The Flower Hour #11: Last Chance Holiday Florals

For the Flower Hour, share your images of flowers, gardens, fields of flowers, seasonal leaves, blossoms, berries, and wildflowers. Even bouquets and silk/faux flowers are welcome.

Christmas red berries — Winter Holiday Berries

As we continue through the holiday season, feel free to share close-ups of pine boughs from the Christmas tree, wreaths, holly berries, etc.

I forgot to add this faux poinsettia decoration to my last Sunday Stills post. Talk about last chances!

“Poinsettias will not harm your pipes; The Grinch was wrong about that too.” – Neil Gaiman

There are no specific themes for the Flower Hour; just use your own photography.

This is the last Flower Hour post of 2025. The feature returns on January 6th.

My stepson and my granddaughters are spending the Christmas holidays with us — we’re so excited!

New to The Flower Hour photo challenge? Please check out my page for more information! I encourage “double-dipping” with other blog challenges if you do not want to create a separate post.

From my home to yours, please have a wonderful and blessed Christmas and holiday season!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 22, 2025 at 7:00 pm
  
  Thank you, Cindy!
  
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Dec 18, 2025 at 8:15 pm

Yay, big kids at Christmas! ❤

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Susanne Swanson

Dec 18, 2025 at 9:36 am

I LOVE your snow-covered berries! No snow here yet, just incessant rain in the forecast! And the faux poinsettia is gorgeous!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 18, 2025 at 12:46 pm
  
  Thank you, Susanne! I can’t remember where I snapped the berries. Some local neighborhood, no doubt! Rain-snow mix here…
  
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ghostmmnc

Dec 17, 2025 at 9:49 am

Such pretty snow covered berries, and I do like the faux poinsettia and decor, too. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas! 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 17, 2025 at 2:06 pm
  
  Thanks so much Barbara! May you experience the joy of the Christmas season!
  
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Graham

Dec 17, 2025 at 7:18 am

Love those snowy berries, Terri. Here’s mine today: https://grahamsisland.com/2025/12/17/ascda-thai-spots-bow-orchid/

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 17, 2025 at 7:23 am
  
  Thank you, Graham! I’d almost forgotten I had that image!
  
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NEERAJ SINGH

Dec 17, 2025 at 6:44 am

Very beautifull flower 👌

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 17, 2025 at 7:04 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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Eugi

Dec 17, 2025 at 6:21 am

Beautiful images, Terri. Merry Christmas to you, and your family! 💖🎄❄️

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 17, 2025 at 7:05 am
  
  Thanks so much, Eugi, wishing yoh a Merry Christmas!
  
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  1. Eugi
    
    Dec 17, 2025 at 3:23 pm
    
    You’re welcome, Terri.
    
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Tofino Photography

Dec 17, 2025 at 12:08 am

Merry Christmas Terri and we both are wishing for the same thing………..SNOW and lots of it!

My new drone needs to exercise it’s blades!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 17, 2025 at 7:16 am
  
  Merry Christmas to you and your family, Wayne! Yes we need that snowpack, once these 40-60 mph winds die down, I believe snow is on the way! Enjoy that drone!
  
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  1. Tofino Photography
    
    Jan 8, 2026 at 1:15 am
    
    I want a solid foot of snow!!
    
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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Jan 8, 2026 at 8:04 am
    
    That’s what we need!!
    
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Hazel

Dec 16, 2025 at 9:37 pm

Merry Christmas, Terri. Wishing you and your family good health and joy in this holiday season. Stay blessed!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 17, 2025 at 7:18 am
  
  Merry Christmas, dear Hazel. Enjoy every moment!
  
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    Dec 17, 2025 at 6:33 pm
    
    Thank you, Terri
    
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philosophy through photography

Dec 16, 2025 at 8:43 pm

Lovely images!
Merri Christmas, Terri🎄🎁⛄

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 17, 2025 at 7:18 am
  
  Thank you, Mr Philo! Happy Holidays!
  
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  1. philosophy through photography
    
    Dec 17, 2025 at 5:18 pm
    
    Welcome, Terri.
    
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Linda Schaub

Dec 16, 2025 at 6:43 pm

I like the contrast of the red berries and snow Terri. My holly doesn’t produce every year, but I used to make a couple of Christmas mugs every year, one for home and one for my desk. I put florist foam into a Christmas-themed mug, poked several small/short holly branches into the foam, then went to the local florist and got two red mums and two white mums and some ferns. I had a few small jingle bells I could reuse every year and put them on pipe cleaners tucked into the foam and this arrangement lasted a good two weeks and looked festive. Enjoy your family get-together and I hope you get the snow you are wishing for!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2025 at 7:41 pm
  
  Thank you, Linda! Your mugs sound fun to create and seem very festive! Wind in the forecast then snow for the weekend and beyond. Hoping our power doesn’t go out with the wind!
  
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  1. Linda Schaub
    
    Dec 17, 2025 at 5:25 pm
    
    I have pictures in the house somewhere of the Christmas decor, as I liked where we put everything, so I took pictures to replicate it every year. The mugs were fun and easy to make. Oh my – hopefully all the guests won’t arrive this weekend and everyone has to endure the cold by candlelight. Fingers crossed you stay casualty-free. Mother Nature is a tool from coast to coast lately.
    
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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Dec 17, 2025 at 7:09 pm
    
    I did the same thing and also too pics for reference! Hans had his surgery today, all is well. Why do i feel exhausted? 😳 The winds died down significantly and the sun was out! And no guests until late Christmas night! Yeah, Mother Nature is pissed!
    
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  3. Linda Schaub
    
    Dec 18, 2025 at 6:41 pm
    
    Well, if we were/are going to do Christmas, we’re going to do it right and stick with the tried-and-true decor! I’ll have to wing it if I can’t find the photos. I hope Hans is feeling 100% today, especially with all your company coming … you were more worried than he was and it likely wore you out. We had a gorgeous day today – balmy and right now it is 49 but dropping 30+ degrees overnight with a flash freeze that will be treacherous. Yes, very true about Mother Nature this entire year!!
    
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Nancy

Dec 16, 2025 at 5:07 pm

All so pretty! ❤️💚
Enjoy the Holidays with your family! How fun!
Merry Christmas!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2025 at 7:42 pm
  
  Thank you, Nancy ❤️ once this crazy weather passes I can relax.
  
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bushboy

Dec 16, 2025 at 4:33 pm

Snow covered berries look so lovely Terri. Have a wonderful holiday. Merry Christmas and a fabulous new year

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2025 at 7:44 pm
  
  Thank you, Brian! Wish I could send you some of this cold weather! Merry Christmas!
  
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  1. bushboy
    
    Dec 16, 2025 at 7:53 pm
    
    It’s a cool pleasant day today. A summer of ups and downs. By Friday the temps will be back up to the mid to high 30’sC 🙄
    
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Anonymous

Dec 16, 2025 at 12:29 pm

merry Christmas, Terri.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2025 at 12:33 pm
  
  Thank you, Merry Christmas to you!
  
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Bernie

Dec 16, 2025 at 12:21 pm

Have a great Christmas with the little ones! Love that snowy outdoor shot!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2025 at 12:32 pm
  
  Thank you, Bernie! Im so excited to be able to host the grandkids this year! We’re just praying for snow so they can have that experience!
  
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robbiesinspiration

Dec 16, 2025 at 11:41 am

Lovely last post, Terri

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2025 at 12:31 pm
  
  Thank you, Robbie, just the last Flower Hour for this year. One more Sunday Stills before my short holiday break!
  
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  1. robbiesinspiration
    
    Dec 16, 2025 at 9:13 pm
    
    🤗💛
    
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  2. robertawrites235681907
    
    Dec 18, 2025 at 10:39 am
    
    I’ve been saving my roses for this last post: https://roberta-writes.com/2025/12/18/roberta-writes-dverse-cffc-thursday-doors-and-the-flower-hour/
    
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  3. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Dec 18, 2025 at 12:45 pm
    
    Hooray!
    
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Suzette Benjamin

Dec 16, 2025 at 10:48 am

Great and festive photos. I love the faux poinsettia and the bow with it. Thank you for the Christmas blessings and kind regards. Sending joy and peace in abundance to you and your family, Terri. Cheers.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2025 at 12:30 pm
  
  Thank you, Suzette! Have you ever tried growing poinsettas? I’ve tried and failed so fake ones have to work for now! Blessings to you, too!
  
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  1. Suzette Benjamin
    
    Dec 16, 2025 at 12:35 pm
    
    I have a lot of experience failing to keep poinsettias alive that I bought from the store, Terri. I totally understand.
    
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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Dec 16, 2025 at 12:41 pm
    
    Glad I’m not the only one!
    
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  3. Suzette Benjamin
    
    Dec 16, 2025 at 12:47 pm
    
    Lol!
    
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Three by Lisa

Dec 16, 2025 at 10:12 am

Have a Merry Christmas and see you in the New Year!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2025 at 12:25 pm
  
  Thank you, Lisa! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
  
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Egídio

Dec 16, 2025 at 9:43 am

I love this collection, Terri. I went back to spring for my spring flower hour post:

https://throughbrazilianeyes.com/winecup/

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2025 at 12:22 pm
  
  Thank you, Egidio! No flowers to speak of here this time of year, but the berries and faux plants have to do!
  
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vermavkv

Dec 16, 2025 at 9:41 am

This is such a warm, inviting post—it feels like a gentle pause in the rush of the season. The way you open the Flower Hour to everything from wild gardens to faux poinsettias beautifully reinforces that beauty and joy don’t have to be perfect or “natural” to be meaningful. I especially love the inclusion of the Neil Gaiman quote—it adds a playful, thoughtful touch that fits the holiday spirit perfectly.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2025 at 9:44 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com

Dec 16, 2025 at 9:30 am

It’s so nice to be surrounded by loved ones at Christmas. Have a wonderful holiday, Terri!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2025 at 12:18 pm
  
  It is, Janis, we’re so happy to host the kids this year. It will the the girls’ first air travel and first time visiting us in Washington. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you!
  
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Sadje

Dec 16, 2025 at 7:39 am

Happy holidays my friend

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2025 at 7:43 am
  
  Thank you, Sadje, Happy Holidays to you!
  
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  1. Sadje
    
    Dec 16, 2025 at 7:54 am
    
    Many thanks
    
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Jacqui Murray

Dec 16, 2025 at 7:36 am

Merry Christmas, Terri!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Dec 16, 2025 at 7:39 am
  
  Merry Christmas to you, Jacqui!
  
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