All through winter we do have blooming flowers!
Such a JOY to see this!
Camellia Japonica Debutante is a GEM.
On December 8, 2021...
Pieter captured these on the iPhone
Such a prolific blooming Camellia!
Here you see a few Camellia Japonica Debutante in a pottery jug.
Our Spunky girl is sitting on a chair and looking towards us.
Yes, we had home baked waffles with frozen cherries from Costco, unsweetened shredded coconut and Coconut cream from Trader Joe's.
Roses were given by my choir director after practice on January 5...
A stunning Camellia Japonica Debutante with a bud next to it, in the afternoon sun...
The top and bottom photos were taken on January 9, 2022.
Do you have any Camellias?
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Ooohhh Mariette, these are stunning! I've never personally grown camellias, but I can clearly remember my mama's from my growing up years. They were always so beautiful. I've long forgotten the names she told me, but I can sure see them in my mind. Hugs, my friend!
ReplyDeleteDearest Diana,
DeleteEspecially this Camellia Debutante is a dream!
Glad you grew up knowing their beauty and there are so many varieties and colors.
Your Mom must have loved them as much as we do.
Hugs,
Mariette
Le camelie sono dei fioei che mi piacciono molto.Le foto sono fantastiche.Buona giornata.
ReplyDeleteCara Olga,
DeleteLe camelie sono particolarmente belle durante il periodo invernale quando fioriscono!
Abbracci,
Mariette
Your Camellia Japonica Debutante is a beauty and really lovely to see her covered in flowers.
ReplyDeleteI was interested in the fact that you used coconut cream on your waffles which I have never seen before. I use coconut milk in various recipes so now I must watch out for the cream. Does it come in a spray can?
Dearest Rosemary,
DeleteThank you and yes it is a beauty; true to her name.
Here at Trader Joe's (for which we must drive one–way two hours, they have the coconut cream in a spray can in the cold section with the milk. Also coconut creamer for use in coffee. We really love using this Coconut Whipped Topping for the last couple of years.
You can view both products on my Pinterest board: COCONUT SUGAR & COCONUT RECIPES https://www.pinterest.com/mariettesbackto/coconut-sugar-coconut-recipes/
Hugs,
Mariette
They're beautiful, Mariette. What a joy it must be to live somewhere with blooms all year round. ♥
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to live in Canada, wouldn't want to live anywhere else but the UK, but oh my gosh, I hate, hate, hate our climate. LOL.
Dearest Kim,
DeleteThank you and they are a joy in winter time, however short that is here in the South.
Your climate is really harsh, so why not try to move? But moving to the UK, you would leave your Mom and Dad behind...
Hugs,
Mariette
It is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDearest Anne,
DeleteThank you and they are a winter's dream.
Hugs,
Mariette
Winter Blooms , Like WoW - However, Its The Curious Cat That Takes The Cake - Well Done Kitty Kitty
ReplyDeleteCheers
Dearest Travis,
DeleteThose Camellias are winter treasures that is for sure.
Spunky girl, like the other kitties love my homemade waffles with the added oat bran. A dear blogger friend from What Else Is Possible once mentioned adding that to the dough of pancakes/waffles...😉
Hugs,
Mariette
Está preciosa, se ve que la cuidan bastante bien.
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Querida Antónia,
DeleteAmbos pensamos que este arbusto lleno de flores es un tesoro. Son hermosos en una escala flotante porque no tienen un tallo.
Abrazos,
Mariette
Ah, your Camellia Japonica is absolutely beautiful, one of my favourite flowers. It really is a joyful little bush, but alas we have been unsuccessful in growing one here. I think it might be too humid for them. Your cherry waffles are a delightful treat!
ReplyDeleteDearest Patricia,
DeleteThank you and we both enjoy this one so much.
Sad that you have not been able to grow one...
We both enjoy our cherry waffles from time to time.
Hugs,
Mariette
Oh ... you have such a wonderful garden. All those flowers and beauty. You should be very proud of all your hard work. Great photography.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you both.
Dearest Victor,
DeleteWhen such beauties thrive in the soil that we prepared for them, it is very rewarding.
The photos turned out well; thank you!
Hugs,
Mariette
Stunning Prima donna! I have seldom seen such marvelous Camellias as you shared here.
ReplyDeleteDearest RTC,
DeleteI take that as a true Camellia 'Japonica' Debutante compliment!
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello Mariette, It must be at least as warm here as where you live, but I don't see such stunning flowers growing. The parks seem to be all green (which I like, too!). The other day I was walking by a "flowering" hedge, that had only a few half-hearted flowers. I miss the wide-open spaces!
ReplyDelete--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteYour region at latitude 25 versus ours at 32, should have such blooms. Sorry for you and as for the wide–open spaces that is missing there as well. Hoping you can return home for making good on that!
Hugs,
Mariette
How gorgeous your flowers! My favorite photo is the one with Kitty in it, how sweet! Have a lovely weekend ~~~
ReplyDeleteDearest Helen,
DeleteThose are winter wonders and a joy for bringing them inside!
Yes, our kitties add some sunshine to our daily life.
Hugs,
Mariette
No but I wish we did. The house we leased while ours was being built had a bush in the backyard. It was my first encounter with this beautiful flower and I was smitten! Yours are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteDearest Janey,
DeleteWhen we first moved into this home, a late friend of ours did bring a beautiful basket with foam and camellia flower arrangement. We fell in love with them and started looking for Camellia shrubs. We obviously selected some good ones.
Hugs,
Mariette
Liebe Mariette, was für ein herrlicher Kamelien-Anblick... nein, wir haben keine im Garten, ich glaube die überleben hier im kalten Klima nicht. Um so mehr freut mich der Anblick in Eurem Garten- ein Traum-
ReplyDeletewie schön dass Dein Headerbild wieder da ist und ich Dir mit dem Tipp helfen konnte, das macht mich glücklich 😍😍🙋♀️
Herzliche Grüße aus dem kalten und windigen Ostfriesland von Traudi.♥
Liebe Traudi,
DeleteDanke für deine Wörter und auch schön das dir diese Kamelie gefällt.
Ja, das Headerbild ist gut gelungen Dank sei deinem Tipp.
Liebe Grüße,
Mariette
I really like camellias, but I live on one floor, I can't have flowers like that.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Coisas de Feltro
Dearest Christina,
DeleteOh, in Italy in our apartment we also had our two balconies on the 5th floor and were very limited in having plants.
Sure glad we got them in our garden!
Hugs,
Mariette
Oh!
ReplyDeleteCamellia is gorgeous, delightful.
This is the first time I see such a spectacular bush.
Greetings from distant Poland:)
Dearest Lucja Maria,
DeleteThank you and glad you got to see it here.
Your region is too cold for them...
Hugs,
Mariette
Your Camellias are beautiful, Mariette. They are such a grand flower. When I saw the big bush in front of Nel's house, I couldn't help but stop and gaze at them for awhile. They are BIG and sturdy, and it looks like your Camellias are a similar color to hers. Your waffles with cherries and cream look amazing. Would love to try them sometime.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed week in the new year, Mariette. Thank you for sharing your Camellia post with me.
~Sheri
Dearest Sheri,
DeleteYes, Nel's are also the Camellia Japonica Debutante and they are my favorite.
Indeed, very good for cutting and taking indoors.
You as a rose lover of course likes this true gem!
Hugs,
Mariette