Tulips are my answer to cabin fever and the winter blues. I buy them at the supermarket when they are on sale, and I move them from room to room with me.
I also love to take pictures of them.
I have not actually gotten all my Christmas decorations packed up yet, but I'll get to them today. In the meantime, I'm having fun with the new camera I got for Christmas, and I'm enjoying my little vase of springtime. :)
So now, to announce the winner of last week's giveaway: Random.org picked number 35.
And number 35 belonged to Traci, of One Fell Out of the Cuckoo's Nest. Congratulations, Traci! Contact me at mrcarroll(at)optonline(dot)net to let me know your address, and which print you would like. :)
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What really beautiful pictures!!! I especially like the close-up of the tulip blossoms. Wishing you a grand day! Cathy
ReplyDeleteI'll be picking up some tulips one day soon. I'm ready for a taste of Spring.
ReplyDeleteHave fun with your new camera.
Becky K.
Pink tulips are so pretty. Especially in a milk glass vase! I used to have pink tulips in a little garden out near the sidewalk ... unfortunately someone(s) seemed to like pink tulips too and they kept disappearing. There would be part of a stem, but no flower. Didn't know what was going on til one day I was looking out my front window and saw a little girl from down the block ride by on her tricycle, stop in front of my house and pick a tulip and ride back towards her house with it. Well... what are you going to do? Can't get mad at a little kid for liking a pretty flower. And once it's picked it's picked. Can't glue the stem back. From then on I just figured that any pink tulips that bloomed out there were for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery nice promise of spring on a cold winter day!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the pictures, Mary. Just great. Love your new camera. What is it? Hope you have a wonderful day, despite winter! Love Eva's background music, too. So soothing. Sincerely, Susan from writingstraightfromtheheart.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteFirst of all what a great pictures.. and I love tulips too. My seeds are growing day by day, but they need more time, and colours are totaly surprise :)and today when I was in market I saw beautiful tulips in many colours. Thanks for the inspiration I'll run and buy bunch of tulips asap :))
ReplyDeleteI do love tulips too, and I just bought some this past weekend for my party. They are so pleasing to the eye, and prepare you for spring!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tulips and pictures Mary. Tulips are so pretty and a sweet reminder that spring is out there somewhere.
ReplyDeleteAw Gayle, what a cute story!
ReplyDeleteSusan, I got a Nikon D300s.
Beautiful..tulips are so pretty..
ReplyDeleteThe squirrels eat mine, so I gave up. They don't like daffodils however, so that's what's on the menu..I mean, what I plant..:)
We are still covered with ice and snow here..the driveway is a nightmare..Supposedly a little warmer for Wed and Thurs., and then back to the snow..
flowers ALWAYS bring a smile to my face! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of taking them WITH you room to room!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Traci...wonder what she'll choose.
ReplyDeletebeautiful shots
ReplyDeleteOh, Tulips..the promise of spring. Thanks for sharing on this cold wintery day :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Gail
Ohhh makes me want to buy some too!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Traci!
Enjoy your day!
Leann
Congratulations to Traci. I too love to get the flowers on sale at the market. Sometimes HH brings them in. Some of the day old ones will last longer, thank goodness. It is true time goes so fast now,spring will be here soon. Yipee.
ReplyDeleteBlessings
QMM
Woo-hooo!!!!! Thank you SO much - I'll be e-mailing you once I make my choice!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you!!!
Hi Mary
ReplyDeleteLovely post with your tulips, a nice breath of spring. The close up you took is amazing.
Congratulations to the winner. Those tulips are lovely, Mary.
ReplyDeleteSo do tell, what is the camera you got for Christmas?!!
Those tulips are a feast for the winter weary eye.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Congrats! Tulips are always my go-to flowers. I put them everywhere on December 26. It's my trademark;)
ReplyDeleteLovely tulips. I saw them in the market today for the first time. I need to get some for the weekend! Love daffodils as well.
ReplyDeleteCarol
What a nice idea, bringing the tulips from room to room. Anything to help chase away those winter blues!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you got a new camera for Christmas. Awesome!
I have never thought to move my flowers from room to room, but it's a lovely idea! I do love to take one flower to put in a bud vase for my nightstand. I love that. So simple & pretty!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your winner...lucky gal!!
xoxo
Jane
Tulips are so elegant aren't they?
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Charmaine
Your photos are so lovely - I keep coming back to your blog! The tulips are so pretty - I actually visited the shops today to find some tulips (after viewing your photo). Thank you for the inspiration and pretty colours. Love the pillow mosaic too. Michelle
ReplyDeleteI love the dramatic lighting you used on these. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary: I love to purchase Tulips at our local fruit and vegetables market. They sure do perk you up. Valerie
ReplyDeleteI just love tulips....I can't wait to see them poking up through the ground with the promise of Spring...
ReplyDeleteA new camera....how can your pictures get any better??? What did you get???
All the best,
Kathy :)
So sorry where are my manners...
ReplyDeleteCongrats Traci !!!
Kathy :)
Lovely pictures! I just love tulips! Each Friday I buy flowers, and on Friday, it must be tulip :)
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day :)
Beautiful tulip photos! And I'm glad I'm not the only one who's a little behind on getting Christmas packed away.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stunning tulip pics!!! I have been watching to see if you will be putting copies of those in your etsy shop, but haven't seen them yet. Might I be able to buy one or two, especially the top one? I am Dutch, and sure do love the photo (along with the blue soup bowl, with the windmill!) You do beautiful work! Hope to hear from you soon!
ReplyDeleteDiane (Vruwink) Carlson
Diane, just let me know the size you want, and I will make up a listing for you in my etsy shop. I have no way of contacting you, but you can email me if you want: mrcarroll(at)optonline(dot)net.
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