28.3.11

Pretty dangerous lily

Last week my mother turned a smile onto my face because she bought me these pretty lilies. I'd never had lilies before myself, so it was very exciting for me to see them coming out of their beautiful buds.
But after that excitement I experienced a tiny horror moment when I tried to whip away the spilled orange powder from the crowns on my tabletop. I'd created a big orange stain (beginner's mistake, whoops)! To my biggest relief I managed to rub the stain out with a simple solution of water and soap. So... lilies are not only pretty but also a bit dangerous ;) Find below some captures to enjoy their prettiness 'safely'.
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15 comments:

  1. LatteLisaMarch 28, 2011

    someone is bonding well with her camera and lilies ;-) Photo no 6 definitely my favourite.

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  2. LenoreNeverM♡reMarch 28, 2011

    Gorgeous!
    The close up details are amazing!
    Fresh flowers are instant JOYS, aren't they?

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  3. Alex {Things That Sparkle}March 28, 2011

    Gorgeous images. Lilies are my absolute favorite

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  4. Deanna PaiMarch 28, 2011

    Such beautiful photos! And so sweet of your mom. :)

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  5. classiqMarch 29, 2011

    Christel, I'm captivated by your images! I so love your photography! xoxo Ada

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  6. CherisseMarch 29, 2011

    Awww! Those are truly pretty lilies! I love how you captured it!

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  7. SplenderosaMarch 29, 2011

    Beautiful lillies. Yes, it is a bit tiresome to clip away those "orange-containing" pistils? or stamens? don't remember which is correct, but the flowers are so so worth it. And, isn't the fragrance lovely? xx's Marsha

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  8. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEMarch 29, 2011

    Christel, these photos are just gorgeous! I love lilies and how sweet of your mother to bring them to you :)

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  9. Linda [the young curator]March 29, 2011

    beautiful!!!

    i love lilies, and i love that your mother brought you these flowers. my mother's name is lily, and lilies always bring a smile to my face because they make me think of her :]

    [p.s. i love your blog. so glad i discovered it! i'm your newest follower!]

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  10. ECLECchicMarch 29, 2011

    Stunning images! So, so beautiful Christel, congratulations. Lilies are also dangerous but I love their fragance, don't you?

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  11. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011

    J'adr All the flowers but lilium are one of my prefers.

    Alex b

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  12. Sandy at Ooh La Frou FrouMarch 29, 2011

    How truly beautiful, Christel! I didn't know this about lilies myself, so it's good to know. I named my put Lily and sometimes she is messy too ;)

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  13. Design ElementsMarch 29, 2011

    beautiful! love the fragrance. my fav flowers are casablanca lilies. beautiful images, Christel!

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  14. Gabriella {sensiblyluxe}March 29, 2011

    Beautiful! My boss taught me to take of the little bits at the tip before they turn red and powdery and stain things... I always think of her when I see lilies.

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  15. marjorie roseMarch 31, 2011

    Lovely star-like lilies! Your photography continues to amaze me!

    (I've done the orange pistil-powdery-stuff-all-over thing too :)

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