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Fields of Cockscomb in Carpinteria, California

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I was driving down the highway just the other afternoon when out of the corner of my eye I glimpsed the most incredible blur of colour

Honestly, I was concentrating…

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for “Sunrise” by Simply Red, a very happy tune

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But who amongst us Slaves to Beauty wouldn’t have been tempted to stop and snap a few stems, er pics?

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you know how my mind works…

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Michele Keeler cotton towels

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Muzunga Sisters

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 Tommy Ton

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Did you know that Cockscomb flowers are also known as “Wool Flowers” or “Brain Celosia”,

suggestive of a highly coloured brain.

(via The Flower Expert)

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cute sac via Muzungu Sisters

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Felt trivet here

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The Rug Company

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And in the Victorian language of flowers, Celosias symbolized humor, warmth, and silliness

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Not such a difficult language to learn!

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Kathryn Ireland home

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Bottega Veneta SS2012

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The flower actually belongs to the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae.

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Another  fun piece from one of my favourite jewelry designers Tamara Comolli

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 via ABC Dragoo

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Peter Som SS2012

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Via here

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I didn’t really pick any.  I swear.

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That Funky Boutique on Etsy

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Big balls of fun Upstairs at Pierre LaFond, Montecito CA.

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I guess what I’m really trying to say is;

Stride boldly into your day my friends

and always look on the bright side of the highway

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Oh, wait…

Carpenteria Diem!!

(Sorry, I couldn’t resist. I was speaking the Language of Flowers )

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