I love carnations.
I love their spicy fragrance and blooms that seem to last forever...
...and their old~fashioned charm.
I brought home this heavenly bouquet for Christmas and had these long stem blooms mixed with Frazier fir in a cobalt blue vase on our mantle. It was lovely.
When we took down our Christmas tree and all associated limbs throughout our home, I saved these petite pinks and snipped them to fit in an Italian style rustic stone planter.
The other day, the light was so soft outside that I grabbed my camera and shot these dreamy images of the carnations on my dining room table. The light coming in from the wall of paned windows provided a beautiful bokeh backdrop.
These flowers remind me of my Mother a little bit. When I graduated from high school {a million years ago} I had a bouquet of pink carnations delivered to my Mom. {My Dad helped me with the surprise that day.}
This sweet smelling bouquet is still making our noses tickle ~ nearly two weeks since I brought them home from the market.
Happy first weekend of the New Year.
Ciao amici,
Suzanne
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PS
It's been a while since I joined the Pink Saturday fun, so I am linking up!
8 comments:
beautiful :)
Hi Suzanne,
Your photos of pink are beautiful. I haven't had much time to visit this past year but I am hoping to better in 2013.
Happy 2013.
xo, Jeanne
Carnations never looked so beautiful my dear!
:D What a sweet post....I love the pretty little blossoms in the rustic stone planter, Suzanne.
Happy New Year, my friend!
~RJ
Happy Pink Saturday, Suzanne. I am so glad you joined us. Thank you for making Pink Saturday special.
I love carnations, too. Their delicate scent does linger. Thank you for sharing your pretty blooms.
I'm sure your home was lovely for the holidays. I love the fresh, non-smell of carnations. They're my birth month flower too! Happy New Year!
I just discovered your blog after reading The Artful Blogger. I really enjoyed the tips you gave (I am a new blogger ((since March)). Your photography is just gorgeous. I smiled when I saw your header as I love Cia Bello especially the Key Lime Graham Cracker one. I love handmade gifts and I will be paying your shop a visit later. Take care.
Hey Girls! Thank you all for you sweet comments. I am looking forward to seeing your pink posts.
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