What better time to add a chapter to the adventures of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Vase than Mother’s Day, celebrated here in the States on Sunday, May 13 this year.
The vase has traveled some this past year, filled through the seasons, occasions and just because, but, it had taken a bit of a hiatus until it reappeared once more this weekend at a visit to Jennifer and Jason’s house!
What a pleasant surprise it was to be greeted this Mother’s Day with the latest traveling arrangement! Nestled inside the clear, round vase were small wooden eggs, repurposed from a forgotten display. The eggs helped to hold up stock, Hypericum berries, and glorious calla lilies whose velvety petals added to the allure of the presentation.
Not only was I honored to be the recipient of this sweet arrangement, I was also impressed at my daughter’s floral creativity . . .
. . . and, her culinary flair. Jennifer has always employed an inherently unique ability to put a tasteful array of ingredients together that whet one’s appetite in flavorful bliss. Rosemary coated chicken breasts sat on a bed of sautéed arugula with lighted warmed grapes! Topped with shavings of Gruyère, it was quite delicious.
We ate, we talked, we checked out J & J’s emerging garden, and we visited a nearby gardening center before I headed back home, my vase travelling with securely on the floor of the car. I was sated, content, and grateful for a most “motherly made” afternoon.
The saga of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Vase begins here.
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That meal looks and sounds delicious! And the floral arrangement is beautiful! I’m glad to hear that you had such a nice Mother’s Day Penny! 😀
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It was, Janet, and much appreciated, as was the arrangement. She takes good care of me. Thank you. It was nice and I felt pampered.
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What a lovely way to celebrate Mother’s Day. I love Jennifer’s creativity in both her floral arrangement and her cooking. It sounds like you had a wonderful day.
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It was a most wonderful day, Janet. Relaxed, fun, simple yet elegant – and delicious. 🙂 Thank you.
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Dear Penny, thanks for providing the link to the explanatory posting on the traveling vase. That post appeared when I was on my two-year hiatus from blogging, so I missed it! What a lovely tradition. And it is so thoughtful to take flowers in a vase. Thank you for the idea! Both the tasty culinary delight and the flower arrangement by Jennifer show not only her creativity but her desire to give of her best. Peace.
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You are most welcome, Dee. I am glad you were able to catch up (which I seem to be doing myself, more and more lately). I keep jars and reclaimed vases just for this purpose, Dee. When I first read this suggestion, a bell went off and I have tried to bring flowers in a vase. Jennifer does, indeed, give her best and is a treasure. Thank you Dee. Peace.
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Your daughter certainly is creative. I’m happy you had a nice Mother’s Day, Penny. You deserve it!
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Thank you, Jill, and she is, indeed. It was very nice and for that I am grateful.
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The travelling vase keeps refuelling and filling up with love in yet another form. What a satisfying Mother’s Day, with an alluring presentation and the best of food.
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It does, indeed, Juliet, and has been a simple yet never-ending pleasure. Now it is MY turn to fill it up. Thank you, Juliet.
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Jennifer is multi-talented …. definitely her mother’s daughter! I thoroughly enjoy the saga of the Traveling Vase … each chapter has been a delight.
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She is, indeed, Sallie. Thank you. That is sweet of you to say.
It has been a very fun saga and I hope we have many more chapters. 🙂
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Penny, I started smiling just as soon as I saw your title! I remembered your previous posts! I’m so glad you had a wonderful time with your talented and thoughtful daughter and I enjoyed seeing some of her handiwork! It sounds like a perfect day! I had a quiet Mother’s Day without too much fanfare this year. We’ve delayed our “get togethers” to Memorial Day weekend. But I had “Little Women” as my treat. I thought of you! 🙂
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Thank you, Debra. It was tastefully simple and simply divine. Your day sounds like it was quiet and pleasant. I JUST now watched “Little Women”. I missed it on Sunday, but, was able to see just now on demand and think I will try to watch it one more time before the second part this coming Sunday.
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Oh man, I read this and immediately wanted lunch, even though it’s 8:56 in the morning! (I’ve already eaten breakfast.)
What a lovely floral and culinary arrangement, Penny. I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day.
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AND she basically made it up as she was making it. 🙂
It was quite nice, L. Marie, and I appreciated it in every way. This traveling vase has been such fun, in part because neither of us knows when it will show up.
Enjoy the sunshine. It is a gorgeous day.
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