Well here we are and I was thinking it was earlier than it is hence the late posting of photos.So how is April treating you ,we had Spring on a couple of days since last I wrote ,but back to doom gloom and flippin rain.
I will not dwell on that subject so here are my photos for this months challenge. Thanks Kate once again for allowing me to join in.
The words this month.
1.Swirl
2.Rock
3..Wood
4.Letter
5.Balance
6.Own Choice.
1.Swirl.
This is the end paper of a Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist. You do not find many books with these marbled end papers these days. It reminds me of the beach and the way the sea makes swirling patterns on the sand.
2.Rock.
It is not very sharp I am afraid, but this is my Rock ,my other half with, our old dog we lost last year.Taken sitting on the Rocks at Portland in Dorset. I spent my childhood clambering over these rocks . Simple joys then and no fear, out from morning until dusk .
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3. Wood.
The Bluebell Wood, at Pamphill Wimborne Dorset. I just love this sea of blue with just the hint of maybe sunshine through the trees.
4,Letter.
Carved letters on a memorial bench we saw on our travels,
5.Balance.
This had me wondering what on earth I could do for this one. Then I remembered these I stitched for Halloween a couple of years ago ,I love getting these out every year.
6 Own Choice .
The Orchids on my Kitchen windowsill, The large white one has been in flower for 4 years non stop, we were given it by my son and daughter in law on their Silver Wedding Anniversary and last weekend they celebrated 29 years together.
It has been rather a hasty put together this time , will endeavor to try harder next time. Meanwhile I shall go and have a look at the others ,you can too ,by going to I live,I love I craft ,which is Kates blog there you can click on the links to see what everyone else has chosen to post. Take care all , and I will see you in May for another Scavenger Photo Hunt. However a normal blog post is being planned for soon.
Barbara.
19 comments:
I love your choice for swirl, I've never seen an end paper like that in a book before, and the orchids are beautiful :)
Oh Barb can I just say that even though it is not in very good focus, I LOVE number two. What a picture. What a treasure you have there.
Love the swirly paper and the bricks,
How wonderful! Love rock, wood and balance. You have a lovely collection of orchids:)
How I wish I could have an orchid plant; tried and failed miserably so am very happy to look at your plant. I too have some old books with marbled, swirly end papers. My favourite has to be wood; soon the blue carpets will be here too.
Lovely post of photos , Love the orchid and yes the bluebell woods .
Enjoy your weekend .
Great photos Barb. I love those old marbled endpapers
Love the photos, especially balance.
Julie xxxx
Another lovely selection of photographs.
Loving the bluebells, and of course the pic of Ollie and Martin that is just beautiful.
Bless you xxx
What a great Rock photo! The bluebell wood is so pretty and I'm very impressed with your Halloween stitchery.
Lovely to see your photos and stories, I do love the paper at the front and back of the older books, some look like marbling others like you say like the ripples in the sand - beautiful x thank you for joining in x
Your bluebells are gorgeous and I would be wanting to show off the Halloween stitching all year round, thank you for your photos.
Love your photos & think that your Swirl photo of the marbled papers looks like fabric that has been quilted. The bluebell wood is on my bucket list to see in full bloom one day. Take care.
Lovely pictures. That orchid is amazing. Love you end paper swirl. Pity we don't see them much anymore.
Lovely photo for rock. I also really like wood and swirl.
Your Halloween stitching is beautiful Barbara - so much work. I had a very long blooming orchid once too - it loved the window it was in - yours look very happy there.
Our bluebell wood is only just coming in to bloom now - it's amazing the difference 500 miles can make.
My absolute favourite though is the marbled end paper - it's a shame they don't put nice paper into books anymore.
Such a lovely selection Barb and interpreted in really unusual ways. I love those marbled papers found in ld books.. They remind me do much of the marbling we did in school when we were young; trays of water with oil paints squeezed in and swirled around. Then lots of fun patterns printed out on paper. Love all your photos, the names of places always remind me of my happy three years in Weymouth. Your Halloween balance is gorgeous. How lovely for you and Martin to receive a gift on your son and daughter in law's Silver a wedding :-) I never really liked orchids until I had one from my son and daughter in law for Mother's Day a few years ago now I have four and whilst they don't flower continuously, they do have flowers often. I really love the yellow one with the red centre.
Normally wedding appetizers are mediocre and forgettable. We had people talking about our food even weeks after the wedding. Though the San Francisco wedding venues are beautiful. You can bring in any type of furniture or use their traditional round tables.
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