An Arrangement naturally speaks to me of flowers. For many years I have been captivated (wasn’t that last week’s theme?) by the artistry of the Chelsea Flower Show. Each year I think, maybe this year? Well, it might be, but in the meantime let me show you some of the most striking arrangements of flowers that I have ever witnessed.
Once every 4 years Tomar in Central Portugal comes alive with the Festa dos Tabuleiros. When you see the number of paper flowers involved I think you will know why it only takes place 4 yearly.
Chelsea it’s not, but every bit as special in it’s own way. Click on the first photo to start the slide show rolling. This link will take you to my original post on the Festa dos Tabuleiros. What a day that was!
What else does arrangement signify? Arranged marriages came to mind, probably because I’m reading a historical novel at present. Check out Jakesprinter’s page to see other interpretations. Just click on the lucky snake logo or the link.
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Very pretty and completely different from my Russian dolls! I’ve seen a lot of personal takes on this theme and they’re all great.
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Yes, the interpretations are interesting, Milka. I loved your dolls. I can usually find a couple of routes to go with the challenges. Sticking to one is sometimes the hard part.
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Those are paper flowers?……..WOW!!
So colourful, and soooo much hard work gone into the displays.
It could only be done in a hot climate, can you imagine in this country, four years planning, only to be washed away in the rain.
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Trust you to think of that, Vicky! What do you think- snow for Easter?
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Quite a high possibility as Easter is early this year, not that that makes any difference, seeing we’ve had snow in June.
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How beautiful! And so cheerful too. Loved every photo.
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Thanks, Ana! Need all the sunshine photos we can get at the moment. The weather is bleak!
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Wonderful gallery of flower photos, Jo. They’re all so pretty, but I think the bread basket is my favourite.
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Thanks, Ad. I couldn’t imagine walking around with one on my head for a couple of hours, but they were beautiful.
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When I saw Jake’s theme, the first thing I thought was flowers as well. You have topped my expectations with your beautiful photos of the flower arrangements at the Chelsea Flower Show. I have never seen so beautiful as the streets dressed so well. Thanks you for giving us such a wonderful view.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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Thanks, Francine. The photos were taken in Portugal, but I might yet get to Chelsea. Hope you do, too.
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Marvelous photography Johanna I really love it ,Thanks for sharing my friend 🙂
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It was a beautiful sight, Jake. Many thanks.
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What a flower festival … absolute fantastic gallery. I have always wanted to be at the flower festival at Jersey, but I never made it .. while living over in UK. Never been to Chelsea flower show, but been to Hampton Court Flower Show – twice, fantastic visits, even if I’m not a gardener.
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I’ve been to Hampton Court too- missed you!
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… and I missed you! *smile
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That is amazingly beautiful! So much work… I can see why it takes every 4 years.
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Every single street in the old town, Amy. An unbelievable amount of work!
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What fabulous photos, it looks like so much fun. I love flowers – perhaps I need to go to the Chelsea flower show too, I have heard of it, but never been.
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Thanks, Madoqua. It’s on TV twice a day for a week at the end of May and I’m usually glued to every second, and I don’t even like TV! I expect it’s very busy though.
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Wonderful images Jo. Which month does the fiesta take place?
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July 2015 is the next Madhu, in case you’re planning ahead? The link gives details of a good village to stay nearby. The event is on for a whole week and Tomar is a lovely place.
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That’s truly amazing Jo! I would love to see it for myself, but having just read in your older post about the heat you experienced when you were there, I’m not so sure.
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It’s one of those hot in Summer, freezing in Winter places, Lorna, but very lovely even without the paper flowers.
Have you changed your website, or have I just been visiting your old one?
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very beautiful, Jo! Thank you for sharing!
groetjes, Francina
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Thanks, Francina. It’s a wonderful memory!
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Beautiful arrangement of pictures, Jo! I went to the Chelsea Flower and Garden Show one year with two of my girlfriends. It was so astonishingly crowded that I thought I one point I wasn’t going to be able to come up for air. From the little I could see, it was beautiful, but I think I would have preferred the calmer Festa dos Tabuleiros!
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Ah, then I feel better about it now, Elisa, thanks! It was pretty hectic in Tomar, but so lovely. At this rate, it’ll still be snowing here for Chelsea! That’d be a first?
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Beautiful, Jo! My favorites are the “bloomin’ lovely” and that shop! 🙂
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Thanks, Cath. I like the “crazy street” with all the colourful vines overhead.
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i knew you would have something gorgeous for this post!
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Thanks, Lisa. It seemed to fit the bill! I wonder if I’ll ever make Chelsea?
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it’s your right! you deserve that in your life!
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This is lovely!What a treat to be able to see this.
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I’d planned it for years, Colline, ever since I first saw it in a travel mag. I was so happy to finally be there.
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so beautiful.. i love your collection of photos.
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Thanks, Elizz. It was a beautiful and memorable day. I loved Tomar.
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Seems amazing… wonderful challenge for dear jake’s theme. Thanks and Love, nia
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You would get lost in the colour, Nia. Many thanks, love.
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Great pictures! I’d love to go to the Festa dos Tabuleiros – any idea when the next one is?
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2015, Pip. It’s hot and sweaty but SO worthwhile. Cheers!
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A bit like the Silves Medieaval fair where your eyeballs melt in their sockets! 🙂
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Love the flowers Ress.:) I’m longing for warmer weather too like your photos which is inviting.:)
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I’ve just been out taking photos of our hellebores and heather in the snow this morning, Yen-Yen!
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