Wednesday, December 23, 2009

357... Perfect Ending

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When I went into my favourite florist,...
(this is me)

I saw these...
A true gift!


so color full...



so enchanting...


so green...


so lush...


so alive...


and, amazing...


and, dreamy red...


just like her...


Istanbul is like a florist nowadays, remember mid-december. Mother nature's way of gift giving to us is indescribable! I open it again and again, within seconds I fill up with marvel, happiness and thankfulness.

So- that is why I am walking to be nose down. Let the celebrating begin?




9 comments:

  1. Are there always as many blooming flowers in December in Istanbul? Flowers make everyday seem special, especially in the winter.

    Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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  2. @ Steph: No, not always. Not a pretty typical Istanbul december. Last year it was snowing, colder. But this year winter is not officially arrived here. It's still warm out! Amazing weather:)
    Thank you! I wish you the best Christmas time with your family and friends and a new year full of wonder:)

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  3. Beautiful Istanbul as always. I wish this end of the year I was in Istanbul but life choosed another way ! I've always thought about coming to Istanbul during spring !!
    Let's see what will be going on in 2010 !
    I wish you and your family a merry christmas and and Happy New year !
    You will be with me at my christmas table !!
    Joyeux Noel

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  4. Thank you for these beautiful flower pics. Flowers always brighten up the day, the room and the soul.

    Have a Merry Xmas with your friends and family, Nihal. Enjoy these days and I hope 2010 brings you loads of happiness.

    ¡Felices Fiestas!

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  5. Aren't these grown in greenhouses? In Izmir there are acres of greenhouses just outside the city. It - by no means - lessens the beauty of a having a bit of spring in the middle of a gray and pitiless season. (I am a summer person, could you guess?)
    I am also partial to the trees full of tangerines, oranges and lemons at this time of year. Nature's decorations!! Love your photos by the way, Nihal. Always lovely.

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  6. Natures amazing gifts never stop do they? Wonderful flowers.

    Happy Holidays to your and your family.

    Darla

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  7. One more nice walk... Have a nice time...

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  8. Hi Nihal! In the beautiful Istanbul spring has arrived in December! :-)
    Fantastic flowers, in these very fine pictures.
    I wish you a very Happy Christmas and a Wonderful 2010!

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  9. Buon Natale e Felice 2010 Nihal.
    ciao ciao Linda

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