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Monday, May 20, 2019

Sometimes Monday ...


... is a day for some floral appreciation!

For decades, I've been buying flowers for my Mother-in-law for Mother's Day, and I've always had a wonderful time doing it. This year I was a bit sad not to have any mothers to buy flowers for, so last weekend I went to the nursery and hit the jackpot. (I'm a mother, after all!)


I love fuchsias and found this one with huge buds and big, beautiful blooms. But wait, there's more!


My sister-in-law has her grandmother's bougainvillea, and I've always been envious. Now I've got one of my own.



I was thrilled to find this pot that had plants with both hot pink and apricot bracts.

These make me quite happy, and I hope your week is off to a beautifully blooming start.
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10 comments:

  1. AsKatKnitsMay 20, 2019 at 8:24 AM

    Beautiful blooms Bonny! I just love Bougainvillea! They are so showy with their cascade of blooms! Happy Monday to you!

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  2. SarahMay 20, 2019 at 9:16 AM

    Those colors are spectacular! I think you did a good job of spoiling yourself!

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  3. Vicki KnitoriousMay 20, 2019 at 9:17 AM

    Oh, lovely!! Happy Monday, Bonny!

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  4. CaroleMay 20, 2019 at 9:31 AM

    I love fuschia and also bougainvillea - it reminds me of Mexico!

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  5. PattyMay 20, 2019 at 10:46 AM

    I just learned of bougainvillea this winter! They are gorgeous. You deserve them Bonny!

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  6. KymMay 20, 2019 at 11:41 AM

    Now that my mom is gone, I have a really hard time with Mother's Day. I usually go out and splurge on flowers for myself now, since I can no longer splurge on my mom. I think you've just discovered a lovely new Mother's Day tradition for yourself! XO

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  7. Becky R.May 20, 2019 at 2:38 PM

    Gorgeous! I had to look up what a bract was, that was a new word for me, Bonny. Your plants look so healthy and lush! I'm glad you are doing a little self-care these days. Happy Monday!

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  8. margeneMay 20, 2019 at 3:16 PM

    I'm envious you can grow bougainvillea! I have always wanted to have a plant growing across my doorway. I think I'll have to move south to keep that hope alive. I'm so glad you treated yourself to flowers on Mother's Day!

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  9. MaryMay 20, 2019 at 6:43 PM

    I'm so glad you found something beautiful to celebrate Mother's Day! ...and that you shared it with us. xoxo.

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  10. JaneMay 21, 2019 at 8:20 PM

    Beautiful. I am glad you treated yourself for Mother's Day! And as far as I'm concerned we should all do that more often.

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