What a joy it is to be working with flowers again. Day 3 of the new job has passed and it's going well. It's hard work - the shop is on 3 floors with almost vertical stairs. Very Dutch! I'm going to have killer calf muscles in no time. There's something very satisfying about heading home after my shift with green fingers and that flushed feeling like I've spent a day picking tatties. Good, honest hard work. You can't beat it.
Although there are some lovely flowers in the shop, I am making the most of the availability of these little posies which are being sold outside some shops and the local post office. I'm told they are grown in the Arbroath area. I'd love to see the fields they're picked from.
I couldn't decide between the autumn golds or the purples and scented pinks. So I bought both.
Thank you Holly and Julia for your kind comments about the kitten. Please consider Babas cuddled. She has been getting lots of those - and some gourmet tidbits for tea. I wonder how the wee chap is getting on...
Oh my gosh those are gorgeous!! I am so glad you are liking your job... it sounds like a lovely place to work! Wish I was surrounded by flowers instead of art hisotry textbooks, haha! I am going to the farmer's market tonite with my 4-year old and I am GOING to buy some flowers.. you have inspired me haha!! :) xo!
Posted by: Holly | 09/04/2008 at 10:47 PM
You can't help but be cheered up by all that colour!
Glad the job's going well, it sounds fab.
Julia xx
Posted by: julia | 09/05/2008 at 09:21 AM
Beautiful flowers Carol, so glad that you are able to put your artistic talents to good use and get killer calf muscles into the bargain! Best of both worlds! Good luck and enjoy!
Posted by: Moira | 09/05/2008 at 11:15 AM
How pretty are these - wow! The posy in the coffee pot is just so perfectly seasonal. I treat myself to a posy a week from the WI stall in the Butter Market in town and they've brightened up my summer no end. A bargain too, don't think I've ever paid more than £1.50 and all home grown. Simple pleasures hey. So glad you're enjoying the new job.
Stephx
Posted by: Steph | 09/05/2008 at 11:03 PM
Am so glad you are happy back amongst the blossoms. It is hard to be too unhappy around flowers and a garden.
It is a job I would have enjoyed.
Love doing large flower arrangements for weddings.
All the best.
Posted by: ozjane | 09/07/2008 at 06:41 AM
Ah dear little boo i'm sure she will be well loved, but it must have been so hard to see her go.hugs2u. these flowers are certainly a lovely burst of sunshine through all the rain clouds we've been having. is your place ok,still dry? we are here, though Morpeth isnt very far away,and has been all over the news-awful.
i wanted to let you know i tagged you to share with us 6 things that make you happy...please see my post on 7th sept for more on this if you want to join in,
love kat x(secretsofabutterfly)
Posted by: Kat | 09/07/2008 at 08:03 PM
Those are just the kind of posies I love, they're beautiful! Good to hear you're enjoying your new job
Kimx
Posted by: kim | 09/08/2008 at 04:56 PM