Sunday 23 October 2011

La Toussaint approche

At the flower market, not only can you see it's autumn, but you also know that 1 November is getting closer as chrysanthemums make their appearance. Traditionally, French graveyards and cemeteries are graced with these flowers on 1 November, Allsaints.

Au marché aux fleurs.

25 comments:

  1. I am always amazed by the variety of colors available. It makes you wonder how they came to be that way.

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  2. beautiful ! thank you. please have a good sunday.

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  3. Very pretty Ciel! Have a wonderful Sunday.

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  4. Chrysanthemums are perfect for All Saints' Day, aren't they?
    A lovely photo of the autumn flower market.

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  5. Mums are available about one month later in Versailles than in Connecticut. Those are pretty. You confused me with your unusual angle.

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  6. The colors are so cheerful.

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  7. Flowers in Autumn and Spring are premium. Best time of the year and flowers like this on a Sunday are tops Ciel. Hope you are relaxing on this Sunday.

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  8. I think there are more flower markets per person in France than elsewhere. Maybe flowers pair will with wine and cheese.

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  9. Cette une tradition aussi en Brésil!Le marché aux fleurs augment considérablement!
    bises
    Léia

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  10. One of my favorite flowers. I think the French tradition is notable! Can't believe it's almost Nov. 1, though!

    Re your comment about copying antiques: Very funny! However, I think this store, like so many antique stores, sell other artsy/craftsy items made by individuals and they're afraid someone might steal their ideas! :-)

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  11. Is it November just around the corner already? These flowers are gorgeous! Love how there are so many of them bundled up together :D

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  12. Hi Ciel! Re your question about riding Harleys: No! I would love to but Lois Anne has other ideas and I think I'm too damn old, anyway!

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  13. Me again! Re mail trucks: In some rural and outlying areas, mail carriers must provide their own transportation. Especially if they are "contract" workers (not on a full-time, salaried basis). The PO pays for some of the costs.

    Our son-in-law in Colorado is a regular employee but had to provide his own transportation and bought a Jeep with right-hand drive - I think he had it shipped from Japan.

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  14. Hah! I was in a flower market in HK just a few days ago. Aren't they marvelous!?

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  15. ici, on en met de moins en moins, les gens semblent preferer d'autre fleurs (sais plus le nom, te le chercherai..)

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  16. Flower markets are always beautiful and interesting, especially in this season...

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  17. oui, et les cimetières vont refleurir ;(

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  18. These are beautiful flowers, I like chrysanthemums a lot!

    I'm glad I came by, I suddenly realized we hadn't visited each other in a while. I hope you are having a good season!

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  19. mes fleurs préférées

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  20. Ce ne sont vraiment pas mes fleurs preferees... mais j'avoue que cet arrangement offre une belle vue.

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  22. Beautiful collection!

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  23. les fleurs et ce cadrage est une beauté

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