Tag Archives: daisies

A Crown of Daisies

Posted on July 23, 2017 by

Daisies make me smile! 🙂 For me, they represent the simple pleasures in life! Roses are elegant, orchids are luxurious and there are a myriad of beautiful flowers to behold, the humble daisy is my choice: simply growing in a … Continue reading →

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Old-fashioned Picnics and the Simple Life

Posted on August 20, 2016 by

A Sunday afternoon picnic. It’s such a simple pleasure in life. I packed up a tasty little lunch in my watermelon picnic basket. ♥ Avocado and cucumber sandwiches. ♥ Hummus and radishes sandwiches. ♥ Strawberries and grapes for dessert. ♥ Lemon … Continue reading →

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A Midsummer Day’s Dream

Posted on August 3, 2016 by

Every time I see bales of hay or straw in a country field I’ve wanted to do this. At age 64, my dream finally came true. Climbing up on this huge bale was so much fun! Not a big dream, but it was … Continue reading →

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Pattern Mixing: leopard and polka dots

Posted on August 12, 2015 by

All the fashionistas are doing it: mixing patterns and prints. When I was young, I followed the rule not to mix patterns; when you wear a blouse with a print, you wear a solid colour skirt or pants. There is … Continue reading →

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I love daisies

Posted on July 9, 2015 by

Daisies have a certain je ne sais quoi about them that make me smile. 🙂 They are my favourite flowers. I love their simplicity, a symbol of humility. I’d rather wear a crown of daisies than a diamond tiara. The … Continue reading →

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Fresh as a daisy

Posted on July 18, 2014 by

My favourite flowers have always been daisies. As a child I would weave them into a crown and wear them in my hair. I think every young girl has played the game daisy-petal-picking; he loves me, he loves me not, … Continue reading →

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