a day in the life of a latvian mom

Back in June, I planted straw flowers around the pool.

Strawflowers by the Pool

At the time, they were still small and easy to overlook. I just wanted something cheerful around the edge — flowers that could handle the sun and, hopefully, give that slightly wild, summery feeling I like so much.

And now, at the end of September, I’m looking at them and thinking how quickly that changed.

They grew into little patches of colour around the pool, standing there through the rain and all the strange weather we had this summer. Even when summer is clearly ended, they still look as if they haven’t quite received the message.

And now I’m cutting them.

I’m bringing them inside to dry because straw flowers are perfect for that. They dry really well and keep their colour and shape, which makes them one of those flowers that can stay around long after the garden has gone quiet for the winter.

Ilze