Creepy Crawlies

Orbie

Orb Weaver Spider

An Orb Weaving Spider, elected to make her claim

in my homely garden, so I've given her a name.

Decided to call her Orbie, been with me for a year

skilfully weaving her web, so intricate and sheer.

Amazing little arachnid, when she traps and kills her prey

what she can't eat now, she'll save for another day.

I'm told when she has babies, sadly she'll pass away

so I hope her little off-spring, will hang around and stay.

Orbie with her chain of food she is saving for later

Flowers Say it all

What can brighten someone's day or lift their spirits more

than the gift of fresh flowers?

These images are just some of the many beautiful,

vibrant flowers I have been fortunate to received...

The striking Frangipani varieties fall under the scientific name of Plumeria.

The Frangipani title derived from a sixteenth century

nobleman named Marquis Frangipani.

He created a unique perfume, extremely popular for

scenting gloves. When the flower arrived in Europe

shortly afterwards and produced a scent

similar to his perfume, the name stuck.

The strong, delicate white Frangipani flowers symbolise:

Strength to withstand tough challenges

Welcoming guests and inviting them to stay

(as used in Hawaiian leis)

Penetrating and everlasting love between two people

Eternal and spiritual devotion over multiple lifetimes

Frangipani flowers are chosen for:

Temple and home decoration

Weddings and special occasions

Lifting a friend’s morale during a difficult time

Connecting and honouring spirits of loved ones

Reminding yourself of the immortality of the soul

Researchers use Plumeria as a potential treatment for a variety

of health problems, including Cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

A message from the Frangipani flower…

Being delicate and beautiful does not mean you are

weak or incapable of rising to meet a challenge

The Purple Iris symbolises:
Grandeur, Faith, Wisdom, Hope and Bravery.

The Iris received its name from the

Ancient Greek Goddess Iris, who

carried messages to the Gods over the

rainbow bridge between Earth and Heaven.

The Ancient Greeks began planting Purple Iris

flowers on the graves of their beloved women,

to entice the Goddess Iris to guide them

through their journey to heaven.

The bright Red Rose signifies romance. 

The Red Rose signified courage and power during the ongoing
"Wars of the Roses" where it stood as the emblem for the
Royal House of Lancaster (1455 to 1487.)

Delightful Orchids

Pink "Stargazer" Lilies

Whenever I have Lilies in my house, I take numerous
photos as they open out a little more every day. The graceful,
oriental Pink Stargazer Lily symbolizes wealth and prosperity.

Bouquet offering warmth and love

Beautiful apricot colour Lilies enhanced with stems of
Silvery Blue Eucalyptus and sprigs of Baby's Breath
add a touch of warmth, happiness and love.

Complete a Home

Bright coloured pots with water-wise succulents add
a touch of interest to my outdoor area 

Smurfette adds a delightful touch to the outdoor area

Pure, perfect, white Lilium

Yellow Chrysanthemums - Mothers Day Flowers 

Soft and delicate Blush Rose

An assortment of bright, vibrant flowers, including
Lilies, Gerberas and Carnations

Yellow Roses express happiness and joy

Yellow Rose will brighten anyone's day

Pretty, delightful bunch of roses I bought for myself
from my local Woolworths store

Simple, tidy living with fresh fruit and lilies

Oranges and Lemons

Time for a cuppa

I have to admit, I go through copious amounts of tea whilst
writing, though most of the time I'm so absorbed in my work
that my cuppa ends up cold.

Mauve and white orchestrate a soft, pretty and romantic
feel to a room and I love to crochet throws, to add a loving
warmth and coziness to my home. 

Table Centre

 Small display of Orchids, Roses and Red Anthurium
on my Japanese friend's dining table

Lively and vibrant, from my local
Woolworths store

Sometimes, when I pass by a florist, I just can't resist
buying myself flowers.
We deserve to pay respect and gratitude to our self,
just as we do to others.

My Garden

Wherever I roam, my pot plants go with me.

Consistently, I enjoy creating and surrounding

myself with a garden of sorts.

I find it so therapeutic and infusing with love

and happiness to my heart and soul.

A bowl of delifgtfully scented Frangipani flowers

Agapanthus

Summer Rose

Fresh dewy morning assortment of pickings
from my garden

Pot of fresh basil

Waking up to something as beautiful as this outside my front door,
is a delightful start to my day - Double Hibiscus

My pretty potted Hydrangea 

Tropical Syngonium Podophyllum after an Autumn rain

Delightful double pink Hibiscus flower adjacent
to my bedroom window

"with freedom, books, flowers and a glorious moon,

what more could I possibly want?"