Tag: Colourful
Wordless Wednesday: That’s Better!
Beach Huts for Birds
These colourful birdhouses from the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show made me think of beach huts, each painted slightly differently to their neighbours, but all in keeping with the spirit of the place. I need to rein in my imagination at this point before I start twittering about birds emerging from their huts in swimming costumes, clutching beach towels, ready for a few hours in the sun… followed by a refreshing sand bath… see what I mean? Continue reading
Roses In Art Glass Bird Bath
Tulips In Sunlight
These tulips were so bold and brilliant that I had to leap out of the car as I passed to try to capture them. Continue reading
Graffiti: Beauty Abounds
…even where you least expect it.
Leafy Coleus With Beautifully Patterned Leaves
Some plants have to wait for flowers to become colourful. Others, like this coleus, don’t. Purple, bright pink and cream splashes and veins do their best to crowd out the lime green, creating a bouquet on every leaf. Some varieties actually do flower very well, but for me, the tall spires of salvia-like flowers merely gild the lily… er, make that gild the coleus. Continue reading
Autumn Leaves
A Rainbow of Flowers
Nicolas Party at Jupiter Artland: Cafe Party
A glimpse of colourful, funky, arboriscape walls from across the courtyard was enough to capture my attention, and draw me in. What followed was a ‘woo hoo!’ moment – it only gets better inside. Continue reading
