Wednesday’s Flower Gallery

From the dark plum bud… A bright chartreuse center emerges. Slowly the sepal pushes open. As four delicate petals unfold they reveal themselves in an array of white, lilac, and purple… a dichotomy of the simplicity of beauty and the intricacies of nature. Find this flower and others in our floral print store.

100 Thousand Petals… And maybe even more, Petal after petal Folding out from its core. A sunrise in the making A sunset to look for, Soft, gentle petals And beauty galore. A flower that Theodore Roosevelt Would have adored… Find this flower and others in our floral print store.

This is a more abstract view... With the wind blowing and my aperture selection. This vantage point creates a little wonder and offers a few extra moments to pause. What shapes do you see? What else catches your eye? What about taking time throughout your day to stop and look at the things you may take for granted; to see something you haven’t seen before, to create gratitude or a new connect...

They don’t stand upright… Or at least not in the way I expect flowers to bloom. Instead it droops and hangs upside down, which makes me wonder if it’s a little sad or maybe shy. As I continue to look on, I don’t think that it’s sad at all, but unique, delicate and lovely; a good reminder for me to slow down and experience the moment without judgement. Find this flower and others in our...

It’s known to fight off… The common cold and has many other healing capabilities. Though you won’t necessarily reap its medicinal benefits through viewing it on your computer, smart phone or tablet, I believe its beauty and serenity have healing powers of their own. Find this flower and others in our floral print store.

Caught in the act of… Blooming. It starts with a tight, chartreuse bud, then to each fluorescent red petal slowly peeling away from its core. As I look on though, it almost seems like it’s hesitating. Maybe it’s a little shy or overwhelmed with the task at hand of blooming, which is what I feel like sometimes. But I know it will continue to bloom, just as I will push on too. Feeling a litt...

Each mauve-purple, veiny, crinkled petal… Is unfolding from its light green capsule that has been protecting it in its infancy. Now having broken its shell, each petal is stretching out as far as it can reach and inviting the bees and the butterflies to come visit and pollinate; giving back to the world through its own instinct. Find this flower and others in our floral print store.

The southern light... In the winter, warms my indoor “garden". Compact as it is, there is something so fulfilling about watching each plant grow from a variety of forms: the pear shape of an amaryllis bulb; the flat, broad leaves and tentacle-like roots of an orchid; and the interconnected, flat, spiky, green pads where the tiniest of buds appear, transforming this cactus into something I never...

When I moved to the desert… To Tucson, Arizona, I was in junior high. I could have never imagined all that could be found there. At that point in my life, I could only imagine there being hot sun and sand dunes. As I flew in for the first time, I was bewildered to see the majestic mountains surrounding the city. I was also surprised, over time, by the many curious cacti, brushes and trees, an...

Sometimes during the holidays… As wonderful as they are, things can get a little prickly. Even in those trying times, always remember that there is a flower, a bright moment, to be found among the needles and thorns. Here is the perfect example that even from the prickliest of things, beauty and brilliance are there to be found. Find this flower and others in our floral print store.