Wednesday, March 13, 2013

The Queen Mary

A few favourites from my week.

On Monday, the Queen Mary 2 docked in Auckland, sailing, on her worldwide cruise.
A great photo opportunity and can see why she is claimed to be, the most magnificent ocean liner ever built. 


I love, how cut hydrangeas I had in a vase, have formed  a root formation and now I will be able to plant this in a pot - do you ever propagate plants this way?

 Our home is still currently under renovation. Today I did some more painting.  It has really been too hot, but just ploughed on and hopefully we will get the job finished soon.

Thank you so much for stopping by and hope you are all enjoying your week
A big welcome to new friends to my blog,  I appreciate each and every one of you and grateful for your friendship

hugs
Carolyn
Posted by at
Labels: , ,

50 comments:

  1. LeslieMarch 13, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    Hi Carolyn,

    Such great photos of the Queen Mary! ..really takes your breath away to see it in person:)

    I've never tried to pot the hyacinths this way. What great idea! I will try it next time.

    Hope your week is going well!
    xxleslie

    ReplyDelete
  2. Glam up your LifestyleMarch 13, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    The pictures looks like havin a great week. Womderful pictures

    Glamupyourlifestyle.blogsoot.de

    ReplyDelete
  3. Maria GlazachevaMarch 13, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Oh quelle jolie fotos!! J'aime beaucoup le bateau !!

    Bonne semaine!!

    xxx Maria xxx

    ReplyDelete
  4. Angelsdoor * PennyMarch 13, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    Dear Carolyn,
    Oh yes, I think the Queen Mary is a magnificent ocean liner!

    You know I used to propagate flowers that way.. It has been so long I cannot remember which ones I did.. You have a very nice root formation going there. I am quite sure it will take hold in the earth.

    The weather is warm here. Time to start on the outside projects very soon..
    Enjoy your week..
    fondly,
    Penny

    ReplyDelete
  5. DianneMarch 13, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    Such a beautiful ship Carolyn .....I've never been on a cruise ship but I can imagine a holiday on the Queen Mary would be a very luxurious trip.
    Hoping your week is going well and that your renovations will soon be finished. xx

    ReplyDelete
  6. ClaudiaMarch 13, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    Dear Carolyn,
    Queen Mary is such a big Ocean Liner! I think it is really interesting to see it so close!
    Hope work in the house is going on well!
    Have a happy week,
    take care, my friend!
    Love and hugs,
    Claudia

    ReplyDelete
  7. Pierre BOYERMarch 13, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    What a marvelous boat...

    Pierre

    ReplyDelete
  8. AnneMarch 13, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Hi Carolyn...lovely photo of the ship:) I have a decorator in this week too so I know how it feels!I am sure your house will look great when it is all finished:)
    ~Anne xx

    ReplyDelete
  9. Castles Crowns and CottagesMarch 13, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    Good morning sweet Carolyn! The Queen Mary used to be docked in Los Angeles MANY years ago; we used to go to tour it when I was about seven years old! Lovely memories.

    Your home is going to be so gorgeous. I hope you will be able to share photos soon?

    Enjoy your day sweet friend! Anita

    ReplyDelete
  10. JeanneMarch 14, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    Much love and many blessings to you sweet friend.

    I love all that you share.

    Love Jeanne

    ReplyDelete
  11. Marsha @ Tattered ChickMarch 14, 2013 at 2:16 AM

    She is such a luxurious ship. I have seen her when she was docked in Long Beach.

    I hope the renovations are going well. Can't wait to see the grand reveal.

    Xo
    Marsha

    ReplyDelete
  12. Lynn ProctorMarch 14, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    i love you board quote!! good going with the painting :)

    ReplyDelete
  13. Linda PMarch 14, 2013 at 4:38 AM

    What a beautiful backdrop for photos of the majestic Queen Mary! Hope it's not too hot for painting - at least the paint will dry quickly. Now you have some more
    hyacinths to enjoy. My husband sometimes does that, but usually he sticks woody stems in some potting compost and they take root. Have a good week!

    ReplyDelete
  14. It's meMarch 14, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    Have a nice week darling....love Ria....xxx...

    ReplyDelete
  15. Down by the seaMarch 14, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    The Queen Mary look so large especially against the backdrop of the buildings. I have rooted carnations and rosemary through leaving in water but by hydrangeas have never rooted!
    Sarah x

    ReplyDelete
  16. LilliMarch 14, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Hi Carolyn! Seems you had a nice time:) The flowers are adorable! Kisses dear! xo

    ReplyDelete
  17. UnknownMarch 14, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Hi Carolyn,

    That was a wonderful photo op, and I hope that your house is finished soon. We still have snow on the ground here in Massachusetts, but the temperatures are a bit milder.

    Have a lovely day,

    Karen

    ReplyDelete
  18. DortheMarch 14, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Hi dear,
    I love how your flowers rooted... I also do that sometimes,-but never had a hyacinth making roots in my vase- I hope it will grow wonderfully in a new pot.
    I can imagine that painting and renovating takes the energy out of you, in such a warm weather, and so hope for you, it will soon cool a bit of,and that the rain will fall in your dry garden, dear Carolyn.
    Hugs,Dorthe

    ReplyDelete
  19. koraleeMarch 14, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Your home must be lovely! Painting is one job I don't mind. Happy midweek to you.

    ReplyDelete
  20. today my wayMarch 14, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    I always liked the idea of having a blackboard at home and am on a lookout for one. As to the liner, it is beautiful indeed xx

    www.todaymyway.com

    ReplyDelete
  21. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMarch 14, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Dearest Carolyn,
    It would be a great luxury for traveling with such an ocean liner!
    Are those not hydrangeas? Yes we have rooted hydrangeas that way! Lots of them. Hyacinths are grown from bulbs and therefore cannot be rooted...
    Hugs to you,
    Mariette

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Draffin BearsMarch 14, 2013 at 2:31 PM

      Dear Mariette,

      I realized I had made a mistake - did the post in a hurry and reread it and have changed it.
      Thank you for visiting

      Hugs
      C

      Delete
  22. orchid0324March 14, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Dearest Carolyn,
    What a gorgeous and magnificent ocean liner the Queen Mary 2 is♡♡♡　I won't miss the chance to see the beauty and take photos, p;)
    Although I never have my own, I love hydrangea during the rainy season in Japan. There are such variety of them.

    Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

    ReplyDelete
  23. Happy-SonneMarch 14, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Dear Carolyn
    Such a big ship! Your pictures are so wonderful.
    Thank you also for the nice comment on my blog.
    I wish you a happy rest of the week.
    Love and hugs Yvonne

    ReplyDelete
  24. GeliMarch 14, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Hello Carolyn!
    Thanks for your visit.
    So I had the chance to find you!
    Your blog is very dreamy.
    I loooove hydrangeas but that your cut one got roots is fantastic and it' s new for me. I must try ....
    I wish you a happy week dear Carolyn!
    With love, Geli

    ReplyDelete
  25. ETT RÖTT MONOGRAMMarch 14, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    The ocean liner is magnificent, and large!
    Hope your little plant grows.
    Hugs
    AnnaMaria

    ReplyDelete
  26. Things and ThoughtsMarch 14, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Thank you for the visit and your kind words.I'm so glad to discover your lovely and wellcoming blog!
    Kisses
    Olympia

    ReplyDelete
  27. Couture CarrieMarch 14, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Beautiful pics, darling!
    Love the flowers!

    xoxox,
    CC

    ReplyDelete
  28. margits bastelstubeMarch 14, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    dear caroly,
    the fotos from the "queen mary" are great.
    hugs
    margit

    ReplyDelete
  29. Men TrendMarch 14, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    So great! Love the Queen Mary 2!!

    http://mentrend.blogspot.be/

    ReplyDelete
  30. Maria at inredningsvisMarch 14, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    AMAZING PICS:) I love your cute bears in the beginning of your homepage, they make me smile everytime I visit:)

    If you want to see a Cute spring fashion collection..check out my new post:)

    Have a great weekend dear:)

    LOVE Maria at inredningsvis

    ReplyDelete
  31. Crafty Green PoetMarch 14, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    She's a very impressive ship!

    I have propagated planted like that, but didn't realise you could do it with hydrangeas

    ReplyDelete
  32. ArtiMarch 15, 2013 at 1:22 AM

    Hi Carolyn,

    The ocean liner looks beautiful. I love the quote written on the blackboard too - it is so inspiring! I am sure your flowers will bloom in full force very soon.

    Wish you happy week ahead,

    Arti

    ReplyDelete
  33. Celestina MarieMarch 15, 2013 at 2:45 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Oh I just love the ship and all it's majestic details.
    Love your hydrangeas and how wonderful they rooted for you. Now you can plant and enjoy even more pretty blooms. Yes, I do try and root plants. My grandmother was really good at this. She would pinch off a set of leaves in the formation of 5 from her roses. Place it in the dirt and before long she had another rose bush. She had the touch I guess because I tried this and it did not work for me. Oh well. I'll keep trying, maybe one day it will work.
    Love the chaulk board quote!

    Enjoy the weekend and your home projects.
    Have fun. Hugs and Blessings, Celestina Marie

    ReplyDelete
  34. Silvia NegrettiMarch 15, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    Hi Carolyn!

    ove your photos!
    Queen Mary is magnificent!!!
    And hope your hydrangea grow up well!:D
    xx

    S

    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it

    ReplyDelete
  35. TillariinaMarch 15, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    Best wishes from Finland!

    Tillariina

    ReplyDelete
  36. RostroseMarch 15, 2013 at 4:34 AM

    My dearest Carolyn,
    oh yes, Queen Mary 2 is a real beauty!
    How I would love to go with this luxury liner on a long trip! :o)
    I have never heard before that Hydrangeas are propagated in this way - wonderful! This is certainly a lucky omen!
    And it's so strange and interesting to read that it's too hot for more painting. Here the winter has returned. It is bitterly cold and windy, and today it has been snowing all day... But I an feel the spring already!!! :o)))
    All the best for your continued renovation!
    Warm hugs from the other side of the world, Traude

    ReplyDelete
  37. ElnaMarch 15, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    What a grand ocean liner! I have also driven up the plants in the same way, it is so exciting.

    Hugs

    ReplyDelete
  38. Red Rose AlleyMarch 15, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Carolyn,
    The girls saw The Queen Mary in their travels, and said it was just amazing. I hope your house renovation goes well, dear, and I am looking forward to seeing some pictures when it is all done. It's so nice to have a fresh space in our homes. Have a lovely Thursday.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

    ReplyDelete
  39. UnknownMarch 15, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    woww!! love it

    http://couturetrend.blogspot.it/

    ReplyDelete
  40. Castles Crowns and CottagesMarch 15, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Hello dear Carolyn!

    Thank you for coming to see what's in my closet, or SHOULD BE! Much love, Anita

    ReplyDelete
  41. AnnesphamilyMarch 15, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    What a lovely post! I saw you at Lola's! Always fun to make new friends while visiting. Love the photos. A beautiful detailed post andthanks for the share!

    ReplyDelete
  42. Bella SinclairMarch 15, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Magnificent ship, indeed! And oh, how I love hydrangeas. I have never had mine root like that! Lucky you. :) Happy renovating, and have a wonderful weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  43. ZuzanaMarch 15, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Happy Friday dear Carolyn.;) My dream used to be to take a transatlantic trip on the QE2, the sister liner of QM.;) That was when I lived in the US. I disliked to fly and am still today a very nervous flier, so that seemed like a good option.;) Never got to sail with the ship though, maybe one day.;)
    Good luck with your renovations and have a great weekend,
    xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  44. TeamgsquareMarch 15, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    Wonderful snaps , loved the quote on the black broad . Thanks for sharing

    ReplyDelete
  45. UnknownMarch 16, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    Quanto mi piacerebbe andare in crociera!!!


    fashion blog miriam stella

    ReplyDelete
  46. DagmarMarch 16, 2013 at 3:04 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Great post today

    ReplyDelete
  47. Annie CholewaMarch 16, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    A ship like that is just awe inspiring when you think of all the hands that worked to build her ... mankind is capable of such incredible things :)

    I do like a nice hydrangea :D

    ReplyDelete
  48. MadeliefMarch 16, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Good luck with the work in your house Carolyn! The QE2 looks like a grand lady!!!

    Happy weekend,

    Madelief x

    ReplyDelete
  49. driftwoodMarch 17, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    Wow, that is quite the sight isn't it.
    I've rooted mint like that, but never managed it with flowers, must have a go this summer x

    ReplyDelete

Thank you so much for visiting Draffin Bears.
It always makes me happy to read your comments
and I look forward to visiting you.


Carolyn xx

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)