02 June 2011

Underappreciated







...the carnation, that is. A fickle flower, yes? So vehemently hated by many. Why is that? I'll be the first to admit it's not what I immediately gravitate towards, though I'm beginning to think this has more to do with a conditioned bias against it. Actually, I find I'm quite fond of the variety when I give myself the chance to be. And this particular bunch? Crikey. Layer after velvety layer of peach, butter cream, honey, blush and pink. With more than fifteen usable stems in a $4 bouquet and a vase life of two weeks, I can't get enough.

For the observant, those are indeed shot glasses housing my pretty carnations.
Posted by at 6:00 AM
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11 comments:

  1. SusanJune 2, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    I love them in huge bunches, all one color...great for parties since they are inexpensive!

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  2. MayaJune 2, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I really wonder how and why they got the bad reputation in this country....When I was growing up in Bulgaria, carnations were a very common flower especially given to mothers and teachers at the International Women's Day...Its name is even a (not very common) women's name....

    Any history for the alien, anyone? :-)

    Maya

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  3. rachelJune 2, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    yes! carnations are definitely underrated. I remember seeing photos, once, of a wall covered in carnations... it was so pretty.

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  4. SarahJune 2, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Definitely underrated, but could be improved upon. Kind of similar to babies breath(which I love btw). You did a good job highlighting them making them look pretty.

    - Sarah
    http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com/

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  5. Erin {pughs' news}June 2, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Pink ones were my Grandma's favourite. I always think of her when I see them. And that makes me smile.

    They're such a long-lasting flower. You've got to give them credit for that!

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  6. kimbirdyJune 2, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    carnations were always my mom's favorite. i do love how ruffly they are, and it's sad they get such a bum rap.

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  7. A Crimson KissJune 2, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I think anything that gets coined "cheap" immediately loses its appeal, except maybe food from street carts. But carnations are so impossibly sweet, and I particularly love huge bunches of them!

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  8. Will @ Bright.BazaarJune 2, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Like Susan I like them in big bunches best. I would choose them over Gerberas that's for sure!

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  9. Eva @ Four Leaf CloverJune 2, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Gorgeous! I definitely think you made your set of carnations feel VERY appreciated!

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  10. Kimia KlineJune 3, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    lol. ill admit carnations arent my favorite flower...but seeing them in tea cups and shot glasses has me rethinking the whole dislike thing :)

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  11. Colleen / Inspired to ShareJune 6, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    I've been wondering the same thing as I've taken my flower class! Why do we dislike them? Way to embrace the carnations Kayla!

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