Saturday, July 5, 2014

Flower in Focus



I wait patiently every year for my Camellias to start blooming on the bushes. Our garden has two bushes that bloom with the most gorgeous white flowers.

It is always a delight to bring them into the house and arrange them in a vase ... heartwarming to have something flowering through the cold winter months.


So when Trishie gave us the theme of flowers in focus, I thought it would be a good time to showcase one of my favourite flowers.
This was also one of Coco Chanel's favourite flower and indeed one of her signature symbols.

 I love white it projects purity and neutrality from the beautiful bride who traditionally wears white, the pristine white interior of a house to the little picket fence that surrounds a happy home.

 After women, flowers are the most lovely thing God has given the world
~ Christian Dior

Please go over and visit some of the others who have kindly showed their Flower in Focus.


Thank you Trishie for organizing Flower in Focus

Happy weekend
hugs
Carolyn

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13 comments:

  1. jocelynJuly 6, 2014 at 11:25 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Thank you so much for visiting Zendoll Workshop and leaving such a lovely comment. Your camellia photos remind me of my gardenia tree which is now in bloom - what a fragrance! Love your blog too! Cheers.

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  2. jessanneharropJuly 8, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    That flower is absolutely beautiful! I just love flowers!

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  3. Lady of the ManorJuly 8, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    Your camellias are just gorgeous! I love white flowers, too, in fact, I had all white flowers for my wedding. They just say 'elegance' to me. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Home Chic ClubJuly 8, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Your camellias are very beautiful! Following your blog too!
    Have a nice day!
    Hugs,
    Vesna

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  5. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseJuly 8, 2014 at 10:36 PM

    Camelias are among my favourite flowers and you captured them amazingly!

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  6. Our photosJuly 9, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    I agree: a beautiful flower

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  7. UnknownJuly 9, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    What a beautiful flower! Perfect!!
    Kisses!

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  8. UnknownJuly 10, 2014 at 4:30 AM

    I like the way you photographed the flowers. Thank you for sharing.

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  9. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieJuly 10, 2014 at 5:55 AM

    How pretty! I love all your lovely arrangements - like a page out of Victoria Magazine. xo Karen

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  10. marilovesgr33nJuly 10, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    camellia is one of my favorite flower.
    xxx
    mari
    www.ilovegreeninspiration.com

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  11. decorayadoraJuly 10, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Your camellias are very beautiful ! Is my favorite flower !
    Angélica

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  12. Maria at inredningsvisJuly 11, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    STUNNING post dear :) I hope you had a great summer so far


    Check out my new post...An AMAZING Swedish summer house :)

    Have a fab weekend

    LOVE Maria at inredningsvis - inredning it's, Swedish for decor :)

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  13. Down by the seaJuly 24, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    Your camellias look lovely. I remember too in seeing your first blooms in other years too! Sarah x

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and I look forward to visiting you.


Carolyn xx

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