A Shabby Chic Pink Rose with a Secret Heart

There is nothing quite so beautiful as a bouquet of roses. The pink ones were my grandma's favorite flower. I have to admit roses are one of my favorites too. The tiny tight buds, the bloom in it's prime, and yes, the faded glory too. When they start to droop a bit I see the details of their beauty even clearer. Each tiny vein in the petal seems to stand out in detail a bit more. I wanted to save the beauty of this pink garden rose and added a bit of texture to give it a shabby vintage look. And this rose has a secret too. Do you see the tiny heart at its center?

Secret Heart
A shabby chic pink rose with a tiny heart center, fading yet still elegant with a vintage texture applied giving it an antique look.



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A Morning of Pink Tulips

It was an early spring morning. As I wandered sleepily down the stairs to make the morning coffee my eye caught the sweet pink blush of dawn painting the delicate blooms of a bouquet of tulips on the table. The combination of soft dewy light and natural pink color of the flowers was irresistible to me. Feelings of sweet childhood memories filtered through my mind; soft blankets, pink bunnies, evening clouds, and fragrant blossoms. It was a moment to catch and freeze in time. I hope you enjoy it. 

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Valentine Heart Card Sets

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. It will be here before you know it. My blank Valentine heart card sets, are your perfect Valentine choice, because they provide a personal touch that simply cannot be found in any mass produced goods. The six card sets are printed with a matte finish and measure 4.25" x 5.5". The inside is blank and ready for your own special sweet message. White envelopes are included. Take care of your Valentines today in one easy purchase.

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An Orgy of Orchids

My dear friends, Ron and Chris, have a passion for growing beautiful orchids and other exotic plants. The more exotic and rare the better. They travel all over collecting these beauties and what started as a hobby is now a business. I had a hard time staying out of the greenhouse while visiting them in California. The scent of sweet flowers was intoxicating! I hope you enjoy a few of my favorite orchids. Let me know which one is your personal favorite.

White and Magenta Orchid

Lavender Orchids

Black Beauty Orchid

Magenta Flame Orchid

Orange Orchids

Flame Orchids

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Guardians of the Ribbon

When I visited California we saw the "Guardians of the Ribbon" in St. Helena. What a great bunch of guys doing such wonderful work. I wanted to share the "moment" with you in photos and remind my friends; male and female, to be checked regularly by your doctor. You can visit Pink Fire Trucks here or become a friend on Facebook here.

Guardian Kiss
A dalmatian dog kisses a guardian fireman dressed in pink gear.

Pink Fire Truck
A vintage pink fire truck in St. Helena, California.

Macho Man
A fireman dressed in pink gear honors all cancer survivors.

Julie Signing
I sign the side of a pink fire truck in remembrance of a friend.

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Blushing Pink Spring Tulips

Just living is not enough...
One must have sunshine, freedom,
and a little flower.

Hans Christian Anderson

Flowers bring so much pleasure into my life. I love bringing bouquets into the house. Then I can not resist making photographs of their beauty as the morning light brightens their petals. Or taking a springtime walk and happening upon a delicate wild bloom will make me pause and gaze in wonder at how such a tiny beautiful thing can be in such a harsh unforgiving environment. It seems we are a bit like that wild bloom, sometimes the worst circumstances can bring out the best in us.

Pink Tulip 1
My Colorado photography studio is featuring a spring floral photo of a blushing pink tulip with morning sun lighting up the delicate petals.
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Pink Tulip 3
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Pink Tulip Photo Set
My Colorado photography studio is featuring two different macro photos of a blushing pink spring tulip. Listing is a set of two 8x8 fine art photographs, a total value of $50.00 for only $37.50. That is 25% off!
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May 2011 Free Desktop Wallpaper Calendar

Springtime has reached the northern Colorado Rocky Mountains. The sweet but vibrant hot pink blossoms of the cushion cactus are blooming! As I look across a dry brown meadow that is only just getting the first hint of green the bright little blossoms look like neon signs against the drab landscape. What a welcome sight! I hope you enjoy your new desktop wallpaper calendar for May 2011 and if you like this little floral gem it is also available as a 5x5 fine art photograph.

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Cactus Blossoms

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Sunset Geranium

Flowers have been on my mind a lot lately. In the high country of Colorado I have to wait about a month after everyone else for my flower fix. My perennial garden is only half cleaned of last years spent blossoms and the "yard" needs raked of twigs and pine cones before the hardy little bluebells come up. But I am encouraged! The wild bee balm I planted last fall is sprouting and the Canadian choke cherry is starting to bud. Spring will come. And if we get lots of rain to make up for our dry winter it can even last through June. Better get my rain dance boogie boots on. Hope you like my newest fine art photograph, Sunset Geranium.

Sunset Geranium
The delicate sunlit pink blossoms of a geranium light up in sunset colors of tangerine, fuchsia, and orange.
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Valentine Note Card Set of Six

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. I thought it would be fun to play with a photograph of a pink hydrangea and create a little heart of pink flower petals. This blank note card is perfect for your mom, sister, friend, or your true love. You write the perfect personal note yourself. My wish is that you have many loves in your life. So why not let them know.

SET OF SIX Notecards -Valentine Note Card
My Colorado photography studio is featuring this Valentine's Day SET OF SIX note cards suitable for invitations or love notes.
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Vintage 1957 GMC Pickup Truck

The year was 1957. "American Bandstand," which featured teenagers dancing to Top 40 chart music hosted by Dick Clark, makes its network debut on ABC. The Volkswagen Beetle reached it's 2 millionth vehicle and a gallon of gas cost 24 cents. The first space satellite, Sputnik 1, was launched by Russia, then the Soviet Union. Kids played with Slinkys and Hula Hoops. Denim jeans were only $2.49. Jobs were plentiful and times were good. And fifty-three years later those good times continue to roll for this aqua blue beauty of a pickup.

1957 GMC Pickup Truck
A vintage 1957 aqua blue GMC pickup truck catches the last light under a pink sunset outside of a darkened Harbor Freight Tool Store. Fort Collins, Colorado
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Wild Rose

The wild rose found in Colorado's mountain woodlands has five pale pink petals. I also find it growing along the dusty road and often think of trying to transplant it to my perennial garden, where only the hardiest plants survive the cold and long winters. This delicate flower of the rose family is very tough. I have seen in growing up in the middle of the road only to be scraped off each winter by the snow plow and emerge in the spring unscathed, albeit a bit shorter. Maybe this year I'll try moving one to the good life of a watered garden and occasional weeding. Enjoy!

Wild Rose
A close up of a wild rose in petal pink with golden yellow stamens catches the light.
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Rocky Mountain Wildflowers of Colorado

Spring came late this year with our last large snow in the middle of May. As many of you remember, I was gone the last week of May on family business, and when we returned home everything was bursting with color and new growth. Summers are short in the Colorado Rockies and the spring plants were mingled with the summer blooms all in a rainbow of exploding color. Here are a couple of my favorites; the Pasque Flower and Cushion Cactus. Enjoy!

Pink Cushion Cactus Blossoms
A mound of hot pink blossoms adorns the top of a Cushion Cactus in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
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Pasque Flowers
Delicate lavender Pasque Flowers, also called Prairie Crocus, are the earliest of spring flowers in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
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A Blush of Pink

A blush of pink tints the eastern horizon the color of a child's flushed cheeks. The whole world becomes saturated with pinkness. My own skin takes on a fresh young glow as the rose colored light permeates the room. Everything is awash with the rosy color of a new day.

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