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Designing Framed Thumbnail Images With Titles

I'll admit I often take the easy way out with computer images. When I'm stuck, I ask my teenage daughter for help.

ologsinquito, on 03/31/2014

Eastern Redbud: Spring's Early Pleasing Pastel of Magenta Pink

VioletteRose, That is wonderful that you've identified the tree which understandably left such a memorable impression on you. Both Cassia grandis and Cassia fistula are lovely. And the common name -- pink shower tree -- is a perfect name for ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 03/31/2014

Make Wedding Centerpieces Using White Vases

White vases with bright colorful flowers make great centerpieces for wedding, especially with red colored flowers. You have shared some beautiful ideas here!

VioletteRose, on 03/31/2014

Easter Eggs, Easter Baskets And Stickers

Thank you DerdriuMarriner, yes they are so colorful and beautiful :)

VioletteRose, on 03/31/2014

Hibiscus Uses - Hibiscus Tea - Uses Of Hibiscus Leaves And Flowers

Thanks for visiting again :) They are so pretty and I love the pink and red ones more.

VioletteRose, on 03/31/2014

Eastern Redbud: Spring's Early Pleasing Pastel of Magenta Pink

I think I am talking about Cassia grandis, one of the several species of the pink shower trees. The images I see in Google slightly differs for even the same species, think there are many varieties. Even though these are entirely different ...

VioletteRose, on 03/31/2014

Eastern Redbud: Spring's Early Pleasing Pastel of Magenta Pink

I searched for Cercis griffithii and again, it looks so much similar especially the flowers. I didn't see a close up shot for the flowers, but they look alike. The difference is in the leaves. I will share if I can find the plant I am talking ...

VioletteRose, on 03/31/2014

Hibiscus Uses - Hibiscus Tea - Uses Of Hibiscus Leaves And Flowers

I came back for a second visit. Hibiscus has been on my mind lately. It's such a lovely flower, and I enjoy cinnamon hibiscus tea.

DerdriuMarriner, on 03/31/2014

Eastern Redbud: Spring's Early Pleasing Pastel of Magenta Pink

VioletteRose, Cercis griffithii, known as Afghan Redbud or Griffith's Redbud, is native to south central Asia. In addition to Afghanistan, it has been found in both India and Pakistan. Could that be the tree you're remembering?

DerdriuMarriner, on 03/31/2014

Easter Eggs, Easter Baskets And Stickers

Easter eggs are so colorful. I especially appreciate the eastern European tradition of egg decorating: so exquisite, so ephemeral.

DerdriuMarriner, on 03/31/2014

Forsythia: Spring's Early Golden Glory

VioletteRose, Me, too, I agree that Forsythia has lovely flowers. Forsythia is a popular plant for highway median strips here, so I am enjoying the golden colors as I drive.

DerdriuMarriner, on 03/31/2014

Eastern Redbud: Spring's Early Pleasing Pastel of Magenta Pink

They are so pretty with beautiful colors. It reminded me of a similar kind of flower that was growing in my place years back, unfortunately I do not know the name and I cant find it out even after searching online. The flowers and seeds look so ...

VioletteRose, on 03/31/2014

Forsythia: Spring's Early Golden Glory

They are lovely flowering plants. You have shared great information and very beautiful pictures, thank you!

VioletteRose, on 03/31/2014

5 Things To Dislike About Free Google Blogger Blog

@cmoneyspinner - sorry about what happened to your Google Blogger blog. That's terrible. Is there really nothing that can be done about that in terms of getting your blog back? Isn't there a way to prove you didn't spam? It's sad to think that a ...

CeresSchwarz, on 03/31/2014

Erec and Enide: Gender Politics in the Arthurian Romances

Frank - We do know that Marie de France had her hand in it, but I'm not sure how much on this particular story. I'm interested in the female authorship of a section of the Bible though! This is the Gospel of Mary Magdalen?

JoHarrington, on 03/31/2014