Kew Gardens 11th Smile – by Day

Kew – Indonesian Orchid Festival …

by day this time.

Specially after Winter

it is great to see such a splash of colours.

So vibrant

Here are some more of the many pictures I took by day.

All photos taken by me at Kew Gardens.

Kew Gardens 10th Smile

Kew – Indonesian Orchid Festival …

by night.

As last year Kew Gardens had Orchid Festival.

This time all Orchids come from Indonesia.

New this year was for me :

I got a slot for Orchids by night.

A different experience which was fantastic.

Not only I see all Orchids

submersed in different lights

also there were Indonesian dancers, music,

food tasters (we had a great Indonesian soup and Ginger Tea)

and a wonderful atmosphere.

Enjoy some of the pictures I took.

Click on the pictures to enlarge them.

Dancers

A great visit

I will I go by day again soon.

All photos taken by me at Kew Gardens.

Today is …. #40

….. a day to do enjoy Autumn ….

Today walk with open eyes and enjoy Autumn.

Smell the Autumnal air.

Find a wonderfully coloured leaf.

Pick it up and take it home to admire Nature’s colourful canvas.

You can even press it to keep for longer.

… or just play in the leaves and have fun!

Shades of Green

Green is the colour of nature.

The colour of Mother Nature

The colour of Life and energy.

It symbolizes growth, harmony, freshness, and fertility.

Green has strong emotional correspondence with safety.

Dark green is also commonly associated with money.

 

…. just look at these different greens….

so many shades

 

 

and many different shapes and textures.

 

 

Green is relaxing for me, it feels warm, yet fresh.

However I do not have many outfits in green.

Do you love green?

What is your favourite colour?

 

Pictures taken by me at Kew Gardens

Today’s Inspiration – Albert Camus- Autumn

Autumn is almost here and we are ready for it’s show this year.

Some are starting already!

 

 

Autumn is a second Spring when every leaf is a flower.

Albert Camus

Autumn Feeling

Still beautiful Autumn and the leaves are falling…

It feels great rustling through the leaves

like a child…..

My old Primary School from the back….

 

A lovely Ginkgo tree with blue sky,

just so beautiful!

Weekly Inspiration No 22- Every day is special

Don’t ever save anything for a special occasion.

Being ALIVE is a special occasion.

I remember these beautiful cups from my childhood.

They came out when we had a celebration like a birthday.

 

 

This one was always my favourite (next to the red one)

 

 My mum said I can take it home.

Now I can celebrate every day,

as every day is special,

with drinking my tea out of this very special cup.

*****

 

 

Celebrate each day!

Be alive!

Much love

from me!

❤ ❤ ❤

 

Weekly Inspiration No 14 – make your home happy

Long time ago I started painting my stairs

being inspired by the picture in this post.

You can see the beginning  of it in this post in 2014

this is how it started

 

It is finally finished.

 

 

Much love

from me

❤ ❤ ❤

 

October – Enjoy Autumn

That is what I did today for the first time:

Put long sleeves on.

It is a beautiful day,

sunshine.

Autumn 

we love you

with the leaves changing colours,

leaves falling,

cozy evenings,

and hot drinks.

Get comfortable

and enjoy October with me!

 

Hello March – Nature focus

March sounds almost like Spring already…

 

I have heard the most beautiful bird

singing this morning, to introduce March.

Daffodils are out.

So let’s

Notice the flowers start blooming.

Listen to the birds song

Enjoy the sunshine

Appreciate the lighter longer evenings,

Bring colour into your life in March…

 Buy flowers for someone,

 Put the red skirt/ trousers on,

Walk more, be conscious of the trees.

Enjoy the fresh air and smile.

Wishing you all a wonderful March !