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I found this Japanese anemone while out walking: there are a few anemone-clumps I know of around town. They inspired some new illustrated coffee cups: these are vintage cream ceramic with hand-drawn anemones clustered near the handles on each one. I added them to my shop update today.

I think I need to plant some anemones in my own garden- do you think they're difficult to grow? I will have to look into it.

Have you heard the latest PJ Harvey album, Let England Shake? Each song is written around the theme of war, and the music is so beautiful. I recommend it highly, if you're looking out for new music.

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31 responses to “anemones”

  1. Rhubarbsky Avatar
    Rhubarbsky

    I adore your music selections, Melissa! Can’t wait to check that out. Also, I almost always wind up reading your stuff in my google reader and thus haven’t seen your birdie header. . . I LOVE it! Hugs to the kids and your Tom. xoxo

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  2. Dee Avatar
    Dee

    difficult to grow? they grow like weeds 🙂
    which can look lovely in a wild rambly garden, but nigh impossible to get rid of if you change your mind.
    I quite like them though…especially on your dreamy mugs.
    Dee x

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  3. Margaret Oomen Avatar
    Margaret Oomen

    anemones are gorgeous
    you should definitely grow some for all of us to enjoy

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  4. Nancy Cook Avatar
    Nancy Cook

    oh those cups are gorgeous and i agree about the anemones you should try them.
    i haven’t heard the new pj harvery but i am curious to give it a listen now

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  5. jamara Avatar
    jamara

    The new PJ is amazing, it is music love all over again.
    I have been advised against anenome’s in the garden by landscaping husband as you can’t get rid of them once they are there.
    But if that doesn’t bother you go for it 🙂

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  6. lorellin Avatar
    lorellin

    I put some bulbs in last autumn and they grew just fine, so they should work just as well at your place. But then I love flowers that grow like weeds, it means I don’t have to do anything!

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  7. Lindsay Jewell Avatar
    Lindsay Jewell

    Love those mugs!

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  8. Christina Avatar
    Christina

    Lovely cups indeed. I spotted anemones like this at the botanic gardens last week, but had no clue as to what they were called. I’ll be keeping my eye out while seed shopping now. 🙂

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  9. ange Avatar
    ange

    Yes, they grow like crazy here … I’m digging a bunch up this weekend because they just go mad. You want me to send them down??
    Seriously, do you??

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  10. Jacqui Dodds Avatar
    Jacqui Dodds

    Anemones are beautiful – I have some pale blue wood anemones that have just come through for the spring in my garden.

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  11. louana Avatar
    louana

    Beautiful cups melissa! I love those anemones too, I think they like a bit of a shady spot, plant some!

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  12. Dorien Ruben Avatar
    Dorien Ruben

    These cups are lovely 🙂
    Anemones are not difficult to grow 🙂

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  13. Emma Avatar
    Emma

    Oh. Now I have an urge to start a collection. Those would go beautifully with the tansy cup.
    I think Japanese anemones are fairly easy. They quite like well-drained soil that’s slightly alkaline.

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  14. Karina Avatar
    Karina

    Pj Harvey and anemones… two of my favourite things x

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  15. By Night Avatar
    By Night

    Anemones grow super easily here, in BelgiuM which makes me quite happy as they are one of my favorite flowers 😉

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  16. aupres de mon arbre Avatar
    aupres de mon arbre

    I waited for this cup of coffee for ages !
    Thank you so much Melissa, you made me my fisrt birthday present without knowing it ! (I’m 40, tomorrow)
    Thnk you, thnk you thank you !!!!

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  17. aupres de mon arbre Avatar
    aupres de mon arbre

    I forgot to say I looooove anemones !
    and lost two “a” in my enthousiasm !

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  18. tara Avatar
    tara

    Very pretty.

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  19. Ingrid Avatar
    Ingrid

    Love anemonestoo but i’m also excited about PJ Harvey’s new album..didn’t know she had a new one 🙂
    thnx!

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  20. Alice Avatar
    Alice

    Have you seen the pink anemones as well? I love their low leaves, soaring flowerheads and round centres left after the petals drop. Mine are happy with dappled shade and a fair amount of neglect.

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  21. Molly Avatar
    Molly

    you have such knack for translating living, breathing objets into simple, clear (smashing) graphics. it leaves me in awe, every time.

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  22. keishua Avatar
    keishua

    great mugs! I am going to check out the PJ Harvey record. I love her.

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  23. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    I adore anenomes!

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  24. Nanette Louchart-Fletcher Avatar
    Nanette Louchart-Fletcher

    I love their other name: Japanese Windflowers and yes they are some of my favourites. I grow pink windflowers in semi-shade and they do a lot of fending for themselves. Will try and photograph them. xx
    ps Love PJ too!

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  25. garden design sydney Avatar
    garden design sydney

    Many people love tending to their garden and enjoy making it a place of tranquility and natural beauty. However once the winter is over people start to think about giving their garden a facelift in preparation for the lighter and hopefully warmer summer evenings. It’s easy to change the look of your garden with a few simple changes or with a complete overhaul.

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  26. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    thank you carrie! and hugs to you and your family, too.

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  27. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    good to know, dee, thank you!

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  28. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    cheers, lorellin, i’ll give it a go. 🙂

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  29. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    umm, yes! thank you ange…

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  30. jessi Avatar
    jessi

    such pretty cups!

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  31. anna-grams Avatar
    anna-grams

    i was lured here by the anemones word. i was expecting the sea creature type (http://anna-grams.blogspot.com/2011/03/sea-anemone.html) but your flowers are lovely too 🙂

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