Today’s Friday field trip is a step back in time…back to the late 20th century…to celebrate the May Day (May 1st) tradition of leaving flowers anonymously on neighbor’s doorsteps as a signal to the start of spring.
For my May Day ‘baskets’ I used discarded cigar containers…apparently, some cigars are sold in glass tubes similar to a test tube…who knew? So, I took some discarded containers and repurposed them as May Day flower containers to leave as surprises :) Who wouldn’t enjoy finding some fresh flowers on their doorknob? Using fresh flowers, some scraps of ribbon, twine, sea glass, shells, and driftwood I created some pretty May Day surprises to hang on unsuspecting…insert suspicious laugh here…doorknobs.
I hope this inspires you to come up with your own variation of this May Day tradition. A fun way to celebrate spring and put a smile on someone’s face :) Thank you for sharing this week’s Friday field trip…a trip back in history to celebrate May Day with flower surprises!
Giving flowers is a simple pleasure that can surely make a difference in someone’s day.
You only need a stem or two to let someone know they are thought of in a special way.
Thank you for visiting! I will be busy the next couple days….you can follow my adventures on Instagram :)
Have a really wonderful weekend, Jackie
Sharing with Common Ground, Craftionary, Roses & Stuff, Shabby Nest, Coastal Charm, Little Red House, A Pinch of Joy, Mona’s Picturesque, and Nurture Photography Spring 2013.
This is one of the most wonderful flower posts I have ever seen!!!
Much appreciation to you for sharing your beautiful work on Floral Love ♥
Would like to see you on my FB page too ;)
That is so sweet of you to say :) Thank you. I am so happy to have found you…everything is so beautiful!
I wish someone would leave this at my door! Beautiful!
Where do you live lol? ;)
Wonderful series!
Sign me up for a delivery! I want to come over and “play crafts” at your house. You are so talented.
:)
You have been featured at Craftionary. :)
Thank you so much Hani :)
What a beautiful post! I love your photos and writing, Jackie. I hope you have a wonderful weekend too! Blessings, Pamela
Beautiful flowers and pictures! I like the shells matching the flowers…
Jackie,
Exquisite photography of one of life’s simplest pleasures. . .flowers!!!
Fondly,
Pat
What a thought things to do, they will bring happiness to whoever opens the door. Have a wonderful weekend.
The May Day-basket sounds like a lovely idea – yours is very pretty!
Very pretty!!
What pretty little gifts! I bet the recipients were thrilled to receive them. :)
Thanks so much for joining us in the Nurture Photography Challenge! Join us on Friday, share your favorite spring photos and stop by for a treat. Have a great day!
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