Category Archives: flowers

Cannot resist ..

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

I cannot resist picking up my camera to capture moments like this … … and this … .. and these  … … and of spring bulbs popping through the earth’s surface … … soft colours of flowering potted plants … …  stiff structure yet softness of a … Continue reading →

Posted in autumn, Bradley, Connor, flowers, rose | 2 Comments

Hello world !! !!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

Having done a post the other day about my 800th,  I went way …  way back to the beginning … my first post was titled  “Hello world” and text read ” My first blog ever ! “   That’s it .. that … Continue reading →

Posted in autumn, flowers, garden, Jackie, trees | 2 Comments

Mum’s birthday today

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

Camelias in my garden for my darling Mum on her 84th birthday today She would have appreciated them.   She used to use them for Ikebana arrangements in my home.  I will never forget when she arranged flowers .. she always fiddled with the stems, making sure they … Continue reading →

Posted in birthday, flowers, garden, Mum | 6 Comments

800 !! This is my 800th post !!

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

Whoo hoo !!!   I need to go back to my first one and have a squizz .. I know it was a disaster!!  I knew nothing about downloading, editing, and all the stuff that goes with blogging !!!!     Not one … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, cake, flowers, garden, Jackie | 4 Comments

Deep into Autumn …

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

… and winter rapidly approaching, I’ve been making the most of the last days of summer’s beauty.  I’ve moved all the pots containing sun loving herbs and plants (one of which is a Bay Laurel .. yay finally bought one .. now … Continue reading →

Posted in autumn, birds, flowers, garden, herbs, insects, reflections, rose | 5 Comments

A gardening weekend ..

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

… isn’t complete without a photo or two … or three … or four … … … A spot of cricket in the garden first with the boys while their Mom was at a photo shoot – I lost badly … Continue reading →

Posted in flowers, garden, home, Sunday Selections, Weekly Winners | 4 Comments

Sparkling Monday

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

As Firefly says in his status on Facebook this morning …”  it’s Monday “ Here’s to a sparkling one    !! I was going to leave it at that but can’t resist in adding a few more ‘blue’ photos   some with … Continue reading →

Posted in blue, flowers, Jackie, odd stuff, toys | 2 Comments

Sunday’s story

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Focal point …. … sharp point … …pointed toes … … toes curled … … curled over … …  bending over … … over water … … water splashing … … dripping hair … …. hair flying …  …. flying child … … Continue reading →

Posted in Erin, flowers, friends, garden | 3 Comments

Bouquet of beautiful blooms

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

    … from Carl, Nicole and Erin (for my birthday last week)  … …  and as it’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow  ….  wishing all the lovers of the world a day of happiness and togetherness

Posted in flowers, rose | 1 Comment

Getting spoilt !!

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Overwhelmed with birthday wishes yesterday .. many many thanks to everyone mwah xxx My day :  super-doops prezzie from hubby – compact camera bag that holds camera and two lenses .. yippee !!!  gathering useful items for our France holiday … Continue reading →

Posted in birthday, birthdays, flowers, gifts, me | 4 Comments