Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Yellow Ranunculus


As I was paying for our groceries at the grocery store yesterday, off in the distance I heard someone yelling quite frantically, "Wait, wait, wait!"

Lo and behold it was Hubby. As he got closer, I could see that he was grasping two bunches of beautiful yellow ranunculus to his chest.

Thrusting the flowers at the cashier, he turned to me with exasperated relief and said, "I can't believe I almost forgot the flowers!"

I think I'm remembering this story correctly...


Note: After reading several comments, I should clarify that I was totally kidding in my account of who played which roles in our flower purchase.  ; ) Although I think Hubby enjoys pretty flowers, I don't think the day will ever come (bless his heart) that he will initiate their purchase!  ; )
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43 comments:

  1. Michele M./ Finch RestApril 18, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    OH. MY. Gosh.

    Hug that man for me. He is awesome...and so are those amazing flowers- wow to both.

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  2. Marian HazelApril 18, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    I just ordered my spring bulbs, ranunculus were at the top of my list, I can't wait til they flower!

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  3. Catherine PeartApril 18, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    Oh my, I just adore this photo! I will have to see if I can find some yellow ranunculus too I think.

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  4. FlepandcoApril 18, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    Yes, most certainly, they needed to be ticked off the grocery list didn't they? Just like the white ones :)

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  5. debbieApril 18, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    I had never heard of these beautiful flowers until I read you post last week..I have since ordered 100 bulbs..fingers crossed..

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  6. andyApril 18, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Great looking flowers!!! Have a great day

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  7. HeatherApril 18, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    hello!
    I just found your blog - So excited - I live in a 249 year old Farmhouse!
    You have done a beautiful job - I have been considering painting mine white - and I think your photo has convinced me!
    may i ask, what color you painted the porch floor? I am having a hard time with that? thanks -
    a new follower!
    Heather

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  8. Simply LKJApril 18, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    Beautiful! I brought some white ones home the other day!

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  9. CathApril 18, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    Just lovely.
    It IS the little things that bring a smile to our spouses faces. ;)

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  10. LynneApril 18, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Such a gorgeous flower and perfectly charming husband!

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  11. Janell @ House of FiftyApril 18, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Adoring this flower...Janell

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  12. Tara DillardApril 18, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Before I knew anthing about gardening, it was your yellow ranunculus I thought I would plant and have blooming all year.

    Hindsight is hilarious.

    Also thought I could have lupines & delphinium.

    Garden & Be Well, XO Tara

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  13. DianneApril 18, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Love that man! The yellow is beautiful beyond words!!!

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  14. AnonymousApril 18, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Your husband is definately a keeper! My husband just looks at flowers (when I make him) at the store and always says they aren't on the list. What a sweet guy you have and he chose the flowers well too. They are beautiful!

    Gretchen

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  15. CatherineApril 18, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Oh my gosh, your comments had me laughing this morning as I realized how falsely I've portrayed my husband! I was completely kidding, it was I who wanted to buy the flowers...as always. Buying flowers (bless his heart) is just not on his radar. xoxo

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  16. CatherineApril 18, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Porch paint is Benjamin Moore Porch & Floor - color Platinum Grey.
    Trina

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  17. Tina L. HookApril 18, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    I just happened by your blog today and I love it.

    The hubs and I just moved to the country last August, and we are also living in what was once a farmhouse. I'll be back to find more inspiration here. I find that pace of our lives has slowed down in the most delicious way.

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  18. Amy KinserApril 18, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Flowers are beautiful. Story is fabulous!

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  19. Keeping It CozyApril 18, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    I love it! This post was a perfect follow up to the white ranunculus. The flowers are just gorgeous.

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  20. He Who Loves an Old HouseApril 18, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Trina,

    I'm so jealous! They are beautiful! I have been searching all of the grocery stores in my area and have found NONE of these flowers. Don't they just look like Spring?
    Ahh :)

    -Tim

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  21. Susan KaneApril 18, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Ranunculas are so beautiful, altho the bulbs look shriveled up. You have a honey of a husband.

    p.s. We live near Carlsbad Flower Fields. You would love those, I know.

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  22. breida @ breidawithab.comApril 18, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    How funny! I just posted last night about my husband NOT bringing me flowers - but salvaged roadside "junk" instead -and how much I love it! Nope, no flowers from that guy - but he still know that fastest route MY heart!
    Beautiful photo!
    -breida with a b.

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  23. Tracey Ayton PhotographyApril 18, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    You're so silly!

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  24. Marla GraceApril 18, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Too funny! Beautiful!

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  25. BaileyWifeApril 18, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    That was hilarious! I needed a good laugh today....thanks!

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  26. AnonymousApril 18, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    LOL, my husband has finally learned the flower lesson–he brings them home regularly now. Do not give up hope...

    xo, Lissy Parker

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  27. Tammie@theresnoplacelikehomeApril 18, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    How sweet. My hubby loves gardening and flowers too, although I need to introduce him to ranunculus. They are beautiful!

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  28. Thoughts for the dayApril 18, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Such a cute story... so he really did that or truthfully was it you>?

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  29. GraceApril 18, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Lolol I absolutely LOVE your wit!
    My beloved 1st motherinlaw ( may she rest I peace) had a very similar sense of humor. She would get the cutest twinkle in her eye when she would say witty things.

    Something tells me that you might have been known to twinkle too!

    Btw those flowers are spectacular. Your grocery store flowers are drop dead gorgeous!!!

    In Him,
    Grace

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  30. Cordless Drill ReviewsApril 18, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    I love the humor of your story here. But I admire most the flower. The color is very alive. Excellent photography too.

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  31. Carolina ElizabethApril 18, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    It's good to know my hubby is not the only one. I have ranunculus blooming in my garden. I was so excited to see to see them blooming after all the rain. I thought when I told him for sure he would feel the same, but all I got was "That's nice." Still I can't wait to paint them.

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  32. KitApril 18, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Love your sense of humor! And your lovely flowers. Kit

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  33. AnonymousApril 19, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Ranunculus make me weak in the knees!

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  34. PaulaApril 19, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    That is just SO funny - and the flowers are beautiful. The trick is finding a way of really getting them to buy them for you and making them think that it's THEIR idea... (and I don't mean just for birthdays, anniversaries and 'sorry' days!) x

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  35. Jonell w HarrisonApril 20, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    thank you thank you..your post JUST REMINDED ME. Several years ago I had some of those ..must have been a grab bag of sale things at Lowe's..never b 4 heard of themm..when they bloomed I was able to use some to decorate tables at church..what impressed me so was the bloom seemed to hold together for so long..many of my friends were asking what they were..forgot until now. Those go on MY LIST beautiful~

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  36. AnonymousApril 20, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    The flowers are beautiful and the story behind the purchase made me laugh :) My husband would never think of buying flowers "just because" either!

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  37. Thistle Cove FarmApril 21, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Those flowers are amazingly beautiful; just LOVE ranunculus, especially yellow.
    Your husband is a good man; hope you tell him frequently; hope he tells you, you're a good woman. All too soon it's nothing but memories.

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  38. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesApril 21, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    What a guy!!!

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  39. AnonymousApril 21, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    SO gorgeous... I don't think I've ever seen them for sale in bouquets!

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  40. Meaningful NestApril 22, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    I love ranunculus, too, and I never could have spelled it without your help! I don't see them much where we live, in Ohio. Wonder if they can grow here or is it a different zone? I love your blog and have added you to my Meaningful Blogs list on my brand new blog!

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  41. anilouApril 27, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    People are easy to fool ;) I knew you were kidding, it made me laugh! How beautiful those flowers are.

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  42. Christina ConradApril 29, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    These flowers are a picture, literally and figuratively.

    Christina
    Foodiewithalife

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  43. SydneyMay 5, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Love the sarcasm. Too funny! ;)

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