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ADVENTURES IN THE BLOOMING WORLD OF FLOWERS

November 03, 2019

Canada Lily

I have been on the move once again, which makes me think about the wonderful adventures in the blooming world of flowers. Here are some of my favorite field trips. Most recently was my field trip along CA-92 in Half Moon Bay, California. I was delightfully surprised by the variety of floral places that could be found in this one location… I learn so much going to botanical gardens, bu...

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BLOOMING INSPIRATIONS

October 06, 2019

Parkland Glory Dahlia

Flowers inspire me every day and below are some blooming inspirations that also inspire me. These thoughtful quotes make me slow down and consider how I can apply them in my life. I hope these quotes fill your day and life with inspiration and encouragement, too. If you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for a moment… Her quote encapsulates the meaning beh...

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THE INSPIRATION OF OTHERS

June 30, 2019

Zeolights Calendula

As mentioned in my last blog, flowers inspire me, along with nature and each post of Monday’s Flower Quotes. The inspiration of others has a profound effect on me, and I hope these quotes fill your life with inspiration and encouragement, too. Every experience, no matter how bad it seems, holds within it a blessing of some kind. The goal is to find it… When dealing with a challenging si...

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FORSYTHIA

April 21, 2019

Forsythia

Forsythia is a word I enjoy saying because of how it rolls off my tongue. It’s also a shrub I have fallen in love with over the years as it’s one of the first signs of spring. It mutes out the grey, dreary “sticks” of winter with the most vibrant pops of yellow. It renews my spirit and gives me the belief that spring is coming. It’s sunshine on here on earth, and it brings joy as it melt...

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FLOWER QUOTE: NOTHING CAN BRING YOU PEACE BUT

November 12, 2018

Desert Bluebells

MY TWO CENTS Nothing can bring you peace but yourself…For me, a poignant quote as I need that gentle reminder that when things are stressful and our of my control, that I am the one in control of my own peace. Through the holidays and the hectic pace of the season, I hope this quote brings you some peace too. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882) was born in...

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FRIDAY’S FLOWER FACT: SPARKLE AND SHINE ROSE

August 03, 2018

Friday's Flower Fact: Sparkle and Shine Rose

This floribunda cultivar descends from the ‘Julia Child’ and ‘Sun Flare’ varieties. Floribundas are a cross between polyantha species roses and hybrid teas, combining hardiness, free flowering, and showy, usually fragrant blooms. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal ou...

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FLOWER QUOTE: BE KIND, FOR EVERYONE YOU MEET

July 09, 2018

Be Kind For Everyone You Meet

MY TWO CENTS Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle… I have heard this quote or something very close to it a handful of times, and it really strikes a cord. It’s so easy to be in my own space, and to not take the time to be aware that everyone I intersect with has their own battle they are dealing with. Life is a challenge for each of us, and I will have to work on taking mo...

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WHERE DOES THE TIME GO?

June 10, 2018

Where Does The Time Go?

Where does the time go? I can’t believe it’s already June of 2018. Looking back on the year so far, there are already so many wonderful flowers to reflect on from Floating Petals. Truth be told, every flower is my favorite, but here are a few of my most favorite blooms of 2018 to date. If you want to learn more about each one, there are links to check out each flower for more information ab...

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CELEBRATING MOTHER’S DAY AND THE WOMEN IN OUR LIVES

May 13, 2018

Celebrating Mother's Day and the Woman in Our Lives

Mother's Day is a day to say thank you and appreciate everything our moms do for us. It gives me a chance to let my mom know how much I appreciate her; her constant belief in me, her encouragement, how she listens to me blabber on, and how she's always there for me. I so admire my mom and she is a woman who is beautiful both inside and out. As per Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, “maternal tende...

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FRIDAY’S FLOWER FACT: GOLDEN SPUR COLUMBINE

March 02, 2018

Friday's Flower Fact: Golden Spur Columbine

The length of the spur and flower color of columbines have evolved to attract and adapt to specific pollinators. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world.

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