2.6.09
My new Blue Poppy, and some other pictures of local area places..
Mt Baker from LaConner WA.
Cat Tails at Preserve near LaConner
A preserve at LaConner.. WA.
At LaConner, ( me) at Flats up there hiking earlier this spring..
Cherry Blossoms
Blue Poppy
Large poppy-like, vivid blue flowers with hairy textured leaves. One of the most beautiful blue perennials. Originally from the Himalayan mountains. Best in semi-shaded spots. Avoid sun during the warmest hours in the warmer zones. Prefers humusy, well-drained soil. Avoid winter wetness and mulch in the summer to keep the base cooler. Good for naturalizing or wildflower gardens. We offer well-rooted plants in 2 1/2" pots. Zones 6-8.
22.3.09
Swans in The Skagit Valley
You have to enlarge these to see them, not great, anyway, but encouraging if you have a desire to go to see them..
My best attempt to photograph illusive swans in the Skagit Valley with a wimpy camera...
Guess whose coming to dinner?
Friends are coming to dinner
I don't get it, but my whole house is slowly turning R E D.
It's warm, and sensual, and a color that lately I gravitate to , more and more.. I have walls to paint and hmm, will I paint them reds.. May be!
Prior I only used reds in accents, rugs, and a few items in a room for a punch, but lately, wow, I love red!
Who'd have guessed?
Ok, I found the tablecloth; candles, votives, and oil lamps,
All I need now is a Japanese restaurant that delivers bento boxes..
you don't think I'm gonna do sushi myself do you?
I have 2 more tables to decorate, and I bet tulips will be available for flowers...today
Which Kimono should I wear?
I have a black Obi, maybe I'll wear the pale yellow Kimono with tye dye (shibori look)...
Think I should wear a black wig and paint my face white?
That may be going too far!
So, will I remember to take pictures?
Probably not...only so many things a girl can do during a dinner party.
I'll have three tables, all different in 2 rooms.
These parties are always fun...dinner is tonight...
I'm celebrating....life, because...
With all it's tragedies, and pain, suffering and misery,
as well as disappointments, still, ALL of it, is exquisite.
I'm grateful I have been given life.
_()_
Grateful for all of us.
If only we'd learn to let go of what we think we don't have, and see what we do have.
20.3.09
Close up of Kimono, and an oil lamp from Vietnam
A close up of the Kimono on a post below, but it still doesn't give it it's due, it is so beautiful.
The oil lamp was purchased from (Capitol Hill) a small locally owned shop that sells rugs, and jewelry, and blankets from many countries. It was a gift.
The kimono, I purchased myself.
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