Photo A Week: Series (B-list flowers)

While running errands one day in early November, I encountered some unexpected roses growing outside along a path. The pink and white color scheme was such a refreshing contrast to all of autumn’s browns, reds, and oranges. I had to take a few pictures to share (linked to NM’s series).

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I also grabbed a photo of indoor orchids, which is linked to JNW’s OWPC (here). Even though it was chilly outside, these resplendent, finicky orchids were growing well indoors.

Side note – even though I DO love flowers, believe it or not, the rose and the orchid are not “top” flowers for me. I appreciate their beauty and classy blooms, but will never have these in my home or personal garden.

In the 1990’s, our first home came with almost a dozen rose bushes – and after managing to not kill the final five, I never quite bonded with this flower and it has not made it’s way into my personal garden ever since.  While my older sister would be greatly moved by two dozen red roses, for me – it is a mixed bouquet that would bring a smile my way.

And the orchid??  My friend Karin has a green thumb for this amazing flower – and I sort of appreciate seeing them at the dentist’s office or at the entrance of Trader Joe’s – but just not a flower I love and only makes it to my B list.  (And if you are wondering what is on my A list- well it is the Rose of Sharon, Zinnia, Hibiscus, Geranium, Clematis, and Mandevilla instantly spring to mind.)

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In closing, as the errand running winded down that day, I noticed some luminous window displays:

Look to the left of this window and you can see a 7-11 sign…. This added interest for me because as I looked at the Asian art hanging in the window, I thought about the contrast of also seeing 7-11, which is an Asian owned chain store here in the states (linked to Dawn Miller’s LLW).

Have a nice day.