I remember visiting the Orchid Gardens in Singapore, so that's what I came up with:
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A Blue Singapore Orchid.
This was only my second attempt ever at a gradient, so please be kind.
I used a lot of colours to create this effect:
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I purposely didn't blend the colours too much, because flowers are not perfect.
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| Lamp Light |
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Look at my desk - I think this is why I mostly stay away from gradients:
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| The mess!!!! |
And finally, here is Nikolai, yet again tucking himself under the sheets:
Thanks for stopping by - next time we'll go to Ukraine!
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| It's very warm and humid here, so I have no idea why he'd do this |
Gorgeous mani and absolutely beautiful inspiration ♥ Orchids are my favorites. My wedding bouquet was white Japhets and my bridesmaids carried white Cymbidium bouquets (also what DH and his groomsmen's boutonnieres were). LOVE the kitty picture, too :) Awesome post all around, girlie!
ReplyDeleteThe wedding flowers sound divine! thank you for the kind words))
DeleteOhmigosh, I have never seen an orchid like that before! What beautiful inspiration! I like your gradient, too--and the mess shot. Sometimes, beauty is messy work!
ReplyDeleteThey are amazing in person!!! Of course they have been specifically bred to look like that, but still very beautiful. Thank you - sometimes we need to get dirty))
Deletebeautiful inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors in the flower and mani! And your cat is so cute!
ReplyDeleteCheers! Glad you enjoyed the post))
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