A Teacup of Pretty!

Today I picked the smallest of posies...

And it looked simply fabulous in my antique china teacup.

 So pretty in fact the camera just clicked...

 and clicked...

 and clicked...

 so that I could share these pretty images with you.

 Sweet alyssum and zinnias in shades of white...

 Pansies...

And mini purple balloon flowers...

In a sweet china teacup displayed on purple ruffled fabric.

Now that's a vignette sure to make you all smile!

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Alstroemeria - Princess Lilies...

Sweet princess lilies.

It is a dwarf alstroemeria.

This one is called Louise (zaprilou)

And she is a stunner!  

Alstroemeria has a notorious reputation 

of becoming weedy, 

and being more than just a little bit overpowering in the garden.

But the "Princess Lily" range are simply fabulous

 as they are dwarf in size, 

which is much more suited to the home garden.

The bonus is they have a long flowering season

with a glorious, vibrant colour range...

As well as those endearing whisker markings on the blooms!

The "Princess Lilies" are ideal for growing in containers.

It is incredibly drought-tolerant.

And they are simply perfect for a smaller garden!

For more information, visit:

https://www.irt.org.au/the-good-life/caring-for-your-alstroemerias-princess-lillies/

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'Fragments of Fuchsias' Artwork...

I'm really happy with the way this painting came together.

I enjoyed playing with textures 

using acrylic paints in mauves, creams, greens and blues.

All this thick and luscious paint 

was teamed with fabulous handmade paper 

made from flax fibres to create this wonderful textured result!

 I'm a little bit in love with this one, 

so it may be difficult to ever part with it!

 I LOVE the colours...the textures...

and the fact everytime you look, 

you see something else!

 And I LOVE the name...

'Fragments of Fuchsias'.

There is nothing more heartwarming than art time with my Grandson.

 So I just had to share the cutest photo of 2-year-old Quinn...

a budding 'abstract' artist  (who has inherited his Nonna's love affair with paint!)

Squirty bottle paint is soooo much FUN!

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