Hello, my friends. I do hope you are well.
This year has gotten off to a high-velocity, head-long, full-tilt charge into a number of major projects. I have felt a bit like these wild ranunculus, turning in many directions, each full of promise and interest. I know many of us feel it often enough and I found it beneficial to begin crossing projects, ideas, plans and activities off the list until I had only the ones that were THE most important, the ones that, if I really got them done, I would feel that sometimes elusive sense of accomplishment and also know that I’d taken the right strategic steps for the future, for me, loved ones and family. It was a very good exercise and gave me some stable points to focus on and yank myself back to when the daydreaming and imagining of new and tantalizing projects sets in. :)
A very special one that absolutely stayed on the list is nearly complete. Recently I had the great pleasure of helping Erin of Floret Flowers update her blog and website. We’re still tweaking but are pretty tickled with the result so do stop by and indulge your senses in the abundant beauty of her life and floral creations. She has such an amazing year ahead, you are going to love coming along for the ride!
As for these images, I’m a bit ashamed to say I’ve been tweaking and playing around with them for nearly two years. Who can afford such an indulgence of time? Let’s grab our best and favorite projects, get them done and get them out! The world is waiting to benefit from what each of us are creating. And I myself can’t wait to see what you have been up to, so expect me popping in this coming week – I can’t wait!
Hope you are cozy or cool, whichever your weather requires.
much love,
G
Rose Fern says
Goodmorning my friend! I just woke up to see your lovely posting. I usually find myself lacking the ability to focus on the most necessary things, as it is that the unecessary ones that capture my attention. I should work on it ,too, probably. As for the photos, they’re like paintings! I’m impressed! Have a lovely weekend!
Rose Fern says
I stop by Floret website. I was A-M-A-Z-E-D! Congratulations Georgianna! I wish I had a shop and you as the photographer!!!!!!!!!!!!
And of course congrats to Erin as well for her wonderful work and taste!
Linneas Atelje says
Just wonderful!
I love the Ranunculus, so very sweet and romantic :)
Have a lovely weekend.
Pieces of Sunshine says
Your work here is breathtaking! Wow, unique and sensational. Sometimes it worth having a long term precious project – along with a balance of fast and fabulous ones. Sounds like you have a wonderfully exciting year ahead.
FlowerLady Lorraine says
These are beautiful and look like paintings. Your work is always astounding, touching me deeply.
Have a lovely weekend ~ FlowerLady
K.Young says
I actually gasped out loud when I opened this page. Your images are absolutely fabulous, G. They are like paintings, yet they are not. And your friend’s sites are wonderful!
Sherri B. says
What gorgeous photos…! And what wonderful advice you give about pacing ourselves and not over extending…balance is so key (and so hard to achieve!). Thank you for sharing, Georgianna – have a wonderful weekend.
Silvina says
Realmente son una belleza todos tus trabajos! Estas imágenes son increíbles!! . Un abrazo grande.
Jane Anastasia says
Exquisite florals Georgianna!
Gail says
Oh my goodness, these ranunculus are so beautiful and your edits heavenly. Glad to hear things are going so well for you. Your creativity continues to shine as evidenced here. So nice to hear from you again!
flowersandhome says
Gorgeous images Georgianna! You are a true artist! So good to have found what to focus on and go for it. I’m looking forward to see much more of you fabulous projects this year.
Marian
lisa says
Georgianna, the Floret website is fabulous! Really wonderful in every way.
I know it was YOUR time, but I daresay that the two years you spent on these was so worth it. They are absolutely gorgeous, and just my opinion, some of your very best work.
It sounds like you have an exciting year ahead, and I look forward to seeing it unfold.
Have a wonderful weekend.
xo.
Caitlin says
Lovely photos~ I have been looking at Ranunculus in the seed catalogs and I am smitten…..
I came across Floret’s blog after a previous post here, and I just love seeing the process. Her new site looks beautiful, great job!
Best of luck with all the new projects!
Cait
erin says
ranunculus heaven! such beautiful images, G. i will go check out erin’s new look right now. i already follow her and can’t wait to see if they find a new farm to buy? what a journey, this life.
erin
xxoo
Kate I says
Ah…so beautiful to wake up to these gorgeous ranunculus! I think they must be my favourite flower to photograph with their twisting stems and delicate petals….not to mention the fabulous colours.
I’m happy to hear that the new year has begun with blessed beauty and fulfilling projects for you. I’m in Mexico for two months and will be using this lovely “down time” finishing up some projects,redesigning our business website and maybe even beginning a new project or two.
Thanks for sharing the sunshine of your ranunculus with us this morning Georgianna!
Erin/Floret says
“Let’s grab our best and favorite projects, get them done and get them out! The world is waiting to benefit from what each of us are creating.”
This is going above my sink. What a fabulous way to look at 2013!!!
A Garden of Threads says
Hi G, Florets website looks fabulous, great job. Gorgeous photos of the ranunculus. Take care my friend, Jen
Taty says
Wow Georgianna, i dont know what to say, sooo pretty, beautiful!!!!
many hugs
Taty
Becca says
So very beautiful! I thought it was a painting!
charlotte wilson says
Oh my! How gorgeous! Each and every one!
Glad to hear that there are people like me who take a while to finish something. Ha!
Lori says
Yes, a list is exactly what I need to get my mind focused on. I knew that but your kind words of encouragement were exactly what I needed to hear, sweet friend.
Words are so tough to come by to describe the thoughts and emotions I experience looking at your pictures. Beautiful just doesn’t cover it! Guess I’ll just say, I’m thankful the internet allows me a look into your wonderful world of creativity. I’m even more grateful to have encountered the lovely spirit behind the lens this past summer.
Great job on the Floret website, friend. Following Erin now too.
Lavender Cottage says
Hi G
You tweaked these so favourably that they look like you painted them with a brush, rather than from a camera.
The ranunuculus look like they’re made from tissue paper, so delicate, no wonder you like these for photo subjects.
Judith
Marie says
Stunning!
Danee says
Georgianna, a long time in the making but worth every moment. They are stunning with the point of focus you chose. Sometimes things must marinate in our brains before we truly know what is to become of them.
Linda R says
Your photos are so lovely. I just love your editing. I can get lost for hours editing photos. And they definitely don’t look as pretty as this.
Wishing you a happy weekend my friend.
Hugs~
Pamela Gordon says
These images are so beautiful. I think ranunculus look so much like roses don’t you think? Have a blessed week. Pamela
Karin A says
Beautiful and dreamy Georgianna! I haven’t bought any ranunculus so far this year but I think I need to now. :) Sounds like you have many lovely things coming up. xo
kirsty vittetoe says
Wowza…… thanks for sharing these beauties with us!
Have a great week!
classiq says
These are beautiful, Georgianna! And your words of wisdom, “the world is waiting to benefit from what each of us are creating”, are exactly what I needed to hear this Monday. xo
Ada
Karen says
Georgianna,
I stopped by the blog and website and wow your photographs are stunning.
I love how full the bouquets are and how you photographed them to really show off their abundance.
It is true that sometimes when you are pulled in so many directions with different projects, it can be distracting. I find I am feeling most alive when I am doing a million different things.
Thank you for your inspiration.
Karen
Anna says
Hi G ~ The Floret site is beautiful! How fortunate for them to connect with you :) I assume it was a pleasing job for you to take on with all the colorful and gorgeous subject matter.
Your ranunculus images are a wonderful breath of spring to a very snowy day here. Love the color, design, and focus in these!
Here’s to a great year….enjoy.
xo A
Bumpkin says
I adore these, love the texture. I know just what you mean, i have so many projects in my to do one day list, trying to gradually tick them off. I must now aim at those projects that i hope will really make a difference for my business future, i find those somehow the most daunting to face, putting too much pressure on them to be just right i guess! Catherine x
Stella says
The ranunculus is my favorite spring flower. It makes me think of peonies(my all time fave). They are so special because they almost tumble out of the vase in different directions but the beauty of the flower itself..ahhhhh. And your photos? I can only sigh…
Have a lovely day..
XX
Debi Kirksey says
Definitely words of inspiration as we start this new year and prioritize what projects should take precedence. I do so identify with the analogy of ranunculus, turning here and there! At least they’re gorgeous while they’re doing it!
lauren says
I have too many favorite and not so favorite projects ;) but that’s a great idea and will keep it in mind! L
Stitchoux says
Beautiful photos ♡ Facebook.com/28thSeptemberPhotographie
Ritva from Finland says
I just love your photos – these are breathtaking …
I’m so fortunate I found your photos – they make me always happy, they make me feel so good; they always brighten my day.
Thank you for sharing these lovely photos with us!
Ingrid/Of Spring and Summer says
Beautiful and gorgeous as usual! Congratulations to all the great work on Floret Flowers – very, very nice! Your work is always of such a high standard.
xoxo Ingrid
Vesna says
These images are absolutely divine, Georgianna! I have been looking for something to awe me before I switch off for the night and sure enough these images have done it! I just love the beautiful flowers, colours and especially how you textured the images! It shows it’s well worth playing with your work for as long as it takes to be completely satisfied. Thanks so much for sharing, dear friend! xoxo
Deanna@Snippets from Springdale says
One of my favorite flowers and how very lovely your editing is. I too find myself with a whole list of projects for the year, here’s to hoping we both have success.
amy sperry faldet says
Dreamy, I love the wrinkle effect! Oh! And when I went first to your home page, that poppy, oh my!!!! Lovely every little bit!
Blessings, Amy
Kia and Zeno says
Your pictures are awe inspiring and always so impressive, Georgianna! :)
Best of luck with all the new projects. xo
June says
I just get such joy from your photos G. AMAZING!
I know you must have a very busy year ahead of you my friend and I hope that you find joy in every step!
hugs from here…
jacqueline says
Dearest sweet G, these images are just breath taking!! I love ranunculus! I think this set of photos might just be perfect for my miniature kitchen roombox!! :)
Sounds like you are having a busy start to the year with many projects and the website and blog you help Erin with are just gorgeous!
Have a beautiful sunday and love to you!!
Mitzi Curi says
I am amazed by ranunculus, almost as much as roses. These images are so gorgeous! Very special. I’ll be sure to visit Erin’s website. I’m sure it’s going to be great!
Loriana says
Dear Georgianna,
your blog is always wonderful!
Excuse me if we are not in touch so much but I had some health problem.
I really want to thank you for your usual visits to our blog :).
Loriana
Jocelyne says
I am head over heels in love with these photos ! They are stunning and so perfect and beautiful ! I really love the texture (or textures ?) I think they became my new favourites :)
Floret flowers website is very beautiful, you did a great job. I had forgotten about her blog but I will put it on my blog list.
I’m sure you must always have so many projects and I’m looking forward to see more of your wonderful photography !
Carolyn says
Dear Georgianna,
Always a delight to come and visit and how very beautiful and romantic the ranunculus are.
You sound like you are having a wonderfully busy time.
Hope that you are enjoying the week
hugs
Carolyn
Relyn says
It looks as though you’ve been painting. WOW!!
janina says
It’s always good to finish projects! I love ranunculus….and these pix show why — delicate, open, pretty, beautiful, welcoming, warm, soft, pretty; I just love to put my nose right in there! The second and final pix are my faves — top work, georgianna, with those two. Painterly. Beautiful.
Anna Nemoy says
Brilliant images! So beautiful, I love the way you edited those photos.
Nicole says
Hello Georgianna!
Always lovely to stop by your blog! I am SO enjoying my Paris calendar (I’m definitely going to feature it on VL).
xxx
Jessica Cangiano says
Absolutely! I adore your enthusiasm and drive. It’s so true sometimes we linger far too long on certain projects – be they still plans in our heads or actual creations we’ve begun work on and end up feeling like we’re falling behind or underachieving because of these half finished starts. I’m with you 100% on getting things done and out there door. I hope that such can ring true for at least of my creative endeavours this year as well.
Happiest Valentine’s Day wishes, sweet friend!
♥ Jessica
Sandi says
Hello my friend,
What beautiful images! Thank you for sharing the beauty in your world with us. Always brings a smile! Wishing you a Happy Valentines Day.
Blessings,
Sandi
Mirsii says
Wow !! These photos are soooo beautiful and they look like paintings !!!!! Such beauty in every flower and plant..!!…and you know how to capture this in your photos !!!!
You are very talented !!! Kisses !! :)