I’m learning all sorts of new terms through Instagram hashtags. I had no idea that arranging things like this had a name – it is called ‘Flat Lay’ apparently. I have done this ever since I was a kid – I just love arranging things, now I have a proper grown-up name for it.
Joining in with Cathy for In a Vase on Monday.
I so adore the autumn colors in your arrangement 😀
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It is a good autumn here this year. 🙂
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Stunning! That really is a work of art. 🙂
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Thank you Cathy.
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Super. Enjoying your insta
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That’s grea to know Dorris! I wondered at first whether Instagram was for me – now as you can probably tell, I’m hooked!!
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Crochet hooked!!
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Ha!
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The autumn colors really pop out with that brilliant, sky-looking background. Love your arrangement, Sandra. 🙂
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Thank you Olga. So much beauty around at the moment.
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This is lovely, Sandra. All the glories of the season laid out for the eye to feast upon!
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Thank you Eliza, autumn seems particularly beautiful this year.
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I love how we find out others also have a love for the things we love to do!! And then to share ideas! Your arrangement is beautiful. The colors are captivating on the blue!
This reminds me of when a dear high school friend showed me how she drew beautiful jewel shapes into designs. It wasn’t “my” style of drawing, but to this day I think of how creative her jewel drawings were! Creativity is amazing!
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I love it too Eliz – creativity brings people together!
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Your “flat lay” is exquisite, Sandra! I never knew that was a thing either but I’m so impressed with yours that I may try my hand at it one day too. It’s a wonderful way to use the small elements that deserve recognition for their beauty.
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Thank you Kris, it is a fun way to play with little bits and pieces from the garden.
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Beautiful fall colors in that!
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Luscious aren’t they!
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Well you live and learn! I didn’t know that either but now I do. Must do another Flat Lay soon! Yours is beautiful as ever. x
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Thank you Alison, I have loved seeing the way you have displayed your wonderful flowers.
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It is so creative to see a bunch of leaves and stuff lying about on the ground and then turn it into this! It’s beautiful! And could be a pictorial chart for a crochet pattern….. I did not know such floral doodling had a name either 🙂
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I think the term comes from advertising, the way they lay out products for photographs in magazines. Your idea of a crochet chart has got me thinking!
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Wow! This is stunning! I didn’t know there was a name for it either – every day is a school day! We used to have a nature table in the classroom when I was at Primary and I used to love arranging the flowers and leaves though I never made anything quite as beautiful as your display. You’re tempting me to do something similar – though I’m not certain where yet!
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Oh, yes, have a go Elizabeth. It is a great thing to do with children too. I have a couple of blank canvases that I use as backgrounds, but a piece of plain paper or a white plate works as well
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Oh and I was thinking along the lines of herbal lays (as in The Archers!) when I saw your title! This is delightful and I am so pleased that you are shaing it with us on IAVOM as I hope it will empower others to try something a little different on Mondays – thank you!
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HaHa! The Archers! I used to be such a fan, but haven’t been able to listen to it since they threw Nigel off that roof!
So glad you like my interpretation of the theme, my garden does not have an abundance of beautiful blooms, so I have to make the most of what I’ve got.
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Oh, a conspiracy theory…unless you mean the scriptwriter of course!! We wouldn’t have guessed there was a lack of abundance from your flat lay, though, Sandra
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The Archers seemed to turn all ‘Eastenders’ from the 60th Anniversary episode onwards , if you know what I mean. I can’t stand soap operas,(perhaps because my life tends to be far too like one at times!) Of course I know lots of people like them, but they are not for me.
So glad I’m giving a good impression of what my garden has to offer!
That is partly why I enjoy IAVOM so much – making the most of what I’ve got.
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There was a distinct increase in drama, but then again there was that fire in the very early episodes too! It’s the only ‘soap’ I follow, having started to listen when I was first on maternity leave – so my girls have grown up alongside the Grundy boys! Glad you are enjoying the continuing saga of IAVOM though 😉
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I do dip into the Archers whilst driving sometimes. Love that your girls have grown up with the Grundy Boys!
I much prefer the ongoing delights of IAVOM!!
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Didn’t know about flat lay either, but one thing I do know—your arrangements are wonderful!
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Thanks so much Laurie.
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Very pretty and so Autumnal. Great!
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Thank you. i saw those leaves on the ground and just had to do something with them.
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Very pretty! I always have a hard time taking photos from above. Yours looks great.
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Thank you Cindy – it’s not easy to get the lighting right is it.
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Quite beautiful.
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Thank you.
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I used to see arrangements made with coloured powders on the floors of temples in Mauritius. Your flat lay is so beautiful…I love temporary ones….very contemplative.
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They are very calming to make Noelle. Is the art form you mention Rangoli? I have watched a few videos of this technique, hoping to make one one day. Here’s a clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlUwGooZNuY
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It looks lovely whatever it’s called.
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Thank you Tialys.
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What amazing colours. Your turquoise background really makes them sing! I bet you had fun doing that! Here is my offering for today https://therunningwave.blogspot.com/2018/10/a-colonsay-vase-on-monday.html
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I did indeed have fun doing it. I would do these every day if life allowed! Thanks for the link.
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Wow – such wonderful colours!
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The Liquid Amber tree is such a gem at this time of year.
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