There are just too many words for a stunningly creative pose of an orchid. I continued my quest for orchid blooms and once again found myself at the Kam Swap Meet across from Pearlridge Shopping Center this past Wednesday. Scoping out the isles of wares I frantically eyed each vendor quickly until I found my favorite orchid man.
With a large white truck he unloads hundreds of blooming orchids with colors galore!
Gazing at this blooming orchid (above) I was immediately entranced by the swirls and curls as if each bloom were waving hello to me. That meant I had to buy it. lol.
I wanted a couple more and kept looking and wondering about the lavender array of colors before me. This gorgeous bloomer had it's mouth open and then screamed, "take me home"! I picked another one with buds and will show you all later but I really wanted to share these as they were just so beautiful.....for a Sunday :) :)
Imagine the possibilites in my garden.
By the way, Kam Swap Meet has everything from local produce, plants, wares, hawaiian crafts, jewelry, clothing and more. For hours and info click here> Kam Swap Meet
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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate® and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocations, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents, Home Buyers and Sellers.
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Sis - What amazingly beautiful photos! Kind of reminds one of the soul...
Those are great finds! I had a distant ex-relative in Honolulu that had a house full of the most beautiful orchids. I'm getting the feeling you'd give her a run for the money orchids! The Napa Trader Joe's actually has some of the most exotic orchids that I've seen here. It's so much fun to go in and check out what they've found this time. I have several, but I think I need more help with getting them to re-bloom, not just survive!
Okay kid..what are doing still up? lol. Thanks ...it is.. ....your soul :)
Tamara: I keep buying them....not all live under my thumb lol.
I'm surprised any survive under mine... I grew up thinking I had a brown thumb. But over the past few years, I have been able to assist more and more plants to grow. We even planted a winter garden in Napa this season. So far, most of the plants are doing really well. Did lose some of the lettuce to birds and an artichoke didn't make it. Brussel sprouts, onions, garlic, several lettuces, califlower, etc. I'm so excited. Had great tomatoes and peppers there last summer. Can't grow so much in Truckee/Tahoe though.
I think I want to have Tamara's garden!
Cool looking orchids. I like the pictures. I don't have to water them. LOL
Jason--
It's an interesting process... in Truckee, I have all I can do to get anything to grow. In Napa, I have all I can do to keep the things I don't want in the garden from growing!
Hi Sally-What absolutely gorgeous flowers they are. The purple one is striking. Great photos
Orchids are my favorite flower, Sally! And it looks like you picked some real beauties. That lavender one is definitely a 'keeper'. :)
Celeste, I really think that orchids are so beautiful. They are one of my favorite flowers...
Your building consultant in the Franklin, TN area ~ Michael
Incredible! Absolutely stunning!
Sally - How stunning! Absolutely stunning! Thank you so much for starting my day with these fantastic photos!!!
Very beautiful! Thank you for sharing. Nature is perfect.
Sally - Beautiful shots. Lisa is jealous. We wish we could grow these in cold cold NJ. We buy them and they just never make it through our winters. Bob H
Sally—Goregous orchids... they are my favorites! I'm going to check out the Kam Swap Meet when I'm in town. Don't you just love it when a flowers shouts at you - "buy me!" Beautiful photos. Thanks :-)
Sally orchids are truly one of the most beautiful flowers that I have seen, and the one in your first picture is amazing.
Thank you all for stopping by to share the gorgeous views of these beautiful blooms. They are now sitting on my table outside with a little shade from my umbrella...and a slight hint of sunlight too....Now...let's see if I can have them live for awhile :)
That top photo is so cool! It looks like some sort of alien species or something. I love orchids. But they're too much work for me to grow them =( So thanks for sharing your pics with us! =D
Sally, Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures.
Sally, love that purple gem. I think taking pictures of flowers is one of my favorite things to do - other than, of course, my grandchildren. ;-)