Tuesday, August 10, 2010

{follow the sunflower...}

{sunflowers are mid-summer gifts}


{take note...try to keep your face to the sun today}
always thinking positive..removing the negative
xox

58 comments:

jeanette from everton terrace said...

Oh heavens Koralee, that doesn't work for people here in Phoenix. We have to keep our face out of the sun. We embrace the shade! Those sunflowers are UNBELIEVABLE. I will think of them all day.

A Thrifty Mrs said...

Those sunflowers are AMAZING!

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Good Morning Koralee Sweetie...
Everton is Terrace is right. We have to keep our face out of the sun here in Phoenix. It will burn in 10 minutes out here.

I too have to admit I embrace the shade.

I love the sunflowers though. I love seeing the fields of them that they have started planting after wheat harvest in Oklahoma where my family lives. They are so beautiful. I took a picture of a field solid. I love watching them move with the sun, aren't they amazing.

A beautiful post today sweetie. Such a beautiful post. I love reading you writes. They are awesome. Thanks for sharing sweet friend.

Have a beautiful Tuesday. Many hugs and much love, Sherry

hilary@oldhousetruelove said...

Well said! I just put a new song on my blogs playlist this morning... head over and listen... coincidence , I guess I was feeling the same way today. ;)

NENSA MOON said...

Hi Koralee,
It's beautiful quote, and beautiful sunflower...
I love both.
Happy Tuesday my sweet friend!!
xx nensa

PS: is that you on the pic?!

Debbie said...

Beautiful!...
as are the sunflowers...I love sunflowers...bright...cheery...majestic...strong...and full of healthful benefits.Such a fitting flower to represent the lovely quotation.
and according to the weather person(Kristie on Global...do u watch as well?)we may get some sunshine today here on the island.
Have a lovely day
Cheers:)
Debbie

Brenda Pruitt said...

Yes, for sure seeing that proverbial glass as half full!
Brenda

PJMCNeal said...

A few years ago I was so excited when I found out that sunflowers "follow the sun!" What a cheerful way to stay bright! so at that time I redecorated my whole kitchen with sunflower stuff! Imagine, I came back to Canada for a break, and everyone was in love with sunflowers! but your photo takes the prize, what an amazing flower!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I'm going to write this down and read it during the day....to keep myself focused on the positive! Thanks for your inspiration! ♥

Marguerite (Tina) Smith Hart said...

I love Sunflowers too Koralee!
They just come up (most of mine from dropped birdseed) no fuss, no muss, they just grow and spread their glory...what more can a gardener ask for? Have a super day!
Tina xo

Randi Troxell said...

i love sunflowers too.. they just always seem like HAPPY flowers!!!

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

YES!!! Les tournesols, sunflowers, are bright and wise flowers.....never looking back, always looking towards the guiding light....Have a wonderfully special day dear one. Anita

Anonymous said...

oh it looks like my neighbors yard.Shes has them everywhere.So beautiful to look at.

Unknown said...

Those are some tall Sunflowers. But, what I'm really noticing is that aDORable haircut. LOVE'it!

T.G.B.

Unknown said...

Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine. (I love this quote, runs along with your write today)

G'morn, Koralee ~
I love the 'ladies' standing facing the sun so erect & as their heads become full they bow before Him.

Great pics.
Have a beautiful summer day ~
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon

Sue said...

I love sunflowers, we actually had a little one grow out of nowhere this year. We assume a little bird must have dropped a seed sometime this winter. The message is wonderful, as always!

Vintage Home said...

...Ah the sun...we will be facing towards it here!...Wonderful picture I love the linen look! thanks for keeping us positive Koralee!...Colleen

Jennifer {Studio JRU} said...

LOVE it! Those are so gorgeous. I love your reminder for us to keep our face to the sun... to the positive!

~Jennifer

Teresa said...

How do you ALWAYS know exactly what I need to hear!
Thank you Koralee!
xo

erin's art and gardens said...

good positive thinking!! but don't forget the sunscreen!! those sure are TALL sunflowers!

GardenOfDaisies said...

I love sunflowers!! (We saw some that were taller than one story homes this weekend!) The lesson they teach of turning towards the light is something we can all benefit from. Have a wonderful day!!

It's me said...

What a biggg sunflowers......i love them tooo......beautiful sunny post..........lovely evening..........hugs from me.....

Ingrid said...

Hello Koralee,your pictures are so lovely,I love sunflowers too....

Ingrid

Chronicles of Dolliedaydream said...

Lovely thoughful post today Koralee and very timely for me this week! xxx

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

No No, I should be the one saying THANK YOU, for letting us use your beautiful and sweet image, thanks! Have a bright and sunny day!

Anonymous said...

Sweetie...as always...this one's a K.E.E.P.E.R.

XOXOXO
~victoria~

~*~ saskia ~*~ said...

Hooray for positive thinking. These sunflowers are amazing! My seeds did not even pop this time. Last year we played this fun game of who could grow to biggest sunflower. I did not win the game but it sure was fun!
I did keep my face to the sun today, my shoulders even a bit too much. We tobogganed and tobogganed and tobogganed and laughed and laughed and laughed!
EnJOY your Tuesday sweet Koralee, I'm off to grab a nice cup of evening tea + some chocolate. xxxxxx

Anne in Oxfordshire said...

Hello Koralee.. tried to keep my face to the sun, but it disappeared and then it rained :-( Great post though. ♥♥

Unknown said...

what FABULOUS sunflowers and images today! and how lucky for you that you always have the PERFECT model! she is darling! xo

Martina said...

Ah, dearest Koralee, that is my motto! And the pix are so pretty again. Is it your garden?

Not Just a Waitress said...

We'll be keeping our faces to the HUMIDITY here in Massachusetts!! :)
Have a blessed, sunshine-filled day, Koralee!!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. :)
I told my mom this morning, "a comment from Koralee is like a celebrity sighting!!"

Queenplinker said...

How wonderful!
I'll never look at sunflower the same way again!
Thank you dear!
Lynea :0)

Rosie said...

Ahhh...Such a love thought of the day...and what a beautiful collection of "snappies"...are these Okanagan Snappies?...YUM...
Are we still on for tomorrow?...If so, how does meeting at my house around 10 sound? Am stepping out, but you can either leave me a note on my site or call the house tonight...love ya...rosie

angela said...

That's encouraging to read on a rainy day like today :) Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog!

Ana Degenaar said...

Again. I love the photos! so inspiring!

Rosie said...

.....IT'S A DATE!....
....Y*I*P*P*E*E!!!!..

Marilyn Miller said...

So very true! Oh do I love facing the sun with sunflower faces.

myletterstoemily said...

you are too cute!!! and your sunflowers are
HUGE!

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Koralee,

Lovely words for today, thank you sweet friend for all your inspiration.
Love the beautiful sunflower, and so tall.

Happy Tuesday
Hugs
Carolyn

Sarah B said...

It's a lovely thought Koralee and boy those sunflowers are amazing. I can't wait to grow them again this year :)

grace said...

I love sunflowers, they're absolutely stunning.

birdie blue said...

sunflowers are mid-summer gifts! so pretty!

love!
~molly

FrenchBlue said...

Dear Sweetness~
You are so so good! It actually becomes very easy and a habit to let go of the nonsense and focus on the positive movement:) You are the BEST!
XO

ELK said...

yes ..your sunflowers encouraged me :: thought of you when I posted blue

fernandflora said...

I love the sunshine and am always happy to see the sun out even if I don't enjoy baking in the heat as much. :)

I love those cheerful sunflowers too!

Gloria said...

Beautiful photos! It is amazing how tall sunflowers can get!! They are so cheerful!!
Is this you...with your sunflowers??? So cute!

Many happy blessings to you!
xoxo
Gloria

Unknown said...

So pretty message, dear Koralee!! May the hot and vivid sun shines over all of us.
Love. Bela.

{kara} said...

Hi Koralee! I got your sweet comment about the word cards! it just so happens that I tucked a few into your package! package sent today!

Tammy said...

Sending sunshine wishes and lovely thoughts your way for a most bright and wonderful day. :) Tamy

Rosie said...

oh dearest...bad news...Debbie, who is scheduled at the store for tomorrow, is "stuck" in South Dakota. Her flight was delayed and I will have to take her shift at the shop tomorrow____:(______I am SOOOOO sorry, was lookin' forward to a girly day with you...This was my only day this week, as I fly out of town this weekend and won't be back until wednesday....can we do this next week some time????...really hoping so.
.....a sad Rosie says good~night...xoxo

Unknown said...

Sooo cute! I'm daydreaming of sunflower fields in Italy . . .

The Patchwork Heart said...

Thanks for visiting my blog I have a giveaway you may like to sign up for. Your photos are beautiful, I will be back!
Heather

Yvonne - Frl. Klein said...

So beautiful and summerly photos!
Have a nice day,
Yvonne

francis said...

Oh yes , my children are inspiring .
They teach me so much about living my life .
I'm a single mom since 1992 . Mother of four .
Two boys and two girls . It wasn't always easy being a working mom buth thanks to my children it was such an amazing journey . And now they show me how wonderful life is and we share so many sweet memories . When they were little I was the one treating on icecream ...now it's the other way around . That makes me the richest mom on earth ....

I Love Pretty Little Things said...

I will do that today Koralee! Thanks for the reminder to look for the postive. Always good to do!

Joyce

Faded Plains said...

I have tons of sunflowers growing in our wildflower meadow...and love how they seek sunshine everyday...just like me ;o)

Rizzi said...

BEAUTIFUL SUN FLOWERS, THEY MAKE YOU SMILE BECAUSE OF THEIR BRIGHT YELLOW COLOR, AND STRONG STEMS AND LEAVES.
THAT'S WHEN YOU KNOW AUTUMN IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER.

The Single Nester said...

Gira Sole - turn to the sun in Italian. Dontcha just love sunflowers. A bit ago, I blogged about our sunflowers this summer.