These delicate beauties are nestled in sheer wrapping at Benoit's flower stand in the local market.
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12 January 2007
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My stepmother's a big gardener, but didn't have any orchids...so we gave her some for her 70th birthday. They're just so beautiful.
Posted by: Marilyn | 14 January 2007 at 23:52
So much has been said...but orchids will do that; they just scream, "Aren't I beautiful???" And, indeed they are.
It reminds me of a story about the first orchid plan that I bought in France...hmmm....I'll have to go write that down...
Meilleurs voeux!
Posted by: blueVicar | 14 January 2007 at 06:20
These orchids are surreally beautiful!!!!!!
Posted by: Nina | 13 January 2007 at 22:28
~*Exotic and voluptuous orchids*~...are all about being noticed! :)NG
Posted by: naturegirl | 13 January 2007 at 21:32
Such beautiful orchids and postings.
It is always a treat to come to visit you.
blessings~*~*
Love Jeanne ^j^
Posted by: Jeanne | 13 January 2007 at 13:37
So beautiful!
Posted by: sheela | 13 January 2007 at 11:31
Those are literally fantastical. Especially the pale pink ones. Well, duh that I would think that.. but they are!!!
Posted by: Holli | 13 January 2007 at 09:29
I always thought orchids would be difficult to raise since they look so delicate and usually come from a hot house but I was given a plant as a gift once and just kept it by my kitchen window, watered it once a week, fertilized it once a month and, darn if it didn't rebloom for me twice before a cold front got it when we were out of town. I was amazed. Anyway, lovely photos.
Posted by: Linda | 13 January 2007 at 09:14
Mmmmmmmm.... loverly! JP
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 13 January 2007 at 05:40
Something about orchids that seem so otherworldly to me... I mean, they are just too beautiful to be real...
Posted by: Regina Clare Jane | 13 January 2007 at 05:37
Beautiful! A perfect springtime image on a dreary winter day.
Posted by: bella | 13 January 2007 at 04:58
Gorgeous - simply gorgeous.
Posted by: tinker | 13 January 2007 at 02:45
Absolutely amazing.
Posted by: BendingPeak | 13 January 2007 at 02:16
Dave is drooling ;) Beautiful! XXOO
Posted by: Tammy | 13 January 2007 at 00:48
i have a love/hate for orchids. the love part is their beauty and these ones don't disappoint.
Posted by: kristen | 13 January 2007 at 00:42
Beautiful photos. They look good enough to eat.
Posted by: sarala | 12 January 2007 at 23:57
They look like beautiful delicate ladies. Beautiful.
I'm a sucker for flowers.......... today I hung out with a bunch of bright red and yellow tulips and inhaled their spring.......... must get some this weekend to replace the stale looking pointsettias!!!
Posted by: awareness | 12 January 2007 at 23:39
Inspires haiku:
orchids photographed
Burgandy,pink,cream and white
makes me stop and sigh
Posted by: Gemma | 12 January 2007 at 23:28
I love orchids * I have a few plants growing in my courtyard and this year I was blessed to have about 3 or 4 spikes on each plant. I was so excited!
Posted by: miss*R | 12 January 2007 at 22:02
Looks like spring has sprung early here at Paris Parfait! Gorgeous photos and love your new "look"!
Posted by: The Bold Soul | 12 January 2007 at 22:01
My uncle used to grow orchids in his small, very sunny orchid house behind his home. He was crazy, nutty about them-- and grew so many varieties that I think he lost count.
I'd forgotten how beautiful orchids are until I saw your photos. Thanks for the memory.
Posted by: ally bean | 12 January 2007 at 21:41
I find them so female, these flowers. Like beautiful women.
:)
Posted by: Amber | 12 January 2007 at 20:51
It reminds one to respect Nature. What a glorious creation orchids are!
Posted by: Colette | 12 January 2007 at 20:16
So dreamy.
Posted by: AnnieElf | 12 January 2007 at 18:14
proof.of.god.
Posted by: wendy | 12 January 2007 at 17:41
one of my absolute 'favorite' flowers and these are as beautiful as I've ever seen...lucky you!
Posted by: berrie | 12 January 2007 at 15:24