On my walk a few months back, I spotted a camellia bush with its pretty blooms peeking out between the leaves. It felt like such a nice little surprise along the way—like the season quietly showing off. I couldn’t help but pause for a moment just to take it in before moving on. Floral Friday…
Category: FOTD
Floral Friday – 10
There’s something timeless about a rose. It stands in the garden like a quiet storyteller, every petal unfolding a chapter written in velvet. Floral Friday FOTD
Floral Friday – 9
The flower is known as the Shrimp Plant (Justicia brandegeeana). It gets its name because the bracts (the colourful leaf-like structures) resemble the overlapping segments of a cooked shrimp. Floral Friday FOTD
Back in Cloudehill Gardens
I’ve been to Cloudehill Gardens & Nursery in Olinda more times than I can count— with my sister on holiday, after brunch with hubby, and even with my two besties. This time, it was my brother-in-law’s turn while he’s visiting from the Philippines. I almost forgot to post about this walk which was already about…
Floral Friday – 8
Raindrops on red flowers look so pretty… like little sparkles on velvet petals. The rain makes the red even deeper and more alive. I am linking this to : Becky’s Simply Red Cee’s FOTD Floral Friday
Red Floral Friday – 7
Looking back to my trip to Akaroa. This is a field of red flowers at the Giants House. I am linking this to: Floral Friday Cee’s FOTD Becky’s Simply Red
Floral Friday – 6
I’m no expert in flowers—what I share in my posts simply reflects what I was feeling at the moment I took the photo. So here I am posting photos every Friday for Floral Friday and for FOTD. This Wild Iris and Crimson Bottlebrush caught my eye during a Sketchmeet at Fitzroy Gardens a few years…
Floral Friday – 5
I’m no expert in flowers—what I share in my posts simply reflects what I was feeling at the moment I took the photo. So here I am posting photos every Friday for Floral Friday and for FOTD. A peach rose in my backyard, its petals soft and glowing. After the rain, tiny drops clung to…
Floral Friday – 4
TE ANAU, NEW ZEALAND I’m no expert in flowers—what I share in my posts simply reflects what I was feeling at the moment I took the photo. So here I am posting photos every Friday for Floral Friday and for FOTD. This is a Garden Dahlia which I saw in the Te Anau Garden. This…
Floral Friday – 3
I’m no expert in flowers—what I share in my posts simply reflects what I was feeling at the moment I took the photo. So here I am posting photos every Friday for Floral Friday and for FOTD. Here are sunflowers which I saw at the Veg OutCommunity Gardens in St Kilda last February.
Floral Friday – 2
I’m no expert in flowers—what I share in my posts simply reflects what I was feeling at the moment I took the photo. So here I am posting photos every Friday for Floral Friday. This was a photo that I took when I went to Churchill Island, Victoria with hubby… when my Brother in Law…
Floral Friday – 1
The Orange Day-Lily blooms from summer through to late autumn—just like now. I took this photo when Jack and I took my brother-in-law for a walk through Cloudehill Gardens in Olinda, Victoria.
Wordless Wednesday – 33 Cardoon Flower
CLOUDEHILL, GARDENS
Some Blooms…
I’ve been missing flowers in my posts lately, so I thought I’d jump in with what Cee started with FOTD — time to bring some blooms back!
One last tribute…
I’ve known Cee through her various challenges on WordPress. There was even a time when we casually discussed my hosting some challenges, but I never felt confident enough to do so. Still, since I started blogging in 2020, I’ve participated in several challenges, with my favourite being the “Flower of the Day challenge”. When I…
Wordless Wednesday – 26
GARDEN WORLD, SPRINGVALE I am linking this to Wordless Wednesday and to Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Veg Out … a walk in the community garden
We visited this place a few years ago, but as we passed the wire gates of Veg Out Community Gardens this time, we noticed countless new things to discover. Curiosity got the best of us, so we decided to step inside and explore once again. Veg Out Community Garden is an organic, chemical-free oasis in…
Stepping back in time
Coming from Melbourne’s southeast suburbs, it took us just about an hour to reach San Remo. From there, we crossed the bridge and made our way to Churchill Island. I’ve been to Phillip Island countless times—so many that it feels like second nature to me. From its stunning beaches and rugged coastline, to the feeding…
Poinsettia
The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a vibrant plant renowned for its bright red and green foliage, making it a popular symbol of Christmas. Poinsettias thrive in warm climates and prefer indirect sunlight, making them a festive choice for indoor decoration during the holiday season in Australia. I am linking this to Cee’s FOTD Challenge
Yellow
Beneath the sun’s warm, gentle glow, The yellow rose begins to show. A bloom of hope, a heart’s delight. I am linking this to Cee’s FOTD
A lovely Dandelion Weed
Went for a walk today and I can’t help but notice this single weed. I always love seeing a full round one because usually some of the parts have already been blown away. Ah, what lovely simple pleasures of life. I am linking this to Cee’s FOTD Challenge.
Flowers for you…
A few weeks ago, I visited my friends Kathleen and John with the intention of doing some urban sketching. However, after some good conversation and enjoying dessert, we completely lost track of time and had to head home before we could get to it. Still, I couldn’t leave empty-handed, so I snapped a few pictures…
Melville Street
I haven’t had a chance to organise everything from my trip yet. But to start, here are a few shots of the charming doors from our AirBnB cottage in Hobart. I am linking this to Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge Some doors from neighbourhood houses. For Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge For Cee’s FOTD Challenge
Iris for Cee
Photos taken from two weekends ago during my walk at the Alowyn Gardens. Love these Irises with its vibrant and varied colours, showcasing a stunning spectrum that includes deep purple, lavender, peach and pure whites. I would like to share these photos to Cee and hope that it makes her smile and helps her feel…
66 years of life
“Life is short and the older you get, the more you feel it. Indeed, the shorter it is, people lose their capacity to walk, run, travel, think and experience life. I realise how important it is to use the time I have.” – Viggo Mortensen So grateful… I am linking this to Cee’s weekend FOTD…
Gratitude for the past seven years…
It’s been seven years filled with sunshine, laughter, long drives, cafe brunches, travels and cherished moments with family and friends. I’m deeply grateful to the Lord for each and every extra day I’ve been given. Here’s to seven years since my stroke—a celebration of resilience and gratitude. I am linking this to Debbie’s Six Word…
Springtime
Springtime brings me so much joy;With every bloom, I see God’s grace. But there’s a strong but…It ushers in hay fever season.Though my sniffles started weeks ago,I hope this year won’t be too tough. I am linking this to Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge and tho a bit late for John’s Cellpic Sunday.
It is nearly Spring…
Five more days and it’s officially Springtime. Here are 7 types of flowers that I saw in Wilson Botanic Gardens when I went for my morning walk this today. I am posting this for Becky’s Seven in September and for Cee’s FOTD Challenge
My home … my story…
I have here three parts of my sketch series entitled:MY HOME…MY STORY plus some flowers I took from my front garden just this morning. Part 1 MY HOME…MY STORY…MY SANCTUARY where every piece reflects a chapter of my life. In my sunroom, you’ll discover a collection of plants, a cozy chair, fragrant candles, and a…
A single white flower
“If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly our whole life would change.” – Buddha I am linking this to Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Single Flower, for Cee’s FOTD and my first time (I think) joining Floral Friday Challenge.