groetjes,
    Nicole

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  33. Mooi! Ik hou wel van het kiss concept!!

    Groetjes Sandy

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