Saturday, March 30, 2013

Happy Easter

Amaryllis Picotee
Although we think of amaryllis as a Christmas flower, we're celebrating
Easter with one last flourish from Amaryllis Picotee.


Amaryllis Picotee

Picotee's lovely white flower has a green center and fine red penciled edge.
I love how the red defines its very sculptural edges.



We'll be enjoying a quiet Easter hanging out with a few good friends, enjoying
good food, and sitting on the chairs we're not normally allowed to.

Whatever you do, however you celebrate, I hope you have a wonderful day!



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35 comments:

  1. Karen at Home Sweet HollywoodMarch 30, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Happy Easter to you too Steve :)

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  2. AnonymousMarch 30, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    What a beautiful cat.

    I do believe he is color coordinated with your home furnishings.

    Happy Spring,
    Karla in CA.

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  3. BonnieMarch 30, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    Have a beautiful day! Bonnie

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  4. Adam HazlettMarch 30, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Happy Easter Steve!

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  5. Cindi MyersMarch 30, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    I was so intent on the details of the petals that your cat startled me!
    He is SO handsome! I love seeing pet photos. They make me happy.
    Happy Easter to you! I hope you have warmer weather now.
    (What's your kitty's name?)

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    1. An Urban CottageMarch 30, 2013 at 10:46 PM

      Actually she's a girl. I don't know why but everyone thinks she's a boy. She's actually quite petite and walks around on her tippy-toes, spinning in circles like a little ballet dancer. Her name is Zazu. Zazu Kitts.

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    2. Robin KentApril 1, 2013 at 11:16 AM

      (Made me chuckle). I think all cats are girls and all dogs are boys until told differently. Is this profiling? Love what you said about her moves. She's sweet.

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  6. LynneMarch 30, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Beautuful Red Tipped Amaryillis and perfect greeting . . . enjoy a relaxing, comfortable day! Love the pretty little kitty too . . .

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  7. Kerry Steele- Design du MondeMarch 30, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    Cute kitty! Have a great day!
    We are down to only 4 at my house and it promises to be a lazy, old movie watching day.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 30, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    Steve, Hope you have a great Easter with your friends and the lovely Zazu Kitts!! Are you old enough to remember the wonderful movies of Zazu Pitts? - I presume that is who the cat is named after!! They were great movies with such style!
    The Amaryllis is magnificient, and being a florist, I am green with envy that I have never seen this beautiful variety. You are a man of many talents and a source of inspiration.
    Best wishes to all my fellow Urban Cottage devotees.
    Tricia - Blue Mountains Australia.

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  9. Acquired ObjectsMarch 31, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Happy Easter to you too Steve! I hope you have a wonderful day with your friends. Zazu is cute and has the greenest eyes...lucky girl.

    XXX
    Debra~

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  10. He Who Loves an Old HouseMarch 31, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Happy Easter to you, Steve. What a beautiful flower, and I think a white flower is in good taste any time! Enjoy your day with your friends and your furry friends.

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  11. Down Raspberry LaneMarch 31, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Happy Easter Steve. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you sharing your beautiful home and neighborhood with us. Keeping up with writing a blog must be hard work, but I look forward to reading them every day. I hope to get to the East coast someday, but until then, I live vicariously through your pictures. I think Spring is finally here!

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  12. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutMarch 31, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Happy Easter to you. Sitting on the chairs you are not allowed to. Reason to celebrate right thur!

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  13. prince snow farmMarch 31, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Happy Easter! Lovely images!

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  14. AmeliaMarch 31, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Happy Easter Steve! I do believe you are the Amaryllis king, every single one of them is always magnificent and I am very jealous :) Zazu Kitts is beautiful.

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  15. DebMarch 31, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Happy Easter Steve! I love your kitty.

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  16. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesMarch 31, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Happy Easter Steve, have a lovely day! Beautiful kitty too!

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  17. AnonymousMarch 31, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    I think Amaryllis should become the Easter flower. How much more 'eastery' could that photo be?

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  18. MerlinMarch 31, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Hoppy Easter!! franki

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  19. Woodside ParkMarch 31, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Hi, Steve - Happy Easter! Hope it is a beautiful day in MA. From Loi, Tom, Panda and Mocha :)

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  20. WindlostMarch 31, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Hi Steve,
    Happy Easter!! Love the amaryllis and kitty. My little Biscuit is sick and spent all of yesterday at the pet hospital.
    Hope all's well and winter is beginning to pass. We've had the warmest March I can remember.
    Xo Terri

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  21. Carol@6WilsonBlog.comMarch 31, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    Hi Steve. Hope your day is great and that perhaps uou get waited on :)

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  22. JenMarch 31, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    That "fine red penciled edge" is lovely. And what a sweet cat--those green eyes are mesmerizing.

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  23. flwrjaneMarch 31, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    I am now green eyed with envy both of the plant and those eyes. Yes it was a perfectly startling picture. Hope your Easter was a lovely one. Xo J.

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  24. SusanMarch 31, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    Happy Easter to you and your furry-and non-furry-friends :)
    We are couch crashin' now after a great day with amazing food and 70 degree weather. Fingers crossed that fickle spring is here to stay!

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  25. CatherineApril 1, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    Love the sitting on chairs not normally allowed to! I have a few of those...

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  26. annie@ l o v e l y t h i n g sApril 1, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Your amaryllis is beautiful!

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  27. for the love of a houseApril 1, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    omg... you finally got a "smat"phone!!! yay! See ya;)

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  28. Pura VidaApril 2, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Hope yours was as lovely as it sounded!

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  29. Julie Taylor and Danni GreenwaltApril 4, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Hope you had a wonderful day...your cat has the most beautiful eyes!

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  30. Barbara@HausDesignApril 4, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Wishing you a very belated Easter as I get back into blogging...sloooowly. :) Thanks so much for your kind comments! Hope you had a great one!

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  31. Nita StacyApril 6, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    Oh...Steve..I missed this post. I loved seeing your cat! I hope you had a wonderful Easter.

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