Author Archives: pearlsandprose
That beautiful blue
That beautiful blue, originally uploaded by Ms._Pearl. I think this is my favorite mosaic so far. Not sure what this color is–aqua, teal? Whatever it is, I love it. 1. Untitled, 2. Spirited., 3. Box, 4. Robin’s Nest III Created … Continue reading
Thirteen year-old baby
As you know, I have a little Maltese named Rocky. He’s thirteen this year, but looks like a puppy. People are always asking if he’s a pup and can’t believe he’s that old. I can’t believe it either. Yesterday morning … Continue reading
Older beauties
For this Things I ♥ Thursday, some incredible architecture. All shot on or around Q Street in Georgetown. Would you believe the turret is only a quarter of this yellow beauty? When I have a wide angle lens, I’ll go … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, photography
Tagged blue door, Georgetown, gray door, ornate details, Q St., Victorian mansions, Wash DC
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Chicken Stew Provençal
Since it’s still chilly in the evening, I thought I’d share a favorite recipe for chicken stew that’s very healthy and easy to make. I found it on washpost.com, the website for The Washington Post. Chicken Stew Provençal 2 T. … Continue reading
Posted in cooking, food
Tagged carrots, celery, chicken, chicken stew, onions, recipe, red Dutch oven
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Cool glass
I haven’t done a thing to this photo–these are old windows in a building across from the carousel at Glen Echo Park. Those bright colors are the building that houses the carousel (it’s closed in the winter). That’s me at the … Continue reading
Posted in photography
Tagged carousel, distortion, glass patterns, glass vase, Glen Echo Park, maryland, picnic tables, reflection, trees, windows
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Transition
I believe this is a lacecap hydrangea. They do fairly well in the D.C. area, but if you want to see some incredible ones, go to Cape May in New Jersey. That is one beautiful seaside town. Lovely old Victorians … Continue reading
Posted in photography
Tagged bud, dried lacecap hydrangea, leaf, shed, witch hazel, yellow house
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Collage
Here’s a collage of images by photographers who inspire me, for Things I ♥ Thursday: Click on the links to see each photographer’s photo on Flickr: 1. pink tulips, 2. Abundance, 3. Flowers are part of everyday Luxury, 4. Love Created … Continue reading
Posted in photography
Tagged carnation, flowers, pink roses, textured photos, vintage pitcher, weathered green
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My hacked email and a favorite
Yesterday, my son sent me a text saying he’d gotten spam from my old email account. I haven’t used that account for three years. I meant to go through all the old emails one day, but you know how that … Continue reading
In case we lose power….
We’re supposed to get rain, sleet and 2-4 inches of snow, so a quick post that I can publish with my iPhone. Hopefully we won’t lose power, but I’m not taking chances this time. Roses in the afternoon sun…. Sometimes … Continue reading
Yes, it’s coming
I’m here to tell you spring is coming, and I have the proof: Nothing like a cold winter to make you appreciate little things like these snowdrops. I thought they didn’t bloom until March, but we had two days in … Continue reading
Pearls & Prose 