As the richness and glitter of winter days approaches, an unplanned but common motif emerges from recent shoots – hues of garnet, ruby and tourmaline, shades of alexandrite, topaz, amethyst and sapphire, jewelled tones to welcome the coming festive season.
The last of the roses from Mom’s garden – Rosa ‘Mr. Lincoln’, photographed in a simple blue bottle on her antique Welsh sideboard.
Saturated pinks and purples of handmade candles purchased in Cusco, Peru, regal in a silver candelabra – a wedding gift to my parents that now sits on a shelf in our office.
My thoughts turn to velvets and satins, exotic wrappings and treasures from distant lands, gifts to be given with a grateful heart and joy to be shared with loved ones far and near.
Wishing you a week of bounteous beauty and wonder, dear friends!
love, g
Oh my G, this is certainly putting me in the holiday mood!
Where oh where did you find ranunculus? I never see them anywhere, and LOVE them.
I've been dying to find some to photograph!
I love catching glimpses of your beautiful home in your blogs!
Just lovely! It's fascinating to see how you change hues and focus with the changing of the season. The jewel colors are mesmerizing. I"m always looking forward to your next post.
Happy Tuesday,
Debi
These stunning rich, saturated tones make me so happy Georgianna – so refreshing to see amongst all the washed out photography that's so trendy lately! And ranunculus flowers? My all time favourite:) I simply love their unfolding, many-petaled blooms… xo Janine
oh I LOVE ranunculus, they really are like jewels! And the rose on your mother's welsh dresser is perfect. C x
Wow, look at those colors! Amazing.
Such beautiful pictures – love 'em!
You know, after so many white Christmas (and pumpkin) decorations this year, this is such a lovely change! The colors are rich and full and just make me want to sit with a cup of tea and enjoy the festive season coming up in a very cozy way!
Beautiful!
Thanks so much!
Ann
Oh, my dear. Thanks first for your lovley words and hej what a colorful post. I love all your treasures so much…wonderful and that let me feel better…bye, bye…virus…enough is enough…;)…so wish you a lovley creative week, too with lots of colorful moments. And i´m sure that you will have them…cheers and hugs…and merci…take care…i…
What a beautiful sight to my eyes first thing in the morning. Every photo is delicious, especially the large one with the bouquet and blue background.
I wish you a wonderful Tuesday, G.
Sharon
The garnet of the rose does just set the mood for this time of the year. It makes you feel warm and cosy yet elegant. Love the photos and the colours of the ranunculus. The tapestrys in the backgrounds made the pictures especially attractive.
wow!!! These images are gorgeous!
Dear Georgianna, Love the saturated colors of the roses and the ranunculus…so different and so beautiful.
Amazing photos and colors! Your talent blows me away every time:)
gorgeous, stunning images. i love your soft colours in your photos but these are equally beautiful!
Oh my goodness, Georgianna! I love jewel tones and these are so rich and warm. Gorgeous photos! And I love this peek into your home.
xo
Claudia
Drooling again LOL everything is just stunningly gorgeous! thank you so much for sharing! :)
Such exquisite coloured flowers, they are delightful jewels and gems brightening up the days. It is making me dream of such rich beautifully textured presents for this coming season.
I love the amazing candles and treasures from Peru a delightful vision for my eyes, thank you Georgianna.
Oh wow, those colors are just gorgeous!
What gorgeous photographs Georgianna! Love ranunculus, and these colors are so beautiful.
Have a wonderful day/evening.
lisa.
This makes me want to run down to the nearest florist and see what they have! I have been loving the raindrops I am finding outside but most flowers now are gone, the only way to have flowers right now fresh is to buy them. Your photos are dreamy! Beautiful flowers!
Gorgeous, enough said :)
Thank you, thank you, all! Your visits have brightened my morning, which is a bit gloomy weather wise but hopping with activity work wise. Have a lovely day! xo – g
Hello G
You've created beautiful jewel tone vignettes, especially with the ranunculus that look like cute little cabbages.
Judith
Oh G what wonderful colour, I'm so delighted to come here and see these while the rain is pouring and the wind is howling outside! Your blog is like an oasis in the midst of this terrible weather, I know I can always come here and see something beautiful :)
Oh my goodness, how very beautiful! These are my favorite colors, and you have captured them so well, dear G. Now I will be on the lookout for some ranuculus — they are so lovely!
Oh i do love these – they almost have an indian – bollywood feel to them. x
you must have a really awesome farmer's market where you live. your finds from there are really fabulous. the ranunculus are flawless….and the staging is gorgeous, as always, my friend…
hugs…
Something went in the mail today. FINALLY!! Thank you a million times for being such an understanding friend. And, oh! These images. Not to mention the luck of finding ranunculus now. So wonderful.
I loved the peeks into your home. I can't wait for more.
Ooo..very beautiful Georgianna!! Fabulous!
A big hug for you! Monica
Oh how I long to catch the next jet….anywhere…..years ago, I would have anytime I got bored….alas, no more…but this made me smile….thank you!
I had to come again and tell you how smitten I am with these images. I keep returning to look at all this luscious beauty.
Thanks for adding this beauty to my day. The beautiful rose in the simple blue vase is stunning. You always inspire!
Beautiful colours, dark and moody. They spell warm and cozy winter nights in by candlelight… Stunning photos. Have a lovely week, Love from London xo
Hello g, I love ranunculas and the shades you have are beautiful. The plum colored one is the same shade as my dress for my son's wedding. Your photos are amazing, thank you for sharing them. Take care and enough the rest of the week.
G, you just took my breath away. Glorious, glorious photos!!!
I just LOVE LOVE ranunculus. The shape and colors of them are just so perfect. If I had much money I would bye them every day and much, but they quite expensive here.
Take care
Henrietta
Oh, my dear, I love these pictures so much. "Ranunkeln" (this is the German Word) are my absolutely favorite flowers. The colors you've chosen are so … I can't find a word in english … adorable … Have a nice week!
So wonderful sets, dear Georgianna! Ranunculus amaze me, though I saw them always in flower catalogues and only once somewhere on sale, but never in their natural growing… and even more so in such wonderful arrangements!
Lovely things from Peru!
Thank you for sharing this!
Lovely rich festive colours, I'm so excited for Christmas…I want to start watching festive films but my boyfriend keeps giving me funny looks.
outstanding colors, g. really gorgeous.
xo Alison
Oh I just must paint my home like that! Crisp and white to interchange all the colors of the rainbow at a whim. You are such an inspiration! Thanks friend!!!! I love to see these jewels! Gorgeous! The candles are a miracle, truly. What joy. Take care friend and thanks for the visit. you are treasured. Blessings.
These are eye poppingly gorgeous photos Georgianna!!!! Its so lovely to see a the deep rich colours of the flowers set against all the decorative ornaments. Love your beautiful Peruvian textiles too. Thank you once again for the inspiration!!! Wini xo
Hi Georgianna,
These are breathtaking photos. I especially love the richness of the first photo.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend,
Carolyn
So pretty dear Georgianna, such perfection in your photos!!!
Lovely entry hall too!!
abrazos
maria cecilia
hello dearest g!
i hope you are more than fine. i gotta say that i love the colors in your hall! i love how they brighten up the whole white area, really giving much life and joy, and of course, color, to the surroundings. the rose petal bag/fabric is really sweet.
beautiful, beautiful photos, g. you never fail to inspire.
have a beautiful weekend, love. x
What gorgeous jewel tones! I would love to buy a bunch of ranunculus but, haven't had any luck finding any in town. They're such a beautiful flower. It's always a delight to visit your blog. xoxo, K
Hi Georgianna,
These Rununculus are just so beautiful. I can't stop looking at them. The colours, the light, the clarity – it is absolutely gorgeous.
Have a wonderful week.
Best wishes,
Ingrid xx
Such stunning colours of these beautiful flowers. I am particularly enamoured of the two pix — the Peruvian candles and the flowers next to that pic. Absolutely gorgeous! Sets my heart a-yearnin'….