Hello, my friends!
It’s been quite an adventure filled ten days, overflowing with celestial activity, star gazing and heartfelt connections. In addition to the usual shooting, stock client work, gardening and print shipments, a quick review of what I’ve been up to:
Stayed up all night with my Mom, stretched out on recliners up in the mountains on a clear warm night, watching the Perseids meteor shower. We saw many shooting stars and made wishes on all of them.
Attended Antiques Roadshow with my brother, Robb, an aerospace engineer for Boeing. We weren’t filmed but we did find out the value of the items we brought (some high, some low!) and the hours spent in line provided a great opportunity for us to get caught up.
Watched coverage of the successful launch of Robb’s latest satellite rocket which is now orbiting the planet.
Erin, the owner of Floret Farm, stopped by for an impromptu photo shoot with a van full of flowers, extras from the wedding she’d just done. Delighted and overwhelmed, I’ve spent the last few days and late nights scrambling to do photographic justice (some shots above) to the incredible bounty in the overfilled buckets that she unloaded in my driveway.
Had a most fabulous visit from two dear blogging friends who came by for lunch in the garden. Debi Kirksey, who divides her time between Houston and London, and Lori Burleson from Panama City, Florida, have been blogging friends for several years but we never met in person until this Sunday. We strolled the garden, laughed, had lunch under the trees and felt instantly like old friends. Their visit, part of a trip to Seattle and Vancouver, set me thinking of our blogging journeys and the incredible connections that we forge across the world. Under the same star-filled skies, we share our lives, our joys and our creative endeavors. I can’t help feeling that it’s for a very good reason, perhaps one we don’t even yet know.
So, thank you to Erin, Debi and Lori – three amazing ladies who have graced and enhanced my life this week and who I would not have met if not for blogging.
Beautiful and amazing Erin, photographed at her farm last week:
Debi, myself and Lori photographed in my garden on Sunday.
And by extension, my gratitude to each of you who stop by here, even in passing, for whether we communicate or not, your presence is felt.
I do know that you are here.
And I know I am fortunate.
with love,
G
How great that you sat up with your Mom, saw shooting stars, and made wishes upon them!
xxx
Wow, love your images ♥
Hugs
Yvonne
The photo of Erin is so incredibly beautiful, Georgianna! Ten adventurous days indeed, filled with inspiration. Thank you for sharing. :)
Ada
So many beautiful flowers and friends…so much to be thankful for!
It looks as if the past few days of your life were filled with a bounty of blessings…both in flowers and friends. Your photos are as beautiful as ever. xo
Beautiful images of the flowers and your friends. What a productive and lovely time you’ve had. Thank you for inspiring me.
Beautiful flower photos again!
Are those really Zinnia Erin is holding in that bucket???? They are HUGE!!!! Pretty picture of a real flower lady.
How nice you met two blogging friends. It must have been wonderful.
How I would have loved to watch the shooting stars. Both my sons saw one while camping out. I have been telling them for years now about the meteor shower in august every year and now they finally saw a shooting star. Don’t know if they made a wish though….
Bye,
Marian
I just love the karma of the blogging world. How fantastic that you and your Mum got to stargaze together. As for Antiques Roadshow have always enjoyed that programme, but sadly do not get to see it in Italy.
What a magic time you have been having, and beautiful photos. I thought to myself, that looks just like Debi, Debi from Tale of Two Cities, and then realised it was.
What a heartfelt post G, paying tribute to blogging friends, business associates and an accomplished brother. That would have been so neat lying back with your mom, wishing on stars, a time you’ll always remember about her.
The flowers are gorgeous, of course, and it’s a nice photo of the 3 of you in your garden.
Judith
Okey you know that I’m like having very high blood pressure with these pictures, but it is so normal with you:)
Sometimes I wonder how Erin feels with all those flowers ( I mean really), does she get bored sometimes or is she really really happy and greatfull seeing all those flowers every day!
Have a great and beautiful weekend my flower lover friend.
sounds like you had a wonderful holiday :) great photos!
Oh G – what a time you have had the past couple of weeks!! I’m not sure which part I envy most – ok, all of it!! heehee These are gorgeous pics!!! You are truly blessed and the best thing about it is, that knowing you personally – you know you are and you don’t take a minute of it for granted!!!! Wish the world was filled with millions of people just like you! hugs dear friend and give one to D for me as well! t.
What a marvelous time you’ve been having. You and the arm-fulls of beauty you’ve gathered for us.
The flowers are gorgeous! Busket number three is especially modest and tender)))
You, girls, are cute! Happy weekend! ~xo
What an eventful week you’ve had – congratulations to your brother! That’s fantastic. Your photos are stunning, as always…
How wonderful it must have been to spend this time with your Mom. You are fortunate indeed.
Indeed, the blogging world is the very best, and I am so glad you are here.
As always, your photographs are so beautiful. I would be overjoyed if someone stopped by my house with a van full of flowers!
Wishing you a beautiful weekend, Georgianna.
xo.
how extremely lovely, flowers and ladies!
What a wonderful experience you had with your mom!
Not feeling well today, G, but your post perked me right up! What fabulous images of those sumptuous flowers! Everything you had to say really resonates with me. Love the backlit shot of Erin…it’s as if she’s the sun herself! I hope we can meet someday too.
Oh Georgianna, your life feels so full of beauty and blessing. Your work just shines. Thank you for sharing.
xo
eva
As always your flowers are stunning. Each new photo shoot I think “I need some of those prints from my house”. I can’t have them all but I would love them all. Each is so special
Georgianna, You take such gorgeous photos! What a wonderful post about family and friends and time well spent. All the best.
Wow! So many gorgeous flowers…..no wonder you were happily busy, you have arranged and taken some amazing shots here. It’s not everyday one has easy/cheap/free access to an abundance of beautiful blooms.
Aw G…what a beautiful post! It made me all sort of goose bumpy both inside and out! We are all connected… (*_*) xoxo
Hi G,
A van full of flowers, what an amazing treat! You’ve done them justice with these wonderful, yummy colored captures!!!! Beautiful backlit portrait, too :)
As always, thanks for sharing the gorgeousness.
xo~ A
I just found your wonderful website and blog.
Such beautiful images….i know i am in for a treat.
Thank you.
Barbara.
That is so sweet that you and your mom got to sit up and wish upon stars together. Your photos looks so amazing.. I think I can almost smell there sweet scent all the way over here…..
Hugs~
Coming here to your peace-filled blog never fails to leave me feeling good, G. I have forged friendships with people I’ve met through blogging and it’s always nice to read that so many others do this as well. I think you did those flowers justice, too ~
Sounds like wonderful times…can’t believe we’re already at the end of the summer, love your flowers as always..so beautiful to see.
You are such a lovely person! It sounds like you have had a very exciting few days! I hope maybe one day we can meet in person too!
Such a wonderful and romantic flair!!!
I love your pics!
blog reserve the sometimes beautiful surprises!
I love this photos of flower
xo
simonetta
What lovely photos and what a lovely story and life you have experienced these last few days. How fun that you and your brother made it to Antiques Road Show and I know how proud you must be of him and his engineering accomplishments. I too have had the pleasure of meeting some of the friends I have made through blogging…it is such a grand experience.
Reliving our magical time together in your beautiful garden now that I am back in Texas, and missing the beauty of your “neck of the woods.” Do you realize how fortunate I feel having spent the day with you? It was truly a gift! Looking forward to staying in touch….
Im just in aww of so much beauty, I love the image of you ladies and you G are so beautiful.
I love each image. A True Inspiration to me .
how lucky are you..amazing flowers and shooting stars!!…xx
As always, my spirits are lifted by your beautiful images here, Georgianna. And to know your are happy?… well, the world is right. Enjoy the rest of your summer, bathed in all those wishes coming true.
love and hugs,
Sherilyn
PS- the photo of Erin is perfection!!!
Well, you have had a busy time lately, georgianna! I bet the meteor shower was a wonderful sight, the kind that brings gasps of wonder. These photos are lovely, my fave being the third pic down. I think these would make a wonderful calendar, if you’re thinking of it. Best,
What a magic time you have been having with family and friends. :)
Your photos are as beautiful as ever, Georgianna! xo
What a wonderful memory, staying up and watching shooting stars with your mom! Your images are amazing as always! It’s always nice to visit you.
Blessings,
Sandi
Thank you so much for visiting my blog.
It was such a pleasure to find yours and view your stunning photography, you have an amazing talent!
Wendy
“fortunate” indeedy. surrounded in a life of such beautiful flowers and women….and your bro!! just launched a satellite? love how you just slipped that piece of news in…that is huge! mr. dan and i have been watching road show for 20+ years every monday night and never tire of it. i need to practice backlighting my objects, i can not seem to get it right yet…you have inspired me.
have i told you lately that i just love coming to your blog to view the most lucious of images? well, i do.
erin
xxoo
p.s. love seeing your gorgeous face too :0)
Georgianna…. You are the master of flower photography ! These photos are sublime !
Have a great week-end !
Incredible flower photographs G! Just love the abundance and the sweet colours. Summer is definitely present in Seattle. :) Here it’s much more autumn like. Sounds like you have had a wonderful time lately meeting with blogging friends and family. I’m having the most stressful time of the year at my work…I look forward to some vacation later on this year (planning a trip to Italy!). :) Enjoy your weekend! xoxo
This is such a wonderful post, both the photos and text, and makes me really happy to be part of the blog community. The connections we make through our blogs cannot really be described with words.
I wish I had someone like Erin who left endless flowers in my driveway. Is there a chance she could drive to Luxembourg next time?!!
You blow my mind with the story of your brother and that satellite rocket.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Dear Georgianna,
So lovely to catch up with your beautiful post and what a wonderful time you have had.
Spending the time with your Mother watching the meteor shower must have been amazing.
Isn’t the blogging world fabulous, that you could share a special time with friends. Antiques Roadshow is a show we enjoy, mostly the English version, but sometimes have watched the USA too.
Beautiful, beautiful flower photographs.
Hugs
Carolyn
You need to start a worldwide conference meeting with your blogger friends. Maybe in Seattle one year, and Panama City the next and so on :)
what a lovely time you had my dear Georgianna!! those buckets of flowers from Erin are to die for…!!!
hugs
So special G… what a week so filled with wonder, delight, beautiful flowers and heartwarming friends and family. Fortunate you are dear sweet person!!! Beautiful, beautiful images! Hope you are enjoying your weekend dahling…
These pictures are gorgeous! You have such an artistic eye.
I hope you are enjoying life & your travels!
xx