It's the last day of September today and raining cats and dogs. There is a flash flood watch in effect till late tonight. So I am staying inside making tomato sauce. I have a huge pot cooking on the stove.
I was out in the rain, which has its own beauty, and saw that even more dahlias are opening which brought to mind this binder I made for Bebop's Place. Customize the text on this brilliantly colored binder to suit your needs (or delete the text for a simple black spine). A profusion of dahlias spill across the front and back in shades of gold, yellow, red, pink, blush, cream and white. Petals seem to glow in the sunshine.
What a great California Poppy postcard bySKHDesigns. Send this brilliant splash of orange off to a friend today. The California Poppy is brilliant enough to brighten anyone's day and a note from you will make it even better!
This brilliantly colored postage stamp by Carnival of Colour features the beautiful morning glory in full bloom.
Welcome to Bebop's Place
Beauty has been defined as "The quality that gives pleasure to the mind or senses and is associated with such properties as harmony of form or color, excellence of artistry, truthfulness, and originality." Since our responses are totally subjective, I can only speak to what moves me.
I want to share the beauty! I have created a variety of floral products for my Zazzle stores, Bebop's Place and Bebop's Weddings, using my original photographs and designs. I am also constantly amazed at the gorgeous floral products available from the rest of the Zazzle community. I am hoping others will enjoy this blog and even be moved to purchase some of these lovely items for gifts or just for the pleasure of having such beauty around.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wednesday - September 29, 2010
It is sunny and pleasantly warm today. My dahlias are finally looking good (after being stressed by the unusually hot, dry summer) and frost warnings are up for Sunday night! I took this photo of a bouquet of 5 different dahlias. I think it came out nicely as a dramatic pattern in autumn colors of deep red, orange and gold on a black background arranged to create an almost abstract design. The poster is available from Bebops.
I think this is a gorgeous mousepad by CheyBaby Designs. A plethora of pansies cover the area with their flowering glory.
What a lovely design by Kayatiyu! A mass of chamomiles creates a pleasing floral design on cheerful Keds garden shoes. An attractive, fun design, perfect for garden parties or outdoor adventures. Available on other shoe styles including mens and kids. From a watercolor sketch titled “Chamomiles”, © Sandy Long.
I think this is a gorgeous mousepad by CheyBaby Designs. A plethora of pansies cover the area with their flowering glory.
What a lovely design by Kayatiyu! A mass of chamomiles creates a pleasing floral design on cheerful Keds garden shoes. An attractive, fun design, perfect for garden parties or outdoor adventures. Available on other shoe styles including mens and kids. From a watercolor sketch titled “Chamomiles”, © Sandy Long.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tuesday - September 28, 2010
The autumn foliage is really taking over as the chief eye-catcher around here. This is not a flower photo but it was taken just outside my garden. I spotted this tiny bird and put him on a poster for Bebop's Place. I added a filter to soften the lines.
This poster features a lovely little goldfinch perched on a branch, surrounded by brilliant autumn foliage. He is as small as the leaves of the ash tree and actually blends in to form an abstract composition of red, orange, green, yellow, black and white.
Now to some flowers...
Splash some summer fun into someone's day with this bright butterfly flower card by Scruff Shop! Created from an original hand drawn illustration, the design features a funky flower surrounded by happy hearts and butterflies, in vibrant tones of pink, orange, sunshine yellow and baby blue.
Here is an exquisite note card by Octopus Love with yellow flowers on a brugmansia tree. Brugmansia are trees also known as Angel's Trumpets, because of the large trumpet-shaped flowers which can grow up to 20 inches long. These flowers come in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, pink, orange and red. They have a delicate scent with lemon overtones, which is quite striking in the early evening. Although beautiful, Brugmansia plants contain poison, which can be fatal if ingested.
This poster features a lovely little goldfinch perched on a branch, surrounded by brilliant autumn foliage. He is as small as the leaves of the ash tree and actually blends in to form an abstract composition of red, orange, green, yellow, black and white.
Now to some flowers...
Splash some summer fun into someone's day with this bright butterfly flower card by Scruff Shop! Created from an original hand drawn illustration, the design features a funky flower surrounded by happy hearts and butterflies, in vibrant tones of pink, orange, sunshine yellow and baby blue.
Here is an exquisite note card by Octopus Love with yellow flowers on a brugmansia tree. Brugmansia are trees also known as Angel's Trumpets, because of the large trumpet-shaped flowers which can grow up to 20 inches long. These flowers come in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, pink, orange and red. They have a delicate scent with lemon overtones, which is quite striking in the early evening. Although beautiful, Brugmansia plants contain poison, which can be fatal if ingested.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Monday - September 27, 2010
One of my all time favorite flowers is the tiny Johnny Jump Up (Viola tricolor). Also known as Heartsease, he's a common European wild flower which grows as both an annual and a short-lived perennial. He has been introduced into North America and has spread widely, including all over my garden! He pops up in just about every bed of flowers and vegetables. I weed where I don't want him but am sure to leave plenty to enjoy, since the blooms begin in early spring and continue till late fall.
I've celebrated Johnny on many products in Bebop's Place. Here is a thank you card featuring this little guy.
And here's a Johnny mug...
Another flower I just love because it is beautiful and spreads like a weed in my garden is the calendula. B K Muir has created this lovely t-shirt which sports a labeled orange flower with dewdrops.
This a perfectly gorgeous postage stamp by Garden And Gifts. It features bright red geraniums which can be used as an R S V P for wedding invitations or just to spread some beauty and cheer!
Bright Red Geraniums Postage Stamp RSVP Wedding by GardenAndGifts
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I've celebrated Johnny on many products in Bebop's Place. Here is a thank you card featuring this little guy.
And here's a Johnny mug...
Another flower I just love because it is beautiful and spreads like a weed in my garden is the calendula. B K Muir has created this lovely t-shirt which sports a labeled orange flower with dewdrops.
This a perfectly gorgeous postage stamp by Garden And Gifts. It features bright red geraniums which can be used as an R S V P for wedding invitations or just to spread some beauty and cheer!
Bright Red Geraniums Postage Stamp RSVP Wedding by GardenAndGifts
Learn how to sell art online at zazzle
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Sunday - September 26, 2010
The resilience of my flower garden continues to amaze me. Here it is almost October, and they are still putting on a gorgeous show.
The cosmos seem to have gotten a second wind. I took this photo yesterday and made this poster for Bebop's Place featuring a cosmos flower reaching for the sky. The delicate pink and white petals are set against a background of blue sky and fluffy white clouds.
This handsome tie by Botanical Art features a beautiful botanical illustration of the carnivorous plant Darlingtonia californica. Also called the California Pitcher Plant, Cobra Plant, or Cobra Lily, it is native to southwestern Oregon and northern California, growing in bogs and seeps with cold running water. The common name Cobra Plant comes from how its tubular leaves resemble a rearing cobra. Makes a great gift for a botanist, gardener, landscaper or anyone who loves plants and nature. You can change the background color, if you’d like.
This beautiful customizable wedding album created by Fallen_Angel_483 features a beautifully detailed photograph of an African daisy flower. The photo has been digitally altered, resulting in a pretty purple coloured flower with different shades of purple on the petals and a dark purple centre. The pretty purple text on the top right corner of the album is customizable so you can enter the names of the happy couple and the date of their marriage. This would make a wonderful wedding gift.
Purple Daisy Flower Customizable Wedding Album by Fallen_Angel_483
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The cosmos seem to have gotten a second wind. I took this photo yesterday and made this poster for Bebop's Place featuring a cosmos flower reaching for the sky. The delicate pink and white petals are set against a background of blue sky and fluffy white clouds.
This handsome tie by Botanical Art features a beautiful botanical illustration of the carnivorous plant Darlingtonia californica. Also called the California Pitcher Plant, Cobra Plant, or Cobra Lily, it is native to southwestern Oregon and northern California, growing in bogs and seeps with cold running water. The common name Cobra Plant comes from how its tubular leaves resemble a rearing cobra. Makes a great gift for a botanist, gardener, landscaper or anyone who loves plants and nature. You can change the background color, if you’d like.
This beautiful customizable wedding album created by Fallen_Angel_483 features a beautifully detailed photograph of an African daisy flower. The photo has been digitally altered, resulting in a pretty purple coloured flower with different shades of purple on the petals and a dark purple centre. The pretty purple text on the top right corner of the album is customizable so you can enter the names of the happy couple and the date of their marriage. This would make a wonderful wedding gift.
Purple Daisy Flower Customizable Wedding Album by Fallen_Angel_483
Make a personalized vinyl binder with zazzle.com
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Saturday - September 25, 2010
Although we had a few hot days, it has cooled down again and it is really beginning to look like autumn here. The foliage is starting to show some autumn colors. Meanwhile, the zinnias remain the stars of the garden.
This thank you card by Bebops features a female ruby-throated hummingbird. She hovers in the air while drinking nectar from the golden center of a bright red zinnia flower. A yellow zinnia blossom is nearby and a few green leaves complete the composition. The colors seem to glow against the dark background. The image is repeated inside. The text can be customized to suit your needs.
What a cheerful card Clickinchic has designed. Her Flower Power note card has blue and yellow flowers on a darker blue background. A few more flowers are scattered inside.
I really love this graceful pink water lily mug by Nature Smiles. The photograph is exquisite and it fits beautifully with the pink inside the mug. It's a great way to start your day. Fun nature and floral photography too and great gift idea.
This thank you card by Bebops features a female ruby-throated hummingbird. She hovers in the air while drinking nectar from the golden center of a bright red zinnia flower. A yellow zinnia blossom is nearby and a few green leaves complete the composition. The colors seem to glow against the dark background. The image is repeated inside. The text can be customized to suit your needs.
What a cheerful card Clickinchic has designed. Her Flower Power note card has blue and yellow flowers on a darker blue background. A few more flowers are scattered inside.
I really love this graceful pink water lily mug by Nature Smiles. The photograph is exquisite and it fits beautifully with the pink inside the mug. It's a great way to start your day. Fun nature and floral photography too and great gift idea.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Thursday - September 23, 2010
It's the first day of autumn and it is really beautiful here. I plan to go wandering with my camera to try to capture this magical time of year. I took this photo yesterday morning and made a poster for Bebop's Place.
This postage stamp by World of Nature is really exquisite. It's a photograph of a pretty pink fuschia flower against a black background.
TitiaG, at GoodLifeDesign, said about this mousepad: "I have a very big garden with lots of flowers and fruit trees and they display wonderful colors during spring, summer, autumn and sometimes even winter. I've tried to find all their names and with most I succeeded. This one is a wild growing clematis".
This postage stamp by World of Nature is really exquisite. It's a photograph of a pretty pink fuschia flower against a black background.
TitiaG, at GoodLifeDesign, said about this mousepad: "I have a very big garden with lots of flowers and fruit trees and they display wonderful colors during spring, summer, autumn and sometimes even winter. I've tried to find all their names and with most I succeeded. This one is a wild growing clematis".
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Wednesday - September 22, 2010
It's the last day of summer. It seems to have gone by too fast. I am posting this thank you card I made for Bebop's Place. For me, it captures the essence of summer. It features a garden full of light, shadow and color. Orange and gold daylilies are set off by pale lilac and dark magenta phlox. Many shades of green frame the lovely colors.
This elegant, vintage inspired wedding invitation, available from Audrey Jeanne's Expressions, is a hybrid of original watercolor artwork by Audrey Jeanne Roberts and vintage elements.
Vintage Rose n Butterflies, Wedding Invitation by AudreyJeanne
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This vintage poster by tjustleft with partially colorized black and white photo of Compass Flower is really fascinating to stare at!
This elegant, vintage inspired wedding invitation, available from Audrey Jeanne's Expressions, is a hybrid of original watercolor artwork by Audrey Jeanne Roberts and vintage elements.
Vintage Rose n Butterflies, Wedding Invitation by AudreyJeanne
Make a custom printed invitation on zazzle
This vintage poster by tjustleft with partially colorized black and white photo of Compass Flower is really fascinating to stare at!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Tuesday - September 21, 2010
It is sunny and clear but quite cool here. There was scattered frost in the valleys though our hilltop was spared. We will have to start bringing in our house plants today.
Meanwhile the flowers are still blooming. I took this photo last week and made a poster for Bebop's Place as a celebration of a sunny summer day in layers of color. Yellow marigolds are lowest, then come red and pink zinnias, and over them all is a brilliant blue sky with one fluffy cloud. Tiny apples hang from a tree in the distance.
I love the simple design of this note card from Doodle Daddles. It's a hand drawn doodle of three yellow wild flowers in a field of grass.
Here's a sweet lady's Petite T-Shirt by Drakarian, with nice flowers of a little succulent from South Africa.
Meanwhile the flowers are still blooming. I took this photo last week and made a poster for Bebop's Place as a celebration of a sunny summer day in layers of color. Yellow marigolds are lowest, then come red and pink zinnias, and over them all is a brilliant blue sky with one fluffy cloud. Tiny apples hang from a tree in the distance.
I love the simple design of this note card from Doodle Daddles. It's a hand drawn doodle of three yellow wild flowers in a field of grass.
Here's a sweet lady's Petite T-Shirt by Drakarian, with nice flowers of a little succulent from South Africa.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday - September 20, 2010
The rudbeckia are still blooming in my garden. I celebrate them with this cheerful mug by Bebops which will brighten your day with a repeating pattern of brilliant golden yellow Black-eyed Susan blossoms.
The Japanese cherry blossom has simple beauty. The trees don't grow very big, yet they are still pleasing to look at. This mousepad by Burningwood Arts will certainly make a great gift for anyone who loves nature.
Here's a purple flower heart...In love with purple by The Magic Garden. Add your own message to this card.
The Japanese cherry blossom has simple beauty. The trees don't grow very big, yet they are still pleasing to look at. This mousepad by Burningwood Arts will certainly make a great gift for anyone who loves nature.
Here's a purple flower heart...In love with purple by The Magic Garden. Add your own message to this card.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Sunday - September 19, 2010
I am cheerleading my dahlias this year, trying to inspire them to bloom like they had in the past 3 years. Kelgai Ann, the lovely pink and white waterlily dahlia, was so gorgeous last year and I featured her on this mug for Bebop's Place. This year, the buds are just barely starting to open and we're past the halfway mark in Septmber. Sigh.
This unusual mousepad from Pariseau's Market will brighten your home or office. It features the seldom seen Jewelweed flower over a golden abstract background/frame.
I love this whimsical mug by Customized Creations with 4 fun flowers sitting in 4 different pots. These mugs will cheer anyone up in the morning.
This unusual mousepad from Pariseau's Market will brighten your home or office. It features the seldom seen Jewelweed flower over a golden abstract background/frame.
I love this whimsical mug by Customized Creations with 4 fun flowers sitting in 4 different pots. These mugs will cheer anyone up in the morning.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Saturday - September 18th, 2010
These are blooming right now, the queens of the garden! Brighten your day with this cheerful mug by Bebops which features a colorful design of stargazer dahlias in brilliant colors of pink, yellow, orange, gold, fuschia and maroon on a pure white background. More dahlias are scattered inside. They are called stargazers because, unlike the traditional dahlia, the petals have a pointy star shape.
This beautiful wedding invitation by Lil Leaf is perfect for any wedding. A cream background and red dahlia make this invite a winner for any bride.
This tote bag by doracruceru has an illustration of oranges and white blossoms on a light olive background. The design is drawn in a thin black outline with shades of orange and green. This fun bag is a perfect way of adding a fresh note to your wardrobe.
This beautiful wedding invitation by Lil Leaf is perfect for any wedding. A cream background and red dahlia make this invite a winner for any bride.
This tote bag by doracruceru has an illustration of oranges and white blossoms on a light olive background. The design is drawn in a thin black outline with shades of orange and green. This fun bag is a perfect way of adding a fresh note to your wardrobe.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Friday - September 17, 2010
Autumn is in the air and we pressed another 14 quarts of apple cider yesterday. It may be too early to think about spring, but here is a calendar that really celebrates springtime. When the daffodils bloom, we know that spring has arrived in all her glory! I created this 2011 Daffodil Calendar from my original photographs of some of my lovely narcissus blooms for Bebop's Place to celebrate the season with twelve exquisite photographs of narcissus varieties.
This mousepad features a red flower blossom with an intricate pattern of long tendrils of petals. Bright red color tinged with yellow in a soft out of focus background of green leaves. Photographed by DigitalDreambuilder in Southern China.
Looking for soothing, calming business cards? This template by Alina's Pencil has two white water lily pictures on a mottled green background. The template is set up so you can easily replace the sample words with your own.
These are beautiful for massage therapists, spa, life coaches, yoga teachers, therapists, salons, or beauty products businesses. Get custom business cards with a professional look, without the hassle of hiring a designer.
This mousepad features a red flower blossom with an intricate pattern of long tendrils of petals. Bright red color tinged with yellow in a soft out of focus background of green leaves. Photographed by DigitalDreambuilder in Southern China.
Looking for soothing, calming business cards? This template by Alina's Pencil has two white water lily pictures on a mottled green background. The template is set up so you can easily replace the sample words with your own.
These are beautiful for massage therapists, spa, life coaches, yoga teachers, therapists, salons, or beauty products businesses. Get custom business cards with a professional look, without the hassle of hiring a designer.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Thursday - September 16, 2010
A few evenings ago, my neighbor called me to come watch her last Evening Primrose open. Three of us sat in the twilight dusk until it turned pitch black and the moon and stars came out. She had a flashlight indirectly lighting the area just so we could watch. It took a while, but this bud unfurled before our eyes. I came back early the next morning to get the final view before the sun hit her and she died. I documented this magical event with my camera and created a poster for Bebop's Place.
Make your mail look beautiful with this pink Hydrangea postage stamp by Rose Fleur Designs.
Here is a stiking mug by Mistlebee. Star Flower Coffee Mug: a custom cropped photo image of a star flower, which is native to Unalaska Island, on a geometric background primarily turquoise in color.
Make your mail look beautiful with this pink Hydrangea postage stamp by Rose Fleur Designs.
Here is a stiking mug by Mistlebee. Star Flower Coffee Mug: a custom cropped photo image of a star flower, which is native to Unalaska Island, on a geometric background primarily turquoise in color.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Wednesday - September 15, 2010
Everywhere I go these days in September, I am blown away by the fields of goldenrod. Yesterday I took this photo of a little house perched way up in the rolling hills of my corner of upstate New York. The view of the hilltop is lovely. Fields of goldenrod, illuminated by the sun, are accented by evergreen trees resulting in horizontal alternating layers of golden yellow and shades of green. Fluffy clouds have moved in on the blue sky. Hang this poster available from Bebop's Place on your wall and pretend it is a window!
This brilliant, pink Cactus Flower stands alone - kept company by a busy little bee. A striking and distinctive design for these feminine shoes by jan4insight designs.
This binder by Azores Photo Products has an exquisite photo of a camellia covered with rain drops. The photo was shot in Furnas Valley, Azores islands, Portugal.
This brilliant, pink Cactus Flower stands alone - kept company by a busy little bee. A striking and distinctive design for these feminine shoes by jan4insight designs.
This binder by Azores Photo Products has an exquisite photo of a camellia covered with rain drops. The photo was shot in Furnas Valley, Azores islands, Portugal.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tuesday - September 14, 2010
Today dawned cool and clear. I have flowering tobacco (Nicotiana) which has volunteered and is blooming all over the garden. The bees, butterflies and hummingbirds love it. I watched a honeybee disappearing into the inner tube and then emerging full of pollen. I was inspired to created this poster for Bebop's Place which features a honeybee heading right for the golden green center of a lovely white and pink flowering tobacco blossom. The brilliant blue sky further enhances the vivid colors creating an interesting abstract composition.
A beautiful, bright, yellow sunflower is contrasted by a perfectly blue sky on this canvas print by Runninragged that's certain to brighten up your day every time.
Here is an exquisite note card from one of my very favorite photographers. Her store is called ecmcnap. About this card, Nancy says, "This little coneflower from my garden seemed to have a sassy attitude about it. I think it made a really cute card".
A beautiful, bright, yellow sunflower is contrasted by a perfectly blue sky on this canvas print by Runninragged that's certain to brighten up your day every time.
Here is an exquisite note card from one of my very favorite photographers. Her store is called ecmcnap. About this card, Nancy says, "This little coneflower from my garden seemed to have a sassy attitude about it. I think it made a really cute card".
Monday, September 13, 2010
As we approach the middle of September, I look forward to the brilliant autumn colors but I find I am feeling nostalgic about the delicate beauties of spring.
Here is a calendar I created for Bebop's Place from some of my favorite spring photos. Colorful flowers are one of the joys of spring! Each month of this lovely wall calendar displays an exquisite photograph of a cheerful spring blossom. Enjoy crocuses, tulips, apple blossoms, spirea, daffodils, lilacs, Jacob's ladder, irises, Johnny-jump-ups, antique roses, glory of the snow and columbines as you dream of strolls through garden paths.
National Park T shirt offers this marvelous poster. In describing it she said, "I found this beautiful field of sunflowers close to my house this week. They look like a captive audience of yellow and green!"
Country1969 created this tulip mousepad. I find his history of their meaning just fascinating. "They are one of the world's most recognized and loved flowers. The meaning of tulips is generally love. Each color has a meaning to follow. Examples are: red is true love, purple is loyality, yellow ones evolved over the years representing hopeless love to cheerful thoughts and sunshine. White is used to claim worthiness or to send a message of forgiveness. No matter what color they are they are still beautiful for all occassions".
Here is a calendar I created for Bebop's Place from some of my favorite spring photos. Colorful flowers are one of the joys of spring! Each month of this lovely wall calendar displays an exquisite photograph of a cheerful spring blossom. Enjoy crocuses, tulips, apple blossoms, spirea, daffodils, lilacs, Jacob's ladder, irises, Johnny-jump-ups, antique roses, glory of the snow and columbines as you dream of strolls through garden paths.
National Park T shirt offers this marvelous poster. In describing it she said, "I found this beautiful field of sunflowers close to my house this week. They look like a captive audience of yellow and green!"
Country1969 created this tulip mousepad. I find his history of their meaning just fascinating. "They are one of the world's most recognized and loved flowers. The meaning of tulips is generally love. Each color has a meaning to follow. Examples are: red is true love, purple is loyality, yellow ones evolved over the years representing hopeless love to cheerful thoughts and sunshine. White is used to claim worthiness or to send a message of forgiveness. No matter what color they are they are still beautiful for all occassions".
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