Photography From My Flower Garden

Doesn't Summer fly by every year a bit faster? I really need to get out in my flower beds, and take more pics for you all. These I actually took early Summer, before I stayed in Reno for my breast cancer treatment. I am just getting around to looking at how they turned out. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.  

Floral Photography From Our Northern California Home

We live in the cold Sierra Mountains, where planting before June, can be very risky. Living dangerously, I have started some Spring gardening, and here is a sneak peak of some items growing in and around our home. This one is a Snapdragon flower growing in a bed in front of our living room window. My husband just repainted our home to this beautiful blue. 

Lily Love And Inspiration

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of iBulb for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Do you love lilies, gladiolus and irises? Bulbs are great for gifting and decorating with. They are an easy way to bring life and color to your home or special occasion. You can find beautiful ideas for  bouquets, decorating, gifting, and more at lilies. Every special occasion should be celebrated with beautiful blossoms. I know some gals that say they don't want you to get them flowers, but deep down everyone feels loved when they receive pretty bulbs. Lilies can brighten a room, and put a smile on your face. Just picture those flowers above on your vanity or night stand. They bring life, color, and texture to a room. 

If you or someone you know is getting married you must visit lilies Pinterest page for inspiration and ideas at http://pinterest.com/ibulblilies/for-weddings/. That's where I found this stunning table-scape. I love that your guests can still see each other, and  converse easily, even with the stunning flower arrangement in the center. 

Lilies make a great gift for women who want the beauty of flowers but don't want to take care of them.  Roses can sometimes feel cliché but lilies are perfect for every occasion. They are beautiful and modern, perfect for an anniversary or birthday. I hope you don't have any apologizing to do, but if so, lilies are a perfect choice for gifting. Ladies don't wait for a gift, in fact I bought myself flowers on Mother's day because they make me smile.  Treat yourself to lilies. You can purchase potted bulbs at your local grocery stores, garden centers, and flower shops. Below are more images that really inspired me:

Flowers are a great specimen for practicing your macro photography. They have so much beauty and detail to capture. 

Do you have a treasured vase from your grandmother or a new flea market find? Do it justice with beautiful lilies.

I am not sure why I love them so, maybe it's because pink is one of my favorite colors, or maybe it's because I am a Friends fan, and Rachel's favorite flower was  lilies, either way you can't go wrong with flowers.