Tag Archives: flowers

Pink Ranunculus

Posted on June 4, 2015 by pearlsandprose

I didn’t make it to the Flower Fields in Carlsbad this year. (You can see photos from two years ago here and here.) But I found some beautiful pink Ranunculus at Trader Joe’s, of all places. I was never a … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged California, flowers, pink ranunculus | 8 Comments

Rain in May

Posted on May 22, 2015 by pearlsandprose

We’ve been having really unusual weather lately. Cool and windy and now, rainy. I never thought I’d be happy to see rain after years in the D.C. area, but we’re in the middle of a drought. While walking Rocky, I … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged flowers, raindrops, springtime | 12 Comments

Farmer’s Market

Posted on September 6, 2013 by pearlsandprose

While strolling through a farmer’s market recently, I caught some sunshine. . . . Some cosmos too. Oh yes, there were vegetables. Fruit and nuts and fudge too. Ever tasted pattypan squash? I love squash, but haven’t tried this one. … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged California, cosmos, flowers, sunflowers, sunlight, zucchini and pattypan squash | 14 Comments

A Peony Found

Posted on August 20, 2012 by pearlsandprose

I took only family photos on our trip, so I’m posting a peony shot that got lost in the shuffle when I was in Hawaii. . . . Hope you all had a nice weekend. {carole}

Posted in photography | Tagged flowers, paeonia, pink and cream peony | 6 Comments

TILT – Shades of blue-violet

Posted on May 5, 2011 by pearlsandprose

I haven’t done a TILT (Things I Love Thursday) in a while, so here’s one with stunning images from very talented photogs at Flickr. Click on the links under the mosaic to visit their photostreams…. 1. I so wish I … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged blue violet, crocus, flowers, mosaic, sunset, TILT, Venice | 5 Comments

Collage

Posted on February 24, 2011 by pearlsandprose

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 | 7 Comments

Meanwhile, back in Paris….

Posted on February 9, 2011 by pearlsandprose

I have some new subscribers, so if you don’t mind, I’m going to put up the guest post I did for A Lady in France a while back. It’s the least I can do after subjecting you to winterscapes yesterday. … Continue reading →

Posted in photography, Travel | Tagged carved wooden door, Eiffel Tower, fifth arrondissement, flowers, French blue door, lace curtains, Paris, radishes, red Citroën 2CV, rue Mouffetard, window boxes, wrought iron | 6 Comments

Dogbench

Posted on August 19, 2010 by pearlsandprose

iPhone photo.

Posted in photography | Tagged bench, display window, dog, flowers, iPhone, pillows, plants | Leave a comment

Dumbarton Oaks

Posted on August 2, 2010 by pearlsandprose

Good morning! Won’t you join me for a stroll through one of my favorite places, Dumbarton Oaks? The gardens are stunning and the house is pretty nice too. And have you seen a lovelier ticket? They remind me of the … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, gardening | Tagged bicycles, boxwood, Dumbarton Oaks, flowers, French doors, Georgetown, orangery, Palladian windows, Washington D.C., wrought iron | 4 Comments

Look closely, Mel Gibson

Posted on July 16, 2010 by pearlsandprose

This post is about reflection, and I’m hoping Mel Gibson is doing a lot of it. He sounds deeply troubled. I know divorce is a crazy-maker, but yowza. I went through my divorce around the same time as the Brad … Continue reading →

Posted in photography, Travel | Tagged antiques, birdhouse, chandelier, flowers, KOOL cigaretts, Lancaster, Lititz, man & dog, Mel Gibson, memorabilia, neon, PA, quilt, reflections, stoplight, store windows, trees, white pitcher | 6 Comments