My last post for this year is a look-back on the year that was. So many memories made and much to be grateful for. Linked to Cee’s FOTD and to Xingfumama’s Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge ————————- oOo ————————- Wishing all of you a blessed Christmas Season and joyous New beginnings… ————————- oOo ————————- “No matter…
Tag: Cee’s FOTD
Hey Neighbour
A bush of pink flowers separate us from our neighbour. Linked to Cee’s FOTD Challenge And John’s Cellpic Sunday
Pink Flowers at the Quinta
Dictionary says that in Portugal, a Quinta is a large house in the country or on the outskirts of a town. These are pink flowers with the backdrop of Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra, Portugal. Linked to Cee’s FOTD Challenge Photo taken in October 2023
Connie’s garden
Tim, Jack, and I enjoyed a delightful two-night stay at my cousin Connie’s place in Edinburgh. Despite its brevity, the visit was filled with joy as we caught up, chatted, and laughed late into the night. Before we said goodbye, Connie shared her garden, filled with vibrant autumn flowers.. Linked to Cee’s FOTD challenge
Is it Spring already?
I woke up this morning and noticed these tiny buds starting to bloom in my front garden. I am confused …. Is it Spring already? From: bom.gov.au In Australia, the seasons are defined by grouping the calendar months in the following way: So NO it is not yet Spring! linked to Cee’s Flower of the…
Yellow
“In the world of safe hues, like black, red and white, yellow shouts: Look at me. I’m happy!~ Joy Sewing Inspired by Cee’s Flower of the day FOTD Challenge and Xingfumama’s Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge
Sunday walk under the blue skies
A leisurely walk at our local Wilson Botanic Gardens. The sun’s so beautiful today that I had to share this with all of you. Inspired by Hammad’s Weekend Sky But first coffee with some friendly people and pets. I thought I would not be able to post any walk for Jo’s Monday Walk but fortunately…
A walk in Abbotsford Convent
After having a hearty lunch for Mother’s Day, fam and I went to the Abbotsford Convent to spend the rest of the day walking and talking about what has gone by during the past weeks that we didn’t see each other. With lush gardens, the Abbotsford Convent is a slice of the country, an art…
Saturday morning
Pampas Grass with the wonderful blue weekend sky as background. Inspired by Hammad Rais’ Weekend Sky and Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenges
In my garden…
I am waiting for the rain to stop so that I can go to the bank. So this is what I did to pass the time. Here is the Bougainvillea on my backyard. Have a great Monday all! Inspired by Cee’s Flower of the Day – FOTD And Bren’s In the Garden Xingfumama’s Whatsoever is…
A tiny Orange Flower
“Where flowers bloom, so does hope” – Lady Bird Johnson I saw this tiny flower on the hills overlooking Cafe Gia in Rizal, Philippines. Cee’s Flower of the Day – FOTD
Flowers for Cee
I saw in Dan’s post that Chris has had surgery and Cee is there with him to be of support. So that’s the reason why I haven’t seen her for quite some time. Sending you both my well wishes. So here are some flowers for you, Cee …. for Cee’s FOTD Challenge. Taken in our…
Macro Monday
“A rain drop is a living crystalFull of life and awareness Bringing hope, love and happiness to nature’s need. Knowing that in giving of itselfIt will soon cease to be.”(Malcolm Southwood) Inspired by Cee’s Flower of he Day Challenge Xingfumama’s Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge
After the rain
“There’s always something better after the rain.” – unknown Inspired by Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Closeups from my Iphone
“Outer beauty is inner beauty made visible, and it manifests itself in the light that flows from our eyes.” – Paulo Coelho Some closeup, unedited shots from my iphone. For Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge – Closeups and FOTD
A garden of purple
”A garden of purple is always in bloom.” – unknown I don know why, but this first one is my favourite and as you can see I even made it my wallpaper. FOTD Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge – CMMC
Christmas Colours
“God never gives someone a gift they are not capable of receiving. If He gives us the gift of Christmas, it is because we all have the ability to understand and receive it.”- Pope Francis Globally, whenever we see red and green, it is automatically associated with Christmas. Although no one knows the origins of…
Roses in Single Shades
“The Rose is without an explanation; She blooms, because She blooms.” – Angelus Silesius Here are some roses for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – CFFC and for FOTD.
Ruby Red bloom
“There is a shade of red for every woman.” – Audrey Hepburn This is for Terri’s Sunday Stills Monthly Colour challenge with the topic of Ruby Red. The colour is emotionally charged which represents strong feeling and passionate nature. It is the colour of the gemstone, blood and cherries and is said to be a…
Proteas
“Flowers are like friends; they bring color to your world.”– Unknown Proteas are native to southern Africa and belong to the same family of plants (Proteaceae) as Australia’s native Banksias, FOTD
Osteospermum ‘3D Pink’ African Daisy
“Comes the little daisy, blooming fresh and fair, Springing bright and joyous in the morning air.” -T F Seward For Cee’s FOTD
Twisted
About four years ago, my daughter, Patricia went on a trip of a lifetime to Nepal. I could remember that she sent me this photo so I tried to search for it because this really would fit the topic for CFFC – TWISTED
Orange & Green
“Orange is the happiest color.” – Frank Sinatra This is for Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge – Orange & Green For Cee’s Flower of the Day – FOTD This one is Becky’s PastSquares when we went to a working farm in April 2021. This was the last time that we had a family getaway. You can…
Soft shade of Pink
“ Don’t you know? What makes a rose beautiful is not just its petals but also its thorns.” – Simon B Thomas FOTD
White flowering trees
“A white flower grows in the quietness. Let your tongue become that flower.” – Rumi These are trees that are just now starting to show its white blooms here in one of the streets where I walk. Flower of the Day – FOTD Thursday Tree Love
Closeups in my Garden
“Never underestimate the healing power of a quiet moment in the garden.” – unknown CMMC – Closeups in my Garden FOTD
Tomorrow
“To plant a flower is to believe in tomorrow.” – Audrey Hepburn As the world changes so does the life of a flower. I started documenting this orchid’s daily development from a bud to full bloom. CFFC – Tomorrow FOTD – Orchids
A single red rose
“A red rose is not selfish because it wants to be a red rose.” – Oscar Wilde FOTD Life in Colour
Flowers in a Bucket
”Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.” – Luther Burbank Entry for FOTD and CMMC
Whatever makes me smile is inspiration…
“If you’re reading this…Congratulations, you’re alive.If that’s not something to smile about,then I don’t know what is.” ― Chad Sugg Everything inspires me … not just a specific thing but that I am seeing this world through my very own eyes, I can dream, I can see my kids even in video messaging, I can hug my…