"Grow what you love.
The love will keep it growing. "
~ Emilie Barnes
~ Ivy and cyclamen_______________
"Beloved, thou hast brought me many flowers
Plucked in the garden , all the summer through
And winter, and it seemed as if they grew
In this close room, nor missed the sun and showers."
~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning
~ Ivy, cyclamen and alstroemeria
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i like the fact that it is in such contrast to yesterdays post. it is beautiful to have such lovely blooms during the fog, snow, grey days.
Anyway, I have to say, the contrast in colors in both pictures took my breath away. I haven't painted in years, but I'm suddenly inspired to break out my paint brushes, as if I could recreate such beauty.
Okai, mate, have a great weekend!
It's wonderful hearing from you, Jodi, since I think of you often, hoping you are on the mend. Colorful cyclamens make me happy and perhaps why they do so well and rebloom for me. Mine vacation outside in summer then return to my sunporch for a cozy winter indoors.
Marmee, glad you caught the contrast, my intent. About the post ... a whoops! ... I'm at the lake and pre-posted with error.
You are sharp as a tack, dear Marysol, but sure your loved ones know that and can pull no wool over your keen eyes (a pre-post mistake since I'm UP NORTH). And you paint too! I'm not surprised with your creativity. Enjoy your snowy weekend also ... all is going well in this fairyland but hope we can get up the hill and return home tomorrow :( I have a party planned for 50 next weekend!
Mine is suffering a bit of benign neglect of late - definitely could use a little more love!
Jen
Thanks Jen ~ these blooms fill me with happiness also but ... come close 'cause I'm whispering ... hate to tell you but I'm afraid winter still looms with a vengeance ;(
Grow what you love indeed! It is abundantly clear you love what you grow and your garden loves you in return. The photos of your indoor garden are stunning. Ivy just goes with anything doesn't it? Enjoy your beautiful lake house and come back safely... up the hill without a hitch.
Blessings, Meems
Katarina
Cameron
I love the contrast, too, between today's post and yesterday's. I always wondered about the pea soup reference. The fog makes for lovely photos, but I certainly don't like to be out driving in it. Hope you made it safely home.
I'm most honored by your friendship award, dear Patsi, and will post it when I get home. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. I do have an extensive library at home but nothing beats the Internet :)
Thank you, dear Kim. The colors glow on my sunporch, surrounded by outdoor snow.
Indeed I love these colors, Cameron, both inside and out.
Thank you, dear Rose. Actually, cyclamen have become relatively inexpensive ... simply enjoy and pitch if one dies (usually from over-watering). I'm lingering over my morning coffee before heading home to even more snow than here :)
Ivy is a favorite! I have it everywhere.
Tyra
Frances
Well, hope you've had a wonderful weekend;)
Jan
The cheering color does look like Valentine's Day, Frances! You have a keen eye :)
I love your poem and your collage is gorgeous!
If I ever visit Michigan, I want to go to your lake and meet your sister. We can all sit around, eat popcorn and your yummy goodies!, and laugh. Laughter is so good for everyone.
Collages would be addictive. I should make some with all these flower photos I have cluttering up the puter. Your pinks and greens jumped off the page when I opened your blog. Very pretty!
Marnie
~Monica
Thanks dear Anna ~ Nancy is doing very well! Actually, our lake (27 miles around) is a bit like On Golden Pond (still a favorite) complete with 'Old Poop'! Indeed we have boats, in fact, an ARMADA ~ new 24-foot Pontoon, canoe, jet ski, Catamaran Sailboat, and older son's high-performance Formula power boat. Please do come ~ you might fall in love and stay!
Thanks, dear Beckie ~ they do look springy, especially looking out the outside snowy windows (more on the way).
And a welcoming New Year to you also, Kanak! Thank you ;)
Thanks Marnie ~ hold on to your hat 'cause I believe we are both in for a horrid week of weather that, knowing you with your camera, will turn into something magical!