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
Learn how to sell art online at zazzle
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
Make a personalized vinyl binder with zazzle.com
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".
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