Thursday 31 January 2013

Flowers and More Flowers

Having feasted our eyes on Gainsborough paintings we came across another feast for the eyes as we drove through Halstead. This small town not far from home had been awarded a prize for 
'Britain in Bloom'
I just had to park the car and get out my camera





















Beautiful Summer flowers everywhere

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15 comments:

  1. Adrienne31 January 2013 at 19:11

    Beautiful! I am SO ready for Spring! Thank you for the spot of color on this dreary, gray Pacific Northwest day.
    ~Adrienne~

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  2. I'm mostly known as 'MA'31 January 2013 at 19:29

    Those flowers sure do make a difference. So nice to see those blooms on a cold winter day .

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  3. Vee31 January 2013 at 20:16

    Stunning! That town has the exact right idea. Wish all towns would plant lots of flowers like that. I really enjoyed the crown motif showing up in the hanging basket and the hens and chicks garden. Lovely photography, too, Barbara!

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  4. Elizabeth31 January 2013 at 20:39

    A treat indeed!

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  5. Denise at Forest Manor31 January 2013 at 21:18

    Oh, Barbara; this town with its charming buildings and GORGEOUS flowers really makes me want to re-visit England. Maybe one day.

    I enjoyed this post -- have a great day.

    Denise

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  6. Schnitzel and the Trout1 February 2013 at 00:23

    What beautiful pictures of flowers. Spring really is coming soon, isn't it? Thank you.

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  7. Trisha1 February 2013 at 00:47

    Beautiful flowers Barbara, I can hardly wait for Spring. Blessings.

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  8. Gracie Saylor1 February 2013 at 01:05

    While I have a few purple crocus bulbs blooming indoors at the moment, it is so lovely to see the splendid colors of your summer flowers on my computer screen! I am smiling at you in appreciation, Barbara :-) Somehow, I have missed your posts since Christmas and have just now caught up...grand cathedrals, grand art, grand climbing adventures, and Grand sledding!!! [I especially enjoyed that picture of you sledding.] Thanks for posting!!! xx from Gracie

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  9. nikkipolani1 February 2013 at 06:05

    Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! Such exuberant displays -- and especially striking against old stone or brick.

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  10. Scriptor Senex1 February 2013 at 18:12

    Summer seems a long time ago now. Roll on Spring.

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  11. Terri1 February 2013 at 19:39

    Lifts the spirits during the dulls of winter. Thank you for the flowers!
    Hugs

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  12. CherryPie2 February 2013 at 00:59

    Wonderful! I can't wait for spring the the emergence of floral beauties :-)

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  13. Pondside2 February 2013 at 16:31

    What a gorgeous visit to the land of summer. I wish for it but the fog and rain continue here on the Island. Thanks for the glimpse of what will (eventually!) come.

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  14. Anonymous2 February 2013 at 17:27

    Oh, beautiful shots of beautiful flowers on this gray February day....I cannot wait to plant my own again soon!

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  15. Come Away With Me3 February 2013 at 17:34

    There certainly are colorful blooms everywhere in Halstead. The local nursery businesses must be doing quite well too.

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