Fashion Forward Flowers

I think my brain has finally gone into “fashion overload”. I’m not sure what finally set me over the edge- perhaps the gazillion photos of Spring ready-to- wear images I’ve been looking through recently or maybe it’s my nightly habit of watching hour after hour of Full Frontal Fashion’s coverage of New York’s Fall fashion [...] Read more »

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Flower power

I enjoy flowers and almost always have a vase filled with fresh blossoms on my desk. Today, there are a dozen bright red tulips bowing to meet my glance whenever I look up from my writing. Tulips are one of my favorites because something about them instantly puts a smile on my face. Everyone has [...] Read more »

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Spring color: hyacinths

There is nothing like hyacinths for a burst of color and sweet fragrance to chase away the memories of winter and make room for fresh thoughts of spring. Masses of star-faced bells come in a range of colors including deep purple, red, pink, orange, white, and many more beautiful colors. Dutch hyacinths are the most [...] Read more »

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Summertime Blues

I know summer is almost upon us when the hydrangeas begin to bloom. Those massive domed clusters of florets that range in color from the most delicate pink to a deep blue make me happy simply by being in view. Studying a hydrangea bloom can be very calming as you contemplate the subtle changes in [...] Read more »

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