Thursday, February 28, 2013

Camellias - Show and Tell Friday


Welcome to Show and Tell Friday!  Lots of things are beginning to bloom right now in Northern California including the camellias! 


Floating camellia blossoms in a bowl of water is the traditional way to display them.  I used this beautiful cherub pedestal dish I've had for many years.


I love the soft pink color against the aqua birdcage!  



I love this time of year when everything starts blooming!  The only downside is my car is covered in yellow pollen right now from the pine trees out by our driveway and my hay fever is also kicking in!  It's a small price to pay for the beauty of blooming things again!

I have some exciting news to share! I'm off to Hawaii in about a week and a half!  I've been dating a wonderful guy and he has a place there and he's taking me on vacation! I can hardly wait!  I'll be doing my normal Show and Tell on my blog next week but the following week I'll be blogging from Hawaii! I can hardly wait!!!  

Thanks to all of you that join in on Show and Tell Friday every week and thanks to all of you who leave such nice comments! 

 If you are joining in on Show and Tell Friday, please remember that your Show and Tell needs to be something from your home or garden.  If you would like to join in, please enter your name and leave your exact Show and Tell blog post link, not just your blog link and as a common courtesy link back to my blog.

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45 comments:

  1. Susan FreemanFebruary 28, 2013 6:01 PM

    So pretty Cindy!

    Big Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  2. ChristineFebruary 28, 2013 6:09 PM

    Thanks so much for the party Cindy! :)

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  3. Deborah@Green Willow PondFebruary 28, 2013 6:15 PM

    Ahh...I wish I could grow Camellias here. They are beautiful! Thank you for hosting the party!
    hugs,
    Deborah

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  4. Nici @ Posed PerfectionFebruary 28, 2013 6:17 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! The flowers are so pretty. Have a great weekend!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  5. Confessions of a Plate AddictFebruary 28, 2013 6:23 PM

    So pretty, Cindy! Thanks for hosting!...hugs...Debbie

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  6. Eclectically VintageFebruary 28, 2013 6:25 PM

    Have an amazing time in Hawaii - aloha!
    Kelly

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  7. Glenda/MidSouthFebruary 28, 2013 6:33 PM

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful camellias! Thanks bunches for hosting again this week. I hope you have a wonderful and safe trip, and looking forward to hearing more and seeing lots of pictures.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2013 6:44 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Little Bit

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  9. The Messy RoostFebruary 28, 2013 7:11 PM

    Thank you for hosting a great party. Your Camellias are just beautiful. Rhonda

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2013 7:17 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting.
    Anjana @ http://happyandharried.wordpress.com

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  11. UnknownFebruary 28, 2013 7:59 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting Cindy!!

    xo, Tanya
    twelveOeight

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  12. SarahFebruary 28, 2013 8:13 PM

    Camellias bloom much earlier here. They are gorgeous blooms and I always look forward to their season.

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  13. CindyFebruary 28, 2013 9:00 PM

    Those camellias are the most gorgeous color in the world, what is it called!? And... that's so cool that you have found a sweet guy that you like and can have a fun trip with!

    Cindy

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  14. UnknownFebruary 28, 2013 9:10 PM

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  15. UnknownFebruary 28, 2013 9:23 PM

    The camellias are so beautiful Cindy. Thanks for sharing their beauty with all of us. Blessings, Patti@OldThingsNew

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  16. Kirsty GirlFebruary 28, 2013 10:16 PM

    While my link isn't exactly my own personal garden that I own I still consider it part of my home. :)

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  17. Something Nice and PrettyFebruary 28, 2013 10:22 PM

    Have a wonderful time in on your vacation and take lots of pictures too!
    Thanks for hosting!

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  18. MONSIEUR LE CHAT ET MOIMarch 01, 2013 12:34 AM

    wish you wonderful holidays ! Spring is not here in France yet ! Cold and grey can wait to see the sun and blooming trees everywhere !
    Thank you for hosting my French blog.
    xoxo from PARIS
    Joëlle

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  19. Jeane M.March 01, 2013 12:44 AM

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  20. Sarah CollerMarch 01, 2013 12:51 AM

    Congratulations on your trip---hope you have a wonderful time!

    Blessings,
    Mrs. Sarah Coller

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  21. TeresaMarch 01, 2013 3:44 AM

    I wonder if I could "do" a bowl like that?! It would look lovely in my Easter Tablescape.

    My Camellias are already blooming, too. They're Red and this is the first year I have them - kind of mess the garden don't they? But oh they're so happy looking.

    Thank you for sharing,
    Teresa

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  22. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseMarch 01, 2013 4:06 AM

    Your flowers have the prettiest delicate shaed of pink!

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  23. Curtains in My TreeMarch 01, 2013 6:00 AM

    All my beautiful bulbs are covered under 22 inches of snow, My surprise lilies was up because of the warm weather we were having, till our big blizzard

    Your bowl of beautiful blooms is wonderful looking

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  24. UnknownMarch 01, 2013 6:02 AM

    Thanks for hosting!

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  25. Jeannie and LindaMarch 01, 2013 6:17 AM

    Cindy, Thanks for hosting another great party! We appreciate all the work you do so we can show off every Friday!
    Have a beautiful, blessed day.

    Linda and Jeannie at The French Hens Nest

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  26. Helen's DecorMarch 01, 2013 6:43 AM

    Hi Cindy, thanks for hosting this great party.
    Love your floral arrangements.
    Helen

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  27. This N ThatMarch 01, 2013 6:47 AM

    Very pretty ..Enjoy Hawaii..safe trip

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  28. UnknownMarch 01, 2013 7:19 AM

    Camillias make me so happy! You make everything look so lovely!
    Thank you for hosting!
    Kerry at HouseTalkN

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  29. Liz @ Quirky VistasMarch 01, 2013 8:32 AM

    Thanks for the party. Looking forward to everyone's new ideas.
    Liz

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  30. AnonymousMarch 01, 2013 8:50 AM

    Thank you for hosting! I love camellias. They're so feminine, and so old-fashioned, too. If you haven't already, I'd love if you'd come join my How To Tuesday link party, too.

    http://housewifehowtos.com/link-party-2/how-to-tuesday-link-party-10/

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  31. Leslie HarrisMarch 01, 2013 10:34 AM

    Hawaii is so romantic. I'm so excited for you. I'm new here, linking up a bit late. But happy to join you. I'm Leslie from Gwen Moss.

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  32. sandy March 01, 2013 11:02 AM

    We get the yellow pollen here too and it gets all over our cars.

    The camellias are in bloom here too and that is a wonderful idea to put then in that lovely dish! How beautiful!

    Have fun in Hawaii!

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  33. Wendy@Once upon a rose havenMarch 01, 2013 12:14 PM

    Hi Cindy,
    Those camellias are so lovely! Have a great time in Hawaii!

    Thank you for hosting!
    XO
    ~Wendy

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  34. Rose Garden MalevikMarch 01, 2013 1:19 PM

    Hi Cindy
    Lovley Camelia
    I have the same flower on my blog today...
    so do not miss...

    SATURDAY SHOW OFF

    it is FUN :)
    WELCOME
    Håkan ( The Roseman)

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  35. Cottage and BroomeMarch 01, 2013 1:50 PM

    The only thing blooming here is snow!!! Your flowers are so pretty. Have a wonderful time in Hawaii. Thanks for hosting, Laura

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  36. Heirloom treasuresMarch 01, 2013 2:44 PM

    How beautiful in the lovely bowl. Have a great holiday. :)

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  37. UnknownMarch 01, 2013 4:43 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting another fabulous party! Have a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs
    Kathy

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  38. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com March 01, 2013 4:47 PM

    beautiful photos and have a wonderful time on your vaca! What a great getaway! :)

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  39. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com March 01, 2013 4:47 PM

    beautiful photos and have a wonderful time on your vaca! What a great getaway! :)

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  40. ShellMarch 01, 2013 6:29 PM

    I'm not sure if I ever commented before, which I have been meaning to do. I enjoy your Show and Tell Friday and look forward to them.
    Have a great time in Hawaii. I went when was a kid, I have fond memories of being there. Such a beautiful place. On my list of places to revisit.

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  41. AnneMarch 02, 2013 12:51 PM

    Thank you so much Cindy for hosting!
    xx
    Anne

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  42. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow March 02, 2013 1:35 PM

    Those are beautiful!!!

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  43. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow March 02, 2013 1:56 PM

    Oh, and you will have so much fun in Hawaii!

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  44. hong kong propertyMarch 05, 2013 11:45 PM

    that is really pretty

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  45. lilybetsMarch 05, 2013 11:59 PM

    Hi Cindy the party is gorgeus!

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a comment! ~Cindy