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Underside

One of my red roses from a different angle. Right now I’m having some back problems, so can’t sit at the computer very long. Will have to do one photo until this clears up. Some good news, though: the people … Continue reading

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Spin the Bottle

You can find the best stuff at grocery stores out here. This hibiscus plant was fairly begging me to put it in the cart. How could I resist? When I lived in California before, I got some of my best … Continue reading

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Irreplaceable

In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different. ~Coco Chanel Hope your week’s going well so far. . . . {carole}

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After the Hurricane

Well, we were lucky. Hurricane Irene was downgraded to a tropical storm, and the only damage we experienced was a lot of leaves on the deck. No uprooted trees, flooding or power outages. The lights flickered twice, but came back … Continue reading

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Tea with Lemon

I don’t drink tea with lemon–I prefer milk and sugar. I do, however, like the way a lemon slice looks floating in it, especially if the teacup is old and beautiful. I bought this cup and saucer at an antiques … Continue reading

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Fan Flower

I first discovered Scaevola or Fan flower in California. It’s the most beautiful blue-violet color and has an unusual fan shape. In Hawaii it’s called “naupaka,” and according to legend, (and Wikipedia) a woman tore the flower in half after … Continue reading

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A few takes on a clematis

Recently, I watched part of a video series with food photographer Penny de los Santos. It was fascinating to watch a pro at work, and the thing I remember most was her advice to stay with the subject. Change your … Continue reading

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Raspberry Sorbet Peonies

[This was written when I had a photo of pink peonies in my header.] As you can see by my header and avatar, I love peonies. My mom grew them for years and I have fond memories of their fragrance … Continue reading

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Eastern redbud

Hi everyone, hope you all had a good weekend. I took these in a hurry in-between rainstorms on Saturday morning. The flowers are Eastern redbud blossoms, one of my favorites. The blossom on the lower right looks a little like … Continue reading

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Hyacinth therapy

Here’s a little hyacinth love for those of you who still have snow on the ground…. That’s a bumblebee on the right. Wish you could smell these flowers! Hope your day’s going well. {ms. pearl}

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