September is almost over, so it’s a good moment to share this month’s bouquet — a sweet little gift from my husband. Like last month’s myrtle branch, these flowers didn’t come from a grocery store. They’re likely some of the final backyard blooms of the season, so we made the most of it and clipped a few of the last blossoms. I’m especially fond of the delicate pink sedum that grows around the back patio. We inherited it with the house and later transplanted it when we updated the patio for our backyard wedding. Here are the pale pink blooms styled in a similarly toned vase on the console table in our living room:
Sedum is neat because its leaves and stems resemble an aloe plant — it’s a succulent, so the foliage feels plump and gel-like. Because the stems store moisture, these plants stand up well in dry weather. They’re also incredibly hardy: our sedum survived being moved and handled, and cut stems have lasted for weeks indoors. That resilience makes it a great choice for quick, long-lasting arrangements.
Many of our favorite bouquets lean on a consistent color palette and layered textures, mirroring the look we favor in our home decor. I like to match the vase tone to the flowers — for example, pale pink blooms look so sweet in a soft pink vase. That tonal harmony is simple but impactful, and it’s why this arrangement makes me so happy.
Now that the growing season is winding down here in Virginia, next month we’ll probably pick up a few inexpensive grocery store bouquets again. What about you — have you been gathering flowers from your yard or grabbing cheerful bunches at the store? We’d love to hear what’s on your “yes please” list this month.
Curious about past budget bouquets? You can find our first grocery-store bouquet from January and the arrangements we shared in February, March, April, May, June, July, and August for more simple, affordable (and sometimes free) floral inspiration.