Trying to catch up on things...
On May 25, a perfect close up of the beautiful fragrant Hoya Bella in our veranda with the Delftware houses.
This is the one hanging in our kitchen bay window with my hand crocheted curtains.
Not easy to capture...
Got two tiny starters and Pieter babied them and he later had to plant them in the larger planters.
Love their perfect tiny blooms!
This is the one in the veranda
Dreamy with the Delftware houses...
The kitchen bay window has the antique brass one on chains, with inner pot of course.
In the veranda we have a Delft White hanging planter for which I first had to find brass chains on line, at McMaster–Carr.
My Pieter always managed to put it together...
Related links:
Mega Task Crocheting DONE | previous post by me
My 2nd Fleur de Lys Crocheted Curtain is Hanging | previous post by me
Kitchen Bay Window New Crocheted ROSE Curtains & IKEA Roller Blind | previous post by me
Those little blooms are lovely, Mariette. I adore those houses too! BTW, you have an amazing crochet abilities to have made the curtains! đ
ReplyDeleteDearest Kim,
DeleteThank you and yes, they go so perfectly with those Delftware houses!
As for the crocheting—just 150 hours for the veranda and only 32 hours for the kitchen bay window. Speed crochet that is!
Glad those are done as it would be hard to pull this off now...
Did add those links below post now as you obviously did not comment and more than likely never saw them.
Hugs,
Mariette
What an incredible plant! I like the flowers are upside down and we must look up as at a chandelier.
ReplyDeleteI have not heard of this kind of plant. The houses are a real joy to see. Lynn and Precious XX
Dearest Lynn and Precious,
DeleteIt is also called wax plant, at least the larger Hoya variety but that is how those flowers look like. We had all varieties at one time but they grew too wild.
Oh, the Delftware houses represent Pieter's and my trips as consultants. We had the Royal Dutch Airlines Royal Wing Card and often we got an upgrade into business class and that yielded a house! Fond memories and precious replicas of true Dutch houses!
Hugs,
Mariette
Your hoya bella is gorgeous and looks so healthy in front of your lovely crocheted curtains and the Delft houses!!!
ReplyDeleteI only have the hoya carnosa, in various pots and in different places in the garden, but have never had one as indoors plant. I will try to keep 1-2 pots in the house during winter time.
Many hugs,
Marie-Anne
Dearest Marie–Anne,
DeleteThank you and this is the mini hoya, far smaller than the hoya carnosa, this hoya bella is petite.
We too keep them outdoors, the larger ones that is.
Hugs,
Mariette
I have never heard of those plants, but those blooms are beautiful. Your crochet curtains are exquisite.
ReplyDeleteDearest Jackie,
DeleteThank you for the compliment about the crocheted curtains. It is a very fine, kind of miniature plant and when it blooms, it blooms almost ongoing.
Hoping you are doing okay!
Hugs,
Mariette
First off I read balloons not blooms and had to go back and check as no balloons here, next they are so dainty and pretty and those curtains also look really nice.
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo–Anne,
DeleteThat is funny, when we read hastily it makes us laugh at times...
Indeed, very dainty tiny flowers and thanks for the compliment on my curtains.
Hugs,
Mariette
Those are so pretty and so is that little village scene. Love your header pic too.
ReplyDeleteDearest Terry,
DeleteThank you and indeed those Delftware replica homes are charming.
The header picture shows our large corsage gardenias.
Hugs,
Mariette
They are beautiful. I like your hand crocheted curtains too. XO
ReplyDeleteDearest Ellen,
DeleteThank you and I'm so glad I did those curtains back then!
The previous ones did last 40 years... different pattern.
Hugs,
Mariette
I'm not familiar with this flower. It looks so pretty hanging near your window. And those houses are so delightful. Your crocheted curtains are very charming, and I like that antique brass pot too.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week, Mariette.
~Sheri
Dearest Sheri,
DeleteBack in The Netherlands the hoya is a very popular houseplant and when we discovered this mini variety I had to get one. Had it previous years as well and now these babies are blooming well.
The brass pot shows them off perfectly and my curtains just frame it all...
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello Mariette, This is a beautiful flower, and you have provided it with an enhancing background of Delft pottery and your own remarkable handiwork.
ReplyDelete--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteThank you and it also is one more reminder of Pieter's loving care of two tiny starters that arrived in the mail and he babied them inside the greenhouse till they could be potted into their larger pot. Their reward is being appreciated and now I'm their sole caretaker but with love.
Yes, the Delftware houses go so well with it as does the crocheted lacework.
Hugs,
Mariette
E' una pianta dai fiori meravigliosi,complimenti.Abbi cura di te.
ReplyDeleteCara Olga,
DeleteGrazie ed essere circondato da tanta bellezza mi aiuta a stare bene. Mi sono rialzato di nuovo per il dolore, ma ho dormito almeno cinque ore e potrei essere in grado di dormire ancora un po'.
Abbracci,
Mariette
Good morning from Japan & Thank you very much for the picture of the Hoya "Bella Blooms", my first flower to see (p;) So elegant, also Loved to see your corner of the western-style room♡♡♡ Here in Japan, it is getting hotter & hotter, please take care of yourself, form your Japanese friend.
ReplyDeleteDearest Miyako,
DeleteThank you and glad you now met this tiny beauty called Hoya bella!
Our veranda has been our most favorite room because of the view from it.
Hugs,
Mariette
Such a beautiful flower " Hoya Bella Bloom" is ♡♡♡ My first time to see the gorgeous flower. You have such a great talent for plants. I just decollated some flower at the entranceway p;) Please take care of yourself; Lot's of Love; Miyako
ReplyDeleteDearest Miyako,
DeletePlants above all things need light and that is available in our bay window area and also in our veranda. Guess your entrance way also has enough light for making plants feel happy.
Trying hard to take care of myself but sleeping is difficult when writhing in pain, so I get up for a couple of hours and read blog posts and reply to comments.
Hugs,
Mariette
Your Hoya Bella is absolutely stunning, Mariette!
ReplyDeleteThose delicate blooms against the backdrop of the Delftware houses and your hand-crocheted curtains create such a charming scene.
It's clear how much care and dedication you and Pieter put into nurturing your plants and decorating your home.
Hugs and blessings, dearest friend
Dearest Veronica,
DeleteThank you and they seem to feel happy and show that with lots of blooms.
Yes, it is a lovely setting with the Delftware houses and resemble fond memories of our travels together as worldwide consultants. Still very happy with those crocheted curtains, quite a mega task but I got it done!
It was only possible to do so when the other half of us took care of all other things. I had cooked meals in large portions so Pieter served us supper from the freezer via microwave and I could continue to speed crochet. Now I don't have that safety net anymore as I have to do it all alone but the memories are still surrounding me and give so much gratitude above grief.
Hugs,
Mariette
Mariette, oh em cod ‼️ the flower is beautiful and WOW so are your
ReplyDeletecurtains. AMAZING đ I don’t have the talent for such fine sewing. The
veranda setting, one could sit out there all day. A happy week ahead for
you and the cats đşđđđ Hugs and fish of course ‼️đş
Dearest Laura,
DeleteThank you and glad you like the flower and my curtains!
Yes, the veranda is perfect for all day and I've spent here most of my time, post accident and post surgeries.
Hugs,
Mariette
Mariette OMgoodness the hand crochet valances are beautiful. I used to make doilies but moved onto to larger patterns. The HoyaBella is beautiful too. This is a new plant to me.
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
Dearest Cecilia,
DeleteThank you and both might have Old World influences that I continued here...
Hugs,
Mariette
It is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDearest Anne,
DeleteThank you and it sure IS a beauty!
Hugs,
Mariette
Such a delicate flower, Mariette. It makes me think of fairies and wonders just to look at it.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Dearest Martha Jane,
DeleteThank you and all I can say that the Hoya Bella is very rewarding!
Hugs,
Mariette
AdemĂĄs de tu trabajo artesanal, la planta adorna muy bien tu ventana.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
Querida AntĂłnia,
Delete¡Gracias por sus amables palabras!
Abrazos,
Mariette
Everything is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDearest Melissa,
DeleteThank you!
Hugs,
Mariette
OlĂĄ, querida Mariette, adoro cortinas de crochet, flores pela casa...
ReplyDeleteVocĂŞ tem muito bom gosto, tudo aĂ ĂŠ suave e alegre!
Desejo a você uma continuação de feliz semana!
Grande abraço! Muita saúde e paz!
Prezada TaĂs,
DeleteObrigada pelo elogio e ĂŠ uma visĂŁo feliz ao me levantar para o cafĂŠ da manhĂŁ.
Abraços,
Mariette
So lovely, Mariette! I love the Hoya Bella with their delicate blooms, and your curtains and Delftware houses are so special. Thank you for sharing this bit of joy with us, my friend. :)
ReplyDeleteDearest Kevin,
DeleteYes, those sights are indeed bits of joy, especially when the sun is shining as well.
Hugs,
Mariette + Kitties
Wow, you have a lot of those pretty blooms!!
ReplyDeleteOne of my Aunts had a huge one growing on a louvered door in her apartment. I once saw it covered in blooms! Sadly it didn't take kindly to being rehomed when she went to a new apartment...and I have no idea what happened to it when she went to the nursing home...maybe my sister has it now?? I'll have to find out next time I go there.
Dearest Ingrid,
DeleteGuess you are talking about the bigger sized Hoya carnosa.
https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2013/09/our-fragrant-hoya-carnosa-wachs-plant.html
Especially with your mention that it was huge.
Hoya Bella is just a mini form and also its leaves are quite different.
If your sister has it, you can start your own by just snipping off a starter and grow it maybe with a plastic bag covered initially for the proper humidity.
Hugs,
Mariette
Yes, I do think it was that species! Do they do well in southern exposure? I have never had any kind of Hoya.
DeleteYes Ingrid, they do very well!
DeleteHugs,
Mariette
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DeleteOh how beautiful! The Hoya blooms AND your crocheted curtain! Incredible to see, and I know it makes your heart smile to see the blooms to the plant your precious Pieter tended so carefully! Many blessings to you dear friend, you are in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteDearest Marilyn,
DeleteThank you and those are treasures to admire every single day.
So much gratitude for so many things that came from my Pieter's hands.
Hugs,
Mariette
I cannot express my sentiments better than Marilyn's. ~nods~ Hugs and best wishes, my dear.
DeleteDearest Darla,
DeleteThank you!
Hugs,
Mariette
Oh, and I finally looked up Delftware. How beautiful! Hugs, my dear.
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DeleteOh, and I looked up Delftware. It's stunning. :D
DeleteIt sure IS!
DeleteI certainly learn things reading your blog. I had never heard of this Hoya Bella before. They are exquisite, and so artfully arranged. Delft I have known about but I was only familiar with the Blue version. Thanks for the long and very complete response to my Funny Feline post today.
ReplyDeleteDearest Wendy,
DeleteGlad that you can view something special for the very first time here!
Those Delft blue houses are true replicas of Dutch canal houses and were handed out to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Business Class passengers. We never flew business class but with our international consulting we flew a lot, over 1,500,000 miles each and that's why we got the Royal Wing Card. With that we could check in at the Business Class counter, with heavier suitcases and also got access to the Business Class Lounge. Best thing was that whenever the economy section got full, they upgraded their most loyal customers to Business Class. That's the story to these houses, they reflect our years as International Mushroom Consultants and are very dear to me.
Your post was once again a master piece—as usual and you only deserve a thorough comment to show you that I read them all.
Hugs,
Mariette
Beste Mariette,
ReplyDeleteWat prachtige spullen, het gehaakte gordijn, de bloemen en de grachtenhuisjes.
Alle goeds en liefs,
Hilly
Beste Hilly,
DeleteDank je en het gehaakte gordijn past mooi bij de Delfts blauwe KLM huisjes.
Liefs,
Mariette
Such beautiful flowers. They remind me of my wife's family (she's second generation Dutch American). They loved their Hoya plants!
ReplyDeleteDearest Peter,
DeleteThank you and guess it is a Dutch favorite as I always had Hoya plants back in The Netherlands!
Hugs,
Mariette
The flower is very beautiful. Here it is called "Wax Flower".
ReplyDeletexoxo
Dearest Cristina,
DeleteThank you and yes, in Dutch we also call the Hoya species wax flower!
Hugs,
Mariette
Mariette, the temps have been in the 90's here, but it's supposed to get to the 100's this week. But California doesn't usually get the humidity like some of the other states, especially in the south, so I'm thankful for that. Summer is not my favorite season, but I try to find the good in it. Have a blessed weekend, Mariette.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Dearest Sheri,
DeleteBoth, Pieter and I have worked a lot in California, so we know rather well how the weather feels like there and find it a pleasant environment. Summer is a great season and I hate winter for its bareness and at times cold winds.
Hugs,
Mariette
Oh so beautiful flower! I think we call it waxflower here in Sweden.
ReplyDeleteLove from Titti
Dearest Titti,
DeleteThank you and yes, this is the miniature variety of the wax flower family.
Hugs,
Mariette
So that's what it's called - Hoya Bella! Step-Grandma has that outside her kitchen window and none of us knew what it was called. It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDearest J-Cats,
DeleteYes, this is the mini variety of the Hoya family and called Hoya Bella.
Glad you now know what it was.
Hugs,
Mariette
Wie schĂśn das aussieht, liebe Mariette.
ReplyDeleteIch kenne diese perfekte Blumen-SchÜnheit mit den winzigen Blßten als Porzellanblume, habe sie aber selber noch nicht gehabt. Da sind sie wieder: die Amsterdam-Häuschen und die wunderschÜne Häkelgardine, ich bin glßcklich sie zu sehen, sie passen einfach so gut zusammen.
Herzliche GrĂźĂe und alles Liebe fĂźr Dich.
Traudi.đđĽ°đđť
Liebe Traudi,
DeleteJa, es gehÜrt einfach zusammen so! Ja, die Porzellanblume ist einfach wunderschÜn in allen Formen. Die Häuschen sind ja eine wirkliche Replik.
Liebe GrĂźĂe,
Mariette
Very beautiful flowers, Mariette. Granny had them a very long time ago, and she remembers that they got very stickery-sugar-like, in that time she didn't know anything about plants and threw them away. Now she really regrets it. How are you, Mariette? Healing Pawkisses for a Happy Dayđžđ˝đ
ReplyDeleteDearest Peachy and Stippie,
DeleteYes, they are beautiful and indeed produce such drops of nectar that i've tasted at times.
Did sleep rather well but got called while still dreaming... not such a happy wake–up.
Hugs,
Mariette