A few days ago I went to a nearby greenhouse to soak up the sights and sounds of a garden setting. This is one of my favourite things to do in the spring. I still have a month to go before I can put out any flower pots so this sort of bridges the gap.
It all felt quite dreamy . . .
I couldn’t seem to focus . . .
there were so many pretty flowers and I could hear the soft sounds of water running through the fountains . . . and it was warm, oh so warm . . .
did you know orange is the new power colour? of course you did . . .
everything from flowers, to paint, to clothing, to purses . . .
say whaaa? yes . . . this beautiful baby was in their shop . . . in the greenhouse . . . I still don’t know what came over me but I couldn’t walk away . . . I had to have it . . .
it gets worse, people . . . my orange power shopping didn’t stop with just a purse . . .
no, I had to have a scarf . . . I have a thing for scarves . . .
but these shoes sent me over the top . . . whenever am I going to have a chance to get shoes with an orange strip? to go with my orange purse? and my orange scarf?
No wait! one more thing . . .
I’m thinking maybe this could be my Mother’s Day present. But, I’m not my mother. . . (I just look like my mother).
Oh why do greenhouses have to carry merchandise like this? If I had wanted a purse I would have gone to the purse store. A purse was NOT on my radar. Especially an orange one. I’m in a quandary over what to wear with this pretty ensemble. I’m thinking a great pair of jeans and a khaki top.
The gardening can wait.
Wonderful colorful flower shots. And your new orange bag is amazing !
Kind regards, Synnöve
Barb, you make me smile!
I visited a garden center yesterday, but they sure did not have any goodies like these. They did have some really beautiful flowers though, but like you, I need to wait a bit before I trust this weather.
LOVE THAT BAG!!!
most beautiful, I love what you have done to the pictures, so so gorgeous, I would frame those!
LOVE this post! That purse is great, and my jaw dropped at the last item! Such a great Mother’s Day gift! (And totally acceptable to give yourself one, as I bought myself a new lens, and I’m not a mother.)
I’ll have to find some new garden centers to frequent, as the ones I go to now don’t sell things like that. :)
I love all the bright colors… And what an awesome bag!
This is hilarious! And you deserve it all! Go Mom!
Jo
Beautiful flower shots!
So many lovely florals here! Visting from This or That Thursday and would love to have you share with my Flower Art Friday linkup @ http://www.photosbyleanne.net/2012/05/flower-art-friday-3-may-11-2012.html
love the flowers!
oh my word I’m drooling over that bag. did you know orange is my favorite color? I would have snatched that up in a heartbeat – you were so right to do it. that’s one of the most fabulous bags I’ve ever seen. there’s a garden center near me that has great clothing, shoes, etc.
I was there the other day, and I stopped in that area briefly before moving on to make my flower/vegetable purchases. I had to stay focused on why I was there in the first place, but it wasn’t easy! happy day to you Barb.
I love orange. Funny, I have an orange purse, and it goes with everything! Have fun, and nice shots.
please tell me who makes that bag! I have an orange bag but it desperately needs to be replaced. Fingers crossed i can find it here or online!
I also have an orange bag, such a delicious colour. Love the flower image you chose to submit and the texture is perfect.
Wonderful photos! Whenever I go to the garden center, I get dizzy over the great selection. I can never make a decision. AND I stay clear of the gift shop….it’s the danger zone!
Gail – I can’t reply to you via e-mail but the purse is made by ‘espe’
http://www.espe.ca
Oh Barb! What a delightful journey! I’m not an orange fan, but you’ve made it especially beautiful! (Those first African “crazy-daisies” are what I want this year….I had them two years ago and had the white version last year, but they didn’t do well at all. I bought the plants in a nursery about 3 hours from home.)
Barb, that’s too funny! Whatever you wear it with, I’m sure you’ll look fantastic. I love your photos, and the edges are very cool.
great fun, great photos!
Your second shot of the yellow flowers is so SO lovely. Good on you for those purchases! I completely understand why you had to buy that purse.
Some wonderful flower shots, I especially liked the last one.
Goodness I’ve not been to a Garden Center then sells, purses, shoes, scarves…but you ensemble looks bright and cheery.
Some wonderful flower shots, I especially liked the last one.
Goodness I’ve not been to a Garden Center then sells, purses, shoes, scarves…but you ensemble looks bright and cheery.
Amazing shots! The colors in these flowers are so vibrant! Hope yo have a great weekend!
I love that purse!! I am also really glad that my garden center does not carry dangerous items like purses ~ I can spend enough money there on plants. Our last chance for frost is the long week-end so I am doing some planning so next week-end I can at least do my containers. Happy week-end!
I love the purse and I too have a thing about scarves. I am loving the tangerine color this spring too. But own very little. Note to self. Must go shopping. I love those cute shoes with the stripe. Blue jeans and a white shirt. Nothing beats a crisp white shirt with a pair of jeans. You must share your outfit when you wear it!!!
Beautiful photos! And the orange flower is just stunning. No wonder you couldn’t help but be inspired by it’s lovely color! (Newest follower)
Great – you gave yourself a “power” present! It’s lovely. We just painted a new room a palish orangey/coral color — I wanted it to look like a Florida sunrise.