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Friday, 24 April 2009

and Friday's flower....



Ranunculus - in all their pink glory. Also known as Buttercup and Coyote's eyes - in flower talk a gift of ranunculus suggests that you are dazzled by someone's charms.
Have a dazzling weekend, xv.

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37 comments:

  1. Anonymous24 April 2009 at 09:29

    Oh really? I didn't know that! Ranunculus are one of my favourite flowers, so thank you. Have a dazzling weekend yourself :-)

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  2. Alison Gibbs24 April 2009 at 09:30

    Vicki what a sensational colour.
    Have a wonderful weekend
    Alison

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  3. The Pink Poodle24 April 2009 at 09:57

    goooo GIRL!! GORGEOUS FLOWERS..

    LOVE THEM ALL..
    ESPECIALLY with winter now approaching here in aussie land..

    quite dull...(not used to the cold weather...been SOOOO HOT..FOR SOOO LONG...)..MMM..I DO NOT WANT TO WEAR PANTS...STOCKINGS...BOOTS...

    HEY VICKI...being a fellow aussie..i am nearly 52 yo...I get a spray tan every week..
    play my tennis 3 times a week..
    SOOO used to the beautiful weather..

    Having to wear trakky pants!! and brave the colder weather gives me the creeps!!

    sooo love your blogs re the warmer weather/flowers etc..
    so just remember...winter in MELBOURNE can get crappy...even after our OVER the top HOT HOT summer...
    take care..
    xx andrea from OZ!!

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  4. Ann24 April 2009 at 10:41

    I love all your flower posts they are all so lovely.

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  5. Linda Carswell24 April 2009 at 11:16

    I have totally enjoyed your week of flowers...I particularly like the roses.... and yes!! I would dearly love to be back in Paris this year... but must wait until 2010!!!

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  6. A Gift Wrapped Life24 April 2009 at 12:50

    Love the Pink French Essence! Looks
    really fabulous. Have a great, relaxing, restorative, fun weekend.
    XO
    The flowers are gorgeous too.

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  7. Linda@ Lime in the Coconut24 April 2009 at 13:45

    oh...what a beautiful choice!

    I imagine your beautiful home lush and full with blooms in every room!

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  8. MrsLittleJeans24 April 2009 at 14:00

    Now, here's a flower that I know very well. Dear Vicki, outside of Carlsbad, CA there are huge fields of Rununculus, the Guther Gage Tecolote Ranch. Guther Gage was a British horticulturist in love with this flower who settled in Carlsbad to grow a certain variety of Rununculus called Tecolote. A must see if you are in Southern CA in April. I will be your hostess if you visit here!

    A beautiful Friday to you!

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  9. Josephine Tale Peddler24 April 2009 at 14:08

    Thank you, Vicki for the glorious flower posts. They have been incredibly beautiful to receive all week. Enjoy your weekend. Touch beauty. xx

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  10. Oliveaux24 April 2009 at 14:21

    Beautiful flower to end the week! Have a lovely weekend. Ax

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  11. DolceDreams24 April 2009 at 15:01

    I love them! Spring must be so exceptionally divine for you there, I am so envious although I must say spring everywhere is a delight of the senses.

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  12. mary24 April 2009 at 15:14

    Thanks for all of the wonderful spring flowers this week. Have a great week-end, too!

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  13. ceecee24 April 2009 at 16:09

    My faves! Dazzle away this weekend!
    Catherine

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  14. The Daily Connoisseur24 April 2009 at 16:49

    Oh how heavenly... love that hot pink!

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  15. Christina24 April 2009 at 16:59

    it always blows my mind when i see naturally occurring, saturated color like in these lovelies. so pretty.

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  16. Marie24 April 2009 at 16:59

    Hi Vicki!
    Thank you so much for giving us a weeklong of beautiful, lovely flowers. How thoughtful of you!
    -marie

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  17. red ticking24 April 2009 at 17:51

    what a fabulous week of postings... so cheerful and lovely.... and i love them all.... aaaahhhhhh...have a wonderful weekend.

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  18. Courtney24 April 2009 at 21:33

    I absolutely love ranunculus and those are beautiful! Have a wonderful weekend Vicki! xo

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  19. studioJudith24 April 2009 at 22:00

    It's just the PerfectPINK!

    JJjjj

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  20. L'Adelaide24 April 2009 at 23:30

    have adored your week of flowers...thank you ;)

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  21. Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop24 April 2009 at 23:43

    Lovely as always....you have a good one as well!!

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  22. Unknown25 April 2009 at 03:20

    I've been enjoying your virtual flower shop! We have no blooms here in the desert. Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog. When is your next book coming out?

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  23. mimi charmante25 April 2009 at 05:10

    Absolutely gorgeous - one of my favorites!
    You have a fabulous weekend too~
    xo

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  24. benson25 April 2009 at 05:53

    if only we could smell all these glorious flowers...the markets must be heavenly to walk through with each of these lovelies outshining the next! Happy weekend!

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  25. Fashion Moment25 April 2009 at 11:01

    Hi darling! Thank you for your comment! Have a beautiful day,

    FM~FP

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  26. Madame DeFarge25 April 2009 at 11:19

    Lovely flowers. I shall now wait faithfully for someone to present me with a huge bunch of them in recognition of my abundant charms.

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  27. Marie Reed25 April 2009 at 13:24

    I fell upon your blog randomly and saw that you live on an olive farm! Wow!

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  28. Kelli25 April 2009 at 16:53

    One of my absolutel favorites!!!
    I want a whole garden full and different colors.
    Bon weekend!

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  29. Jen25 April 2009 at 18:38

    Thank you so much for visiting my blog Vicki and for your kind words, they meant alot. And your beautiful flower posts have really brightened my week! Bless you!
    hugs from Perth
    Jen xo

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  30. count it all joy25 April 2009 at 22:55

    I hope blooms feature heavily in your new book. I loved the various arrangements which were captured in 'My French Life', I'm delighted to know we were all looking at your handiwork. I'm about to spend the morning shivering on the rugby sidelines, so thanks for the spring-y images!

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  31. Marigail Mathis25 April 2009 at 23:26

    I have adored your floral entries. Just put me in a happy frame of mind. Thanks, Vicki! Marigail

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  32. Pamela Terry and Edward26 April 2009 at 04:08

    Coyote's Eyes. I've never heard that before. What a wonderful name.

    You are most fortunate in your flower selection. I would have my house filled to bursting with all these magnificent beauties!

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  33. Zita - Mlle Magpie26 April 2009 at 23:51

    I think the ranunculus is an underrated flower, don't you? Not as beautiful as a rose or a peony, but beautiful nonetheless.

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  34. Alkemie27 April 2009 at 04:02

    What beautiful colors the flowers have!! Thank you for your kind note and the beautiful images :)

    Karen O.

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  35. Mindy27 April 2009 at 05:19

    Simply breathtaking. I love the ethereal quality of the petals... sort of in the same vein as poppies & peonies to me.

    Gorgeous color too.

    I have yellow ranunculus in pots, they are a welcome sign of spring in overcast Seattle.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  36. Renée Finberg29 April 2009 at 01:17

    they are the best !!!

    xx

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  37. Michelle {lovely little things}30 April 2009 at 03:52

    One of my fave flowers, love them in magenta, so pretty!

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