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Posted on May 19, 2015March 23, 2019

Magnolias: the scent of the South

Pink magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
Magnolia figo
Pink magnolia
Yellow magnolia
Magnolia stellata

I wish I could share the heady, sweet, warm and complex scent of these voluptuous magnolias: sadly all I have is memories and photos. If you’ve inhaled their perfume in the past, try drawing on your scent memory as you look at the pictures – it works at least a little for me!   Continue reading “Magnolias: the scent of the South”

Posted on March 13, 2015January 2, 2019

Weekly photo challenge: wall

At The Shed

 

This week’s photo challenge reminded me of this picture of a colourful, customised bathroom wall taken at The Shed Barbecue and Blues Joint, Mississippi.

The reflections on the corrugated metal ceiling help capture light as suggested in Photography101.  Continue reading “Weekly photo challenge: wall”

Posted on December 17, 2014January 2, 2019

Chimneyville Crafts Festival: the scoop

Handmade American sweet gum scoopDuring my recent trip to Mississippi, my sweetheart took me to the Preview Party for the Chimneyville Crafts Festival. I saw quite a few high quality pieces that I really loved, but the one that completely captured my heart was this simple, handmade wooden scoop. I wish you could feel how smooth and buttery the wood is! Continue reading “Chimneyville Crafts Festival: the scoop”

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